Another service available is the 'Home Country Direct' service, which gives you access to the international operator in your own country. This enables you to make reverse charge calls, as well as credit card calls. Telephone calls made from hotels are often quite expensive. Although electricity is widely available throughout the country, breakdowns and blackouts are common. Be sure to pack candles or a torch.
Sockets usually have three round pins.
European plugs will fit loosely into the sockets, but because they are slightly smaller, bad connections are possible. In spite of the fact that many Indians have disabilities, it is not easy for people with limited mobility to travel here. Never assume that special facilities are available. Wheelchair ramps are almost nonexistent, and access to bathrooms, restaurants and hotels is sometimes impossible without assistance. Airlines and major hotels are usually helpful, and taxi and rickshaw drivers are usually also eager to assist.