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[mnhnhyouh]

Most rickshaws dont have working meters. Just bargin before getting in.

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[JZer]

[JZer]

[JZer]

http://www.asianresearch.org/articles/2367.html

[mnhnhyouh]

I try to bargin hard, but also work on the cup of coffee rule. It it isnt worth as much as a cup of coffee in the west, then why get uptight about it.....

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[the saint]

[luvnpeas]

Meters were defunct in most cities that I visited in 2001, except Bangalore.

Raw numbers are almost meaningless. India and China have triple the population of the USA, and note the USA is the largest of the developed countries. You have to look at per capita statistics.

The very creation of these issues creates a wrong impression. India is safer than most Wesetern countries. Would someobdy request special advice about safety while travelling in Sydney, Paris, or Chicago? Be careful about perpetuatiing ethnic/racial stereotypes.

[chris_J2]

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/India

Summary

We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in India because of the risk of terrorist activity by militant groups.
You should pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media and other local information sources for information about possible new safety or security risks.
You should be particularly vigilant in the lead up to and on days of national significance such as Republic Day (26 January) and Independence Day (15 August), as militants have in the past used such occasions to mount attacks.
On 19 February 2007 explosions on the Samjhauta Express train travelling from Delhi to Lahore in Pakistan killed at least 67 and injured over 50 passengers. Increased security has been implemented on many trains and stations following the attack.
Following a series of explosions on the rail network in Mumbai on 11 July 2006 that killed over 200 people and alleged security threats at airports, alert levels were raised across India with additional security measures put in place at airports and railway stations. Additional security measures may cause delays for passengers.
Following press reports of a terrorist threat in Goa, there is an increased security presence in Goa, particularly in areas frequented by tourists and at the airport.
You should avoid protests and demonstrations throughout India as they may become violent.
We advise you not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir, except for travel to Ladakh via Manali, or travel to Leh by air, because of armed clashes and terrorist activities. The arrest, detention or execution of high profile militants could become catalysts for violence and civil disorder.
Explosions in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, on 11 July 2006 killed at least five people and injured several others. A number of people were killed and at least 50 injured in a grenade attack on a mosque in Tahab village 40 km south of Srinagar on 10 November 2006.
We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to the north-eastern states of Asom (formerly Assam), Nagaland, Tripura and Manipur because of the risk of armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion and terrorism related incidents. If you do decide to travel to these areas, you should exercise extreme caution. In early January 2007 a series of bomb attacks in Asom resulted in many casualties.
Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy, register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency, subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued."

Source: DFAT Australia. No doubt, Canadian, UK & US Governments warn their citizens, too. The rating for India was a 2, on a scale up to 5 (Do not travel).

[the saint]

[JZer]

[JZer]

[JZer]

the saint, did you travel India for one year non-stop or over a period of time? I am asking because I am interested in traveling India for 6-12 months.

[luvnpeas]

[chris_J2]

USA is rated at 1, on a scale of 1-5. This compares with India on level 2. Meaning that in an assessment by the Australian Government, the USA is safer than India.

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/United_States_of_America

[luvnpeas]