There are touts for almost every activity of the tourist in India. Their incessant queries could prove to be irksome, but please do not lose your patience with them. Instead, try and ignore touts as much as possible.
Theft is quite common in the country.
Keep your belongings locked and avail the facilities of the railway cloak room, where unlocked luggage will not be accepted. Locking one's belongings during train travel is a must. Most trains have the provision for locking luggage through fixed chains below the seats. Pickpockets General Etiquette Beware of pickpocketers in the main metros, especially Mumbai and Calcutta. Crowded buses or trains are their best hunting ground.