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Fake Tourist Information Centres Outside New Delhi Railway Station – How to Avoid Them?

 
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20/07/2025 9:36 pm   [#544]

🚨 Fake Tourist Information Centres Outside New Delhi Railway Station – How to Avoid Them?

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Overview:
Outside the New Delhi Railway Station—especially near Paharganj Gate—you may encounter several shops claiming to be “Government Tourist Information Centres.” These are not official and often target first-time visitors with high-pressure sales tactics or misleading information.

⚠️ Common Red Flags to Identify a Fake Centre:

  • Claiming to be "Government Authorized" without displaying valid credentials (like ITDC logo or Ministry of Tourism signage).

  • Offering only expensive, last-minute "tour packages" and discouraging DIY travel.

  • Insisting your hotel or train ticket is canceled or unsafe to push their own services.

  • Agents speaking perfect English and rushing you into decisions.

✅ How to Avoid Getting Scammed:

  • Use official government websites or contact India Tourism Offices (e.g., on Janpath or Connaught Place).

  • Book tours or hotels online in advance from verified platforms (MakeMyTrip, India Taxi Online, Incredible India).

  • Never hand over your passport, train tickets, or original ID to strangers.

  • Politely walk away if someone gets aggressive or too persuasive.

📍 Trusted Locations:

  • Government of India Tourist Office: 88, Janpath, New Delhi

  • Delhi Tourism Office (DTDC): Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place

✍️ Have You Been Fooled?

Share your experience to help future travelers avoid falling for these traps!



   
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