any bro here went india before?

[AraiBoy]

is it safe?

 

[dungeon_master]

is it safe?

As safe as going to Brazil... Just don't get eaten by the local wildlife.

 

[sanzhu]

spend most of the time in the toilet


just prepare for diarrhoea

 

[greenhse]

water there not safe

 

[GenuineSeller]

No cut fruits, no ice..... Mineral water make sure it has not been opened before etc etc.

 

[tewem]

is it safe?

For single lady, not so recommended. At least have a partner to go along with will be better.

Along the way from one part to another part may not have proper toilets, may have to pee along the way. For guys easier, for ladies may need to use some umbrellas to block.

As blackouts often occur in some hotels, needs to bring torchlight & batteries or using the smartphone with torchlight app to power.

 

[beanstalk6]

I enjoyed India very much. Never felt in danger. Other than for food.

 

[den1555]

Nice place to visit.

 

[stacipher]

Backpacked 3 months there..I say safer than JB..

 

[jeffrey745]

For ladies ,anybody encountered rape/molestation cases? Heard there r lots of rape cases there n it has high crime rates,is it true?

 

[purplewave]

it's safe, just don't do stupid things in public, use your common sense

 

[Dr.Vijay]

There's a billion people living there.

It's certainly safe and functional.

You just need to know the do's and don'ts + use common sense.

Best if you have a local contact to help you out or if you're going in a group. It's a very different place with regards to local customs and norms.

 

[sink257]

Adding on to other users, do try to watch out for the traffic in India. It can be a bit erratic and loud at times.

 

[Beta_Tester]

Mumbai and Dehli. Night time don't go those ulu places lo. I been there few times. Safe enough. But no street food for me.

 

[Knightoftheblackrose]

I remember the following cases of culture shock I experienced:

1. Smell of cow dung
The moment I stepped out of New Delhi airport
Cow dung everywhere ... The smell is everywhere.
Kinda reminds me of old Singapore kampung in a nostalgic way.

2. Human Dung
It is a " minefield" at railway stations.
So don't wear your expensive Nikes....

3. Water
Do not ever drink the tap water there.
Go for bottled water even when brushing your teeth.
Avoid iced drinks, street food, cut fruits coz they use the same water which will cause Diarrhoea.
Half of my Singapore tour group and including the Singapore tour guide / leader kena " Lao Sai "


4. Women
I'm a guy but I would be concerned about those rape cases if there were women traveling with me.

5. Beggars
Do not give any $$$.
No matter how compassionate you are.
Once you donate to one beggar, the rest will literally swarm all over you.
Ermmm, like the walking dead tv series!!!

6. Safety
A local guide is always recommended.
They have unsafe areas just like any other country.

7. Natural exhibitionists
Only in India will you find naked beggars ( men women and children ) coz they are really poor.
There are naked people walking around too but for religious reasons.

8. Traffic
The traffic there is really chaotic.
Men, women and children clinging onto the top of buses, lorries and trains like a bunch of monkeys !!!!
They cross the roads like they own it!
Cross the roads at your own peril.
The roads are very bumpy for passengers.

9. Haggling
When you buy stuff, always haggle.
You can go for 1/10 of the original price offered.


Don't mean to sound negative but I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to India with my family.

1. Spirituality vs commercialism
Indians ( except for the rapists) are very religious and I really respect them.
Most other modern societies have embraced $$$ as their main religion.

2. Culture
A trip to Varanasi or the Taj Mahal is an absolute must!

 

[figo16]

pay money to go there suffer? the only good thing about india is that 5 stars hotel like hilton and sheraton are cheap.

 

[qhong61]

I remember the following cases of culture shock I experienced:

1. Smell of cow dung
The moment I stepped out of New Delhi airport
Cow dung everywhere ... The smell is everywhere.
Kinda reminds me of old Singapore kampung in a nostalgic way.

2. Human Dung
It is a " minefield" at railway stations.
So don't wear your expensive Nikes....

3. Water
Do not ever drink the tap water there.
Go for bottled water even when brushing your teeth.
Avoid iced drinks, street food, cut fruits coz they use the same water which will cause Diarrhoea.
Half of my Singapore tour group and including the Singapore tour guide / leader kena " Lao Sai "


4. Women
I'm a guy but I would be concerned about those rape cases if there were women traveling with me.

5. Beggars
Do not give any $$$.
No matter how compassionate you are.
Once you donate to one beggar, the rest will literally swarm all over you.
Ermmm, like the walking dead tv series!!!

6. Safety
A local guide is always recommended.
They have unsafe areas just like any other country.

7. Natural exhibitionists
Only in India will you find naked beggars ( men women and children ) coz they are really poor.
There are naked people walking around too but for religious reasons.

8. Traffic
The traffic there is really chaotic.
Men, women and children clinging onto the top of buses, lorries and trains like a bunch of monkeys !!!!
They cross the roads like they own it!
Cross the roads at your own peril.
The roads are very bumpy for passengers.

9. Haggling
When you buy stuff, always haggle.
You can go for 1/10 of the original price offered.


Don't mean to sound negative but I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to India with my family.

1. Spirituality vs commercialism
Indians ( except for the rapists) are very religious and I really respect them.
Most other modern societies have embraced $$$ as their main religion.

2. Culture
A trip to Varanasi or the Taj Mahal is an absolute must!

How did you keep your family women safe from those evil men?

 

[badsector]

Do not believe airport taxi. Better arrange directly with the hotel.

Beware of pickpocket. Especially children.

 

[Knightoftheblackrose]

We traveled with Chan Brothers.

They arranged for local Indian tour guides throughout our journey.

At certain hotspots, we were accompanied by local Indian policemen armed with guns.

How did you keep your family women safe from those evil men?

 

[drianist]

I am traveling alone to new delhi , agra , jaipur , jodphur , udaipur and pushkar during oct for 2 weeks. god bless. first time to india