If you’re a woman and traveling alone to India, you can’t just simply go and assure yourself that nothing can go wrong. Wrong.

First of all, wherever you are, you are prone to danger. Secondly, you are traveling to a foreign place, where customs, culture, traditions, and social rules and behavior are different from your country. What could be common or okay in your country could be rude–or even a crime–in another country.

So before traveling to rich, multidimensional India, a country that is truly delightful to the senses, learn the basic tips on how to protect yourself or carry yourself in order to better enjoy your experience.

Learn what to wear, how to interact with strangers, how to protect your belongings, and other important tips for women travellers in India.