A female traveler in India: safety first!

It is said that India - a country of extremes. Country of unearthly beauty, and it is very dirty. Nature, where there is no soul, and with the most dense city traffic. The rich own the countless treasures, and the poor are literally swell from hunger. Actress in Indian films, seductive, but more conservative than the country of India has to look! Because of this conservatism, women riding vacation or work in India, the Indian is to learn social norms and to learn about Indian culture to the round trip was as safe as possible.

In India every year are coming female tourists. Most of them respect the native customs, but there are those who, through ignorance or negligence, acts and dresses in a manner shocking the Indians. This not only affects your attitude towards the local population, but also can threaten your safety.That's what you need to know a woman traveling on a journey in a magical India.ClothingThe way you dress defines the relationship to you of the local population. Properly selecting the style of clothing, you can protect yourself from unnecessary harassment. Tight skirts, skirts above the knee, with straps shirts, shorts and bikinis in India is absolutely not approved. On the beach resorts (eg Goa) bathing suits are allowed. But it should give preference to conservative closed models. If you do not tan, or communicate with the local - put on a sarong and a t-shirt. Cotton shirt with short sleeves are permitted but they must be free and not fitting. In general, watch out for local girls and dress a little more conservative than the liberal local version.Nice to go shopping immediately on arrival and buy something domestic: shawl, scarf or blouse.SecurityIn general, single women in India is quite a high level of risk. Should take care of the personal safety and security of your property.To prevent sexual harassment on public transport or in places where people cross hands in front of him. It is better not to have conversations that could be interpreted as flirting or personal interest. Leave the personal issues in his address. If you are traveling alone or with a friend, invent non-existent, and her husband clearly let us understand that in addition to it, you will not care. Avoid situations where you can be alone with a man. To take a taxi or go on tour with other tourists skooperiruytes. Under no circumstances do not allow a man to go into your room - even if it's a porter!If someone tries to drag you into a sexual relationship, and you are not tuned to them - and firmly refuse to choose from this situation as quickly as possible. If you do not mind - well find out what everyone wants from you. A romantic story - or just sex in one night? Know what you are trying to draw - and practice safe sex. Remember that the number of HIV-infected, India ranks second in the world (behind South Africa)!In addition to your credit may suffer your property. Danger number two thieves.If you have several bags, tighten the belt or a cord. Belt is always a flip over his shoulder. Do not keep money in one place: a good idea to make a "nest egg" and hide it under clothing.There is a danger and a hidden theft. Hotel clerks, taxi drivers and vendors can easily shortchange you. Stipulate in advance the cost of services or goods before they pay. In the hotel know in advance whether the included breakfast and air conditioning in the room. Learn all the bills: sometimes they are entered in the services that you have not used.BagsDo not take a lot of things - a view of the same security. Bus and train - the most convenient means of transport in India, and when you have a few things - it will be easier to escape from an unpleasant situation, or do not attract too much attention. Ideal - a suitcase on wheels, at the request turns into a backpack. With convenient backpack travel to wild places, but the hotel for you will be treated with more respect, if your luggage will be similar to the baggage, and not on the knapsack.In India, a woman may face a contemptuous attitude than that to which she was accustomed to at home. However, if you dress and behave properly, you get the most out of travel in this amazing country.