The vast majority of visits to India are trouble-free,
however in light of the dispute with Pakistan most governments
advise against all travel to the Jammu (except Jammu City) and
Kashmir regions, all but essential travel to Srinagar (fatal
attacks continue), and anywhere near the border with Pakistan, with
the exception of Ladakh via Manali or by air to Leh, as well as to
Jaisalmer and Amritsar. A number of recent grenade attacks in
Srinagar, Kashmir, have targeted tourists and tourist buses,
causing several deaths and numerous injuries. Manipur and Tripura
should also be avoided and travel to Imphal is not recommended.
There has been an increase in the severity of terrorist attacks in
the east and northeast of the country with a spate of bomb attacks,
and visitors should keep up to date with the situation. Many
people, including tourists, have been killed. Violent extremist
groups are active in Bihar, Jharkland, Chattisgarh, West Bengal and
Orissa where attacks and violent crime has caused fatalities. In
July 2006, seven near-simultaneous bomb blasts tore apart commuter
trains in suburban Mumbai killing 187 people and injuring over 700,
and in February 2007 over 60 people were killed in bomb blasts on
the Samjhauta Express travelling between Delhi and Lahore; security
has been increased at transport hubs in Delhi and Mumbai. Visitors
should be aware that there are tensions between the Muslim and
Hindu populations, and there is a risk of terrorism throughout
India, and they should remain particularly vigilant in public
places, on public transport and at tourist sites, especially around
Mumbai and Delhi. Crime is an issue at major tourist spots and
visitors are advised to keep an eye of their valuables and, in
particular, passports. Be aware of confidence tricksters, often
involving fake jewellery, particularly in Agra and Jaipur, and
never accept food from strangers, particularly on trains as
travellers have been drugged and robbed. Road accidents are common
and claim hundreds of lives every year. Bus accidents are blamed on
reckless driving and speeding, and old vehicles. The monsoon
season, usually from June to September, causes great flooding, loss
of life and destruction in India every year.
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