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Most visits are trouble-free.
Visitors are advised against all travel to or through rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir (other than Ladakh), and all but essential air travel to Srinagar. There is a high level of conflict and terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir (excluding Ladakh). Jammu City is somewhat safer but attacks still occur.
It is advised against all travel in the immediate vicinity of the border with Pakistan other than travel across the international border at Wagah.
It is advised against all but essential travel to Imphal (by air) and against all travel in the rest of Manipur and Tripura. Kidnapping, banditry and insurgency are rife throughout the north eastern region, particularly in Assam.
Following a threat from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena that British Nationals 'will not be allowed to walk on Mumbai roads', visitors should avoid all demonstrations in the city until the situation has been clarified.
There is a high threat of terrorism throughout India. Attacks have targeted public places, including places of worship. They could also target places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Visitors should be aware that attacks have previously taken place over local holidays, including India's Republic Day on 26 January.
On 13 December 2007, a train travelling from Dibrugarh to Guwahati was the target of a bomb blast, which resulted in five deaths. A group known as the Adivasi National Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack. On 23 November 2007, there were a series of explosions in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The areas targeted were the local courts in Faizabad, Varanasi and Lucknow. Latest reports state at least 7 fatalities with many more injured. On 14 October 2007, a blast in a multiplex cinema in Ludhiana, Punjab, killed six people and injured at least 30 others. On 30 September 2007, at least six people were killed and over 30 were injured in bombings in the northeastern state of Assam.
Since July 2006, there have been terrorist attacks in major cities including Mumbai, New Delhi and Hyderabad. Visitors should be vigilant in all parts of India.
On 24 November 2007, riots broke out in the city of Guwahti (Assam) and two people were killed. Travellers are advised to monitor the local media carefully whilst in the area. A number of strikes have been called at short notice by different political groups in Darjeeling and the surrounding hills of North Bengal, resulting in severe transport disruption in the region. On strike days it is strongly recommended that visitors avoid any political rallies since violence could occur.
There is a possible threat to tourists in Goa from the local movement against Special Economic zones (SEZs). Visitors in Goa should monitor the media and be vigilant when they are out.
Penalties for trafficking, dealing and using illegal drugs are severe.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
Visitors are advised against all travel to or through rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir (other than Ladakh), and all but essential air travel to Srinagar. There is a high level of conflict and terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir (excluding Ladakh). Jammu City is somewhat safer but attacks still occur.
It is advised against all travel in the immediate vicinity of the border with Pakistan other than travel across the international border at Wagah.
It is advised against all but essential travel to Imphal (by air) and against all travel in the rest of Manipur and Tripura. Kidnapping, banditry and insurgency are rife throughout the north eastern region, particularly in Assam.
Following a threat from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena that British Nationals 'will not be allowed to walk on Mumbai roads', visitors should avoid all demonstrations in the city until the situation has been clarified.
There is a high threat of terrorism throughout India. Attacks have targeted public places, including places of worship. They could also target places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Visitors should be aware that attacks have previously taken place over local holidays, including India's Republic Day on 26 January.
On 13 December 2007, a train travelling from Dibrugarh to Guwahati was the target of a bomb blast, which resulted in five deaths. A group known as the Adivasi National Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack. On 23 November 2007, there were a series of explosions in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The areas targeted were the local courts in Faizabad, Varanasi and Lucknow. Latest reports state at least 7 fatalities with many more injured. On 14 October 2007, a blast in a multiplex cinema in Ludhiana, Punjab, killed six people and injured at least 30 others. On 30 September 2007, at least six people were killed and over 30 were injured in bombings in the northeastern state of Assam.
Since July 2006, there have been terrorist attacks in major cities including Mumbai, New Delhi and Hyderabad. Visitors should be vigilant in all parts of India.
On 24 November 2007, riots broke out in the city of Guwahti (Assam) and two people were killed. Travellers are advised to monitor the local media carefully whilst in the area. A number of strikes have been called at short notice by different political groups in Darjeeling and the surrounding hills of North Bengal, resulting in severe transport disruption in the region. On strike days it is strongly recommended that visitors avoid any political rallies since violence could occur.
There is a possible threat to tourists in Goa from the local movement against Special Economic zones (SEZs). Visitors in Goa should monitor the media and be vigilant when they are out.
Penalties for trafficking, dealing and using illegal drugs are severe.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
