How can a young woman travel safely in India without having set destinations or a travel partner?
I am a 22 year ancient woman and I want to travel to India this September (or thereabouts). My main goals are to learn the differences in culture, and learn about the traditional drumming and dancing (possibly participating if I am welcomed). I am hoping for a culturally enlightening and fulfilling adventure, but am worried that in my ignorance I will make stupid mistakes, risking my safety. Any advice from Indians and non-Indians alike would be greatly appreciated!
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u can always take a tourist guide with u.u can first visit south india n then go to north india.south india is more safe n u have a lot of dance and music skools only in south india.each state of india has a different culture.i m sure u will have a nice time.its better u fully travel in airplanes n not in trains n buses.this would be safe.dont buy everything u see in the roadside.they will hike the prices and sell it.try learning atleast a few words of the local languages
It is perfectly safe, if you follow common sense. Buy a Lonely Planet India guide, latest edition, that should be enough. if you have specific queries, email me !!
I guess so.
India is not exactly a land teeming with predators. If you dress and behave conservative enough, chances are nobody will even notice you.
For learning the cultural diversity, you will need to tour the villages. Just ensure you have proper lodging arranged beforehand when you visit remote locations.
If you are visiting South India, pay a visit to Kerala Kala Mandalam http://www.kalamandalam.com/
hi,
india is a safe place if you follow few rules here, just dont go lonely places in night, try visiting arts & cultures center in the office timings, do not stay at new places, always take a crowdy [u will find plenty of crowd nearly everywhere] route to go and come, opt for city center hotels, travel by air, do not wear revealing dresses, buy a local mobile handset and number temporarily [go for cheaper mobile if u dont want to use in future], save telephone numbers of your hotel at every city you visit.
there are plenty of tourist travelling safely everywhere in india so you are sure to meet people of similar interests to you.
best wishes,
Dear Friend,
If you are plotting for travelling India Alone…
you must be follow Under :-
(1) you should be book your arrengments with Recognised Travel Agnt of India……Because They Provide you Assitance at every place and also sent excellent driver with you…..Second they will provide you best hotels in your budget….
If you will go with Recognised India Travel agent , then you no need to dread because recognised travel agents will provide you best service and they will take care you, your money …
(2) You always must be aware of annone persons……because you don’t know who are they….and please don’t take the car taxi directly from airport/railways station….always keep in tuch Travel Agent…
(3) If, something incorrect with you during the travelling and you are travelling with some travel agnet , then you can complent againt that company…..right……
but…
If you care travelling self with un recognised travel agent or company then you can’t complent against them…
you must be do not need to dread Our India is Very Safe Country and naturally Indian are not so curel…..
Hope your india trip will be fantastic and you will back to your country with pleased memories…
if you are really plotting a trip of india then you must be leave a query at this site http://www.indiatourholidays.com/Rajasthan_tour/rajasthan_forts_places.htm
they will let you know all the detail and will arreng all the things for you….
best,
A friend from INDIA
There will not be a problem if you travel alone but if you take a tour package from some reliable travel agent then only it is possible as all the time you have a driver and Guide with you so there will not be any problem. you can delight in the culture of India for that pls visit this link and question if you have any questions
http://www.holidayclubindia.net/
http://www.holidayclubindia.net/culture_holidays_india.html
Generally stick to the larger cities, poplular tourist circuits, they are safer. Also south india is generally safer then north India. The rule of the thumb is stick with the crowded areas and you should be safe
Dear Kainai…
First of all I welcome you to India. India is country of fantastic diversity. You would certainly delight in your visit. Since you are taking advice from people much in advance regarding potential risk while you travel to India…I have every reason to assume that you are a sensible young women…and therefore…there should be no problem…you will find your way. Only thing that you need to plot is number of days you are going to be in India…places of your interest…
Visit site http://www.incredibleindia.org which is the official website of Ministry of Tourism, India.
For safety purpose keep a mobile with you….and keep in touch with some known one….to keep an update on your location.
Take a mobile connection of BSNL, which is having wide coverage, cheaper than most other service providers. This connection would be most useful if you plot to travel the remote areas.
Wish you best of journey…excellent luck
yes first i too welcome you to India , you need not worry everything should be ok and if you are going for a cultural adventure as you told its better you plot everything and where to go and how many days and your booking all be done in advance .visit through any holiday makers who will take over all the arrangements ,i am also planing to go in august to learn about the kerala art forms . i have done my arrangements with saroma holidays , i was suggested for home stay as i will be staying there for 3 months and i have got the booking done through them if it will be use full to you , you can use the information and queries with them. all the best have a excellent stay and hope you will get opportunities to know the vast culture of India .
India is a country where guests are considered as god….we say “Atithi Devo Bhava” means guest like angels…..I am a student of Tourism Management….and completing my doctorate in Tourism Management…I wish to practice my profession with you….don’t worry India is a much better and safe place than USA or UK…..if u follow simple instructions/ methods u can easily explore and delight in the incredible India…India is a land of diversity…its biodiversity cannot be compared with any other region becoz of its unique speciallity…as it is my profession and I want to make my carrier in it….I want to do practical in my profession with real guests like you….dont worry, u need not to pay me…ha ha ha….but if u need any help or any help, feel free to question me…at bishtviren on yahoo . com….you and anyone who want to see and explore my motherland are always welcome, dont forget I am a registered guide also…..ha ha …welcome to the Land of Gods and Godesses i.e INDIA……. Viren (its my name)
grt ur own car and call if u need help
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