Is Amritsar safe for solo female travellers

Amritsar is a relatively safe city for solo female travelers. Most parts of the city are safe to travel during the day. However, like any other city, it has areas which can be unsafe at late night hours. Street harassment and petty theft might be an issue. However, the local Sikh community is very hospitable. Public transport in India is popular and safe to use in broad daylight. Precautions such as avoiding isolated areas at night, being aware of surroundings, and maintaining general travel vigilance are advised.

Here are some tips that will help you ensure that you have a safe trip in Amritsar:

• Book your hotel in advance after carefully reading online reviews and don't wait for a taxi or car driver to take you to their chosen accommodation.
• Start by traveling only to nearby places and plan to travel relatively far away on your own once you have some experience.
• Study your route on a map in advance and always keep your smartphone navigation 'on' when driving through towns and cities.
• Learn a few words in the local language, as talking to people in their native tongue is often a deterrent to wrongdoers.
• Dress appropriately for where you are going.
• It is best not to look at your mobile phone when walking on the street, especially if it looks expensive, or even at a map as it can give away your tourist identity. In addition, many thieves specifically target smartphones. If you do need to check your phone or map, walk into a shop.
• Be with other women. Choose an all-female dorm or hostel, sit next to a woman on the bus or any other public transport, and join women-only groups on social media sites, especially if the members know where you're going.
• Don't keep all your money in one place. Separate it into bags/purses and carry only what you think you will need for the day's travel.
• In crowded places such as bazaars or subways, keep your bag in front and not behind you, and do not keep your mobile phone in your pocket. Stuff it in your bag as well.
• Get travel insurance so that if you are robbed you have options to minimize your losses.
• You may have to rely on strangers for guidance or advice on local experiences. However, if you feel that the stranger has malicious intent, then find a way to avoid the conversation. Pretending to get a phone call usually helps.
• Before you start traveling, research the Internet for common ways you might be scammed.

Read more: Best Places For Female Solo Travel In India

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