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Avoid drinking water at all costs unless it is bottled water from a reputed company (eg. Bisleri.)
Food-wise anything that is boiled, cooked or fried is a safer bet then anything cold or raw. So avoid cold salads, raw vegetables, drinks with ice, etc.
Carry a mosquito/insect repellent wherever you go to avoid diseases like malaria or simply even the itchy discomfort.
Always carry a kit of the basic emergency medicines you might need for diarrhoea, fever, etc. Also, keep on your person, band aids and an anti-septic ointment.
Use a sunscreen at all times to prevent sunburn. Try and wear a hat if you're going to be in the sun.
Initially, at least, avoid excessive alcohol and strenuous activity to stave off heat stroke.
DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
Theft :
Anyone who's had anything stolen in India will tell you that it can be quite a hassle getting the items replaced. Never leave your valuables (passport, tickets, health certificates, money, travellers' cheques) lying around in your hotel room or elsewhere.
Drugs :
For a long time India was a place where you could indulge in all sorts of illegal drugs. Now this could put you behind bars. India is very strict about its drug policy and it might attract heavy penalty and long term jail. · Stolen Travellers' Cheques : If you're unlucky enough to have things stolen, some precautions can ease the pain. All travellers' cheques are replaceable. But for immediate relief, it's a good idea to keep an emergency cash-stash in a totally separate place. In that same place you should keep a record of the cheque serial numbers, proof of purchase slips and your passport number.
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