Is Rajasthan safe to visit?

Asked by: A traveller

Answered by: Lakshmi Sharath

Rajasthan is safe to visit, but like anywhere, look out for pickpockets in crowded places and take the usual precautions you would when travelling.

Lakshmi Sharath

Lakshmi is a writer and travel journalist with 20 years' experience writing on travel within India and beyond, with bylines for the Lonely Planet, the Times of India, The Hindu, and many more.

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