These points provide a comprehensive overview of key considerations for travelers to India as per the latest India Travel Advisory, here are some to know.
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The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for India to 'Level 2,' advising travellers to exercise increased caution.
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The advisory warns of potential terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, excluding eastern Ladakh and Leh.
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Non-citizens can only cross the border at Attari, India, and Wagah, Pakistan. U.S. citizens residing in India can apply for Pakistani.
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In a vast region from eastern Maharashtra to western West Bengal, U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel for at least six months.
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Due to ongoing ethnic-based civil conflict and violence, the advisory warns against travel to Manipur.
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The advisory notes occasional violent acts by ethnic insurgent groups in northeastern states, including bombings in public areas.
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U.S. government employees need approval to visit Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh and many other capital cities .