Is Surat safe to visit right now? (November 2026)

Travel advisories for India

What the advice says

• The US State Department advisory is Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution, dated June 16, 2025; this is a country-level advisory for India, not specific to Surat.
• The UK FCDO advice is country-level and notes a high threat of terrorism globally and a high likelihood of terrorist attacks in India, with potential targets including hotels, restaurants, markets, transport hubs, and tourist attractions; extra caution is advised around national holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, Diwali, and Eid.
• Strikes, political rallies, and demonstrations occur frequently in India and can turn violent, especially during elections; travelers should avoid protests and large gatherings and monitor local media for curfews or disruptions to transport and mobile networks.
• Crime such as pickpocketing, bag snatching by motorbike riders, and scams targeting foreign nationals (including cybercrime, card skimming, and confidence scams) have been reported in India; solo travelers should stay alert in crowds and tourist areas, especially after dark.
• The FCDO warns of drink and food spiking incidents, including cases involving British nationals being robbed or assaulted, as well as rising reports of methanol poisoning in alcoholic drinks at popular destinations worldwide; travelers should avoid unattended drinks and food from strangers.
• There is a stated risk of sexual assault and harassment toward female visitors in Indian tourist areas and cities; solo female travelers are advised to avoid isolated areas, including beaches, at any time of day.
• If victimized by crime in India, the FCDO lists the police helpline as 100, the national emergency number as 112, the women's helpline as 1091, and the national cybercrime helpline as 1930.