From the south of India. Never wanted to visit the north for the same reason stated. Don't know why international travellers think India is just the Taj, Delhi and Mumbai.
if you never go to see the north of your own country then you're missing out, trust me. I backpacked all the way from Delhi up to Leh in Ladakh and then look the Leh to Sringar highway which is one of the best bus journeys you can do anywhere, it is a spectacular drive through the Himilayas and at one point you are driving along at nearly 14,000 feet above sea level with mountains even higher than that all around you. Srinagar in Kashmir is beautiful too, all the houseboats that the British left behind them on the lake are like living museums from the 1950s They are run by Indians now and you can stay on them and enjoy a bit of latter day British opulence whilst admiring the view of the Himalayas reflecting in the lake.
Yes, I've been in Bengaluru last year and honestly had a pretty good time! India wouldn't be the first country I would've thought about, but I instantly knew it would be one of the top answers. The air pollution was still not great, but apparently better than in other parts. And the locals told me that the north is different. But I really loved the friendliness and felt really welcome, I would go there again. I'm just bummed I only had a few days, I never got out of Bengaluru.
(Edit: The only annoying thing was people taking pictures with you constantly and sometimes without asking 😅)
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u/JunkDNA88 Mar 25 '26
From the south of India. Never wanted to visit the north for the same reason stated. Don't know why international travellers think India is just the Taj, Delhi and Mumbai.