Dos:

• It is advisable to avail paid taxis/auto-rickshaws (three wheeler Taxis), wherever available at the airports and railway stations. For metered taxis insist on paying by meter or ask for a fare chart.
• Shop at Government emporia/fixed price shops as far as possible. This ensure good quality products at reasonable prices. Insist on proper receipts/bills of purchase.
• India tourism has a system of approving travel agents/tour operators who conform to prescribed standards of service and service and quality. Always book your tours through such agencies. A list of approved travel agents/tour operators is available at the local India tourism office/State Government tourist office.
• For guiding services, hire a Government approved approved tourist guide who always carries an identity card issued by India tourism and Archaeological of India.
• Change money only at authorized foreign exchange outlets/banks/hotels and insist on proper receipt.
• Contact the nearest India tourism office/State Government Tourist Office for authentic information. All these offices supply guide maps/brochures free of cost/at a nominal cost.
• Confirm/re-confirm hotel bookings yourself.
• Buy train tickets from Railway Booking Counters or through authorized Travel Agents.

Don'ts:

• Don't fall for tempting exchange rates offered by unauthorized people.
• Don't allow any unauthorized person to act on your behalf.
• Don't accept lavish hospitality extended by strangers/unknown persons especially while shopping for jewelry and expensive items.
• Don't travel in a Taxi carrying any person other than the driver.
• Don't deal with unauthorized persons. stay away from touts.