Information for Travelers

TRAVEL ALERT
INDIA

January 29, 2010

 

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to

ongoing security concerns in India.  The U.S. government

continues to receive information that terrorist groups

may be planning attacks in India.  Terrorists and their

sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and

capability to attack targets where U.S. citizens or

Westerners are known to congregate or visit.  This

replaces the Travel Alert dated December 29, 2009, and

expires on April 30, 2010.

 

The November 2008 attacks in Mumbai provide a vivid

reminder that hotels, markets, and other public places

are especially attractive targets for terrorist groups.

U.S. citizens are urged always to practice good security,

maintain a heightened situational awareness and a low

profile.  U.S. citizens are advised to monitor local news

reports and consider the level of security present when

visiting public places, including religious sites, or

choosing hotels, restaurants, entertainment and

recreation venues.

 

U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are

encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or

Consulate through the State Department's travel

registration website

https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that

they can obtain updated information on travel and

security. Americans without Internet access may register

directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By

registering, American citizens make it easier for the

Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of

emergency.  For additional information, please refer to

"A Safe Trip Abroad" found at http://travel.state.gov.

 

For the latest security information, Americans

traveling abroad should regularly monitor the

Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov

where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and

Travel Alerts can be found.  Up-to-date information on

security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747

toll free in the United States and Canada or, for callers

outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line

at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00

a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday

(except U.S. federal holidays).  Americans are also

encouraged to read the Country Specific Information for

India, available on the Embassy's website at

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov and also at

http://travel.state.gov.

 

U.S. citizens with questions or concerns may contact

the American Citizens Services Unit of the Embassy or the

Consulates General for further information:

 

-- The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is located at Shanti

Path, Chanakya Puri 110021; telephone +91-11- 2419-8000;

fax +91-11-2419-8407.  The Embassy's Internet home page

address is http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov.  For after-

hours emergencies, call 91-11-2419-8000.

 

-- The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is

located at Lincoln House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road,

400026, telephone +91-22-2363-3611; fax +91-22-2363-

0350.  The Internet home page address is

 http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov. For after-hours

emergencies, call 91-22-2363-3611, ext. 0.

 

-- The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is at

220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006, telephone +91-44-

2857-4000; fax +91-44-2811-2027.  The Internet home page

address is http://chennai.usconsulate.gov. For after-

hours emergencies, call 91-44-2857-4000, 91-44-2811-2000,

or 91-44-2811-2021.

 

-- The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (Calcutta) is at

5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91- 33-3984-

2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335.  The Internet home page

address is http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov. For after-hour

emergencies, call 91-99030-42956 (cell) or 91-33-3984-

2400, ext. 0.

 

-- The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is at Paigah

Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad

500 003; telephone: +91 (40) 4033-8300. The Internet home

page address is http://hyderabad.usconsulate.gov.  For

after-hours emergencies, call 91-90-0060-4234.   

Previous Warden Messages:

• Travel Alert (February 14, 2010)
• Travel Alert (January 29, 2010)
• Travel Advisory (August 7, 2009)
• H1N1 Update Warden Message (June 19, 2009)
• High Threat from Terrorism throughout India (June 2, 2009)
• New airport Screening Measures (April 29, 2009)
• Warden Message Regarding Strike In Tamil Nadu (April 23, 2009)
• Security Cautions Following Bombs in Bangalore, Karnataka and Ahmedabad and Surat, Gujarat (July 28, 2008)
• Bangalore Bombings (July 25, 2008)