As a rule, travelers should avoid drinks with ice and foods that haven’t been cooked or peeled. This means salad is off the menu for now! Some hotels, restaurants and establishments may have a water purifier installed, but you should always ask the staff if it’s safe before guzzling down a glass of tap water.

When traveling in India, the general advice is to stick to bottled or canned mineral water instead. However, single-use plastic bottles contribute to a massive environmental problem, so we recommend bringing a reusable water bottle with purification technology, and/or some water purification tablets with you. 

• Avoid using tap water to brush your teeth. Use bottled water for brushing your teeth.
• Try not to open your mouth in the shower.
• Avoid eating salads and uncooked fruits and vegetables – eat fruits that must be peeled, like bananas.
• Buy a special water bottle that can purify tap water.
• Drink fresh coconut water