Dos & Don'ts…

Craig sent a list of Lonely Planet hints… probably not a good idea to  dress like these women , Mum (above)

Avoid tight clothes and keep shoulders and knees covered. Outside Goa, this applies to swimming, too.  Not the boys though. funny that LP didn't mention this is a girl thing only?

Public kissing, cuddling or holding hands is not condoned. Cheryl take note!

Be humble and dress modestly at holy places.

Remove shoes before entering people's homes and holy sites.

Always ask before photographing people or holy places.

That head wobble? It can mean 'yes', 'maybe' or 'I have no idea'. Best to just go with the flow.

Men can wear loose cotton shirts or T-shirts and baggy Pants. In the big cities and Metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, Pune, etc you can wear shorts also. However, women should dress conservatively. Short tops, short skirts / shorts, etc should be avoided. You can wear cotton shirts or T-shirts, with cotton trousers or ankle length skirts. Make sure that the clothes are not too tight or body revealing. These clothes can be easily purchased from the Indian markets at a reasonable price. If you want to try Indian clothing, then, men can wear "kurta pyjama" and women can try "salwar-kameez". Winters (October to February) in India are quite cold, especially North India. So, pack some woolen clothes with you. Also, pack some warm innerwear, Last but not the least, while visiting places of worship (temples, gurudwara or mausoleum), you should be fully clothed. Also, don't forget to remove your footwear before entering any religious place.