India Trip
When applying for a visa for India, get a multiple entry visa.
Make photo copies of main pages of your passport and take a copy with you.
Pack a few photos in your wallet if you plan on exploring many Indian destinations.
Do not plan to arrive in India without a prior hotel booking.
If you do not have a local contact meeting you at the airport then ask your hotel to send a car for you.
Stick to a taxi provided by the hotel you will be staying at.
Cover yourself with travel insurance for thefts, loss and medi-claim.
Carry proper maps of the places proposed to visit in India, as signboards are often absent.
Do not leave your cash and valuables in your hotel rooms.
Sightseeing
Use licensed guides for sightseeing.
Check your sightseeing package before paying for it.
Make sure it is conducted in a language you understand.
Study the details and ask questions as to how much time each location will be allotted before deciding on which sightseeing tour to take.
Health
Avoid tap water and if bottled water is not available stick to soft drinks.
Avoid adding adding ice to your drinks.
Check the seal on the water bottle and buy water from reputable stores.
Don't eat in a restaurant where there is no one else.
Avoid tourist buffets, where the food is likely to have been sitting out.
Don't drink from the glass if it looks slightly even dirty.
Avoid street food.

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