India Travel Safety
2011

any person who was in India recently?
I am an American who visits India in August next year. Just wanted to know if someone had been there recently and had ideas about security.
I am Russian, living in India (Gurgaon). Of course it depends where you are visiting. Most big cities like Delhi, is a nice place. Of course, there is the crowd around you and make sure that all you look at most time, but do not feel bad or sad about it, try not to pay attention. English is common, and many people know and be able to explain everything, particularly in shopping centers and hotels – so no problem with that. Do not wear a short skirt or shorts, because you do not feel your plate, there are usually Indian women wear closed dresses, which are rarely found even strangers bearing short skirts. Never be afraid of anything! If you do not like something – talk, cry if necessary, because you are the first Women of all. Whose use buses – that are not for us (foreigners). Only once in my life I sat on the bus and I was shocked by all this people that I looked. So you better rake rickshaws. Take essential medicines with you from the U.S. – You can find absolutely everything in the store in the Indian chemical, but better to get the supplies you need. If you travel alone, so try to avoid going too late, can be dangerous. If you ever need more information, contact me through my profile – I'll be happy to help! Take care and happy journey! *
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