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India Guide
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India lies five and a half hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Shops open between 9.30am and 6.00pm from Monday to Saturday. Banks open between 10.00am and 2.00pm from Monday to Friday and between 10.00am and 12.00pm on Saturdays and post offices open between 10.00am and 5.00pm from Monday to Friday

Electricity in India operates on 230-240V AC, 50Hz.
Taxes are generally applied to the bill in the more upmarket hotels and restaurants in the country so if you do frequent either ensure that you ask beforehand if the price includes tax and exactly what the rate is.
With the exception of those visiting from Bhutan or Nepal, a valid passport complete with a tourist visa is essential for entry into India. The multiple entry tourist visas are valid for 180 days from the date of issue and a fee of US$5 is applicable.

The country code for India is 91 so if you are calling from abroad you need to dial 00, followed by 52, the local area code and the local number.
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. If you wish to do so 10% is considered sufficient.