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==Stay Safe== | ==Stay Safe== | ||
Hyderabad is a rather safe metropolis. | Hyderabad is a rather safe metropolis. Most crime involves thefts. Avoid staying out late at night, especially if you are a woman. | ||
* The usual tourist-oriented scams in India are not as bad in Hyderabad as they are in other places. | * The usual tourist-oriented scams in India are not as bad in Hyderabad as they are in other places. | ||
* However, foreigners will be hounded for money at tourist sites like the old city. | * However, foreigners will be hounded for money at tourist sites like the old city. | ||
* Just ignore the beggars and they will go away. | * Just ignore the beggars/street sellers and they will go away. | ||
* One has to be watchful while going into crowded areas | * One has to be watchful while going into crowded areas. | ||
Emergency Numbers | Emergency Numbers | ||
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* Child Line Facility ☎ 1098 | * Child Line Facility ☎ 1098 | ||
More info at '''[http://wikitravel.org/en/Hyderabad Wiki Travel..]''' | * More info at '''[http://wikitravel.org/en/Hyderabad Wiki Travel..]''' | ||
* [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/uttar-pradesh/varanasi/travel-tips-and-articles/76017 5 tips for India first-timers] | |||
= Communications Channels = | = Communications Channels = | ||