Smart Traveler Alerts
5 verified travel safety guides for India — scam alerts, cultural etiquette, and smart travel tips.
Practical, no-panic guidance for first-time visitors — spot common scams, follow temple and cultural etiquette, eat street food safely, and move around cities with confidence. Each guide is short, specific, and colour-coded by topic.
- Scam AlertNew Delhi
The "Monument Closed for VIP Event" Taxi Scam
A common Delhi taxi and auto-rickshaw scam where drivers falsely claim your monument is closed, then divert you to commission-paying shops — and how to avoid it.
- Etiquette Tip
Respectful Temple Etiquette Across India
How to respectfully visit Hindu mandirs, Buddhist monasteries, and Jain temples across India — dress code, prasad, photography, and ghat etiquette.
- Food Safety
Safe Eating: Vegetarian Street Food Across India
How to safely enjoy India's incredible vegetarian street food — spotting hygienic stalls, choosing freshly cooked dishes, and avoiding tummy trouble on your trip.
- Transport Tip
Safe Transportation: Prepaid Taxis, Autos and App Cabs
Navigate India's prepaid taxis, autorickshaws and ride-hailing apps safely — fair fares, avoiding overcharging, and smart tips for stress-free city travel.
- Do's & Don'ts
Cultural Do's and Don'ts for Tourists Visiting India
Essential cultural etiquette for travellers visiting India — respectful dress, greetings, temple manners, photography, and the everyday do's and don'ts that matter.