Utilities

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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