Traveling in India is an adventure, but also requires a great deal of planning. You will need to secure a visa and, depending on how long you will be staying, you might want to use an expediting service. If you are going for 10 days or less, you can apply online. Once you arrive in the country, particularly if you are traveling alone as a woman, there some key tips you should employ. There are a lot of recommendations, so here are some of the most important tips.
The State Department offers some comprehensive guidelines with regard to traveling around India, near its Pakistan border, and traveling as a woman. Always be sure to have information for the U.S. Embassy on hand; this includes addresses and phone numbers. When traveling around India, keep in mind you should not travel to the states of Jammu and Kashmir due to terrorism and civil unrest. Additionally, do not get within 10 kilometers of the Pakistan border due to the likelihood of armed conflict if you do.
On the State Department’s website you can enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program so you can be easily located during an emergency. It is also a good idea to diligently review safety and security reports. The United Kingdom provides additional safety and security advisories.
For women traveling alone in India there is a lot of thoughtful advice out there. The State Department has a page specifically for women traveling in India. It is important to remember women traveling in these regions do so without any problems the majority of the time. The information provided here is generally advice women follow in their daily lives and includes being aware of your surroundings, not drawing attention to yourself and establishing boundaries by not sharing personal information with strangers. It is also helpful to hear from women who have done this before to get more specific tips. There are many blogs in which women discuss traveling alone and these can be helpful. The Voluntourist is just one of many. Do your research and stay diligent!
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