These can be found in shops or other businesses. They are quick and easy to use, and are sometimes open all day. Many of these booths also have fax machines for public use. 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.