{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/jaisalmer","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:30:47.829Z","place":{"city":"Jaisalmer","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":26.91763,"lon":70.90387},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.76,"caps":[],"databaseScore":70,"travellerSentiment":{"score":81,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight exploration, but many express concern over scams and occasional nighttime safety worries","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"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":69,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":81,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":61,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":64,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":4,"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":"2026-07-13T11:19:39.2642671-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/india"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":2.81530423021647,"display":"2.8 / 100k","year":"2022","score":79,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":1.1,"display":"1.1%","year":"2014","score":98,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.09222158572250003,"display":"0.09 / million","year":"2021","score":92,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":14.6,"display":"14.6 / 100k","year":"2021","score":54,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":52.4723123,"display":"52/100","year":"2024","score":52,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":56.2895569,"display":"56/100","year":"2024","score":56,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":41.8767696,"display":"42/100","year":"2024","score":42,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":59.2076282,"display":"59/100","year":"2024","score":59,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":53.3476378,"display":"53/100","year":"2024","score":53,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":55.4677802,"display":"55/100","year":"2024","score":55,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.42,"display":"0.42 / 100k","year":"2023","score":86,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":39,"display":"39.0%","year":"2020","score":28,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":2051,"display":"US AQI 2051 · Hazardous","year":null,"score":2,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":38,"display":"July: highs ~38°C · high heat","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Jaisalmer is generally safe for visitors, but exercise a high degree of caution due to petty crime, scams and occasional local unrest.","summary":"The multi‑database profile rates Jaisalmer at 71/100 (SAFE) and shows low homicide and terrorism risk, yet air quality is hazardous and corruption perception is high. Recent news highlights summer heat, fire‑safety violations in hotels, and a few isolated violent incidents, but nothing targeting tourists at scale. Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are moderate in crowded markets and at night, while muggings remain low but have been reported near isolated desert camps. Visitor sentiment is mixed, with most reports of feeling safe during the day but some unease after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists and occur mainly in isolated desert camps after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in crowded markets, bazaars and during peak tourist hours"},"safeAreas":["Bada Bagh","Laxmi Niwas Palace area"],"avoidAreas":["Sam Sand Dunes (after dark)","Jaisalmer Fort area after dark"],"scams":["Camel‑safari bait‑and‑switch: operators promise a 1‑hour ride and deliver only 10 minutes","Fake resorts and overpriced desert‑camp packages at Sam Sand Dunes","Overcharged taxis and unverified guides near Jaisalmer Fort"],"zones":[{"name":"Jaisalmer Fort area","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with crowds; petty scams and pickpocketing after dark"},{"name":"Sam Sand Dunes","level":"caution","note":"Desert safari base; scams reported on camel rides and fake resorts"},{"name":"Bada Bagh","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with few tourists, low incident reports"},{"name":"Jaisalmer City Centre (Main Market)","level":"caution","note":"Busy markets; watch for overcharging and touts"},{"name":"Laxmi Niwas Palace area","level":"safe","note":"Upscale hotels and expat-friendly zones, well-patrolled"}]}}