Here are 5 tips for you first time in India, enjoy!
1.
Plan you route judiciously
According to your interests, you might want to go through a
different path from an average tourist’s. If you want to visit some famous
Indian destinations, begin your journey with Delhi (Hamayun’s Tomb, Old Fort),
then Agra (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri) and finally Jaipur (Pink City,
fort at Amber).
Apart from visiting, go to Goa for the beautiful beaches,
Delhi to do some shopping and learn more about Indian fashion, Madhya Pradesh
to get to see tigers, Varanasi if you’re into religion, etc.
2.
Take your time
Don’t make it your goal to cover all of India in one trip:
it will stress you (and who might accompany you) out and keep you from fully appreciating everything you come across. Enjoy the beauty of the landscape, meet interesting
people, discover a great culture and take your time to do so is the only rewarding way.
3.
Keep away from the crowds
You might get overwhelmed with how crowded and noisy the
streets are. If that’s the case, you might want to consider planning for a
quiet retreat along the way, and you have a lot to choose from! Like the backwaters
of Kerala or Ladakh, surrounded by mountains, or yet again one of
India’s many hill stations.
4.
Be careful with your health
What you eat, what you drink and what hygiene you keep, all
of that must be carefully watched over
if you don’t want to get sick.
You mouth should not get near any tap water, and that means
avoiding ice, prepared fruits or salads and any other washed food. Also check
if your meat is properly cooked,
if you eat any meat there at all since
vegetarian food would be a safer choice.
The toilets are also famously dirty so be cautious and prefer washing yourself to using toilet paper. Don't forget to thoroughly wash your hands afterwards.
5.
Stay in control
There is a high probability that, at some point, someone is
going annoy you or to try to take advantage of you by overcharging you for some
service or price, or even dupe you. Keep in mind that things can get out of
hand very easily in India and the best thing to do is to keep your cool and
move on if you can’t resolve the problem.
Interested in Indian fashion instead?
Interested in Indian fashion instead?
