safety in punjab

sethandclaire · Oct 4th, 2006, 09:26

Hey,
We are interested in seeing parts of punjab such as amritsar and the north, and were wondering if anyone has been there recently. Could someone let us know if it is safe for western tourists these days, we are finding it difficult to find reliable information about this.
Thanks!

Brisso · Oct 4th, 2006, 09:30

Perfectly safe ... I am unaware of any issues except further north in Jammu and Kashmir

I've found the region to be both friendly and safe.

gautam · Oct 4th, 2006, 09:38

punjab is safe...no worries

manreet_16 · Oct 5th, 2006, 03:15

hi, Punjab is perfectly safe for tourist..but as far as shopping be careful many shopkeepers charge double rate..ha ha ha...u must bargain..I live in punjab u can PM me if u want more info regarding anything like travel, where to shop and other stuff..k Best of luck

regards
manreet_16

cyberhippie · Oct 5th, 2006, 03:17

Big, lovable, gentle, bears Punjabis and their food ....MMmmm

Just don't get them angry

himadventures · Nov 26th, 2006, 19:22

Cyber and manreet are correct !

You will love PUNJAB and people...they are ONE OF THIER type in whole world.

SAFETY ISSUES: No issues..it is perfactly safe.

SANJAY_DEL · Nov 26th, 2006, 19:26

Punjab and Jammu and Ladakh are all absolutely safe, like any other place in India.

Indiamad · May 25th, 2007, 05:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by manreet_16

hi, Punjab is perfectly safe for tourist..but as far as shopping be careful many shopkeepers charge double rate..ha ha ha...u must bargain..I live in punjab u can PM me if u want more info regarding anything like travel, where to shop and other stuff..k Best of luck

regards
manreet_16

In my experience at least, it was about the only place where prices WEREN'T constantly upped for a white face... I remember giving a tip to a guy who repaired my shoe and he wouldn't take it!! Even my rickshaw driver charged me local fares.

shashank.aggarwal · May 25th, 2007, 09:00

Punjab is famous for size, They live a large life..

Large Paranthas, Large Glasses of Lassi, Large Men, Large Whiskey Pegs, and the list goes on...

But special mention to the Largest of them all....their heart...

Most of them are innocent people, if you ask them a good place to eat, they will offer their kitchen, if you ask for a hotel, they offer their own bed...

Its one of its kind land in the World..just go there and enjoy it..

they are very passionate about their Food, so make sure you enjoy it as much as you can...

manreet_16 · May 27th, 2007, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indiamad

In my experience at least, it was about the only place where prices WEREN'T constantly upped for a white face... I remember giving a tip to a guy who repaired my shoe and he wouldn't take it!! Even my rickshaw driver charged me local fares.

it does not mean everybody does it..but generaly its everywhere..for eg if u selected shirt in one shop..u can get much cheaper the same shirt in another shop.

Brisso · May 28th, 2007, 04:50

Sikhs tend to be wonderful people, upright and noble.

Gujurat is another good place - not so many backpackers to mess up the travel economy.

ranjan154 · May 28th, 2007, 07:40

People have said so much now.. check some of the earlier threads also and some hotels to stay in the hotels list..

Oct 4th, 2006, 09:26	#1
sethandclaire Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: canada Posts: 1	safety in punjab Hey, We are interested in seeing parts of punjab such as amritsar and the north, and were wondering if anyone has been there recently. Could someone let us know if it is safe for western tourists these days, we are finding it difficult to find reliable information about this. Thanks!

Oct 4th, 2006, 09:30	#2
Brisso Specialist muddler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 367	Punjab Perfectly safe ... I am unaware of any issues except further north in Jammu and Kashmir I've found the region to be both friendly and safe.

Oct 4th, 2006, 09:38	#3
gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 709	punjab is safe...no worries __________________ "Your thoughts could be your prison" My pics on flickr Kerela backwaters - by beach

May 25th, 2007, 09:00	#9
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Tagless Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 4,589	Punjab is famous for size, They live a large life.. Large Paranthas, Large Glasses of Lassi, Large Men, Large Whiskey Pegs, and the list goes on... But special mention to the Largest of them all....their heart... Most of them are innocent people, if you ask them a good place to eat, they will offer their kitchen, if you ask for a hotel, they offer their own bed... Its one of its kind land in the World..just go there and enjoy it.. they are very passionate about their Food, so make sure you enjoy it as much as you can... __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

May 28th, 2007, 04:50	#11
Brisso Specialist muddler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 367	Punjab Sikhs tend to be wonderful people, upright and noble. Gujurat is another good place - not so many backpackers to mess up the travel economy.

Oct 5th, 2006, 03:15	#4
manreet_16 On the Move Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada\India Posts: 360	hi, Punjab is perfectly safe for tourist..but as far as shopping be careful many shopkeepers charge double rate..ha ha ha...u must bargain..I live in punjab u can PM me if u want more info regarding anything like travel, where to shop and other stuff..k Best of luck regards manreet_16

Oct 5th, 2006, 03:17	#5
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,014	Big, lovable, gentle, bears Punjabis and their food ....MMmmm Just don't get them angry

Nov 26th, 2006, 19:22	#6
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	Cyber and manreet are correct ! You will love PUNJAB and people...they are ONE OF THIER type in whole world. SAFETY ISSUES: No issues..it is perfactly safe.

Nov 26th, 2006, 19:26	#7
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,353	Punjab and Jammu and Ladakh are all absolutely safe, like any other place in India.

May 28th, 2007, 07:40	#12
ranjan154 Amateur Photographer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Noida (India) Posts: 842	People have said so much now.. check some of the earlier threads also and some hotels to stay in the hotels list.. __________________ Rakesh Ranjan -------------- http://www.flickr.com/photos/travinfoindia/

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