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Old Dec 16th, 2007, 20:16   #1
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running in india?

Hi,
Sorry if this sounds ignorant. I'm a first-time traveler to India. Will be there for 2 1/2 weeks (around Rajasthan and Varanasi). Just wondering if I should even consider going for a run (single female) while I'm there. Is it safe? Any areas to avoid? (Would shorts/t-shirt be ok to run around in?)

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I was only in Mumbai and Delhi, but I would say that running would be fine except perhaps sweat pants would be more advisable than shorts.

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Agree with Mehndi, if you run, be more covered up than you would at home (out of respect--locals would just stare, not harm you). But be prepared for extra attention anyway--like kids joining in . Foreigners attract (friendly) attention just standing still! And consider the dusty, dry environment of Rajasthan and general bad air pollution in India.
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