In today’s world, vacations and trips to any city are full of risks and safety hazards. We believe that safety is your number one concern when traveling anywhere. Travelers often fall victim to perpetrators as they often fail to take the proper steps before embarking on a journey. Whether it’s the safety of your health on vacation or the safety of your money and home, you need to take some steps to avoid undesirable eventualities. India is a big country and there are all kinds of people here. While you will find that some people are quite supportive and helping others may not be that great. You may run into burglars, thieves, rapists, street vendors, and all kinds of misguided people who might be keeping an eye on your money. But do not worry. By keeping a few tips in mind, you can keep these people at bay. Here are some of the best security tips from security experts during travel to india.
1. Do not write your home address and phone number on the luggage. Instead, keep your address inside. Do not wear name tags in public. If you are on a business trip, remove your tag when you leave the conference room or hotel.
2. Stay with your luggage until it is checked.
3. Keep your passport, credit cards, driver’s license, and other important documents in a separate carry-on bag. Deposit it in the hotel safe as soon as you get it.
4. Keep a small flashlight handy, you never know when you might suddenly find yourself in the dark.
5. Do not wear jewelry or other items that project wealth.
6.Travel only with one or two credit cards, if possible. Keep enough credit in your account. Also keep help numbers to call in case of credit card theft.
7. Do not accept anything edible from strangers.
8. Do not eat anything from street vendors. Drink only bottled water. Check the seal and the date of packaging.
9. Take your prescription medications with you.
10. In the hotel, staying at ground level may give you an easier exit in the event of a fire, but increases the risk of easier accessibility for those with criminal intent. Staying on the first or second floor near the stairs or elevator will be safer.
11.Carefully check your room for installed bugs. Check the door, peephole from inside and outside. Also check the smoke alarm and test it by pressing the test button if it beeps.
12. Always use the stairs if you detect smoke from a fire.
13. Do not hire unmarked taxis. Sit behind the driver so he can see you, but he cannot see you through the rear window. Pay the driver only after you reach his destination and while he is still sitting in the car.
14. Beware of simulated traffic accidents. They may be meant to catch you off card.
15. Tell your friends or the hotel reception where you are moving. Keep your numbers to call in case of any eventuality.
16. If you are traveling with children, bring recent photographs of each child in case you become separated from them.
17. Do not discuss your travel plans or any other personal information in public. Watch out for spies.
18. Cover yourself with travel insurance and health insurance.
19.Make sure you have first aid supplies with you.
20. Research and check the local weather. Decide your clothes accordingly.