Safety & Security
Rajasthan is a peaceful state and its people are friendly and well meaning. This piece of an advice is meant to caution but you should not be paranoid otherwise you miss knowing about the very vibrant people and culture of Rajasthan. Like anywhere else, reasonable caution is your best weapon against theft or worse. Rajasthan is very safe and there are no civil disturbances.
1. It is advised never to leave your valuables unattended in train, station platforms or airports.
2. If you have to leave your belongings in a train, please pad lock them with the loops hanging from the bottom of your seats. In case of hotel room use additional locks on the cupboard in the room or if possible on the rooms door also. It is well worth if pack a couple of padlocks and a one meter long chain with loops on its ends.
3. It is recommended that you keep your passport, ticket or money safely stashed in a belt pouch fastened around your waist.
4. Thieves and Thugs are prevalent on routes crowded by tourist, be careful not to accept food or beverages from a friendly co-passenger. It may contain sleeping pills for possible drugging to relieve of your baggage.
5. While engaging in an interesting discussion with a co-passenger, stay alert about your baggage as his accomplice might be stealing your baggage. Be generally alert of bag pickers.
6. If you have hotel accommodation in mind, do not let Taxi or auto rickshaw driver mislead you, as he may only be a tout for another hotel and poor bargain.
7. Senior citizens are treated with respect but they should select their itinerary that is comfortable as far as their health permits.
8. Traveler’s cheques are easily replaceable by American Express or Thomas Cook as the case may be however always keep emergency cash stacked at several places.
9. Rajasthan is very children friendly destination and children often enhance local contact in their own way.
10. It is also counseled that you take a good insurance policy. Keep your bills as good evidence since you may have to report the matter to police.
11. Local police is helpful and a police station or an out post is always near you. A police station is called a ‘Thana’ and an out post is called a ‘chowki’. Lookout for the sign below which is prominently displayed on police stations. Even patrolling Police Jeeps or Gypsies can be hailed in case of trouble. In all town for contacting the nearest police post or petrol dial 100.