Practical Essentials

Day to day functioning in India as a foreigner needs little enthusiasm. What about basics. We cover that here. For getting in to India hazzlefree, see Before You Go. For moving around locally withing the countey, see Getting Around.

• Money: UPI, digital wallets, INR and how should I pay and tip
• Electrical Plugs: How to connect to our electrical systems, do I need to carry a converter?
• Staying Connected: What about my phone calls, internet and texting?
• Staying Safe: India is reasonably safe, but stay out of trouble with these simple habits
• Time Zone: We are few in the world who don't have a DST in a large country and a GMT + 5:30 time zone.