Pay by INR

Yesterday Ms. Renuka Chowdhury, Minister of Torism, India, has instructed that foreign tourists henceforth should pay their entry fees in World Heritage and Protected sites by Indian Rupee of Rs.250/- & Rs.100/- respectively in lieu of $5 & $2.It is ordered due to recent devaluation of US $ in respect of INR.

WELL, that should APPLY to US Citizens ONLY !!!!

God Damn It !!!! God Bless America ::censored

vandy - Australia

Sorry, most probably not.It may be applicable to all.

its applicable to all foreigners...

Well, fair enough is what I say. It's easier to pay in the country's currency I think - don't most people travel around with rupees? I know I do.

It costs me $15 (Rs 600) to watch a movie here in LA. I think it is still a good deal.

The Tribune reports that foreigners in India will have to pay the entrance fee at all monuments in Indian Rupees. Under the new system the entry fee for a world heritage site will be Rs. 250/ and Rs. 100 for other monuments. Earlier this was $5 and $2 respectively.

The report further mentions that in view of the "appreciating" value of Rupee to the US Dollar this change has been made to avoid any anomaly and consequent fall in revenues

Sadly this report is not on the online edition but in the print edition.

Ok the news is now online as well-

http://in.reuters.com/article/topNew...30533120071116

There's no reason why tourists should not pay in local currency. It seems, to me, quite arrogant to expect anyone to accept US dollars (or any other currency) when travelling abroad - I remember once seeing some American tourists in Brussels who were outraged that a street vendor would not accept their greenbacks.

However, if the dollar were appreciating rather than depreciating I've a feeling that it would still be welcomed across India.

sites that I visited I did not pay in actual dollars but in the equivalent amount in Rupees...

How much do Indian Citizens pay?

Is there a standard mark-up for tourists across all world heritage sites within India (assuming there are more than 1), or a completely arbitrary mark-up as per the tourism ministry's whim?

Why do tourists pay more anyway?

Search the forums and you will find numerous arguments... there is no pint in going over it again !!

Rs.250 for all World Heritage Sites (Around 27 in all, 18 under ASI).. and Rs.100 for other protected sites...

eh? haven't been over it. I'm new here in case you didn't notice.

But thanks for that anyway.

Don't get me started!

Yes, Earthling, it is an argument that we have had many times here, and neither side seems able to see the other's point of view. Suggest you do a search and take a look. A quick one will probably be enough?

I think the whole lot should be sold to Walmart.

Careful Nick, someone is bound to take you seriously....courting controversy....tut tut tut.

A marvelous typo. Indeed there isn't, and it being a Friday if there ain't a pint involved I ain't interested.


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