“Solo women travelers” are a bit of a rarity in India and so, they attract unusual attention. However, not all the attention is benign. Some tips below, will help you enjoy an event-free experience on your all India tours.
Dressing – Dress sensibly and modestly at all times; especially if you are visiting religious monuments.
Respect the Local Culture – Be sensitive to the customs and traditions of the local communities that you visit.
Unwanted Attention – It’s OK to be polite. But do not be afraid to snub any annoying and persistent male attention on the streets or in public places, if it becomes too intrusive.
Do Not Trust Lightly – Do not eat or drink anything offered by strangers or fellow travellers.
Transportation – Avoid travelling in buses, train-compartments, autos, tuk-tuks and other forms of public transport when you see that there are no other women passengers on board. This holds true especially for night-time travel.
Changing Money – Change your currency only at banks and authorised currency exchange counters. Always insist on a transaction receipt. It is usually required for when you need to convert any excess local money back into foreign currency when leaving the country.