The idea of traveling and exploring a new place is no
doubt thrilling. Even planning a vacation to a routine destination, be
it a hill station or a beach resort, can be quite exhilarating. The fun
that one experience if one travels in a group to a known place can
change to apprehension for others who plan a travel all by oneself, that
too, to an entirely new place. The thought of venturing to an unknown
land with unknown faces around or unintentionally toeing any established
practices of the place can prove to be very scary. If you are one of the
many people who would like to visit Madhya Pradesh and want to arm
yourself with a few handy tips, read this article and get a host of tips
for Madhya Pradesh travelers.
Safety Tips
The most important of all the tips is for women. They should
avoid wearing tight fitting or revealing clothes, to prevent
unwarranted risk.
It is always safe to check out anything you want to, during the
day. Late night strolls better be avoided, especially when you are
alone.
Refrain from getting overfriendly with strangers. Do not get too
personal with people like taxi drivers, auto drivers, tourist
guides, etc.
Never consume any eatable offered by strangers. If you accept it
as etiquette demands, make sure you throw it afterwards.
Keep all your cash and valuables under lock and key in your hotel
room. Avoid carrying and exhibiting them in busy streets.
Couples and newly-weds must avoid public display of affection in
certain areas. Follow the tone of the place and go conservative in
places where it is required.
Health Precautions
Avoid consuming the tempting roadside food, especially in a new
place. It might leave you with an upset stomach, along with a
satiated appetite.
Do not have non-vegetarian dishes in cheap and lousy places.
Whenever you feel like eating meat or fish, it is advisable to go
for high quality and hygienic places.
Whenever you visit a local eating joint, do not eat cut fruits
and salads. They are generally stale in most of these places. It is
better to stick to cooked and fried food as far as possible.
Ensure that you always drink bottled water with an intact seal.
Keep health hazards at bay and avoid drinking water at the roadside
stalls, dhabas and even the local restaurants.
High levels of humidity in the place require that you drink lot
of fluids, especially during the summers. It will help to replenish
water-loss due to sweating.
