Safest Neighbourhoods in Paharganj, Delhi (and Areas to Avoid)
FAQ
- What scams should I avoid in Paharganj?
- Fake 'Government of India Tourist Office' signs (real one is on Janpath in CP); 'your hotel is closed/burned' touts at the station; Kashmir houseboat tours sold from Delhi (book in Srinagar instead); prepaid-taxi drivers who 'detour to a tourist office'; unauthorised money changers. Almost all are non-violent — they just cost you money.
- How do I avoid the Paharganj scams?
- Confirm your hotel booking by phone the day before arrival (kills the 'burned down' scam); use the official prepaid taxi/auto booth at New Delhi Railway Station; refuse any 'free transport' from touts; book onward tours from Connaught Place agencies (or directly from the state tourism office) not Paharganj; pay with card where possible to leave a transaction record.
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