5 Ways to ensure that you Travel Safely in India:

During the preparation of your holiday, including getting your Indian visa, it is important that you ensure you have other areas covered to ensure you travel safely around. We have compiled our top 5 tips on how to travel safely during your trip. If you have other suggestions, then you are more then welcome to add them.

1. Take Plenty of Medicine

Remember, that whilst in India, because of the climate change your body is prone to changes, and the humidity and food difference make a big effect. Don’t forgot to take medication such as aspirin for pain relief. For a possible upset stomach, you can take loperamide, which is commercially known as Imodium. To keep your energy levels up during your trip, ensure you drink lots of water and an instant vitamin supplements like Beroka. Remember, getting your India visa is the easy part; you must also look after yourself as well.

2. Take a registered taxi at all time, especially after you have arrived from the airport

After you have arrived at the airport, for safety and comfort during this stressful arrival period, take one of the registered taxi stands that you will see in the airport terminal building. This will ensure that you are in safe hands. Sure it might cost you a few pounds more, but since you are probably very tired and unfamiliar with the area, this is the safest method.

3. Always keep your important documents on you

Our advice is that if you look like an obvious tourist then you should carry an accessory such as a money belt. This can disguise important papers like cash, traveller’s cheques, passports, your Indian visa, credit cards and any tickets you are carrying with you. Most times you will be safe, however in tourist parts in the major cities, you should always be vary of pickpockets. When you are not using items such as your digital camera, you should put them back into your bag or security pouch.

4. Stay at recognised accommodation

If you haven’t booked your accommodation in advance, you should try do so. Websites like hostel bookers and hostel world give a choice of places to stay in many cities. These are reviewed by other travellers, so you can get an honest opinion of what it will be like. If arriving late at night, then be doubly sure to have accommodation booked in advanced.

5. Keep in touch with home

Although India is an incredibly safe country, and the majority of travellers come back with their documents, belongings and health in one piece, it is advisable to always keep email and phone contact with people at home regarding your whereabouts and route. One of the main reasons is because if you are heading off the beaten track, then you could end up far from a phone line and internet access for quite some time, which might concern some people.

For more information on how to travel safely, or how to apply for your Indian visa, you can visit our site or call 0845 224 9482.