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Places to visit in New Zealand Many people find it difficult when comes to how to plan and arrange their visit to New Zealand.

Night Safari 2 The world's first wildlife park built for visits at night, the Night Safari is not like any ord

Singapore Money Currency: One Singapore Dollar (SGD; symbol S$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations

INDIA TRAVEL GUIDE - SHOPPING

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Picture choosen by: Mr.M. Kamruzzaman . Shopping in India In India you are expected to negotiate the price with street hawkers, but not in department stores and the like. The harder you bargain the more you save money. A few tries later you will realize that it is fun.
Also, very often you will meet a "friend" in the street inviting you to visit their family's shop. In about 9 of 10 cases this will simply mean that you pay twice as much as when you had been in the shop without your newly found friend.
Packaged goods show the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) right on the package. This includes taxes. Retailers are not supposed to charge more than this. Though this rule is adhered to at most places, at tourist destinations or remote places, you may be charged more. This is especially true for cold drinks like coke or pepsi, where a bottle (300ml) is priced around 11 to 12 Rs when the actual price is 10. Also, keep in mind that a surprising number of things do not come in packaged form. Do check for the authenticity of the MRP, sometime so it happens that the Shopkeeper may put up a sticker of his own to charge more prices from you.
The shops outside the big brand shops are better for as you can get good stuff at a low rate. But watch out for the quality of the things you buy.

What to Look For/Buy

Wood Carvings: India produces a striking variety of carved wood products that can be bought at very low prices. Examples include decorative wooden plates, bowls, artwork, furniture, and miscellaneous items that will surprise you. Check the regulations of your home country before attempting to import wooden items.
Clothing: It depends on the state / region you are visiting. Most of the states have their speciality to offer. For example go for silk sarees if you are visiting Benaras; Block prints if you are in Jaipur
Paintings: Paintings come on a wide variety of media, such as cotton, silk, or with frame included. Gemstone paintings incorporate semi-precious stone dust, so they have a glittering appearance to them.
Marble & Stone Carvings: Common carved items include elephants, Hindu gods/goddesses, etc.
Jewelry: Beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry are very inexpensive in India.
Pillow Covers, Bed Sets: Striking and rich designs are common for pillows and bed covers Other India Travel Guides Night Life and Entertainment General Information Getting There Public Holidays Things To See Food and Drink Getting Around Things To Do Money Shopping Duty Free Climate Key Facts

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Money. India Posted by Mr. M. Kamruzzaman . on 07 April 2010 05:54:13

Currency Rupee (INR; symbol Rs) = 100 paise. Notes are in denominations of Rs1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Rs5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25, 20, 10 and 5 paise. Note: The import and export of local currency is prohibited. Currency Exch... More

Nightlife & Entertainment in India Posted by Mr. M. Kamruzzaman . on 25 March 2010 10:19:12

Unlike most of the western countries, India generally has little nightlife. You may find some bars, nightclubs in some major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. However, you can find some cultural shows, Indian dance and music in some tourist centers. Almost every town will have a cinema ... More

Things to See in India Posted by Mr. M. Kamruzzaman . on 25 March 2010 10:16:09

•Explore the two different sides of Delhi. One is a modern city with Lutyens' architecture; another is an old town with several centuries' history, with narrow, winding streets, ancient shrines and rambunctious bazaars. Encounter the well-known Red Fort, the nearby Jama Majid (India's largest mosq... More