i have been wanting to visit india 4 long time and have a few online friends who live in bangalore,but basically i am scared i have never been in another country before..is it safe to travel alone...i'm not going no time soon,still to chicken just want some opinions..
2007-06-13 08:16:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
It's as safe as any other place in the world. Since you'll be alone on foreign soil you'll have to keep a few things in mind. Dress appropriately, foreigners tend to wear the skimpiest of clothes, this attracts a lot of attention. Do not mingle with strangers, meeting up with online friends is also not a good idea. You don't know their credentials. Remember bad folks are present in all socities you have to watch out for yourself.
2007-06-13 19:14:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Online friendships can be deceptive. I would leave these online friends alone. If you have misgivings about travelling alone then you are perhaps not yet ready for it. Instead of trying a brand new country far away why dont you try one nearer home and closer to your own culture to see how you fare. Then venture out to distant lands and cultures different from your own. It might be a good idea to go places with a friend first before striking out by yourself. Its greater safety and more fun.
2007-06-14 13:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by David M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
India is a very safe place to travel, and Bangalore is a very cosmopolitan place, just practice the safety precautions you would at home, and as one or two replies have told you, i would be careful who you met, when the only contact was on line. play safe, meet in crowded place and never get yourself into a situation you can't escape from
2007-06-13 08:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by valda54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is safe and indians respect tourists... :) rapes happen everywhere in the world not only in india, but the recent delhi's incident has gained whole world's attention because it has happened in such a way that no woman in the world's history has been raped and killed so cruelly.... apart from this incident, india is safe for tourists... but travelling alone is not safe anywhere... especially during the night time... you always have to have someone with you, or atleast a guide.... have a happy trip and enjoy india :)
2016-04-01 05:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anyplace you go can be dangerous. but u just need to be careful alot of pick pocketing goes on. so u just need to use common sense. i traveled alone to pakistan when i was about 14 i think, my moms whole family lives there. and i went july of 02. so after 9/11.
but yea with the whole online friends thing, not the smartest idea.
its prob safer to travel alone then it is to meet online people.
2007-06-13 08:26:34 · answer #5 · answered by Teresa H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
travel alone in another country is never safe, especially when your a woman. People are crazy no matter where you live. just make sure you take the usual precautions
2007-06-13 08:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bangalore is safe.
Your "few online friends" are the potential threat to your safety, not the city and the country.
2007-06-13 23:57:41 · answer #7 · answered by dipta_j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be absolutely safe for day time travel. You should avoid travelling alone in the night.
2007-06-13 12:09:47 · answer #8 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally it is safe and friendly place.
But do not count on 'online' friends !
Wear dresses that go with Indian culture- safe bet would be full shirt/trouser , salwar-kameez etc.
Avoid night travel.
2007-06-13 18:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by indian b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to a few dump guys said some rubbish and you back off again, listen ---- A life never lived is a life lost. Go and pack and enjoy the adventure.
2007-06-13 09:44:13 · answer #10 · answered by ubon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋