How to Reach Tirathgarh Falls & Get Around

Legal charges are rarely severe but traumatic - While rarely leading to jail time, being taken to police stations and interrogated is frightening and time-consuming.

Giving and receiving uses the right hand - Or both hands together. The left hand is traditionally associated with bathroom hygiene.

Book Volvo or AC buses for overnight journeys - State-run and private AC sleeper buses are comfortable and cheaper than trains for some routes.

Watch food being freshly prepared

Avoid the monsoon season (June-October) unless visiting Ladakh or Spiti

Avoid buying anything from overly friendly strangers

Carry small denomination notes - Shopkeepers and rickshaw drivers often claim they don't have change, even for 500 rupee notes. Stock up on 10, 20, and 50 rupee notes whenever possible.

This is mainly an Indian/Pakistani phenomenon

Get off the beaten path in every region

"India hits you like a wave - if you resist, you'll be knocked down; if you dive in, you'll be alright"

Mountain spring water in Spiti/Ladakh is generally safe

Metro systems are excellent in major cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata have clean, air-conditioned, affordable metro systems that bypass traffic.

Tourist destinations offer slight buffer - Major monuments and tourist areas have slightly more tolerance due to international visitor presence.

Delhi's tolerance depends on neighborhood - Hauz Khas Village, Connaught Place, and diplomatic areas are more accepting; Old Delhi and outer areas are very conservative.