Travel tips

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Travel tips

• Stay only in hotels/guest Houses registered with the Deptt. of Tourism. A certificate to this effect is prominently displayed by them.
• Only pay room tariff fixed by the Deptt. of Tourism. A rate fixation order to this effect is also displayed by them.
• Out door photographers and guides are registered with Deptt. of Tourism. Ask for identity card issued by DOT before utilizing their services.
• Foreigners who wish to overstay, should contact the nearest Foreigners' Regional Registration office or the Sadar police Stations in the Towns.
• Unleaded petrol is available at select stations only.
• In the main tourist centers the rates of porters are fixed. For hiring porters and pask animals especially for treks these are normally negotiated.
• Let the Department of Tourism help you. Shop at Government emporia. The prices are reasonable and the quality ensured.
• For electrical appliances check voltage. 220 V is the standard in Himachal.
• Some monuments and buildings require permission for photography and filming. Contact the nearest tourism office or the concerned District Administration for guidance and assistance.
• Change money only at Authorised Foreign Exchange outlets/banks/hotels. Insist on receipt for money changed.
Credit cards are accepted at most shops, restaurants and hotels in the main towns. Their use is minimal outside the town and all payment are in cash.
• If any document is lost, immediately contact the nearest Police Station or Himachal Tourism office.
• Dispose all litter carefully.
• Use of plastic bags is banned in Himachal Pradesh.
• Keep Your valuable in Hotel safe/lockers only. STD/ISD/FAX facilities are available at small booths throughout the state.
• For any kind of medical assistance, contact Government hospitals and dispensaries or your hotel or accredited nursing homes and clinics.
• Observe local traditions and customs especially while visiting religious places.
• Smoking is not allowed in public vehicles.
• For guide maps and informations, contact Himachal Tourism offices. For sight seeing and excursions, contact Himachal Tourism offices or Govt. approved Travel Agents and Tour operators.
WHILE TREKKING, PICNICKING OR VISITING WILDLIFE SANCTURIES : -
• Do not leave behind any non-degradable litter like plastic bottles and cans.
• Bury all bio-degradable litter.
• Use only dry fallen twigs for firewood.
• Avoid big bonfires.
• Do not wash clothes or rinse soap in water holes. Animals use this water to drink.
• Avoid loud music and noise.
• Keep use of vehicles to a minimum.
• Do not damage or remove plants.
• Do not disturb animals, monkeys in particulars, they may be repulsive.