Stay safe

The people of Karnataka are friendly and they will help you in many ways, however common crimes can happen like theft, snatching etc. Avoid traveling in villages late at night and if you have to go, go in group.Medical care facilities in villages are either inadequate or sometimes not available especially in case of mishaps or emergency. Some interior places in Karnataka do not have mobile ( cellular ) phone signals. In some places only B.S.N.L ( Cellone ) mobile service signals are available.

Bangalore is a relatively safe city during day time. However, most of Bangalore practically shuts down a little before midnight - even very safe residential areas can be very desolate by 11 PM.

Some of the lower-income areas can be somewhat unsafe once it gets dark. Exercising caution and good sense will increase your chances of staying safe.

It is not advisable to walk alone along deserted alleyways or lanes after dark. Avoid doing so in areas that you are not sure are reasonably safe

Avoid using an autorickshaw if the driver is not alone, especially at night

Do not flaunt jewellery, high-end mobile phones / laptops, watches etc.

Do not withdraw large amounts of cash from ATM's in deserted areas

Beware of pickpockets in crowded areas such as exhibitions, cricket matches etc.

If you are returning late from a party, it is advisable to pre-book cabs through reputed companies such as Meru as against flagging down an autorickshaw on the road

Exercise caution in stopping to help if you see a broken down vehicle at night, especially in lonely streets and in cases where you will be outnumbered

Rising incomes has brought an influx of people including both, white and blue collar immigrants, leading to disparities in earnings between locals, the casual labour immigrants and expatriates (people from other parts of the state and also from other countries) which arguably has resulted in a substantial increase in crime rates. Crimes against women have also increased.

One of the frequent crimes encountered in Bangalore, is a group of 4 to 5 men abduct a lonely individual, take his ATM cards, force him to give his ATM PIN. While one goes to withdraw money, others hold back the individual. Hence don't carry too many ATM cards in your wallet. Carry one card, that has limited balance in it.

Though Bangalore offers you a good climate through out the year to walk around the city, one would have to exercise caution. One will have to walk on footpaths (if exists) that would be encroached by the vendors, there could be open drains as well. Also be ready to face a 2 wheeler speeding towards you or if one honks behind you, while you are walking on the footpath. Crossing the roads can be a nightmare as well. If you are pedestrian, don't expect the traffic to respect you. A recent survey (Oct-2015) says that Karnataka has the third highest road fatalities in India, with Bangalore contributing to most of it. Pedestrians and 2 wheeler riders are the ones to meet the fate usually.

Mysore is generally known to be a safe city. But, if you are planning to take a late night stroll, it is recommended that you keep watch, since a few incidents of chain/purse snatching are reported every month. It is advised to be watchful when taking an Auto-Rickshaw during late nights if you are alone. It also advised to be careful in dealing the amount of money paid to the Auto-Rickshaw drivers as they try to tout and overcharge and will refuse to use the meters in certain areas and at certain hours. Hired taxi services also available now in Mysore.

The police are generally friendly and ready to help. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. You can reach the police control room by dialing 100 from land line telephone booth or by dialing 108 if you have access to a cell phone.

People in Mysore are generally hospitable, peace loving and ready to help. Mysore is one of the places in India where foreigners can stay and move around with relative ease and not be swarmed by people offering various services as it happens in other cities.