{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/amritsar","updatedAt":"2026-09-05T15:37:20.610Z","place":{"city":"Amritsar","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":31.62234,"lon":74.87534},"safety":{"score":71,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":74,"confidence":0.66,"caps":[],"databaseScore":69,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor reports indicate travelers feel safe exploring Amritsar during daylight hours, particularly at the Golden Temple and heritage sites, but express caution about nighttime movement and unverified transport offers.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":65,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":82,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":61,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":70,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Mon, 16 Jun 2025","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/india-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":3,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-07-09T13:54:18Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/india"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-09-02T09:22:01.130000-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/india"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":2.81530423021647,"display":"2.8 / 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govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Pakistan","distanceKm":282}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Amritsar is generally safe for visitors, with moderate overall risk driven by petty crime and occasional unrest, but violent crime against tourists remains uncommon.","summary":"Amritsar's safety profile reflects moderate crime levels and improved governance, though petty theft and scams target visitors in crowded areas like the Golden Temple and markets. Recent protests and police transfers indicate localized tensions, but no direct threats to tourists have emerged in the dossier. Visitors report feeling safe during the day, with concerns rising after dark in poorly lit or isolated areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is rare and not a significant threat to visitors; incidents, if any, occur mainly in isolated areas after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded spots like Hall Bazaar and around the Golden Temple, especially during peak visiting hours."},"safeAreas":["Golden Temple area","Ranjit Avenue","Gilwali Gate"],"avoidAreas":["Putligarh (drug activity, muggings)","Near India-Pakistan border within 10 km (FCDO advisory: cross-border tensions)"],"scams":["Overcharging by auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers","Fake donation requests near religious sites","Currency exchange scams offering inflated rates"],"zones":[{"name":"Golden Temple area","level":"safe","note":"Heavily policed pilgrim zone; petty theft possible in crowds but violent crime rare."},{"name":"Hall Bazaar","level":"caution","note":"Busy market with pickpocket risk; avoid flashing valuables, especially after dark."},{"name":"Katra Jaimal Singh","level":"caution","note":"Commercial area with occasional scams targeting tourists; verify prices before purchasing."},{"name":"Ranjit Avenue","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential/commercial district with good lighting and regular patrols."},{"name":"Putligarh","level":"avoid","note":"Reports of drug-related activity and muggings; avoid walking alone at night."},{"name":"Sultanwind","level":"caution","note":"Industrial fringe area; higher accident risk from traffic and limited nighttime safety."},{"name":"Gilwali Gate","level":"safe","note":"Historic gate area with steady tourist flow and police presence; standard precautions advised."},{"name":"Near India-Pakistan border (within 10 km)","level":"avoid","note":"FCDO advises against all travel here due to cross-border tensions; military patrols active."}]}}