General instructions for travelers

Today, we have something for travelers! 

If you are planning your future trip to India, here are 10 very important tips, that You won't find in any guidebooks. An Indian friend of ours - Ravi Kejrival based on his rich experience shares his general instructions for travelers.
Enjoy! And in case of any doubts or queries rememer not to hestitate to ask! We are here for this only!

Julia & Martyna

General Instructions for Travelers by Ravi Kejrival: 

1. Girls I know that India is hot - however if you are stepping out alone in a city or rural place, FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY and COMFORT please ensure you cover your shoulders, cleavage and legs. If you are with a dependable local you are free to dress as you please. India or Delhi is not a backward country. When going out for a party dress your best, because Indian women definitely like to dress quite hot :)
2. Try to get a cell phone while you land in India. It takes 2-3 days, one photograph and once you are online, it is the cheapest way to reach your loved ones, and calling in India is super cheap. Don't avoid it, Internet on Phone is also super cheap. 
3. All essential drugs and vaccines are available in India, so if and when traveling to India, DON'T BUY DRUGS & VACCINES from your HOME COUNTRY. Just get a prescription and BUY them from India. You will buy the same DRUG and VACCINE probably at 1/10th the cost.
4. When going to markets especially in New Delhi - the bargain price is no more than 50%. It is 10% of the price the shopkeeper quotes. So if You want to buy a bangle and the guy says 1000 Rs, try to negotiate around 100 Rs and chances are 50%. Plus or minus around Rs 100 is the right price.
5. In summers, ensure you have food and lots of water before you step out. In all North Indian cities the heat and pollution can hit you even before you realize, giving you dizziness and making you sick if you are roaming around in the sun on empty stomach so take care. Eating onions prevents heat strokes.
6. Delhi has an amazing party and night life, don't miss it.
7. It is also a great place for Food, Monuments and lots of Green Parks.
8. Delhi is a Genie in a Bottle, You need to find it open it and then discover the magic of it.
9. Don't believe when travelers CURSE DELHI and say you should get out of it as soon as you can....They say this because they never get to EXPLORE DELHI and mostly end up living in travelers area like Main Bazaar and Paharganj near New Delhi Railway station.
10. If you have a good start in Delhi, you will miss Delhi anywhere you go in India.

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Delhikatesy

To all my Indian friends: Thank You for teaching me so much about India. Namaste!

The name of the blog reflects to a Polish word „delikatesy” – a self-service shop, with various range of products.  Delhi - the capital of India, where we currently live, is exactly like delikatesy - everyone can pick something for himself! 

It has been over 2 months since I am back to Poland, and I am still puzzled... I miss India although  I faced many problems there. For sure  it was the greatest adventure of my life!

Currently in Polish media there is a loud media hype about recent rapes and public movements in  Delhi. There is a general opinion that it is a very dangerous country and it is better not to go there alone, especially when you are a young blond girl. 

I have read somewhere that "Polish people know India from touristic brochures and bollywood movies”. I would also add that nowadays facebook has also a crucial impact on us and how we see the world. Many people publish overwhelming  pictures of poverty, crowd, cows on the street and other typical Indian images. This is why we perceive Delhi as „Paradise of Waste and Dust".  The most irrelevant advice I got before my flight to India was to make supplies of tampoons for the duration of my work.  I was very surprised when, at the  first day in Gurgaon I bought a some cosmetics of ZIAJA.

From my  personal point of view - a young world conscious person - India is much more than only dust, diseases, rapes, crowd, bollywood, beautiful monuments, and exotic spicy cuisine. It is more about people, great parties, advanced technologies, modern architecture and emerging market.

I have promised to my Indian colleagues to take a trial to fill the gaps about India in Poland.

It will be a great challenge for me, but I will try my best to to focus on advantages and strengths that Indians are  proud of!

This country has an enormous potential. It is one of the fastest growing economics in the world, and this is what I would like to prove here.

More info about life in India you can find on:

http://indie-polska.pl

http://asiaya.blox.pl

Enjoy and do not hesitate to make comments

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