nomad
New Member
I wouldn't say it is unsafe for women to travel alone in most places. I think people are generally well-meaning the world over, and it just pays to be knowledgeable and respectful of the culture you are visiting. I think advice regarding this applies to both women and men, and it's really more about being aware of your surroundings.
Thousands of people arrive in India every day as tourists and have a fantastic time. India is not an especially dangerous place - the media just picks up on the negative stories as they sell well.
Thousands of people arrive in India every day as tourists and have a fantastic time. India is not an especially dangerous place - the media just picks up on the negative stories as they sell well.
travelguide
Active Member
India is not that a dangerous place. People are very peace loving here. As you already said that in today's world it is sometimes unsafe for a woman to travel alone anywhere in the world. I think India is comparatively the safest place. As @nomad has rightly pointed out that nowadays media is more interested in cooked up stories to improve TRP level. They will do anything to get a breaking news. Even in history India never attacked any other country for power or wealth.
Alexandoy
Member
I guess it would depend on the state or province. May I cite that this summer I was in the province of Batanes, the northernmost part of the Philippines. The peaceful province has zero crime rate and there was even a store called Honesty Store without an attendant. You get the item you want and leave the exact payment in a bin. But in Metro Manila, the opposite is true.
So in traveling, whether alone or with companion, it depends on your disposition or evaluation of the place if it is safe or not. But I'm glad that @travelguide is giving us assurance that India is safe.
turtledove
Member
I would say it's a little safer for men than women, but as mentioned before, it really does depend on the part of the country you're visiting. Busy, bustling cities generally have far more security, so they're usually safer. But, I think overall, it's not really dangerous. You have to be a little careful and cautious as you would be if you visited any other country, but I believe it's quite safe.
Ralph
New Member
That's a very good point, thank you! I guess the thing about the media is true. I have heard of people being afraid to visit New York City because they think it would be dangerous. Obviously, everywhere you go, there is a chance of danger. I think one place is rarely all that more dangerous than another.
bluegreen
New Member
I agree with @nomad the media usually (well, always) picks up all the shocking news, because they are the ones that sell best! The problem is that there are people that doesn't have their own opinions and don't do research, then they think that all over the place there are bad people with bad intentions because they saw in the news some bad situation happening there and then the generalise. I'm glad to know that India is somewhat safe, I was thinking of making a trip around Asia and India is on my plans! Such as Japan and Thailand!
nomad
New Member
@Ralph I totally agree. There is a chance of danger everywhere really - that's a part of life. It all depends on your own perspective and experiences. I have traveled around many countries including India and the USA. I personally felt safer in Mumbai than in Los Angeles. No matter where you are though, even your own small home town for example, it is a good idea to keep aware of yourself, your possessions and your surroundings.
@bluegreen I agree that a lot of generalizing can happen, especially as a result of skewed media coverage. There are so many friendly and welcoming people in India, and the culture has such a wonderful focus on family. These things are not shown often in the Western media and so it is easy for us all to make opinions based on a couple of negative stories.
@bluegreen I agree that a lot of generalizing can happen, especially as a result of skewed media coverage. There are so many friendly and welcoming people in India, and the culture has such a wonderful focus on family. These things are not shown often in the Western media and so it is easy for us all to make opinions based on a couple of negative stories.
That is so not true! How do males travel for business trips. I never heard that it's unsafe for males to travel alone? I would never imagine that it's not safe. It's just going on a plane and straight to either hotel, or family's house. If it's at a family member's house, there most likely going to wait for you at the airport. So I think it's pretty much safe if your a male and are planning on traveling alone. You have to weigh the stuff though. I mean what would really happen if you travel alone? As long as there's a good amount of people around, no one will do anything.
I recently read a new report about a gang of nymphos operating near New Delhi airport. You should be very worried in my opinion, they look for vulnerable foreign single men that have just landed and "not being physically imposing" is a quality they really look for in their victims.
I mean really?
pwarbi
Active Member
Having just finished reading a thread about it India being unsafe for females, I now come across this one asking is it safe for males! You'd think that India was some war torn country, crippled with gang warfare and criminals on every corner.
Travelling alone, male or female, to any country in the world is slightly riskier than travelling with a partner or in a group. India is no different in my opinion, and with the basic common sense to avoid certain situations, you won't have to much to worry about I wouldn't have thought.
Travelling alone, male or female, to any country in the world is slightly riskier than travelling with a partner or in a group. India is no different in my opinion, and with the basic common sense to avoid certain situations, you won't have to much to worry about I wouldn't have thought.
pwarbi
Active Member
I recently read a new report about a gang of nymphos operating near New Delhi airport. You should be very worried in my opinion, they look for vulnerable foreign single men that have just landed and "not being physically imposing" is a quality they really look for in their victims.
I mean really?
Could I please have some more information on this nympho gang you are talking about, strictly for educational purposes of course, no other reason!
bragadish
Member
India as a place is like all other countries.Crimes happen everywhere and to curb it all is nearly impossible as well.Let alone that,changing notions of each individual to respect fellow humans (be it a lady/man) is impossible.
On a personal stance i reckon,we need to start taking it easily.You can't make the world a safe place,but you can make yourself safe by learning marital arts maybe
(Women especially)
On a personal stance i reckon,we need to start taking it easily.You can't make the world a safe place,but you can make yourself safe by learning marital arts maybe
(Women especially)
She is an expert in all the martial arts known to mankind.
bragadish
Member
I take it that you replied to my post,but yes not often do you see women mastering marital arts.
@Ralph : India is an incredible experience.We follow "Athithi devo bhava" meaning Guests are our God.When you take a tour to India,you are a guest to us and most people here are genuine,friendly and caring to foreigners and help them accustom with the culture,but to be brutally honest and on the other side of the plate,there are rodents here (as is with many other countries)which prove to be a big pain for foreigners.
We cannot eliminate them,but you can choose to be careful.
bluegreen
New Member
Yes, fortunately I grew up and made my mind opened to this kind of generalizations and I don't care that much about that stuff. Only if IREALLY REALLY know and I'm 100% sure that the country I'm talking about and generalizing has that kind of persons, I don't want to give examples.
Media takes a big role in a lot of stuff related to discrimination, there a lot of people that doesn't think from themselves, they just copy what they watch and hear about certain themes. And the media doesn't care about that, all they want is sell the newspappers/maggazines and have loads of viewers, regardeless of the stuff they stream.
Chrisanswer
New Member
I've travelled alone in India before and was perfectly safe. It depends on where you going though. Cities in any country are full of nice people and idiots, all packed together within the confines of urban existence. India is no different, so its about using common sense and if anyone tells you they can show you something amazing down a dark passage way, that's usually an indication that they have evil intentions. You'll read lots of generalisations about crime in India, but almost all of it is untrue, or someone's experience that is not representative in India itself. You should travel in India the same way you travel anywhere else; with your wits about you and your mind focused on adventure.
It was supposed to be a joke, didint mean any offense
