How to Reach Itanagar & Get Around

Mosquito repellent prevents serious diseases - Dengue and malaria are real risks in many areas. Use DEET-based repellents and sleep under nets.

Mountain spring water in Spiti/Ladakh is generally safe

Sunder Nursery and Deer Park in Delhi are good escapes

Environmental consciousness varies - Kerala and Himachal ban plastic bags; enforcement lax elsewhere. Bring reusable bags to environmentally conscious states.

Rajasthan is extremely conservative - Tourist cities like Jaipur and Udaipur still maintain very traditional views on public affection.

Prolonged hugging attracts negative attention - Brief goodbye hugs at airports might be tolerated, but sustained embracing will draw crowds and criticism.

Verbal harassment is frequent - People may make comments, cat-call, or express disapproval verbally, especially toward Indian couples.

Sharing food in restaurants is common - Couples sharing dishes or feeding each other small bites in restaurants is increasingly accepted in urban areas.

Talking and laughing together is normal - Animated conversation and laughter between couples is perfectly fine everywhere.

Foreign couples aren't exempt - Being a tourist doesn't give you a pass. In fact, you might attract even more attention and criticism.

Any behavior on beaches depends on location - Goa's touristy beaches are more permissive; local beaches in Kerala or Tamil Nadu are very conservative.

Arms around waist or shoulders is provocative - This level of physical intimacy is seen as sexual and inappropriate in public spaces.