It is time to get out of our nests and explore the world again. Coronavirus has done enough damage, now it cannot stop us. Yes, we need to take safety precautions like masks, sanitizers, and social distancing but we can not stop living our lives.
Since we are in fresh moods to start our journey of adventurous life again. Why not travel to new places? Why not point a finger at the map and go wherever it takes you? Well technically it is not possible but how adventurous it will be!
Our map suggests India is a good place to start your travel life again. So in this blog, we will talk about important things you need to know when you are going to India.
- Culture: First things first. Let’s talk about India. Even though India is not as conservative as it was before and has improved a lot, there are still many places where you can find your opinion clashing with other Indian people.
In Indian culture, guests are welcomed with open hearts but there are limitations of things they can do in public. In metropolitan cities like Delhi or Mumbai giving your love a peck on the lips is not a big thing but if you did the same thing in a small city or a village people around you will get furious. So understand where you are and what your surroundings are, behave according to them.
- Weather: From April to October India is very hot but it also depends where you are. If you are in the mountains you will not feel that hot but if you are in a plain area like Rajasthan your skin will melt from the heat. If you visit mountain areas in the winter season you will get to see beautiful snowfall. The mountains of Himachal Pradesh are breathtaking, you will never want to go back.
If you are from a cold country you will probably not even feel the cold of India but if you are from a hot country then India’s winter can get a little chilly. The coldest months are December and January. Sometimes February is cold too. If you want to enter India neither during cold nor during winter then March- April and October are good months.
- Food: For foodies out there India is the perfect place. But keep your taste buds open for really really spicy food. Yes, you will have the option for less spicy food too but if you want to taste the real Indian food then give spicy food a try. You may find it hot but your every taste bud will be alive, you will taste every spice present in that dish. South Indian food and Rajasthani food is a must-try but food from other places is good too. There is litti–chokha from Bihar and roti-saag from Punjab. There are so many dishes for you to try.
The street food of India is the best thing that will probably happen to you. Pani puri would have been given the award of best street food of India if there was such a thing. Along with this, you will find other fast foods like momos, chowmein, dahi bhalla, etc. You will find all international foods on Indian streets with an Indian touch. It will be something that you will never forget. Big cities have all dishes in various restaurants but small cities will have limited food options. But there too you will get to taste the food of its own. When it comes to food, Indians are very emotional about it. They show their love with the food they feed you.
- Necessities: Even though you will find everything in India, there are some things you might not be able to find. For example, your specific soap or shampoo brand. You can get it delivered from Amazon.com, but who knows how much time it will take. So before packing your bag see what things you use daily, and then check if they are easily available in India. There are various sites that will provide you with this information. Keep your medicines, sunscreens, and moisturizers with you too.
Only carry things that you absolutely need. Do not overpack because in India you will be walking on foot a lot. It is not a bad thing but with big bags, it can be pretty tiring.
- Travel: If you want to know every bit of India and what type of country it is then take a bus or a train while traveling from one city to another. Get out of your luxury and book a seat in general coach instead of AC. In trains you will find old people talking about their lives, you will hear the love stories of students, and you will see the mischievous kids running and bothering strangers.
But if you like to travel peacefully while peeking out of the window then book a seat in an AC coach where you are away from all that noise. Get some snacks and tea from the vendor and enjoy your trip.
Gurudwaras are the most peaceful places in India. Here true gesture of selfless love is performed. The love for people and for their protector. Big Gurudwaras hold ‘langar’ where they feed people. Men and women make langar food without getting anything in return. ‘To serve’ is their only aim. Whoever wants to serve can go to Gurudwara and help people make food, feed it, and help other members clean it.
India is a mixture of everything from the cleanest environment to the most unhygienic environment. It has love but it also has hatred. It has its beautiful face but it also has its ugly face. When you visit India you will see everything. It is up to you what memories you take away. There are so many people who came to visit India but never went back. They found India so comforting and peaceful that staying was the only thing they wanted to do.
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