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Keeping in mind the safety and health travelers visiting Himachal Pradesh, we have provided a number of travel tips here.


Himachal Pradesh Travel Tips

Himachal Pradesh is amongst those places in India that impress visitors with their natural beauty and geographical diversity. Add to this the pleasant climatic conditions offered by the state almost throughout the year and you know why such a large number of tourists visit it every year. However, whenever we go to a new place, whether in our own country or somewhere abroad, it is always advisable to keep a few travel tips in mind. Following them not only ensure our health and safety, but also helps make our trip hassle free. Keeping this in mind, we have provided a number of travel tips for Himachal Pradesh travelers in the following lines.

Safety Tips
  • Always stay at a safe distance from people like tourist guides, taxi drivers, bus conductors, etc. Do not be rude with them, but don't be too friendly either.
  • Never ever venture alone at night, especially if you are a female. It is always advisable to stay with your group wherever you go.
  • Always keep the emergency number of the place you are visiting handy. It is better to be safe than sorry.
  • When moving in a public vehicle, it is better to avoid eating anything offered by strangers.
  • While roaming around in a city, keep all the valuables in the safety vault at your hotel room. At the same time, do not carry too much cash also.
  • Always keep loose change with you at all times. Never ever take out too much money in a busy street.
  • Try to stay away from public displays of affection.
  • Always make use of the services of an authorized tourist guide, the one who is registered with the government.
  • Wear decent clothes, especially when visiting places like temples, gurdwaras, shrines, etc.

Health Precautions
  • Stick to bottled water for drinking purposes. The water sold in glasses, at the roadside vends, is not pure.
  • Try to avoid eating anything from the roadside vends and too small restaurants. You might end up getting a stomach infection.
  • Whenever you eat outside, try to avoid having salad and cut fruits. Cooked and fried food is what works the best.
  • If you are coming in summers, always keep a bottle of water handy. At the same time, make sure to apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses and hats/caps, when under the naked sun.