India FCO travel warning - 24.2.08
India
This advice has been reviewed with amendments to Local Travel (Western Region section). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to, or through rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir other than Ladakh; all travel in the immediate vicinity of the border with Pakistan (Northern and Western India), other than at the international border crossing at Wagah; and all travel in the Manipur and Tripura (East and North East India). See the specific Local Travel section of this advice for more details.
We advise against all but essential air travel to Srinagar (Northern India) and Imphal (East and North East India). If you do travel to these areas then you should only do so by air. See the specific Local Travel section of this advice for more details.
There is a high threat of terrorism throughout India. Attacks have targeted public places, including places of worship. They could also target places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Since July 2006, there have been a number of terrorist attacks in major cities including Mumbai, New Delhi and Hyderabad. See the Terrorism/Security and Local Travel sections of this advice for more details.
Over 600,000 British tourists visit India every year (source: Department of Tourism, India). Most of these visits are trouble-free. The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in India in 2007 were for: replacing lost and stolen passports (over 320 cases); deaths, mainly from natural causes (over 140 cases); and arrests, mainly for drugs offences (45 cases). Penalties for trafficking, dealing and using illegal drugs are severe.
You should take care of your health. There are many endemic diseases in India. Seek medical advice before travelling and ensure all relevant vaccinations are up to date. See the health section of this advice for more details.
You should keep a photocopy of your passport, Indian visa and flight ticket separate from the originals when travelling. This will save you much inconvenience and time if your documents are lost or stolen.
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and the Travel Insurance for more details.
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