{"id":13108,"date":"2020-03-11T13:00:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=13108"},"modified":"2024-11-11T11:48:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T11:48:11","slug":"delhi-dos-donts-first-timers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/delhi-dos-donts-first-timers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 DELHI Do’s & Don’ts : A First-timer’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

All travellers know that there are a few cardinal rules that you must follow whenever you visit a new country.\u00a0 Some involve personal safety, others have to do with health, and still others relate to cultural norms.\u00a0 And, if you find yourself planning an exciting Delhi<\/a> sightseeing vacation, then you\u2019ve probably already done a bit of research on the topic.\u00a0 But, it\u2019s good to reinforce the following Delhi Do\u2019s & Don\u2019ts because the chaos on the ground can easily cause you to forget everything and lose your bearings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Do Avoid the Street Food<\/h4>\n

Avoiding the Delhi street food represents one of the most difficult DELHI Do\u2019s & Don\u2019ts to follow.\u00a0 As you walk around the city, the enticing aromas of samosas, puri, omelettes, and other tasty dishes will suck you in.\u00a0 But, if you\u2019re enjoying a relatively short stay in Delhi and don\u2019t plan on fully acclimating to the various bugs you can catch, then just stay away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Drink Unfiltered Tap Water<\/h4>\n

Sometimes it\u2019s safe and sometimes it\u2019s not.\u00a0 And, that goes for unfiltered drinking water throughout the Indian subcontinent.\u00a0 Exercising caution when choosing which water to drink serves as one of the perennial Delhi Do\u2019s & Don\u2019ts for a reason.\u00a0 Avoid the worst stomach cramps of your life by only drinking bottled water.\u00a0 And, check to make sure said bottled water remains factory sealed before you open it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Do Wear a Facemask in September and October<\/h4>\n

Delhi receives plenty of attention for its considerable smog.\u00a0 And, some Delhi locals wear facemasks year-round.\u00a0 Depending on your level of sensitivity and the time of year, a facemask may or may not suit your particular needs.\u00a0 But, in September and October, when the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana burn upwards of 35 million tons of crop waste, do yourself a favour and buy a mask.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Walk Alone Late at Night<\/h4>\n

Honestly, this is a \u201cdon\u2019t\u201d for just about everywhere in the world nowadays.\u00a0 But, walking alone late at night in Delhi brings some increased danger, especially for females.\u00a0 So, if you find yourself out on the streets during the wee hours of the morning, just take a reputable taxi to wherever you plan to go.\u00a0 It\u2019s a good way to mitigate the chances of running into trouble during your Delhi trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Do Dress Conservatively<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re not ethnically Indian, you will get stared at quite a lot during your Delhi sightseeing tour<\/a>.\u00a0 And, how you should respond sort of depends on the situation.\u00a0 But, regardless, you can avoid a lot of unwanted attention by dressing conservatively while checking out the top Delhi attractions.\u00a0 If you show too much skin and respond in any way to a catcall, that\u2019s seen as consent to further conversation by locals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Take the Metro during Rush Hour<\/h4>\n

All of the world\u2019s big cities suffer from the crush of rush hour traffic.\u00a0 But, in Delhi, the crush is literal.\u00a0 On the metro system, there\u2019s only so many trains running and far too many commuters trying to get on and off in a hurry.\u00a0 This often results in a stampede of hundreds of impatient, elbowing locals fighting for a spot on the train.\u00a0 If that sounds less than ideal, then sit at a caf\u00e9 for a couple of hours before traveling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Do Haggle for the Best Price on Everything<\/h4>\n

Although many of the merchants in Delhi would like to have you think otherwise, the prices for all goods and services are negotiable.\u00a0 All over India, you\u2019ll see a Maximum Retail Price (MRP) printed on most packaged goods.\u00a0 And, while most foreigners happily pay this price, you can bet that the local customers do not.\u00a0 Simply put, you should ask for a discount and flash a smile when buying anything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Convert Rupees to Dollars in your Head<\/h4>\n

The best way to get ripped off and pay more than you should on an item is to convert the stated price from rupees into your home currency.\u00a0 You might purchase something and feel like you got a great deal because it only cost you 50% of what you would have paid back home.\u00a0 That is, until you later find out that you just paid five times what locals pay.\u00a0 Learn to think in rupees!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hi there!\u00a0 Got the inside scoop on important Delhi Do’s & Don’ts ?\u00a0 Let us know in the comments and we’ll add it to the list during our next update!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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