I'm hoping to go to India alone in August or September. I'm 27, 5'4" with blonde hair and blue eyes and am wondering if I'd make it one day alive!? <BR><BR>I'm very adventurous and have been many places alone but have never been to a third world country. I'm hoping to fly into Delhi or Bombay(Mumbai). I'd love to go into Nepal if anyone has any info on that too.<BR><BR>Thanks so much for your help! =D

Greta,<BR><BR>I am from Calcutta, India living in US. Being a single woman travelling alone in a new country is always a risk. But if you take some basic precautions and follow the basic rules of safety (same if you were in New york or Chicago or in any big city) , you can have a very safe & fascinating trip to India. <BR><BR>Which cities are you planning to visit? Where are you planning to stay?You can email me and I can be more specific. Travelling on a deserted / shady streets during night is definitely risky otherwise ,by far either Bombay / New Delhi are safe. Dressing a bit conservatively is recommended. People by far are very helpful and Indians by large are very hospitable. <BR><BR>You need to be well informed about the places you plan to visit. The better hotels also are excellent to guide you whether a place/areas you plan to visit are safe or not for single women.They can also advise you about what precautions you need to take(if at all)<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>

All of the above post is certainly true. Just be VERY prepared to be stared at. A lot. And then some. Bombay is a blast, much more fun than Delhi. You'd be advised to hire a driver (if you can afford it) or contract with a taxi driver so you can have a ride waiting for you when you enter and exit places. You can usually get a taxi driver to take care of you for rs. 1000-1500 a day (and that's on the high end). Talk to your concierge and settle on the price beforehand.

spotted this gem of a question by greta.indians are used to seeing innumerable white skinned lasses.ur self description stank of a crude narcissism.not even our millions of hindu gods can cumulatively help you.

To Greta: Not sure what you mean by making it alive. I don't think you will be stared at that much really. You are not the first blonde to go to India. . Just use common sense as you should no matter where you are and you should be fine. And Mister_e that comment is crude of itself and uncalled for.