Its everyones individual choice to go or not,but no way are we not going,just keep away from
the crowded places
]its better to read the real thing
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-liv ... ania/india
the only change to advice is about the weather
"¢On 16 October 2009, a bomb exploded in the town of Margao, Goa, killing one person.
"¢From 26-29 November 2008 terrorists attacked a number of sites in Mumbai, including luxury hotels, a railway station and a restaurant. Over 190 people were killed and more than 325 were injured. British Nationals were among the casualties.
Goa
You should take the same precautions as you would in any other coastal resort, be it in Europe or elsewhere in Asia. Drugs are illegal in India. Penalties for possession of narcotic substances can be severe. There is a minimum sentence of six months for possession of small amounts "deemed" for personal consumption only. A 10-year sentence for possession of other amounts applies. Furthermore, the slow judicial process means that lengthy pre-trial detention, usually of several years, is normal.You should be aware that drinks served in bars overseas are often stronger than those in the UK.There have been reports of drinks being spiked and travellers, including British nationals, subsequently being robbed, sexually assaulted or dying. In 2008, 40 British nationals died in Goa up to ten of these deaths were attributed to drug or alcohol abuse.You should avoid beaches after dark where there is a risk of being attacked by packs of stray dogs, being robbed or sexually assaulted. You should also avoid walking alone in isolated spots in the popular tourist areas, particularly after dark. Female travellers are advised to observe and respect local dress and customs and to take particular care. There have been incidents of sexual offences against women. For more guidance about this see the Rape and sexual assault abroad and Your trip.
.I mentioned this on another thread but was censored as not being relevant, and my post was deleted
No doubt the book burners will delete/edit this post too.
moksha wrote:Quote:
Goa
You should take the same precautions as you would in any other coastal resort, be it in Europe or elsewhere in Asia. Drugs are illegal in India. Penalties for possession of narcotic substances can be severe. There is a minimum sentence of six months for possession of small amounts "deemed" for personal consumption only. A 10-year sentence for possession of other amounts applies. Furthermore, the slow judicial process means that lengthy pre-trial detention, usually of several years, is normal.You should be aware that drinks served in bars overseas are often stronger than those in the UK.There have been reports of drinks being spiked and travellers, including British nationals, subsequently being robbed, sexually assaulted or dying. In 2008, 40 British nationals died in Goa up to ten of these deaths were attributed to drug or alcohol abuse.You should avoid beaches after dark where there is a risk of being attacked by packs of stray dogs, being robbed or sexually assaulted. You should also avoid walking alone in isolated spots in the popular tourist areas, particularly after dark. Female travellers are advised to observe and respect local dress and customs and to take particular care. There have been incidents of sexual offences against women. For more guidance about this see the Rape and sexual assault abroad and Your trip.
Apart from the 10 yr prison sentence for drug possession. You get life in Thailand. Oh and also the amount of deaths - think it was something like 200+ for Thailand also.India
Still current at: 13 November 2009
Updated: 12 November 2009
This advice has been reviewed with amendments to the Summary (update on cyclone warning). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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