17th International Congress on Infectious Diseases

<strong>17th</strong> INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES
General Information
Tipping
Tipping is common practice in India for a range of services. In restaurants the accepted standard is around
7% to 10% of the bill, although sometimes a service charge will be included. Small notes INR 10 to
INR 30 are a good tip for small tasks.
Credit Cards & Changing Money
Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants. Banking hours vary, but most banks
are open weekdays from 9:00hrs to 16:30hrs. Banks offer the best foreign-exchange rates.
Currency
India’s unit of currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), Banknotes in circulation come in denominations
of INR 5, INR 10, INR 20, INR 50, INR 100, INR 500 and INR 1000. Rupee coins are available in
denominations of INR 1, INR 2, INR 5, INR 10.
Shopping
Hyderabad has centuries-old bazaars offering exquisite crafts like bidri and local products such as ittar,
as well as chic boutiques and designer stores. Often called the City of Pearls, Hyderabad is one of the
largest centres of pearl trade in India.
Electrical Current
India uses 230 Volts, 50 Hz alternating current as the power source. Plugs and sockets have either
grounded / earthed 3 Pin connections (Type D) or ungrounded 2 pin connections (Type C).
Official Carrier
Ethihad was appointed official carrier for the <strong>17th</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Congress</strong> on Infectious Diseases.
Taxis
Taxis are not readily available. For those delegates who choose to avail taxi services may either contact
the Novotel Concierge or may use local radio/mobile taxi services like Uber or Ola. Their apps are
readily available on the App Store and Google Play Store.
Tours
Tours can be booked through the Tours Counter in the registration area on the ground level.
Safety Precautions
As in most places, it is advisable to take the following precautions while in Hyderabad
• Do not leave luggage or valuables unattended.
• Use the safety deposit boxes provided by most hotels.
• Carry only the cash, credit cards, and identification that you need.
Insurance
The Organizing Committee, ISID and MCI India accept no liability for personal injuries sustained by
or for loss or damage to property belonging to <strong>Congress</strong> participants, either during or as a result of the
<strong>Congress</strong> or during tours. It is therefore recommended that delegates and accompanying persons arrange
for appropriate travel and health insurance before traveling.
Emergencies
For emergencies, dial tel. 100 from any landline phones. No coins are needed for this call.
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