Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GOVERNMENT TRAVEL ADVICE
The following government websites offer travel advice and information on current hotspots.
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Australian Department of Foreign Affairs
(
www.smarttraveller.gov.au
)
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British Foreign Office
(
www.gov.uk/fco
)
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Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs
(
www.voyage.gc.ca
)
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German Foreign Office
(
www.auswaertiges-amt.de
)
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Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(
www.mofa.go.jp
)
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Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(
www.government.nl
)
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Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs
(
www.eda.admin.ch
)
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US State Department
(
http://travel.state.gov
)
Time
India uses the 12-hour clock and the local standard time is known as Indian Standard Time (IST). IST is 5½ hours ahead
of GMT/UTC. The floating half-hour was added to maximise daylight hours over such a vast country.
Toilets
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Public toilets are most easily found in major cities and tourist sites; the cleanest (usually with sit-down and squat
choices) are usually at modern restaurants, shopping complexes and cinemas.
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Beyond urban centres, toilets are of the squat variety and locals may use the 'hand-and-water' technique, which in-
volves carrying out ablutions with a small jug of water and the left hand. It's always a good idea to carry your own toilet
paper and hand sanitiser, just in case.
