India Travel Advisory 2025: Level 4 Warning Issued Amid Rising Tourist Deaths and Attacks

Published by: Global Human Rights Taskforce  

Date: September 23, 2025  

Location: San Diego, California, USA

Is India Safe to Visit in 2025?

India, a country celebrated for its cultural richness and historical landmarks, has been placed under a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for foreign tourists. This update follows a surge in violent incidents, including terrorist attacks, sexual assaults, robberies, and both accidental and deliberate deaths involving international visitors. The Global Human Rights Taskforce has issued this comprehensive safety report to inform travellers, governments, and media outlets of the current risks.

India Travel Advisory 2025: Key Safety Statistics

Incident Type	Reported Cases	Description
Fatal Attacks	26+	April 22: Pahalgam terrorist attack killed 26 civilians, including tourists.
Sexual Assaults	90+	Cases involving foreign women in Delhi, Goa, and Rajasthan.
Robberies & Scams	300+	Includes hotel break-ins, ATM fraud, and bag snatching.
Accidental Deaths	120+	Road accidents, monsoon floods, and infrastructure failures.
Kidnappings	4	Foreign nationals abducted in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

High-Risk Regions for Tourists in India

• Jammu & Kashmir: Active terrorism and armed conflict.

• India–Pakistan Border: Military skirmishes and restricted movement.

• Uttar Pradesh, Bihar: Assaults, kidnappings, and poor emergency infrastructure.

• Delhi, Mumbai: High rates of sexual violence and petty crime.

• Goa, Rajasthan: Tourist scams, isolated assaults, and hotel thefts.

• Northeast India: Ethnic unrest, flooding, and limited medical access.

Recent Incidents Affecting Foreign Nationals

• April 2025: Coordinated terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley killed 26 people, including one foreign national.

• June 2025: Multiple sexual assault cases reported in Goa and Delhi hotels.

• July–August 2025: Monsoon-related disasters led to dozens of tourist deaths in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

• Ongoing: Robbery and scam reports continue to rise in urban centres and transit hubs.

Travel Safety Tips for India in 2025

If travel to India is unavoidable, the Global Human Rights Taskforce recommends the following precautions:

• Register with your embassy before departure.

• Avoid high-risk regions and border zones.

• Use licensed transport and avoid travelling alone at night.

• Women should travel in groups and stay in vetted accommodations.

• Carry comprehensive travel insurance covering medical evacuation, legal support, and repatriation.

• Monitor local news and government advisories daily.

India Travel Warning: What You Need to Know

India’s current security climate poses serious risks to foreign travellers. The Level 4 advisory reflects a deteriorating landscape of public safety, emergency response, and legal protection for tourists. While India remains a destination of global interest, travellers must weigh cultural appeal against real-time safety data.

About the Publisher

Global Human Rights Taskforce is an international watchdog organization committed to protecting civil liberties, promoting transparency, and issuing timely safety advisories for global travellers.