Normally speaking, India is mostly safe for tourists. You will find a lot of people ready to help foreigners especially at major tourist destinations. Intense crime isn’t common in this country, at least not with foreign tourists. Pickpockets and bag snatchers can be found in crowded places such as bus depot or train stations, so we highly advise to look after your belongings if you are in a public crowded place. Some people may try and scam you or extort money from you on various accounts. Although armed or violent robberies aren’t widespread, you should always remain cautious and plan ahead so that you don’t need to walk the streets alone at night. Female travelers should wear decent clothing such as ankle-length skirts and tops to avoid revealing portions of their skin. It may tempt an offender to commit misconduct if you are showing too much of your skin.

Although India is a relatively safe country, there are some threats a first-time traveler should be aware of. India is a tremendously large country and not all parts of the India are the same in terms of crime and safety. There are several places in the country that are free from crime and it is even safe to roam around the town at night.