Travel safety

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Keep your travel plans, including accommodation details, to yourself.
Avoid not to travel at night.
Ask your hotel manager for advice on ‘safe’ versus ‘unsafe’ local areas.
As a thumb rule, city streets that include children and women suggest the area is safe for families.
Carry with you at all times the contact details of the close person if you are out of India the Indian embassy. Keep a photocopy of your passport and all other important documents in a safe place.
Use ATMs/ Credit card during the day, when there are people around.
Use credit cards and traveler’s cheque than cash.
If you are mugged, don’t fight back. It is better to lose a few dollars and a wristwatch than getting injured.
Avoid incidents such as fights, riots or civil disturbances at all times.
Avoid ‘seedier’ areas of the cities you visit, especially at night.

Transport safety

At the airport, watch for your suitcase as it appears on the carousel. Don’t hang back and wait for the crowds to disperse – you might find that someone else has already taken your bag in the meantime.
Avoid changing money at airports, as thieves could be watching you.
Consult with your hotel manager or tourist information center about the public transport in your area. Make sure you know what official taxi cabs look like. A thief may pose as a taxi driver to lure you into their car.
Don’t share taxis with strangers.
Carjacking is a problem in some cities. When driving, keep all doors locked and windows up. Make sure your boot is locked too.