Travel Warnings???

nick_83 · Dec 12th, 2007, 21:45

When my friend found out I was heading to India soon she sent me this.....am I being naive or is it a bit over the top?

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/report-...country=128000

Does anyone have any further insight into the latest terrorist warnings?

Darmabum · Dec 12th, 2007, 22:01

Regarding all information: consider the source. Before my secondd trip to India in 1989 I checked my government's website regarding travel in India. They suggested I not go; I went anyway. The reason for the warning was that elections were being held, the Golden Temple in Amritsar had been taken over by Sikh's, Indira Gandhi would soon be (if she hadn't already) been assasinated. Delhi was eerily quiet the night I arrived; Varanasi - usually a very vibrant city, was a whisper of it's former self, especially at night when police presence was at a maximum.

I was in Varanasi last year when three (at least three) bombs went off in the city, one (at the Sankat Mochan Temple) very close to my guest house. Though the city was clearly shaken after the bombings, it soon returned to it's over-the-top-vibrant-self.

The world is clearly a different place than it was on my first trip to India in 1982. Most tourists who go to India do not get blown up or kidnapped. I felt it in '82 and I felt it last year - my fifth trip to India - I feel safer in India than in my own country. India is worth it. Go.

edwardseco · Dec 12th, 2007, 22:07

It could be written for most countries. Its not that its wrong but that it has to be taken in context with relative hazards around the world. Is there a crime free country? Who ever registers with their embassy? The comment about "extreme instabilty" is bolix. India is both unstable and stable in a delightful paradox. So use the paper it was sent on in an emergency for toiletary purposes after reading..

PeakXV · Dec 12th, 2007, 22:09

Don't go to India because ....... well - everything is never exactly rosey.

Shaktipalooza · Dec 12th, 2007, 23:04

I think I'd feel safer knowing I'm not at a Las Vegas school bus stop, Utah shopping mall, Colorado church or high school, etc...

The holidays are getting dangerous in these here parts.

the opoponax · Dec 12th, 2007, 23:24

Yeah, it's kind of amazing, when you think about it, that a crazed sniper attacking a suburban shopping mall is considered business as usual in the US, but don't go to such-and-such country, because ohnoes terrorists!

I would bet that not even one in 100 Americans has decided to avoid malls, schools, bus stops, political candidates' offices, etc. over the last few weeks. But probably 20 of that same 100 would tell you not to travel to India.

That said, Nick seems to be Canadian, and Canada doesn't have near the problems the US does with gun-toting psychos.

Mickey S · Dec 12th, 2007, 23:33

The advice that certain areas should be completely avoided is, of course, a personal one, but if a traveller were to run into trouble in any of those areas then their insurance company might not be prepared to pay out if it could be shown that they had travelled against official government advice.

Nick-H · Dec 12th, 2007, 23:51

Why not check out some Indian news sources on the net and follow them day by day. Even then, allow for the fact that newspapers are in the business of publishing bad, rather than good news.

It''l give you a better flavour, though, of day-to-day happenings.

If you get the impression from your reading, that certain areas should not be visited, it's quite likely you'll find the same advice given here or on other travel forums.

Risk of terrorist attack is certainly something I think of a great deal less here than I did during three decades of living in London.

PeakXV · Dec 13th, 2007, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by the opoponax

That said, Nick seems to be Canadian, and Canada doesn't have near the problems the US does with gun-toting psychos.

That's because we (gun owners)all must pass a proficiency test & RCMP background/security check before we have the 'right' to bear
guns. It's a much better screening process than in the US .... but certainly never 100% fool/psycho-proof.

brownboy66 · Dec 13th, 2007, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardseco

It could be written for most countries....

The comment about "extreme instabilty" is bolix. India is both unstable and stable in a delightful paradox.

I think that sums it up rather nicely. Well said ES.

vtrravikumar · Dec 13th, 2007, 00:41

As in India we always say . Its Fate... If you are to die you will even if you avoid all things and are in your Bed... Else anywhere is safe...

karuna · Dec 13th, 2007, 00:44

Here's some news about "positive" violence in India. I feel weird reading it because I'm totally behind them, but feel like I shouldn't be. Been mulling this over a couple of days now. Any thoughts?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7068875.stm

Nick-H · Dec 13th, 2007, 00:54

Good for them! is my first thought, and, I can think of one or two people I could recommend them to visit, is my second.

karuna · Dec 13th, 2007, 00:58

LOL. We could start a referral system perhaps?

PeakXV · Dec 13th, 2007, 02:50

.... and I always thought a 'Pink Lady' was some sort of gin concoction. Regardless - it looks like the both versions might give the abuser a bit of a hangover.

Dec 12th, 2007, 21:45	#1
nick_83 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 10	Travel Warnings??? When my friend found out I was heading to India soon she sent me this.....am I being naive or is it a bit over the top? http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/report-...country=128000 Does anyone have any further insight into the latest terrorist warnings? Last edited by machadinha : Dec 13th, 2007 at 19:49. Reason: adjusted title

Dec 12th, 2007, 22:01	#2
Darmabum Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: in the mountains of Idaho Posts: 813	Regarding all information: consider the source. Before my secondd trip to India in 1989 I checked my government's website regarding travel in India. They suggested I not go; I went anyway. The reason for the warning was that elections were being held, the Golden Temple in Amritsar had been taken over by Sikh's, Indira Gandhi would soon be (if she hadn't already) been assasinated. Delhi was eerily quiet the night I arrived; Varanasi - usually a very vibrant city, was a whisper of it's former self, especially at night when police presence was at a maximum. I was in Varanasi last year when three (at least three) bombs went off in the city, one (at the Sankat Mochan Temple) very close to my guest house. Though the city was clearly shaken after the bombings, it soon returned to it's over-the-top-vibrant-self. The world is clearly a different place than it was on my first trip to India in 1982. Most tourists who go to India do not get blown up or kidnapped. I felt it in '82 and I felt it last year - my fifth trip to India - I feel safer in India than in my own country. India is worth it. Go. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure - Marianne Williamson

Dec 12th, 2007, 22:09	#4
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,401	Don't go to India because ....... well - everything is never exactly rosey. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Dec 12th, 2007, 23:04	#5
Shaktipalooza Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 896	I think I'd feel safer knowing I'm not at a Las Vegas school bus stop, Utah shopping mall, Colorado church or high school, etc... The holidays are getting dangerous in these here parts. __________________ IndiaGroove - Train finder now in beta! Pics from India 2006 Traditional Indian Dance

Dec 12th, 2007, 23:51	#8
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,792	Why not check out some Indian news sources on the net and follow them day by day. Even then, allow for the fact that newspapers are in the business of publishing bad, rather than good news. It''l give you a better flavour, though, of day-to-day happenings. If you get the impression from your reading, that certain areas should not be visited, it's quite likely you'll find the same advice given here or on other travel forums. Risk of terrorist attack is certainly something I think of a great deal less here than I did during three decades of living in London. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 12th, 2007, 22:07	#3
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,239	It could be written for most countries. Its not that its wrong but that it has to be taken in context with relative hazards around the world. Is there a crime free country? Who ever registers with their embassy? The comment about "extreme instabilty" is bolix. India is both unstable and stable in a delightful paradox. So use the paper it was sent on in an emergency for toiletary purposes after reading..

Dec 12th, 2007, 23:24	#6
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,052	Yeah, it's kind of amazing, when you think about it, that a crazed sniper attacking a suburban shopping mall is considered business as usual in the US, but don't go to such-and-such country, because ohnoes terrorists! I would bet that not even one in 100 Americans has decided to avoid malls, schools, bus stops, political candidates' offices, etc. over the last few weeks. But probably 20 of that same 100 would tell you not to travel to India. That said, Nick seems to be Canadian, and Canada doesn't have near the problems the US does with gun-toting psychos.

Dec 12th, 2007, 23:33	#7
Mickey S Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cymru Posts: 1,175	The advice that certain areas should be completely avoided is, of course, a personal one, but if a traveller were to run into trouble in any of those areas then their insurance company might not be prepared to pay out if it could be shown that they had travelled against official government advice.

Dec 13th, 2007, 00:41	#11
vtrravikumar Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 21	As in India we always say . Its Fate... If you are to die you will even if you avoid all things and are in your Bed... Else anywhere is safe...

Dec 13th, 2007, 00:44	#12
karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the wrong side of the Y-A-M-U-N-A Posts: 1,944	Here's some news about "positive" violence in India. I feel weird reading it because I'm totally behind them, but feel like I shouldn't be. Been mulling this over a couple of days now. Any thoughts? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7068875.stm

Dec 13th, 2007, 00:54	#13
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,792	Good for them! is my first thought, and, I can think of one or two people I could recommend them to visit, is my second.

Dec 13th, 2007, 00:58	#14
karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the wrong side of the Y-A-M-U-N-A Posts: 1,944	LOL. We could start a referral system perhaps?

Dec 13th, 2007, 02:50	#15
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,401	.... and I always thought a 'Pink Lady' was some sort of gin concoction. Regardless - it looks like the both versions might give the abuser a bit of a hangover.

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