What to do with belongings at monuments?

ichaugule · Jul 28th, 2009, 09:24

New to this site.
While in India if I am backpacking around agra, delhi, mumbai etc...are backpackers allowed to take their belongings into the monuments? If not where can they be stored (if no car)? Is it safe to leave it anywhere?
Also, what about shoes?

Thanks in advance.

Aishah · Jul 28th, 2009, 09:42

ichaugule - as you can see I have moved your post to make a thread of its own in the India for Beginners Forum.

If you scroll to the bottom of this page there is another thread on a similar theme, which might be helpful for you.

atala · Aug 4th, 2009, 22:29

Generally you are required to hand over bags and the like at the entrance. You'd have to leave your backpack there. Bring small locks to lock all the pockets. This is one reason why backpacks are not the most practical for traveling, but you must already be familiar with the drawbacks. Another reason is the situation at airports. So make your backpack lockable.

Shoes at monuments are generally not a problem, except at temples. Many larger temples have special rooms where shoes are guarded, where you get a token to reclaim them.

Of course, you cannot just leave your bag anywhere. But in officially designed storage places it would not be a problem. Of course, you cannot take your bag into, say, the Taj for (its) safety reasons. You can leave your things also at hotels for a fee, even if you do not have a room there. It is an accepted practice.

CindyIndie · Aug 23rd, 2009, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by atala

Generally you are required to hand over bags and the like at the entrance. You'd have to leave your backpack there. Bring small locks to lock all the pockets. This is one reason why backpacks are not the most practical for traveling, but you must already be familiar with the drawbacks. Another reason is the situation at airports. So make your backpack lockable.

Shoes at monuments are generally not a problem, except at temples. Many larger temples have special rooms where shoes are guarded, where you get a token to reclaim them.

Of course, you cannot just leave your bag anywhere. But in officially designed storage places it would not be a problem. Of course, you cannot take your bag into, say, the Taj for (its) safety reasons. You can leave your things also at hotels for a fee, even if you do not have a room there. It is an accepted practice.

What's the situation at airports regarding backpacks? I didn't have any issues, so am curious to know

EternalExplorer · Sep 27th, 2009, 03:21

Oh, and for shoes, don't leave a pair you have some emotional connection with.

On a serious note, there are places where (a) they won't allow you to take in any bags, and (b) they won't have any storage place to store your bags. If you face this situation, avoid giving your bag to local shopkeepers around (this might get recommended by either guards or other people nearby) if you're carrying camera or any other valuables in it.

abracax · Sep 27th, 2009, 03:50

Now that the mujahadin have started ramming bombs up their own asses, who knows what security measures will be put in place?

Jul 28th, 2009, 09:42	#2
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Jul 28th, 2009, 09:24	#1
ichaugule Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: united states Posts: 1	New to this site. While in India if I am backpacking around agra, delhi, mumbai etc...are backpackers allowed to take their belongings into the monuments? If not where can they be stored (if no car)? Is it safe to leave it anywhere? Also, what about shoes? Thanks in advance.

Aug 4th, 2009, 22:29	#3
atala 8 years in India Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Switzerland Posts: 978	Generally you are required to hand over bags and the like at the entrance. You'd have to leave your backpack there. Bring small locks to lock all the pockets. This is one reason why backpacks are not the most practical for traveling, but you must already be familiar with the drawbacks. Another reason is the situation at airports. So make your backpack lockable. Shoes at monuments are generally not a problem, except at temples. Many larger temples have special rooms where shoes are guarded, where you get a token to reclaim them. Of course, you cannot just leave your bag anywhere. But in officially designed storage places it would not be a problem. Of course, you cannot take your bag into, say, the Taj for (its) safety reasons. You can leave your things also at hotels for a fee, even if you do not have a room there. It is an accepted practice.

Sep 27th, 2009, 03:21	#5
EternalExplorer Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4	Oh, and for shoes, don't leave a pair you have some emotional connection with. On a serious note, there are places where (a) they won't allow you to take in any bags, and (b) they won't have any storage place to store your bags. If you face this situation, avoid giving your bag to local shopkeepers around (this might get recommended by either guards or other people nearby) if you're carrying camera or any other valuables in it.