Traveller’s Tips

Traveller’s Tips

General

• Avoid giving money to beggars and gifts to unknown people, instead donate to the local associations who help for rehabilitation of these people.
  

• Support the local traders for the economical development of the place.
  

• Save the precious natural resources like energy, water and wild life.

• Avoid unnecessary packing, the disposal of these materials can be a problem.

On Shopping

• Most shops are closed on Sundays & Public holidays.

• Bargain.

Local Etiquette for Visitors to Note

• Shoes must be removed before entering Indian temples, mosques and homes.
  

On Eating Out

• Fresh sea foods.
  

• Beer & liquors are cheaper.
  

• Normally 5%-10% on the bill or based on the service.
  

Getting Around

• One of the best ways to get around is by walk.

• Hire bicycles or two wheelers. [ proof of passport / driving license mandatory]

• Auto rickshaw / tuk-tuk can be hired for Rs.20 to 35 [0 - 6 kms approx.]

• Pondicherry - Auroville - Pondicherry by Auto / Tuk-Tuk costs approximately Rs.200 and by taxi Rs.350.
  

Clothing

• Cotton Wears are best.
  

• Short or very tight wears may attract unwanted attentions.

Health

• Always drink mineral water.
  

• Carrying mosquito repellent is advisable.
  

Few useful local phrases

English to French:

Hello - Bonjour / Bonsoir

How are you? - Comment allez-vous?

I am fine, thank you - Je vais bien, merci

Goodbye - Au revoir

See you soon - A bientot

What do you want? - Que voulez-vous?

How to go to the train station? - Comment aller a la gare?

You can go there by auto - Vous pouvez aller en auto

On your right - A votre droite

On your left - A votre gauche

What time is it? - Quelle heure est-il?

What’s the price? - Combien ca coute?

Okay - D’accord

Thank you - Merci

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