I had the most amazing time in India and I will quite happily return. Despite its massive population, India has very good infrastructure, fantastic, modern and efficient metro system, beautiful architecture, rich history and religion, excellent cuisine particularly vegetarian. Life in India is fast-pace, fun, energetic, vibrant, colourful and the country has one of the most welcoming and friendliest people on earth.
I visited India in February which was a good time to visit. A quick search on the internet will provide you with lots of helpful and useful information and advice.
Here are my top tips from personal experience that you will find helpful to have a wonderful time in India. These are::
- Be prepared for the culture shock, and adjust your attitude
- Don’t be too precious about your space- India has over 1.4 billion people
- Watch your feet and hands when walking on pavements/sidewalks- you will be competing with vehicles, rickshaws, motorbikes, pedestrians and cows!
- Bring diarrhoea tablets so you are not caught unawares!
- Inspect bottled water before drinking it – that it is still sealed, and has not previously been opened and refilled with tap water!
- Dress appropriately
- Take off your shoes when entering a temple or people’s homes
- Learn a few words – these were my most useful and helpful words – they became my ‘go to’ words wherever I went.
- Namaste – hello
- Shukkria – thank you
- Chalo – let’s go
- Jai Shree Ram – Glory to Lord Rama
India is not for everyone so give it some thought before deciding to take the plunge. My friends including my partner declined joining me on this trip, which I understood perfectly!!!
Have a great time if you decide to visit India and embrace all that it has to offer.
Absolutely riveting write up. You took me on the trip with your fantastic story telling.
I will visit in the very near future.
Thank you very much for your feedback. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed reading my write up and that you are inspired to visit India soon.
India looks wonderful, vibrant & so colourful. The write up & photographs of your adventures very interesting. Jaipur is a place I would love to visit. How you escaped ‘Deli Belly’ made me smile.
Delhi belly – Hahaha!!Strong constitution I think!! Jaipur was very lovely and you will enjoy it. Thanks for your feedback. x
Hi Molly
Glad to see you continue to enjoy life to the full.
I thoroughly enjoyed your blog as I visited these places in 1995, and so my memories came flooding back. India really is the most unique place on earth.
You look as happy and vibrant as ever xx
Thank you Mick. I am glad you enjoyed reading my post on my amazing India adventures. Let’s catch up soon. xx
Wow wow wow!!
This is a great adventure, couldn’t stop reading, what a full length writing. The photos are great and thanks for answering the burning question, might be the water used for brushing as you were very careful. Thank you.
Thank you Bisi. I am glad you enjoyed my – yes long story – lol – about my adventures in India. I had so much to write about and could have gone on! Perhaps I should write the rest that I held back on!!
What a beautiful read, I love how the photos share a story on their own.
I’m inspired to work harder so I can retire, travelling the world like you Ma’m
Seyi -thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it. I am sure you will get to fulfil your dreams when the time comes.
Captivating, excellent description of magnificent India.
India is now on my bucket list of MUST Do hahaha. Very very interesting write up
and a very good write ups of the various interesting places you visited. Thank you
Thank you very much Funmi. I am glad you enjoyed reading my write up and you are inspired to visit India. I recommend it so go for it girl!
This is an incredibly well curated, mind-blowing experience. Your narratives bring the experiences to life. You should write a book about this story. Thanks for sharing.
Lol.Sidik Thanks very much for your comment. About the book, watch this space!Lol.