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DO's |
DONT's |
| ACCOMODATION:
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ACCOMODATION:
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*Always
book into approved hotels or RTDC run hotels.
*Make enquiries at the information bureaux
located at most Railway stations, Bus stands, Airports
*Before staying in a paying guest accommodation,
always check about its authorisation by the Department of Tourism
- Always keep your hotel room locked
when there or when out for sight seeing, shopping.
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*Don't
stay with or be coaxed into staying with people you meet at Railway platforms,
Bus stands or shopping areas.
- Don't think you are getting a bargain
if a free ride is given by any transporters to a hotel, check with
tourist information office first.
- Don't allow any one into your room
for a drink and snacks or just a chat unless the person is really
well known to you.
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TRANSPORT:
*Take autorikshaws from
pre paid kiosk wherever available.
*Otherwise settle the amount
before embarking on the journey.
*Hire taxis from approved
Travel Agency, RTDC or through Govt. Tourist Reception Centres.
SHOPPING:
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Always insist on a
bill for purchases made
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Purchase from reputed
or recognised shops.
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Ensure RST/ CST registration
numbers in a corner on the bill sheet.
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Payments made by credit
cards must have the amount mentioned in words and numerical too.
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Always double-check
the goods in the parcel before leaving the shop or allowing it to
be packed for despatch.
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Ensure payment by credit
cards is made only once for each bill.
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Wrongly made out bills
must be destroyed there and then to avoid double payment to the
shopkeeper.
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TRANSPORT:
*Free rides can culminate
in trouble at hotel suggested by the driver.
*Don't leave your valuables,
luggage with the driver
*Make enquires (As to where
& how far each monument, tourist site is located ) before setting
out on sight seeing with only the driver as a guide.
SHOPPING:
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*Don't let the driver coax
you into doing more shopping than sight seeing
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Avoid showrooms near
tourist sites or else ensure the price and authenticity of the purchase
being made.
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Avoid shops that have
names very similar to govt. run emporia or concerns like RTDC(Rajasthan
Tourism Development Corporation) or Rajasthali, Which are public
sector undertakings.
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Don't sign on blank
letter heads or bills.
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Avoid carrying out
business or developing relations for furthering business with unknown
persons who are sweet talkers and at times impeccable turned out.
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- Money EXCHANGE:
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- Take from authorised money exchangers
and take a receipt.
- TAXI: -
- Utilize services of pre-paid taxis,
wherever available.
- In case CHEATED:
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- If you are cheated, inform nearest
Police Station or Police control room immediately or.
- TAF (Tourist Assistant Force) personnel
posted near monuments.
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Avoid help of guide
/driver while shopping. Try to avoid shops recommended by them.
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Don't let shopkeepers
pack your purchases behind a counter or in another room it must
be done infront of you and sign across the joints or ensure some
method whereby no changes can be made.
Money
exchange: -
TAXI:
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- Misc.:
- It is quite a closed society therefore
you are advised not to dress in clothes that are too revealing and
too scanty.
- Eat food that you buy yourself.
- Always ensure your passport &
other precious belongings are safe. Never give them to strangers or
shopkeepers or staff in the hotel.
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Misc.
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Don't hang on to the
arms of young men or give them the impression that you find them
attractive.
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Don't go in for free
lunch & dinner or drinks.
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Don't roam around into
the late hours of the night.
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