Tips on New Delhi Warning or Dangers – Stay Safe!

New Delhi Warnings and Dangers 

If you intend on traveling to New Delhi anytime soon, it’s important to know the good and the bad about the area. Here are a few tips to help you stay safe, so heed these warnings and dangers in New Delhi.

Scams and More Scams 

If you’re on your way to New Delhi, keep an eye out for any potential scams. While they can present themselves in just about any way, there are a few common ones that get unsuspecting travelers. Don’t fall victim to the “Cancelled Train” scam, where you may find someone dressed up pretending to be a train station attendant who tells you that, unfortunately, your train has been canceled. “Luckily” for you, though, there is another one coming, you just need to head on over to the travel agent where they will try to charge you hundreds for the taxi ride just to find out that your train wasn’t even canceled to begin with.

Another scam to be careful about is the jewelry shops in certain areas of New Delhi, even some of the ones that look reputable. Many a tourist has reported purchasing “solid gold” jewelry only to find out that it was plated. In one instance, a tourist bought a solid gold bracelet and a gold plated ring from the exact same store, so you never really know what you’re going to get unless your very jewelry savvy.

Fake tourists offices are another scam in New Delhi to be aware of. There are plenty of fake tourists offices in New Delhi which claim to be government approved and look very legitimate and official. However, they can’t actually sell you any tickets or help you get to where you are going. You need to be very sure that your onwards travel is correct and you are confident in what you are being told and purchasing.

Pick-Pocketing and Beggars 

The streets of New Delhi can become very, very crowded, opening you up to a risk of being easily pick-pocketed. This happens frequently, and well-traveled individuals will always know to keep their money in their belt or in a forward facing backpack to avoid any thieves. If you need to take money out of your wallet, it is best to find a quiet spot and do it quickly to avoid being robbed.

Beggars are also very common in New Delhi, which is up to your discretion to donate to them. However, it has been reported that “begging gangs” will use children as bait, pretending the money is going towards the needy children. In reality, the money will not go to the children at all and will go to the adult beggars to do with as they please. Use your donations with caution to avoid any of these begging scams.

Editor’s Note: The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about warnings and dangers in New Delhi.