Never leave an unlocked suitcase in a hotel room. Never leave suitcases unattended on airports or train stations. Women traveling alone should never get into a taxi or rickshaw if there's a second man accompanying the driver. Women should also chain lock their door when they are in their hotel room. Everyone should be alert in crowds for pickpockets. Wear a money belt. One should be careful while using his or her credit cards.

East West Medical Center
38 Golf Links, New Delhi 110003
Tel. : 11/462-3738, 11/469-9229, 11/469-0955, 11/469-8865
Fax : 11/469-0428 or 11/463-2382

East West can provide a referral list of doctors, dentists, opticians, chemists, and lawyers throughout India. It is also the only clinic in India (so far) recognized by most international insurance companies. Patients, however, pay for services and are reimbursed by their own company or can arrange for payment through S.O.S. East West accepts major cards and is open 24 hours. It also provides 24-hour emergency medical services (including medivac) anywhere in India. Most hotels have chemists that are open daily until about 9 PM. The chemist in Super Bazaar in Connaught Place is open 24 hours.

The United States Embassy
(Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, Tel. 11/688-9033) is open weekdays 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm for consular services.

The Canadian High Commission
(7/8 Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, Tel.11/687-6500)is open Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 12:45 pm and 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm and Friday 8:30 AM - 1 PM for consular services.

The British High Commission
(Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, Tel. 11/687-2161) is open weekdays 9-noon and 2 pm - 4 pm for consular services.

For lost passports or emergencies, a duty officer is available 24 hours a day at each embassy.