Travel safety
Is India safe to visit?
Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Goa, Kerala and the Himalayan hill stations outside Kashmir have no FCDO warnings. The FCDO advises against all travel to Jammu & Kashmir (except Jammu city by air) and within 10km of the Pakistan border.
- Safe
- Avoid
- Essential only
- Never travel
India's warnings are specific and political. They cover the disputed Kashmir region, the Pakistan border, and the north-eastern state of Manipur after ethnic violence. Everything else on a typical first trip is clear. The daily risks are scams, traffic and, for women, harassment.
India region by region
- Delhi, Agra & JaipurSafe
No warning. Touts and ticket scams are common.
- Goa & KeralaSafe
No warning. Avoid isolated beaches alone at any time of day.
- Himachal Pradesh & LadakhSafe
Not covered by the Jammu & Kashmir warning. Check road access before you go.
- Manipur, including ImphalEssential only
Essential travel only. Curfews continue in parts of the state.
- Jammu & Kashmir (Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam)Never travel
Advise against all travel, except flying into and staying in Jammu city.
- Within 10km of the Pakistan borderNever travel
Advise against all travel. The Wagah-Attari crossing is closed except for the daily border ceremony.
Everyday risks
- Spiked food and drinks. The FCDO says Britons have been robbed and assaulted after accepting them from strangers.
- Methanol in cheap or counterfeit alcohol.
- Taxis at night. Use Uber or Ola, which work at airport terminals too.
- Fake embassy calls and emails. Criminals misuse the British High Commission's name.
Before you go
- Book trains and tickets on official sites or apps only.
- Women's helpline: 1091. Emergency: 112.
Official advice: FCDO travel advice for India
Stay and do
Ready to book India? Compare places to stay and things to do.
We may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our ratings.