India Travel GuideIndia FactsTravel GuideVisas and Immigration | Entry | Customs | Currency | Climate | LanguageHealth | Maps Background InformationIndia History | India Culture | Independence | The Economy and BusinessDressLight and loose, easily laundered clothing is best for the south, and the northern plains, especially from April to September.You will need warmer clothes, including woollens, for the north during winter. Warm clothing is a must in the hill stations all year round. India does not have a very formal dress code, though some hotels and clubs could insist on a minimum of formality in their dining rooms - long trousers and a conventional shirt usually suffice. Businessmen should wear a jacket and tie, or a tailored safari suit when meeting counterparts or senior officials. Women should follow the same principle. When touring, avoid revealing tops, short skirts and all but the baggiest shorts. A set of loose-fitting salwar-kameez is a good investment. |