Comments on: 10 Tips for First Time Travel to India

By: Manoj Kumar Singh

Manoj Kumar Singh — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:24:58 +0000

Great guide for first time visitor in India. Thanks for sharing.

By: Anoop

Anoop — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:20:05 +0000

I completely agree with you.

Glad that you are able to stay in India for such longer periods.

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:38:43 +0000

Always wanted to visit India! I just want to know one thing, since we mostly travel as a group of 4 can you tell me if it is convenient and safe to rent motorbikes to roam around the place, and a car to ease your travels to another city? Trains and busses can really drain you out – as you mentioned above.
Anyway, great blog!

By: adit sharma

adit sharma — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:34:47 +0000

Thanks for sharing this useful information. And you are right on advice for visit india on right time for each state. Because Each state in india has different culture, heritage, language, food, and weather.

By: le passage bureau

le passage bureau — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:37:43 +0000

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By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:18:26 +0000

In reply to Anoop. Yes, this is true. Even living in Goa for 5 years, I chose to learn Hindi over Konkani though because it's the most useful across the country for sure. Many people in the South are not fluent but at least speak a little while someone in the North won't speak one word of Malayalam or konkani.

By: Anoop

Anoop — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 13:03:09 +0000

Adding to your 5th tip about knowing a little Hindi – If you are planning to travel anywhere to the southern part of India, Hindi is not going to be able to help you communicate with the locals since not everyone is fluent in Hindi (myself included). It is one of the common misconceptions about India that the whole country speaks Hindi. Just FYI. Safe travels.

By: daneonaplane

daneonaplane — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:40:35 +0000

Lots of great tips on traveling India! Absolutely cant wait to visit this magnificent country! Thanks for the tips :) there are definately some I can take with me!:)

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:36:05 +0000

In reply to Hector. That is SO exciting!!!

By: Hector

Hector — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 16:49:51 +0000

Great tips. I just got my ticket for India and feeling nervous but happy at the same time

By: Khushi

Khushi — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:04:39 +0000

People staring at you is because you’re an outsider , foreigner to be presice and people everywhere around the world would look at those outsiders just oit of curiousity of knowing how you dress or how you talk
Also as you are eager to tak pics with us Indians same is with us , we would also like to take pictures with you so we can show off to our colleagues

By: Sandhra Mariam Sam

Sandhra Mariam Sam — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 07:01:06 +0000

Hi I am Sandy and I’m an Indian from Kerala . Just wanted to correct the way you say some phrases in Hindi?
For “What do you mean” the correct way is “Aapka kya matlab ?”
For “How much” the right way is “Kitna hua ?”

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 08:24:53 +0000

In reply to Louise Sergaki. I'm not sure what you mean by obvious but India is a great place to come try yoga or do a retreat.

By: Louise Sergaki

Louise Sergaki — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 00:01:18 +0000

great to hear you moved to a new life and talk about your experiences. I am looking for a new journey and wonder if this is the destinaton for yoga or is it to obvious?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:12:05 +0000

In reply to Carmel World Traveler. Thanks for reading!! I hope you guys have an awesome trip :) If you have health questions shoot me an email I feel like I don't write about it as much as I should.

By: Carmel World Traveler

Carmel World Traveler — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 04:19:37 +0000

I’ve been wanting to visit India but I’m a little nervous. I’m excited to start reading your blog. IT may sound silly, but I’m even more excited that you’re a nurse! One of my issues is health stuff.

We’re heading to Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and Hong Kong this spring. Perhaps those adventures will shore up my confidence for India! =)

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 05:02:24 +0000

In reply to krystal/village.

Hey! I think I mention here: https://hippie-inheels.com/pushkar-travel-guide/ Enjoy your trip!

By: krystal/village

krystal/village — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:05:32 +0000

hi! these are fabulous tips! i leave next week and so far i’m winging it, haha! where did you stay exactly in pushkar??

By: Brooke of Passport Couture

Brooke of Passport Couture — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 02:08:29 +0000

Thank you for your great and thorough advice on visiting India. I am apprehensive about some things, especially my sensitive stomach, but I’m used to preparing for it every trip. India sounds so fascinating, and it was good to hear your thoughts to get some perspective so I don’t expect too much or too little.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:12:05 +0000

In reply to Stacie Broussard. Hi Stacy, wow it sounds like your hubby doesn't like India much. There are smells, some areas are hot but others cold. Its -2 where I am now in NE India. As for people coming to house, I've been very sick and never heard of this. at the airport you simply say no and they will leave you alone. Since you will be with him you shouldn't have issues