Ramanshree Comforts Hotel

Customs- tips

by dsantosh

The Indian Hindu greeting is to fold the hands and tilt the head forward to namaste. Indian women prefer not to shake hands. All visitors are asked to remove footwear when entering places of religious worship. The majority of Indians remove their footwear when entering their houses. Because of strict religious and social customs, visitors must show particular respect when visiting someone's home. Many Hindus are vegetarian and many, especially women, do not drink alcohol. Sikhs and Parsees do not smoke. Small gifts are acceptable as tokens of gratitude for hospitality. Women are expected to dress modestly. Short skirts and tight or revealing clothing should not be worn, even on beaches. Businesspeople are not expected to dress formally except for meetings and social functions. English-speaking guides are available at fixed charges at all important tourist centres. Guides speaking French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian or Japanese are available in some cities. Consult the nearest Government of India Tourist Office. Unapproved guides are not permitted to enter protected monuments. Tourists are advised to ask for guides with certificates from the Ministry of Tourism or the Government of India Tourist Office (see address section). Photography: Formalities mainly concern protected monuments and the wildlife sanctuaries. Special permission of the Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi, is necessary for the use of tripod and artificial light to photograph monuments. Photographs of the wildlife sanctuaries are allowed on payment of a prescribed fee which varies. Contact the nearest Government of India Tourist Office. Tipping: Taxis and restaurants do not expect to be tipped however hotel and airport porters should be tipped around 20 rupees, and guides and drivers 100 rupees per day where service is not included.

Great place for family with kids

by bradbeaman about Tamiran Tree

The Tamiran tree restarant features a Jackfruit tree. You can eact in a loft up amidst the Jackfruit. It has a very good garden and a nice playground for the kids to play and a good meal at a reasonable price. Tandoori and Kababs

Destination Bangalore

by lonley-traveller

"My very-first adventure trip on sweet 16's"

You may be think like... What an adventure at Bangalore? Let me say - I was alone all the way to Bangalore and detour via Mysore, Wayanad. I was on turbo prop airplane from Calicut (That was my first journey through the air)- AND ALL THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS ONLY 16!!!!