You can see women dressed in saris, or you can see them in jeans and t-shirts. The older people wear lungi – a piece of cloth, that is wrapped around the body. Overall life in India is very colorful and you can see all kinds of people. There are several different religions and a big part of them define the life of local people.
Banks and currency
There are 26 state, 25 private, 43 foreign, 56 regional rural, 1589 urban cooperative and 93 550 rural cooperative banks functioning in the country. The cooperative sector in the banking field undergoes the most dynamic development.
Transportation in India
The trains, busses and shared cars work almost anywhere anytime. And of course, you can often see serious delays. If you want to save time, think about domestic flights, long distance busses and trains. The public transportation is cheap and frequent, and its alternative are taxis, rikshaws and others.
Entertainment in India
There isn’t another experience such as the thousands of festivals in the country. The best part is that Indians from different religious communities get involved in holidays that are not part of their religion. The euphoria and fun unite people, involving also the foreigners.
Useful information about India
The best time to visit India, entrance fees, measuring units and interesting info about your visit to India
Shopping in India
India is among the most amazing countries in the world. Along with its many landmarks, different religions and customs, one of the things that attract us there is the shopping. Actually, it is a real adventure. The big street markets are a real attraction in the second most populous country – colorful, diverse, rich and temptingly cheap. Typical for them are the many people, the big noise, the different smells.
Accommodation in India
It is important to begin with the fact that the currency used in India is the Rupee (INR), as of today 1 USD equals around 70 Rupees. In order to visit the second most populous country in the world, we need a touristic visa, that costs around 60 USD and is valid for 90 days. Dollars are accepted in most places; however, this is not well regulated, and it can often be not so profitable if we pay in US currency to the locals.
India’s great soul
He wanted to change the world through love and kindness. Today Gandhi's spirit lives in the whole country, but there is one place that should definitely be visited. A place that should not be missed if you travel to India – Aga Khan Palace in the city of Pune – Gandhi's memorial.