A Few Travels Tips for Safer Journeys

• Don't stay with or be coaxed into staying with people you meet at railway platforms, bus stands or shopping areas.
• Don't think you are getting a bargain if a free ride is given by any transporter to a hotel.
• Don't allow any one into your room for a drink and snacks or just a chat unless the person is really well known to you.
• Take autorikshaws from pre-paid kiosk wherever available.
• If prepaid autorickshaw is not available settle the fare/charges before embarking on the journey.
• Hire taxis from approved Travel Agency, RTDC or through Rajasthan Tourism Tourist Reception Centers.
• Purchase from reputed or recognized shops. Always insist on a bill for purchases made.
• Payments made by credit cards must have the amount mentioned in words and numbers too.
• Ensure payment by credit cards is made only once for each bill.
• Always double-check the goods in the parcel before leaving the shop or allowing it to be packed for dispatch
• Wrongly made out bills must be destroyed there and then to avoid double payment to the shopkeeper.
• Free rides can culminate in trouble at a hotel suggested by the driver.
• Don't leave your important documents, valuables, luggage etc with the driver and/or in a taxi/auto rickshaw etc.
• Make enquires (as to where and how far each monument, tourist site is located) before setting out on sight seeing with only the driver as a guide.
• Don't let he driver coax you into doing more shopping than sight seeing.
• Avoid showrooms near tourist sites or else ensure the price and authenticity of the purchase being made.
• Don't sign on blank letter heads or bills.
• Avoid carrying out business or developing relations for furthering business with unknown persons who are glib talkers and at times impeccably turned out.
• Take money from authorized money exchangers and take a receipt. Don't exchange from unauthorized money exchangers who do not provide a receipt.
• If you are cheated, inform nearest Police Station or Police control room immediately or TAF (Tourist Assistance Force) personnel posted near monuments.
• Avoid help of guide /driver while shopping. Try to avoid shops recommended by them.
• Don't let shopkeepers pack your purchases behind a counter or in another room. It must be done in front of you and sign across the joints or ensure some method whereby no changes can be made.
• Eat food that you buy yourself.
• Always ensure your passport and other precious belongings are safe. Never give them to strangers or shopkeepers or staff in the hotel.
• Don't go in for free lunch and dinner or drinks.
• Don't roam around in the late hours of the night unless rightly escorted.