Travel Advisory

Here are some DOs and Don'ts while visiting Uttar Pradesh:

DOs

• Respect the traditions and culture of Uttar Pradesh and its people.
• Wear decent dresses while visiting religious places.
• Exchange currency/money only at official exchange counters and banks.
• Only hire guides that are approved by the government and have license.
• Spend your money wisely.
• Try to learn few words of the local language that are commonly used here.
• Buy items that depict the true essence of Uttar Pradesh.

Don’ts

• Do not litter, help us in maintaining our cities clean and green.
• Do not take any photographs that may make people embarrassed.
• ‘Don’t smoke, don't drink alcohol or don’t use prohibited things & perform prohibited activities at public places and religious spots.
• Don’t touch or harass animals and support conservation of animals by paying entrance fees to parks and conserved sites.
• Do not drive on Indian roads unless you are well-aware about Indian roads and drive to the left of the road
• Do not give any offensive comment about any religion; it could be controversial.
• Do not buy or book hotels/bus/air/railway tickets through strangers or unauthorized agents.
• Do not hire transportation from unlicensed operators.