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Do’s and don’ts in India
Twenty quick rules for temples, food, photos and money. Print it or save it to your phone.
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Sources: Compiled by India 4U editors. Checked October 2026.
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What is on this cheat sheet
Do
- Say namaste, palms together
- Cover shoulders and knees at temples
- Take your shoes off at the door
- Carry a scarf for gurdwaras and mosques
- Eat with your right hand
- Carry small notes for autos and tips
- Drink bottled or filtered water
- Use app cabs or prepaid taxis
- Say yes to chai
- Leave slack in your plans
Don’t
- Point your feet at people or shrines
- Touch anyone’s head
- Photograph people without asking
- Photograph cremations at the ghats
- Wear leather into some temples
- Lose your temper in public
- Believe “your hotel is closed”
- Buy gems to resell at home
- Drink tap water
- Try to see everything in one trip
