It’s good to know a few things about the country you are going to spend your honeymoon in before you go. Here are two facts which are very handy to know before going to India.
Tipping
Tourist restaurants and hotels usually tack a surcharge onto the bill. In other places you only need to tip a few rupees (not a percentage of the bill). Hotel porters expect Rs5 to Rs15. Other regular tipping amounts are Rs2 for bike watcher; Rs10-Rs15 for train conductors or station porters who perform miracles for you; and Rs5-15 for hotel staff performing extra duties.
Clothes
Most travelers pack too much clothing for their Indian trip. Cotton clothes (excellent for heat) are cheap throughout India. Women will find that dressing conservatively will minimize (but not eliminate) unwanted attention from the local men, and you should be extra diligent at touristy places such as Goa.
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