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Hi Robin
As every one else has pointed out, don't drink the water unless from sealed bottles, only eat cooked food and fruit you peel yourself. I spent 6 weeks there many years ago in 1988, mainly in Kashmir, to ski the Himalayas near where a lot of border skirmishes with Pakistan are still happening. Mainly traveled by train and bus which was pretty cheap and comparatively safe though the traffic in the cities makes our peak hours look a doddle.
Your senses will be assaulted by the contrasts of humanity and living conditions. Just be careful in crowds and around tourist meccas as there are pickpockets around who love rich ( to them ) tourists not keeping their wits about them.
Keep your mind open to the experiences that you will encounter because it will be an experience that will change your outlook on what life is like for a lot of people. The contrast between something as beautiful as the Taj Mahal and the shanty slums in the cities or the Himalayas and the deserts are something you will remember for life.
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