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Money
The currency in usage in India is Rupee. It is divided
in 100 paise. Coins are available in .25, .50, 1.00,
2.00 and 5.00. Currency notes are available is Re 1
and Rs 2,5,10,20,50, 100, 500 and 1000. Rs 1000 note
is good to keep your wallet slim while travelling but
it is recommended to keep change since getting change
is always painstaking. Make sure the notes are not
torn or deface in any manner before taking.
You are not allowed to
bring in or take out Indian rupee from the country.
You can bring as foreign currency as you wish but for
above $ 10000 or equivalent it must be declared.
Money
Exchange
All Banks exchange foreign currency at the prescribed
rate of the day by the Reserve Bank of India.
Authorised moneychangers are also located at strategic
market places and hotels. If you are travelling to
remoter area it is advised that you change your money
before hand. American Express and Thomas Cook
Traveller cheques are also well accepted. At cities
like Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur ATMs are conveniently
available. ATM accepts Cirrus, Maestro, Master Card
and Visa. Though all ATMs may not accept all the
cards. All major shopping establishments, hotel and
restaurants accept credit cards. But budget hotels,
restaurants and small shops may not accept credit
cards.
Postage
India has well established postal service. A post card
can be sent in Rs 8 or an aerogramme in Rs 8.50 to
anywhere in the world. A standard mail can cost upto
Rs 11 to Rs 20 per 20 grams. Parcels can also be sent
they are charged as per weight and distance. It is
advisable to get the parcels stitched by a tailor or a
parcel wallah normally available just outside the post
offices.
Courier
Couriers services are available for through out the
country and internationally. Some international
couriers have offices in Jaipur while most others have
associates.
Receiving Mails
Post can be received as poste restante with your
surname written first addressed care off GPO or
General Post Office of any town you intend to visit.
While looking for your mail check both for surname and
first name as it could be filed under any. Make sure
the senders write the return address so that the mails
if uncollected can be returned.
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