From the monthly archives:

July 2008

South India Cuisine

by admin on July 28, 2008


There are many street vendors and food stalls that you can satisfy your appetite just about anywhere! Fruit stands selling fresh watermelon, pineapple, grapes, jackfruit and seasonal fruits are plentiful. Fresh vegetables are sold in street stalls, on wooden carts, even blankets on the ground strewn with the day’s harvest. [click to continue...]

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Visitor Visa for India

by admin on July 28, 2008


Besides your passport, you will need a visa to travel to India. Requests for visas are now handled by Travisa Outsourcing, a private contractor to the Indian Embassy. For US citizens applying for a tourist visa, you will need the following.

  1. The online visa application form.
  2. Your passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of application with at least two blank visa pages. (Last 2 amendment pages are not acceptable.)
  3. 2 current identical passport size photographs (black/white or color) depicting front pose against light background on photographic paper.
  4. Proof of residence/address. Photocopy of driver license or utility bill is acceptable.

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To Vaccinate or Not?

by admin on July 28, 2008


The only vaccination requirement for entering India is for yellow fever if you are entering from an infected area. The Government of India regards any country that reports an incident of yellow fever as infected. Below is a list of countries considered to be infected regions:

Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela. [click to continue...]

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Mysore Accommodations

by admin on July 28, 2008


One of the biggest concerns for first-time travelers is where to stay. Relax. There are lots of options! If it’s your first time to Mysore and you don’t have any contacts there, then the best thing to do is stay in a hotel for the first few nights. Most hotels will likely have rooms available if you decide to just book a room upon arrival. If you want to stay at the Sudharma House or Green Hotel Mysore listed below, then it’s best to make a reservation. [click to continue...]

Getting Around Mysore

by admin on July 28, 2008


Local Mysore Bus

Buses run frequently and are often crowded but very cheap at Rs. 2 – 4 so it’s best to carry coins. Once you board the bus, an attendant comes around to collect fares. For information on bus schedules and fares, you can contact the Mysore Main Bus Stand at 821-252-0853 or the City Bus Stand at 821-242-5819. [click to continue...]

Indian Etiquette

by admin on July 28, 2008

General Guidelines

  • Use your right hand to eat or pass money. The left hand is considered unclean.
  • Don’t point the soles of your feet or shoes towards another person or sacred object. Never touch anyone with your feet.
  • Avoid public displays of affection.
  • Shaking hands, hugging or kissing is not done when greeting others. When in doubt, just follow the other person’s lead.

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