India Hotels

Real reviews from real travelers

Forums
Deals

Top India hotels

Goa Hotels: 2306 Reviews - 3668 Photos
Mumbai Hotels: 2287 Reviews - 3884 Photos
Bangalore Hotels: 745 Reviews - 942 Photos
Hyderabad Hotels: 409 Reviews - 525 Photos
Kolkata (Calcutta) Hotels: 743 Reviews - 2036 Photos
Agra Hotels: 1198 Reviews - 3441 Photos
Jaipur Hotels: 1111 Reviews - 2852 Photos
Munnar Hotels: 170 Reviews - 334 Photos
Chennai (Madras) Hotels: 512 Reviews - 846 Photos
New Delhi Hotels: 1235 Reviews - 2411 Photos
Delhi Hotels: 1860 Reviews - 4072 Photos
Mysore Hotels: 252 Reviews - 552 Photos
Pondicherry Hotels: 168 Reviews - 343 Photos
Manali Hotels: 98 Reviews - 181 Photos
Kodaikanal Hotels: 67 Reviews - 105 Photos

India Warnings Or Dangers

Monkeys, Monkeys, Monkeys

by Donna_in_India

Previous Next

Monkeys, Monkeys, Monkeys
by Donna_in_India
Please read the instructions before you...
by goutammitra
The do'd ad don'ts.
by goutammitra
The lower Ski training area.
by goutammitra
The Slopes
by goutammitra

Most Viewed Warnings Or Dangers in India

26.

DRUGS Goa

15 Reviews I just had a harrowing experience at Palolem Beach in south Goa (with similar but minor occurrences in the north at Vagator/Anjuna/Calangute). I have recounted the story at the link below as a stern...

See All 131 Warnings Or Dangers in Goa

27.

SAFE LOCAL TRAVEL Mumbai

18 Reviews Monkeys as always have great way to adopt with human life. And Mumbai monkeys are no different. Although they don't roam freely within urban area but tourist spots get their special...

See All 73 Warnings Or Dangers in Mumbai

28.

Tap water Delhi

7 Reviews Like in the rest of India, be careful when it comes to tap water. Only used bottled water, and make sure that the bottle you buy is properly sealed, and not just refilled with tapwater. Futhermore, be...

See All 82 Warnings Or Dangers in Delhi

29.

scary men on motorcycles Jaipur

2 Reviews I stayed in Jaipur for a month with a group of students. One girl in our group was riding in the back of a bicycle rickshaw one evening, and a group of four men on two motorcycles pulled the rickshaw...

See All 27 Warnings Or Dangers in Jaipur

30.

Different attitudes n cultures Hyderabad

5 Reviews Women coming to Hyderabad: Please don't wear shirts that are low cut or that show cleavage. You will attract some much unwanted attention. So no tank tops. Also, don't wear skirts or dresses or...

See All 24 Warnings Or Dangers in Hyderabad

31.

MISCELLANEOUS Goa

31 Reviews The lack of waste management infrastructure for both hazardous and ordinary waste in Goa is shocking.Successive Goa governments have yet to take the problem seriously, and it is now reaching crisis...

See All 131 Warnings Or Dangers in Goa

32.

PAY HEED TO THESE Mumbai

12 Reviews Yep, I fell for it ! A street vendor came up to me at the Gateway of India brandishing a large (4ft long ?) balloon and offering packs of balloons for sale at INR200. Thinking my young son would love...

See All 73 Warnings Or Dangers in Mumbai

33.

General Warnings Delhi

27 Reviews 1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors. 2. Don't leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available. 3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets. 4. Don't...

See All 82 Warnings Or Dangers in Delhi

34.

SOME LOCALS Goa

17 Reviews please avoid giving these people your money, they sell chicken that is a copy of kfc, (not as nice either), it is a goan woman and a english man, the women is not a nice person and if she happens to...

See All 131 Warnings Or Dangers in Goa

35.

WATER Mumbai

6 Reviews As with the whole of India, only drink bottled water and use it when you're cleaning your teeth. I kept a bottle with a bit of water in it beside the sink so as to remind myself to use it. Also, avoid...

See All 73 Warnings Or Dangers in Mumbai

36.

Climate Delhi

3 Reviews When I first arrived in Delhi in early November, it was hazy with a kind of smokey, misty, polluted atmosphere. It was fine and dry, mind, but as you can see by the photo's of Connaught Place, when I...

See All 82 Warnings Or Dangers in Delhi

37.

WATER/MONSOONS Goa

9 Reviews It can be very strong waves along the coast of Goa. I know it, so take care when you swim in the Indian Ocean. I hit my leg. And don´t swim with bleeding sores in the water. I saw many do it and they...

See All 131 Warnings Or Dangers in Goa

38.

CLIMATE Mumbai

5 Reviews Mumbai, by and large, observes humidity throughout the year. Since it rests in the tropical zone, moreover close to sea, it enjoys more or less same weather. Its climate can be broadly divided into...

See All 73 Warnings Or Dangers in Mumbai

39.

Traffic Delhi

10 Reviews Well, travelling trought Delhi traffic is experiance! It seems everything which has weels will find it's way on Delhi streets! Sitting in the front passanger seat in a taxi is ceternly experiance, as...

See All 82 Warnings Or Dangers in Delhi

40.

THEFT Mumbai

3 Reviews MOST COMMON THEFT IS LADIES PURSE/HAND BAG SNACHERS. STRANGERS ON BIKES SNACH PURSES AND MOBILE PHONES ON THE COMMON STRECH OF THE WESTERN EXPRESS HIGHWAY RIGHT OUTSIDE THE AIRPORT. ALL TRAVELERS...

See All 73 Warnings Or Dangers in Mumbai

41.

Beggars Delhi

2 Reviews While staying in Pahaganj we saw some very young children, no more than 5 or 6, roaming the street dressed like circus performers, with instruments and doing cartwheels etc. They look very cute, but...

See All 82 Warnings Or Dangers in Delhi

42.

Shoe cleaners Delhi

2 Reviews You may just laugh on the tip when you read it in your guide books, that be careful with some of the shoe-cleaners, those nasty ones, who have not got big and heavy stuffs to carry (so that they can...

See All 82 Warnings Or Dangers in Delhi

43.

Pickpocketers Delhi

2 Reviews As we were walking along a street just off the western end of Chandni Chowk, we noticed a couple of youths following us. They managed to slip in between us in the crowd, and I saw one of them try to...

See All 82 Warnings Or Dangers in Delhi

44.

Comissions Delhi

3 Reviews Once you would need the service of an agency, for example to book a train ticket or whatever, before to agree for somehting, ask them which is the % or value of their services. So, before to confirm...

See All 82 Warnings Or Dangers in Delhi

Great Prices, Great Rooms: hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-914-6835
Find the perfect activity!: Expedia.com Book early before things sell out. Skip long lines and save on tickets!

Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Taking photos...

by Donna_in_India

1. If there are signs saying “No photos”, don’t take pictures! (Some airports & bridges, Military Bases, etc. are off-limits!)2. Learn how to use your camera before the trip. If there are signs saying “No flash”, make sure you know how to use the camera without it.3. If you see a couple or family where one person taking pictures of the other(s), offer to take a picture of both/all of them. Maybe they’ll reciprocate.4. Don't take pictures of worshippers.5. Ask BEFORE you take a photo of someone. (It's easy to gesture with your camera if someone doesn't understand english.) Most people will say yes. I've rarely come across anyone that doesn't want to have his/her photo taken. Share the photo in your playback screen - children especially love this and it's a good way to make new friends! I've had alot of fun with people and their reactions to being photographed and then seeing themselves.6....

Women Travellers...

by Donna_in_India

1. Unless on the beaches of Goa, it's best to dress conservatively. No shorts, short skirts, or shirts displaying too much cleavage. You will have to endure uncomfortable stares, and sometimes comments and even "accidental" touching. (Capris & t-shritsare fine.)2. If someone does touch you or becomes aggressive, yell LOUDLY. They will likely run away and you will attract the attention of others who will come to your rescue.3. Avoid walking in deserted areas at night or odd hours.4. Avoid drinking alcohol in excess.5. Never accept food or drinks from strangers.6. Carry tissue/toilet paper. You never know when you'll need it!7. Where available, use women's only areas/compartments on public transportation. NEVER ride in the general men's compartment.8. If you do go out to clubs/bars, NEVER leave your drink unattended and always make sure you have transportation back to your hotel...

Travel Within India

by Donna_in_India

1. If not taking a prepaid taxi or a metered taxi/rickshaw, negotiate the fare before taking off.2. If spending alot of time with a taxi driver (or any driver), it helps if he speaks and understands basic English.3. Don't drive on highways at night.4. When travelling by train, chain and lock your luggage under your berth. Don't keep anything valuable near the window. Carry plenty of water and fruit, and don't eat or drink anything offered by a stranger.5. Be aware of travel warnings. Some areas are considered unsafe for foreigners.6. Always carry your passport with you. Put a sticky note inside with the local telephone number of your Consulate.7. Keep a copy of your passport/visa separate from the original.8. For women, where available, use women's only areas/compartments on public transportation. NEVER ride in the general men's compartment.9. For women, if travelling alone on the train,...

Warning - Northern India Hotels in Winter

by RollingOkie

Hotels in India vary widely from really, really bad - just like everywhere else - to incredibly luxurious - just like everywhere else. One thing I think I would have liked to have known before going was that, in northern India, such as towns like Delhi, where the temperatures can get quite cool, but it doesn't snow in a normal year, there is no heat in rooms where there is no air-conditioning. That's because the heating unit is contained in the air-conditioning unit. So, if you want heat, you need to get a room with A/C. Also, in the cheaper hotels, hot water means warm water and it may be hard to come by. I can remember, on my fourth attempt to get some hot water in one day, asking the manager if I needed to help him up the stairs to get the hot water turned on. There's a point where you can get tired of asking for basics at some hotels in India. For the most part, though, when I was a...

Warning - Watch The Food

by RollingOkie

Normally, I'm a pretty healthy person. But, there have been times when I went somewhere and my body reacted strongly to the environment. India was that kind of place. I'm not blaming anyone. I'm just saying that you never know when that one weird microbe will ruin your whole day. Take a few basic pills with you and get traveler's insurance.This is the vegetable chow mien that I believe was the start of my physical undoing in India. I noticed that it was significantly spicy. After eating at the restaurant a second night, I became very ill. I think the proper medical term for my condition was Poopin' and Pukin' and, since I figure that gives you a good picture of my illness, I won't provide details. I will say that it did make an impact on my stay in Delhi. For the 36 hours after the second restaurant visit, I rarely left my hotel room. I spent that period trying to shake off the symptoms...

Warning - Trash / Filth Alert

by RollingOkie

This, I can never get used to. This picture is one that is all-too-common in India. Here, you can see a big heap of trash and some animals. Most of the time there are no Indians in the picture. I'm really not sure what this guy is doing. When I take a picture of some guy in a garbage dump, I try not to linger. Animals in garbage dumps is not uncommon in India. However, to put the whole thing in some perspective for my western friends, it is important to understand a couple of things. First, in India, the lives of animals are much the same as the lives of humans. That's why the vast, vast majority of Hindus are vegetarians. Second, it is important to support our animal friends by giving them the refuse that we don't want, especially cows, which are, for Hindus, sacred. It's something like having a pet, but on a higher social order. All animals are our friends (pets) and we should help...

Indian Visa

by RollingOkie

Remember to get your Indian Visa application and start working it before you buy your plane tickets and make lots of reservations. The Indian Visa is relatively complicated and a little pricey. I'd make sure I had the visa in hand. I have included info for U.S. By the way, it took over an hour to clear customs in Delhi. If you're being picked up at the airport, this could cause problems.

Mr. Feroz in Delhi, DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN!!!

by MikeySoft

I hired cars and drivers for parts of my Indian tour. The first place I hired a car was in Delhi. I'll had some problems which I'll update later and give advice on how to avoid the similar problems as I get time.In the mean time, DO NOT TRUST Mr. Feroz Ahmed Benaras in Delhi. To help you identfy him, His cell number is 9818193603 His office numbers are 011-23748401 and 011-23748402.It is a long story about Mr Feroz, Ahmed Benaras! I rented a car and driver from him. The problems started when the car came to take me to Amritsar. It was a different driver then the one I picked. The new one could not speak English very well. I called Mr Foroz and ask why did he not call me. He said he is too busy to call. To me, it met he did not care anymore once I paid. There are many examples like he did not book a hotel for one city like he said he would and in the itinerary. Instead he book extra...

Bottled water scam

by smirnofforiginal

This is by no means a scam unique to India - refilling and creatively resealing bottles of mineral water with... any old water.Always check the actual plastic seal (the bit that attaches the cap to the bottle until the first time the cap is twisted when it snaps the link).A gentle squeeze of the bottle can sometimes give you an indication of whether it has been refilled.

Traveling in Delhi

by FMJ666

From Indira Ghando International to central New Delhi : I was stung Rs2500 for an auto rickshaw after having been re-routed via the National Monuments, not that I had asked. It is best to pay at the pre-paid booth to avoid being ripped off. The return journey for example cost Rs200. Best to clarify the precise journey with the driver, I had wanted to go to Buddha Jayanti Park which is en-route to the city centre but despite my protestations my driver delivered me to Connaught Place. Connaught Place is the centre of Delhi and a cesspit of Kashmiri swindlers from the young ‘’students’’ to the more obvious dodgers. Their main aim being to get you into the rug shops. Best to be avoided if you don’t want to part with a large amount of cash before you have even started. Auto rickshaws were the easiest and quickest method of transport and aside from my initial sting from the airport were very...

Top 3 Hotels in India

Neemrana Fort-Palace State of Rajasthan

2 Reviews and 235 Opinions This is such a lovely place, whether for a couple celebrating their love or for a singleton,...

Hotels in State of Rajasthan

Taj Lands End Mumbai

4 Reviews and 521 Opinions 22,000 square feet of meeting space connected by pre-function areas suitable for exhibitions ...

Hotels in Mumbai

Leela Goa

5 Reviews and 461 Opinions hallo was meeting adam pyotr mancic in the surfclub arambol. best friend at this time. every night...

See all 99 Hotels in Goa

5,055 Hotels in India

Explore the World

The Place

Reviews and photos of India attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for India sightseeing.

Experience India

31,157 Tips and Reviews
72,312 Photos
610 Videos

Warnings Or Dangers: Cities in India

More Cities in India

Popular Regions in India

More Regions in India

Questions and Answers

Q: Hello folks, I am thinking to travel to India from July 28-Aug 28 2012. It includes both north and south India. I heard about...

A: 1. If you limit your travels to the plains of India during Jul 28-Aug 28, 2012, you'll experience high humidity, heat and quite a few showers. As it is, South India is...

Read 5 Replies

India Members Meetings

Jan 31, 2013: Incredible India Meet Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2013

see all India member meetings

Click here for best deals for India

Find the perfect activity!: Expedia.com Book early before things sell out. Skip long lines and save on tickets!
Plenty of choices: agoda.com Save up to 75%, Don't miss! Live support, Instant confirmation.
Excellent Value Hotels: Select-A-Room.com Online Hotel Reservations Worldwide Great prices, instant availability
Best Web Rates Guaranteed: ChoiceHotels.com Compare Up to 5 Hotels by Amenities Find Great Deals Every Day