India Travel Safety Tips: Our First-Hand Experience

🚐 Private Transport: We booked a 7-seater car with driver for door-to-door service at all attractions - this significantly improved our safety. A fellow traveler working in Norway helped arrange this after consulting Indian colleagues, choosing the highest-rated service. 👨🏽‍💼 Local Guides: In cities like Delhi where we anticipated safety concerns, we requested the car company to provide accompanying guides. 📸 Focused Itinerary: We concentrated on photographing unique architecture within established tourist sites, completely avoiding slums and remote areas. 🏨 Security-Conscious Accommodation: • Carefully vetted all hotels• Conducted thorough room checks (doors/windows) upon arrival• Insisted on adjacent rooms for male travel companions• Used multiple locking devices at night + kept defensive items handy 🌙 Nighttime Protocol:• Minimized going out after dark• Strict buddy system for any evening excursions (even for snacks across the street) ⚠️ Risk Management: For higher-risk attractions, we conducted extensive pre-visit research. 💡 Important Note: While we encountered only friendly people and had a safe journey, this doesn't guarantee universal safety. Smart precautions remain essential. ❤️ Changed Perspectives: Like many, we initially held strong negative biases about India. With proper preparation, we discovered it's far safer and cleaner than commonly portrayed online. #trip diary#travel guide#Indian#New Delhi#Indian guide