The U.S. advises avoiding travel to specific high-risk regions in India and recommends exercising increased caution throughout the country.

The U.S. government has issued a travel warning for certain areas in India, advising its citizens to avoid these locations due to safety concerns:

1. Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, India-Pakistan Border, and Parts of Central and Eastern India:

• These areas are labeled as high-risk due to violence, crime, and terrorism.
• The U.S. government advises against travel to these places because of ongoing violence and potential danger.

2. General Safety Advice:

• Travelers should be cautious throughout India because of the risk of crime and terrorism.
• Terrorist attacks can happen suddenly and may target tourist spots, markets, and government buildings.

3. Specific Areas:

• Manipur: Avoid due to violence and crime.
• Jammu and Kashmir: Avoid except for eastern Ladakh and its capital, Leh. Violence is common in tourist spots and along the border with Pakistan.
• India-Pakistan Border: Avoid due to the risk of armed conflict.
• Central and Eastern India: Some areas face terrorism and violence.

4. Naxalite (Maoist Extremist) Activity:

• There are active Naxalite groups in parts of eastern Maharashtra, northern Telangana, and western West Bengal.
• Violence from these groups can affect rural areas, including attacks on police and officials.

5. Travel Restrictions:

• The U.S. government can’t provide emergency services in some rural areas, and travel there requires special permission.

6. Northeastern States:

• Level 3 - Reconsider Travel: Some parts have occasional violence, including bombings, but many states in the northeast are currently safe.