Practical health and safety advice for travelling in India: vaccinations, travel insurance, staying well on the road and sensible precautions for first-time visitors.
How to plan the first days in Leh to avoid altitude sickness: sleeping-altitude rules, a safe first 48 hours, medication questions for your doctor, and when to descend.
How to eat street food in India with fewer stomach problems: picking stalls, water and ice rules, fruit and dairy, hygiene ratings, and what to do if you get ill.
What India requires, what CDC and the NHS recommend, and how to plan malaria, rabies, food and water, mosquito and altitude health for a first trip.
Do you need travel insurance for India? What to cover (medical, evacuation, altitude, adventure), key exclusions, costs, when to buy and how to claim.
Is India safe for tourists? The current US advisory (Level 2), which regions to avoid, common scams, health and road risks, and solo female travel tips.