Safety in Calcutta

Safety

Never leave an unlocked suitcase in a hotel room. Never leave suitcases unattended in airports or train stations. Women traveling alone should never get into a taxi or rickshaw if there's a second man accompanying the driver. Women should also chain lock their door when they are in their hotel room; room boys love to knock and barge in. Everyone should be alert in crowds for pickpockets. Wear a money belt; women should keep their pocketbook close to the body and securely closed. Be careful when you use your credit cards. In restaurants, many people insist that the machine be brought to the dining table to make certain that the card isn't used to make an impression on more than one form.