International visitors should plan for mobile connectivity, cash access, cards and emergency communication before entering smaller pilgrimage towns. SIM and foreign-exchange services vary by location and may require identification under local rules.
Keep a small amount of local currency available for small purchases and transport, while retaining a secure backup payment method. Avoid handing cards, passports or OTPs to unknown people.
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