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It is
advised never to leave your valuables unattended in
train, station platforms or airports.
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If you
have to leave your belongings in a train, please pad
lock them with the loops hanging from the bottom of
your seats. In case of hotel room use additional
locks on the cupboard in the room or if possible on
the rooms door also. It is well worth if pack a
couple of padlocks and a one metre long chain with
loops on its ends.
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It is
recommended that you keep your passport, ticket or
money safely stashed in a belt pouch fastened around
your waist.
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Thieves
and Thugs are prevalent on routes crowded by
tourist, be careful not to accept food or beverages
from a friendly co-passenger. It may contain
sleeping pills for possible drugging to relieve of
your baggage.
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While
engaging in an interesting discussions with a
co-passenger, stay alert about your baggage as his
accomplice might be stealing your baggage. Be
generally alert of bag pickers.
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If you
have hotel accommodation in mind, do not let Taxi or
auto rickshaw driver mislead you, as he may only be
a tout for another hotel and poor bargain.
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Senior
citizens are treated with respect but they should
select their itinerary that is comfortable as far as
their health permits.
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Traveller's cheques are easily replaceable by
American Express or Thomas Cook as the case may be
however always keep emergency cash stacked at
several places.
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Rajasthan is very children friendly destination and
children often enhance local contact in their own
way.
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It is
also counselled that you take a good insurance
policy. Keep your bills as good evidence since you
may have to report the matter to police.
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Local
police is helpful and a police station or an out
post is always near you. A police station is called
a 'Thana' and an out post is called a 'chowki'.
Lookout for the sign below which is prominently
displayed on police stations. Even patrolling
Police Jeeps or Gypsies can be hailed in case of
trouble. In all town for contacting the nearest
police post or petrol dial 100.
