Ah! at last some support for India and Indians...(thanx Rakesh Tanya AND chikoo ).I have something more to add... it's a cliche "when in Rome do as the Romans do"....why cant the Western people / women just understand that there are cultural differences which exist for at least the last 1200 years and they cant go all of a sudden with all kinds of information and education available. What a foreigner especially a woman needs are
1) Approach the right authorities for right information and ensure that while you visit India ....heed all advice you receive from authorities or good travel agents in India.
2)it isoften found that some foreigners (for want of a kick or for want of looking at the real India) just visit shady places and then when some one misbehaves...... crib incessantly. Isnt such gross behaviour evident in any country expecially if you visit shady places in those countries. If you want to see an example of this just take a look at Pahadganj in Delhi and you will know what I mean" . What I am trying to say is such behaviour is most likely to happen in India as it is likely to happen in America or Germany or wherever , but restricted to shady places. Else what can explain the 3000-4000 cases of forcible rapes that happen in the City of Newyork alone??? The corresponding figure for the whole of UK is 47000( imagine the population differences ) If one converts that to percentage of population and compares them with similar statistics in India .... one will understand what I say. And these figures dont even inlcude the cases of molestation and abuse to women in Newyork or London.
3)Arent we aware that some foreigners engage in all kinds of acts in Goa,(the first foreigners who came and made Goa their home were Hippies) so if the locals take foreigners for granted , I for one would not think it is thier fault alone. In a country like India there are safe beaches and there are unsafe beaches, If you do not want to be ogled at or misbehaved with,...please find out those safe havens and do visit them. You will find Indians to be the most courteous and well behaved.. ..
4) I AM not denying that there is a problem.. and I am sympathetic with those women who have left this country with a bad experience....and would love to provide here, right information or the right source of information, to anyone wanting to visit India. But this blog instead of raising problems and finding solutions has tried to brand all Indian men as sex starved.....which they are not..... I guess this blog is about how can we avoid hassle and not how we can brand Indian men obsessed with sex.......which they are not or atleast it applies to me men all over the world and not India alone....
5) here are some more tips that I found on the internet itself which could be used by any woman traveller travelling alone
a)Maintain contact with friends and family back home, especially if you are travelling solo. Whether by letter, fax, email or telephone, keep them posted on where you are and where you are heading next.
b)If touring solo for the day, leave a note in your room explaining where you are going. If you do not return as planned, this information could be used to help track you down.
c)Always carry the address or a business card from your hotel or bed and breakfast. If you get lost, approach another woman on the street and show her the address. She may be able to point you in the right direction.
d)Avoid sightseeing in isolated areas. If renting a car, consider carrying a mobile phone. Make sure you have an emergency phone number in case you experience a mechanical breakdown or find yourself in danger. Never pick up hitchhikers. And never get out of your car if another vehicle bumps into it.
e)Never accept food or drink from strangers. Understand that drugging is always a possibility.
f)Beware of petty criminals who target tourists. They may work individually or in teams, sometimes posing as good Samaritans or causing distractions to steal belongings.
g)No matter where you stay, always ask to see the room before accepting it. Does the door lock properly? Are there holes in the door or walls that could be used by peeping Toms?
h)No matter where you travel, it is best to dress modestly. Leave both valuable and authentic-looking costume jewellery at home. Blending in, rather than sticking out, will help you stay safe.
i)Be aware that, in countries where you look different from the local population, both men and women may openly stare at you and make no attempt to hide their curiosity.
j)Behave confidently, as if you know exactly where you are going and what you are doing.
k)Take your cue from the local women. As a rule, if they do not sit in cafés alone or wear sleeveless dresses, neither should you.
l)Never hitchhike or accept rides from strangers. Ask local hotels to recommend reputable taxis and, whenever possible, try to double up with someone you know when travelling by cab.
m)Crowded trains and buses can be hot spots for anti-social behaviour. Some men use this opportunity to touch or pinch the female passengers near them. If you are targeted, make a fuss. Point at the offender and chastise him in a loud voice
n)To avoid such advances, consider choosing reserved seating. Or take advantage of female-only sections of buses, trains and subways, where available.
0)While you should be cautious after dark, you should not feel restricted from going out at all at night. Simply take precautions. For example, arrange to have a taxi pick you up and bring you back. When deciding where to eat dinner, choose a restaurant that is close to where you are staying.
p)Since it is interesting to experience the sights and rhythms of a foreign town after dark, consider joining a sightseeing tour.
do you want more... there are numerous resources available on the net .... any sensible woman traveller to India or any other part of the world should adhere to and she should stay safe..
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