Useful Tips Do's and Don'ts

A code of conduct for both the tourists and the hosts has been worked out as under -

Do's Dont's DO's Accomodation * Always book into approved/classified hotels or RTDC run hotels. * Make enquiries at the Rajasthan Tourism tourist information bureaus   located at most railway stations, bus stands, airports. * Before staying in a paying guest accommodation, always check about its   authorization by the Department of Tourism o Always keep your hotel   room locked when inside or when out for sight seeing, shopping etc. Transport * Take autorikshaws from pre-paid kiosk wherever available. * If prepaid autorickshaw is not available settle the fare/charges before embarking on the journey. * Hire taxis from approved Travel Agency, RTDC or through Rajasthan Tourism Tourist Reception Centres. Shopping * Purchase from reputed or recognized shops. * Always insist on a bill for purchases made. * Ensure VAT registration numbers in a corner on the bill sheet. * Payments made by credit cards must have the amount mentioned in words and numbers too. * Always double-check the goods in the parcel before leaving the shop or allowing it to be packed for dispatch. * Ensure payment by credit cards is made only once for each bill. * Wrongly made out bills must be destroyed there and then to avoid double payment to the shopkeeper. Money Exchange * Take from authorized money exchangers and take a receipt. Taxi * Utilize services of pre-paid taxis, wherever available. In case Cheated If you are cheated, inform nearest Police Station or Police control room immediately or TAF (Tourist Assistance Force) personnel posted near monuments. Misc. * You are advised not to dress in clothes that are too revealing and too scanty. * Eat food that you buy yourself. * Always ensure your passport and other precious belongings are safe. Never give them to strangers or shopkeepers or staff in the hotel. DONT's Accomodation * Don't stay with or be coaxed into staying with people you meet at railway platforms, bus stands or shopping areas. * Don't think you are getting a bargain if a free ride is given by any transporter to a hotel. Check with Rajasthan Tourism tourist information office first. * Don't allow any one into your room for a drink and snacks or just a chat unless the person is really well known to you. Transport * Free rides can culminate in trouble at a hotel suggested by the driver. * Don't leave your important documents, valuables, luggage etc with the driver. * Make enquires (as to where and how far each monument, tourist site is located) before setting out on sight seeing with only the driver as a guide. Shopping * Don't let the driver coax you into doing more shopping than sight seeing. * Avoid showrooms near tourist sites or else ensure the price and authenticity of the purchase being made. * Avoid shops that have names very similar to Government run emporia or concerns like RTDC(Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation) or Rajasthali. * Don't sign on blank letter heads or bills. * Avoid carrying out business or developing relations for furthering business with unknown persons who are glib talkers and at times impeccably turned  out. Money Exchange * Avoid help of guide /driver while shopping. Try to avoid shops recommended by them. * Don't let shopkeepers pack your purchases behind a counter or in another room. It must be done in front of you and sign across the joints. Taxi * Don't exchange from unauthorized money exchangers who do not provide a receipt. * Don't leave your valuables and goods/ luggage in taxi/auto rickshaw etc. Misc. * Don't hang on to the arms of young men or give them the impression that you find them attractive. * Don't go in for free lunch and dinner or drinks. * Don't roam around in the late hours of the night.