Pay by INR

tasuray · Nov 16th, 2007, 10:13

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.

vandy · Nov 16th, 2007, 10:43

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

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

vandy - Australia

tasuray · Nov 16th, 2007, 11:12

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

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 16th, 2007, 12:29

its applicable to all foreigners...

Aishah · Nov 16th, 2007, 13:09

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.

crvlvr · Nov 16th, 2007, 13:26

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

vasuki · Nov 16th, 2007, 14:51

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.

vpsingh · Nov 16th, 2007, 15:28

Ok the news is now online as well-

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

Mickey S · Nov 16th, 2007, 17:02

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.

atala · Nov 16th, 2007, 17:15

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

Earthling · Nov 16th, 2007, 17:21

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?

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 16th, 2007, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthling

Why do tourists pay more anyway?

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthling

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

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

Earthling · Nov 16th, 2007, 17:27

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

But thanks for that anyway.

Nick-H · Nov 16th, 2007, 17:34

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.

karuna · Nov 16th, 2007, 18:30

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

Quote:

there is no pint in going over it again !!

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

Thanks for this posting this info tasuray, very useful.

Nov 16th, 2007, 10:13	#1
tasuray Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 317	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.

Nov 16th, 2007, 10:43	#2
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 1,144	Indian RPS WELL, that should APPLY to US Citizens ONLY !!!! God Damn It !!!! God Bless America ::censored vandy - Australia

Nov 16th, 2007, 12:29	#4
shashank.aggarwal The Fortunate One Join Date: May 2007 Location: Road Posts: 6,820	its applicable to all foreigners... __________________ Spineless Travelogue - Around India

Nov 16th, 2007, 13:09	#5
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 7,614	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. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Nov 16th, 2007, 14:51	#7
vasuki mast maula Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: कोटगढ़ / नारकंडा / शिमला Kotgarh / Narkanda / Shimla Posts: 546	Govt makes foreigners pay in Rupee 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. __________________ Three goodies for Indian roads- Good horn, Good brake, Good luck! Himachal Travel Blog

Nov 16th, 2007, 11:12	#3
tasuray Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 317	Sorry, most probably not.It may be applicable to all.

Nov 16th, 2007, 13:26	#6
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,667	It costs me $15 (Rs 600) to watch a movie here in LA. I think it is still a good deal.

Nov 16th, 2007, 15:28	#8
vpsingh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 101	Ok the news is now online as well- http://in.reuters.com/article/topNew...30533120071116 __________________ Don't follow the herd, grass is already eaten!!

Nov 16th, 2007, 17:02	#9
Mickey S Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cymru Posts: 1,175	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.

Nov 16th, 2007, 17:15	#10
atala 8 years in India Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Switzerland Posts: 978	sites that I visited I did not pay in actual dollars but in the equivalent amount in Rupees...

Nov 16th, 2007, 17:21	#11
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	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? __________________ I don't know with what weapons WW3 will be fought. But WW4 will be fought with sticks and stones. -Albert Einstein

Nov 16th, 2007, 17:27	#13
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	eh? haven't been over it. I'm new here in case you didn't notice. But thanks for that anyway.

Nov 16th, 2007, 17:34	#14
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,173	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.

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