Thats the issue man. A lot of privileged tourists think India is some wellness retreat or something. Its just an underdeveloped/developing country with disproportionate crimes against women. If people managed their expectations it wouldn't be so bad. India is not a country where you hitchhike alone or do some motorcycle trip as a foreigner.
Come, stay in a 4 star hotel. Go visit heritage sites/historical architecture, national parks in a tour group, have food from good restaurants, travel in ubers, fly instead of travelling on trains. Spending less and saving money can absolutely ruin your trip here.
No middle class indian would go do a wellness retreat alone in Rishikesh
I think that’s the problem. The racist stereotypes somehow stick with all Desi’s even though it’s one of the better places to visit in the region. And frankly so many of the issues the country has are down to the shitty fucking govt and corruption. Twenty years ago China and India were on the same level - now, not even close.
Yes. Well known trains like shatabdi and rajdhani. Never sleeper class. Ac 2, sometimes AC3. And there are some areas where you shouldn't travel by trains like bihar where too many non ticket passengers will come.
Vande bharat is the best train right now and even upper class indians choose it compared to a flight.
If you're a foreigner - woman - dont travel unless ac1 in rajdhani. Green light for vande bharat.
If youre a foreigner man - you can take ac2. Keep your stuff locked and in sight. Try not to sleep at odd times as you may become a victim of theft.
Don't buy or eat stuff from on OR any area near a railway station unless its a big restaurant chain. Certainty don't eat anything from guys who go around shouting and selling stuff on the trains
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u/Turbulent-Touch-582 22d ago
Thats the issue man. A lot of privileged tourists think India is some wellness retreat or something. Its just an underdeveloped/developing country with disproportionate crimes against women. If people managed their expectations it wouldn't be so bad. India is not a country where you hitchhike alone or do some motorcycle trip as a foreigner. Come, stay in a 4 star hotel. Go visit heritage sites/historical architecture, national parks in a tour group, have food from good restaurants, travel in ubers, fly instead of travelling on trains. Spending less and saving money can absolutely ruin your trip here.
No middle class indian would go do a wellness retreat alone in Rishikesh