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| Following are some guidelines for travelers while travelling in India |
- Never leave important valuables: passports, tickets, health certificates and money or travelers cheques, in your room; they should be with you at all time.
- Keep your money in internal pocket of your garments.
- Never walk around with valuables casually slung over your shoulder.
- Make certain that you never accept a drink or food stuff from a complete stranger unless your travel guide is present.
- Crime level in India is under control so there is no need for panic. You can report any problem to local police station. However, some areas in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh , Assam, Uttar Pradesh have serious crime situation. Travelers are advised to take proper police escort in those areas.
- Roadside shops in Metropolitans sell goods and fake products at much higher price than normal; upon judging you as tourist. So be careful and take a general price estimate of local goods from your Travel executive.
- Use your credit card with caution.
- Some areas in North-East India, Jammu & Kashmir, Naxilite areas of Andhra Pradesh are prone to extreme Terrorist Attacks, so tourist must gauge risk before visiting these areas.
- Israeli Citizens are required to take permission of Government of India before visiting Jammu & Kashmir and areas of Muslim dominance.
- Immediately consult the embassy of your country if you loose any of your travel documents.
- Travelers are advised to carry Mosquito repellents if traveling outdoors. Mineral water from popular brands like Kinley, Bisleri and Nestle is advised. Keep usual medicines for Fever, headache etc handy. Avoid unsafe sex.
- Women travelers are advised not to roam or drive alone during night. There have been rare incidents of molestation in the past so never remain isolated during night hours.
- Do not offer excessive tips and alms to beggers. You may find some freeloaders in local parks. You are advised not to be lured by their schemes and offers.
- Never be lured by petty travel agents and guides while traveling by bus or train. They may turn out to be touts.
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