I went in 2011 for the world cup. I only saw a few games and spent the rest going all over the country east, west, north and south. As my first trip overseas I remember the first day thinking how am I going to handle this. However by the 2nd day and allowing myself to live the culture by the end of the trip I was sad to leave. Truly a life changing experience and one I wouldn't change at all. Beautiful country and people. Thanks India
Sam and Audrey, am a resident of India and the way you described India, you earned my authenticity to believe on your Videos for the countries, I haven't visited. Thums up.
I live in south India, precisely in Bangalore. I recommend visiting Hampi, Belur, Halebidu, Chikabangaluru (all are in the state of Karnataka), Mahabalipuram, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari (the Pacific Ocean meets India ocean here), Puduchheri (all in the state of Tamil Nadu), Munnar, Kochi, Alappuzha (all are in the state of Kerala) and Goa. Andaman and Nicobar are the best places in India if you guys like beaches, it's about 1250 KM southeast from Kolkata. could be the super cheap destination if you compare the price with any island in Pacific ocean.
India can be divided into 3 regions -> North, South and Northeast. These 3 regions are very diverse and vary from each other. In this trip you guys did some of the north region. North - I felt you missed hill stations like Shimla, manali and Nainital from the states of Himachal and Uttarakhand. Punjab state in the north itself has a different food and culture altogether. So next time if you plan to visit north again, you can cover up these areas. South - There are 6 states in south india with each having their own language and culture. You should enjoy the backwaters, house boat etc. in Kerala and then visit the temples in Tamil Nadu. Hyderabad is a great place to try the biryani and experience the islamic monuments. You can go to Goa for all the fun, parties, booze and beaches. Northeast - There are 8 states in north india where around 200 languages are being spoken, which means the most diverse region in India.You can google and research which places you can visit here. So in the end you can't have all of India in your 1 trip. Here each state is like a different country with its own language, clothing, food, festivals and culture. So before planning your next trip, research thoroughly and plan wisely ;)
Thats right India will never rule the world, because we don't want to. we aren't megalomaniac like the Chinese govt. most people every where are cool. your aim is to rule and that makes you more enemies. most people love India, while most people are scared of china. you might like that, but its must be very lonely. So nah... we don't want to rule the world, we wanna be happy and have freedom. freedom must be an alien concept for you i presume.
Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. It is incredible how big India is and how many places there are worth seeing. I figure it would take years (if not a lifetime) to really cover it all.
i am indian, I tell you which states are safe for foreigners North India : himachal pradesh, ladakh, jammu and kashmir West India : goa, maharashtra, gujarat South India : kerala, karnataka, tamil nadu, andhra pradesh, telangana North-East India : sikkim, darjeeling, meghalaya, arunachal pradesh, assam, all north-east state are beautiful. my personal favorite states : Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, sikkim, goa, kerala, all north-east states, Must Visit don't go bihar, jharkhnad, uttar pradesh
Sam and Audrey, I thoroughly enjoyed your India vlogs and appreciate and second your fantastic advice for India travel. I am a fellow Canadian and backpacked in 2007 for 5 weeks to many of the same locations you visited; Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Jaisalmer, Johdpur, Udaipur, and Mumbai. Absolutely loved North India. I'm a bit older now and have kids and after watching your vlogs with them they are very keen to see India as well. I cannot wait to share the experience that India is with them. I have always said that you cannot recommend India to anyone that is not excited at the idea of visiting India, but if they are eager to go, I cannot say enough of how great an experience it can be. Loud, cheap, chaotic, beautiful, welcoming, fast, slow, frustrating, exciting, maddening and charming...each and every day.
Thank you very much! Wow back in 2007. My 1st trip was in 2010 and it was fascinating to revisit again. That is so very true about how you describe India. Doing a family trip sounds like a fantastic idea :)
Next time when you go to India, I'd suggest you to visit smaller places, and definitely don't miss these 1) Kashmir 2) Darjeeling (take the mountain train) 3) Shimla (take the mountain train) 4) Manali 5) Somnath (Gujarat) 6) Dwarka (Gujarat) 7) Ellora Caves (Aurangabad, Maharashtra) 8) Ooty (take the mountain train) 9) Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh) 10) Great Rann of Kutch (Gujarat. If possible go here during the Rann Utsav festival and you can stay in the desert in tents. It's amazing!)
Mumbai... Goa.... Kanyakumari... Kerela backwaters.... Mysore.... Cochin..... Coorg..... Madurai... Pondicherry... are some really awesome tourist destinations down in South India
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos I just found out your channel and its amazing. In this video what you have said is basically centered in the North. you have visited Delhi which is a very crowded city to be honest but a great place for experience. In the north there are places like Himachal pradesh and uttarakhand which are really beautiful mountain states. If you come to the south like Tamil nadu or in kerela you wil have a whole new experience. Its rather less crowded and sea based places. Now the next time you visit India don't forget to visit the Northeast India. Its the most underrated destination of India with untouched hills,mountains, waterfalls and valleys. You will feel kind of in South east Asia when you are here. I bet you won't regret coming to the Northeast which is very less crowded till now but soon will be because of its gaining popularity. there are places like the Wettest/Rainiest place in the world. The biggest river island of the world is here. you can find one horned rhinocerous here which is very rare and a whole lot more. Its impossible to mention here.
You really missed out the hill stations in India.. they are superbly amazing ... you don't have to worry about the warm temperatures there either... if you plan accordingly you could even get to trek the mountains in the Himalayas( which is one of the highest ranges in the world) ... & if you are a nature lover north eastern part of India(the seven sisters) is a must visit.. I went there with my family & few relatives (12 of us) & we absolutely loved it.. & as u said India is extremely cheap.
Great advice guys. I am going there next month with my parents and relatives. I am sure these tips will make my trip wayyy better. Thank you so much. Love it
Have been loving the India series.. great job guys & you're doing a great job with fuelling the travel inspiration! Now planning our trip there as we speak. Looking forward to following your next adventures & thanks for keeping it real!
South India is nice try to visit it.... but also try north east India .. it's totally different from rest of India and it's beautiful... india, where u can get every type of landscape u imagine
I so very much want to visit India. I just read the book "A Long Way Home" - the book that became the movie "Lion". Now I am obsessed. Anywayz, Lots of good information y'all have given here. Foriegn money is something I have a lot of anxiety about because I'm super bad with math and transactions cause my mind to shut down. The complicated trains and hectic stuff makes me excited. It's good to know they have prepaid taxies. The health suggestions were very good. Luckily I've never gotten sick in Asia but I know I shouldn't let my guard down. Unlike y'all, I always focus on smaller places and and try to cover less territory. THanks so much for all the informative and entertaining videos.
Thank you! That is exciting to hear you'll be visiting India soon. We've heard the money issue at ATMs has been solved now for quite some time. Also, in terms of health hopefully you'll be lucky and not get sick. I have a few friends who have never been sick in India but most people do have a few issues on a longer trip.
Great! Even I am a young Indian youtuber. I am starting a new series in which every thursday I will upload a video in which I will give tips to foreigners before visiting India. So I hope that you all will support me. Series name- Helping Thursdays.
One more tip for you guys is to stay or travel with an Indian friend who lives in the city. They will give you advice that the commercial guides will not give. They might also have experience and knowledge about lesser known spots and they will be great at bargaining and getting you fair prices.
@Eric Tomson u need to find many frnds from india... no single person can give u whole information about the India....find one or two from every region which u are going to visit.. ( tour guide is must nowadays) don't try to explore whole india in one go, its impossible!! focus only on one or two states of India in one trip !
As you said, You came back again. Thanks alot. Please plan less congested trip to India next time, especially Southern part. Loved your collab with David.
Actually you can travel in South India during from June/July. Travelling across the western ghats when the south west monsoon is in full swing is EPIC. You can even take konkan railway from mumbai to goa to start of the journey. There is also so much more you can see off the usual tourist destinations. Even Indians don't visit these destinations much. This was my epic trip couple of years ago. Mind you I have been to each of these destinations before Trip Route Starts from Goa --> Dharmasthala ----> Coorg ---> Bandipur national park ---->Mysore ----> mudumalai national park ----> Ooty ----> coimbatore ----> Silent valley ----> Palghat ----> Pathanamthitta ---> Calicut. I am not being biased when I say nothing has even come close to the above route in all my travels across the world. P.S. I like wildlife, rain, cool weather and bikes. Each destination is under 7-8hrs from each other so perfect Cheers
Love your Vblog...awesome feel. Few more places i will recommend you two to visit is Kerala in the South, Bengalore, Punducherry and Kashmir at north. I am planning my trip too for india again. It is an amazing destination and never ending discovery.
I got few friends who already visited those places i suggested to you, and they loved it alot. I am yet to visit but definitely trying to make it next year. Meanwhile..keep vblogging.
People may love india or may hate india but nobody can ignore India. India is a world in its own. It is so diverse. Thats why its called as "Incredible India".
If you wanna travel in train then opt for Rajdhani, Duronto, Shatabdi, Humsafar, Sampark Kranti series trains over normal express or SF trains. They usually get more priority, thus get less delayed. If you travel north India in winter(December-January), then your train will get delayed for fog. Trains do have AC 3-Tier, AC 2-tier, AC first class. First class is almost 2.5 times more expensive than AC 3-Tier. There is non-AC sleeper class in most trains, they are almost 60% cheaper than AC-3 tier, but not recommended for foreigners. If any problem is faced in train do contact TTE of that train, you may tweet it to indian railways.
Why are you telling people to take freelance taxis? People will get scammed. Inform them to use ride shares like Uber or Ola. It is dirt cheap. They can order both cars or tuk tuk from these platforms. Also, digital payments is high in big cities. Even the road side sellers now have digital payments like PayTM and GooglePay. Get the SIM card from the airport, way less hassle, but a little expensive. And always use Google reviews or Tripadvisor to check reviews of a place.
I guess so, India is not easy to travel. If you plan to go to Kolkata I will give you some insider tips. I was born and raised in that city even though I live in Edmonton now.
Hey, thanks for sharing these things which are really helpful. Still didn't get a chance to see the recent videos that you guys have uploaded. Thanks again :)
saw a couple of your videos and really liked it. Have you ever seen an Indian wedding in India. That's an adventure in itself. I am getting married this November in New Delhi and you are invited to attend if you can. I am from Toronto and will be travelling early November this year!!
regarding trains...u need not book 4 months in advance... nearly 35% of train tickets r reserved for Tatkaal bookings (last moment travelers) .. the bookings open on irctc website 24 hours before. generally at 10 am..and is sold out within 10 minutes . but u generally get it..for a 1200 rs ticket u will pay a little more...say 1800 rs..but its convenient
No need to be too worried about the demonetisation thing. That does not happen often, since independence this was the second time (the last one was in 1978). Good thing is now you have lot of places which accepts cards or e-wallets. You can install apps like Uber, Ola for intra-city ride (available in almost all major cities) and Red bus for travels which accepts card payments. You can install PayTM app, which allows you to make payments at lot of places.
From India being a largely cash based society in 2017 to having the one of the highest digital banking penetration in 2019, we've come a long way in two years.
I am glad to know that you had a nice time in India. I hope the demonetization issue would not deter you from visiting again. The suggestions given by people in comments are all great places. Please visit South and North-Eastern states in India next time you visit.
Wow! Such an amazing takeaway. You guys have nailed it in such a short span of time of your stay in India in contrast to what took me almost 25 years to comprehend! :P Whatever you've mentioned in the video holds true. One needs to plan in advance (although it doesn't help most of the time) and keep a buffer for impromptu stuff. I hope, people were nice to you throughout your stay. :)
You should visit dehradun,mussorie, nanital, shimla and ooty. These places are located in Himalayan mountains and the natural environment here is perfect for relaxing. These are small cities, yet they are beautiful.
you can go to leh ladak, kerela, goa, andaman and nigobar islands, and vishakapatnam. Even cover mountains in Himachal. Just a tip, choose a state instead of the complete area. And airfare is much cheaper than 1st class or 2nd class train rides.
if you want to save time travelling you can always opt for flight. India is well connected through air. It's also cheap.. Domestic flights are becoming more and more popular in India.
Good suggestion! For our trip we really wanted to experience it on ground level so the trains were great but I think if we had less time we would have taken some domestic flights.
Just want to add something.....there are few helpful apps for the tourists.....use Ola or Uber to book cabs, use Oyo rooms for hotel booking, use Zomato for finding good restaurants.......health issues that you mentioned is absolutely correct....It is not only for foreigners but also for Indians like me.....I always keep hand sanitizer in bag......it is essential in India......stomach ailments are very common here....so it is very important to take precautions......
I now live in Toronto, but as someone who grew up in Delhi, your tips are quite spot on! India can be your best/worst travel destination. I would recommend that if you ever visit India again, try Goa and Kerala (more towards the South), and Sikkim and Darjeeling (more towards North East). You're looking at some serious diversity in terms of food and natural beauty. Thanks for visiting my hometown!
Thank you very much! Cool to hear you live in TO as Audrey's family lives in the GTA (Brampton). Those are excellent suggestions. I would love if we could hit up both regions on a longer trip the next time we go to India.
WOW! , that was a brutally honest review about India. Everybody would surely experience these kinds of incidents while traveling in India. Next time visit the state of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand - the land of gods. Apart from Rishikesh(Yoga capital of the world), you can visit world-renowned conservation parks like ‘Jim Corbett Tiger National Park’ or world heritage sites like ‘Valley of Flowers’ and ‘Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve’, etc. Uttarakhand holds many important pilgrimage places for Hindus and Sikhs and provides you with the right mixture of Spirituality and adventure sports. the Gangotri glacier (primary sources of the holy Ganges), the Tehri Lake festival, skiing in Auli. Places to visit in Uttarakhand:- Chopta Auli Nainital Char Dham Tungnath Hemkund Sahib Mussoorie Rishikesh and many more......
In south it's hyderabad, it is rated as 2nd best city in the world by national geographic Traveler magazine in 2015 and has best mid range costs in entire india. The motto of Hyderabad... Eat, relax, Sleep and repeat
I am from Hyderabad, India, and I have been to Victoria and Vancouver. Canada 🍁 is such a beautiful place, and Canadians were the most friendly people I came across.
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos Indian politicians should definitely take a tour of Canada, and observe the levels of cleanliness, hygiene and order that they maintain.
u can visit mount abu,rajasthan if you are planning to visit rajasthan,,its a hill station, very beautiful place.u can see dilwara temple,nakki lake,frog temple and beautiful weather. i spent my summer holidays there when i was in school with my parents.i am from jammu and kashmir.
Hi Sam n Audrey! Love ur videos ! This visit of yours other than Varanasi was largely about medieval and modern India. Maybe plan an ancient India experience themed visit next time :) Do visit Hampi , Aihole , Vatapi ,Tanjore , Bhuwaneshvar (all ancient temple cities), Ajanta , Ellora , Bhimbetka , Kanheri caves (ancient caves) other places like Sanchi , Nalanda , Sarnath (all buddhism related), Konark . Maybe a few Indus valley civilization sites Lothal , Surkatoda , Dholavira etc .
From an Indian living in Canada - I watch such videos when I miss India and food, loved your videos! I second every tip you've shared, great job! This video should really be in the checklist for anybody planning on travelling to India. To be honest, the Auto drivers are a pain for locals too, they try to squeeze as much money as they can, really aggressive. And there are really good auto drivers who are the most humble and honest people, but if you are using this transportation your tip nails it. Most of the cities now have Uber & Ola cabs they are not very expensive and safer in my opinion. I wouldn't judge the restaurants with the point you made on goat heads being skinned on the street and left in the sun, it's funny how you went vegan most of your trip after seeing that.
Thank you very much! That is great to hear about uber and ola cabs. That point has been mentioned a few times now and I wish we had of known about it ourselves but I'm glad anybody reading the comments will consider that as an option. You're right about meeting some very kind and honest autorickshaw drivers.
you can use uber and ola in major cities, see if they show up on apps. Hand sanitizer applies even to Indians if you are traveling long distances on trains, it's a tropical country prone to infections
Use Cards, Online Payments. Many small vendors use "Paytm wallet" . You can use Uber and "Ola Cabs" for transportation within city and inter-city commute. New Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore has huge Metro/Subway network.
Great video! If you plan to travel to the south of India next time I would highly recommend you visit Kerala (Kumarakom, Alappey, Munnar), Tamil Nadu (Karaikudi, Kaniya Kumari (the place where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal meet), Kodaikanal, Ooty, Mahabalipuram), Pondicherry, Karnataka (Mysore, Coorg), Pune and Goa.
Visit south India like Kerala or Karnataka. Use Uber or Ola cabs for travel within the city they are cheap and safe. If you don’t have enough change to pay, then you can use Paytm which is accepted in most of the places even small shops..
i would like to recommend you to visit 'kerela' and 'tamil nadu' ,devote at least two weeks for the same and there after take a flight to andaman and nicobar islands and spend at least one week there ! you would love it !! it's totally different from north and a lot more cleaner or healthier !
Consider flying on local airline like Jet Airways, Indigo etc on your next trip!! If booked that far in advance, not much difference in cost between first class on trains and flights.
Kerala is one of the most visited places in India.....You should not have missed it.......and must visit Hampi in Karnataka, also in South India......I would also strongly recommend you to visit North East.....Asia's cleanest village is Mawlynnong, in the East Khasi Hills district of the Meghalaya state in North East.....Must visit these places......
Sorry for spamming you with comments. I am watching a lot of your videos back to back during the lockdown 🙈🙈 great and practical travel tips though👍. Few more if I may...take an uber or Ola. When you are travelling to and from your hotel, take a hotel taxi. It maybe a bit more pricey but is safer, especially from airport or railway station. Try smaller cities like Shimla, munnar, or southern cities like cochin, pondicherry. There you can go easy and stress free. Carry mosquito repellent. Save local emergency numbers on your phone on speed dial. Also, try to travel during the day as you have mentioned 👍
and u'll even get an airport after every 200km in Punjab, out of which 2 are International, and u can even fly directly from delhi or by Air canada to Golden Temple
Very good and informative suggestions by both of you. Audrey was looking like Indian Women in whole Indian Series. Thank you very much for showing our country in a nice way which can help a large number of viewers who are watching your channel.The best part of you is you have adjusted to our way in your tour which makes your tour easy. We wish that you will visit again and again.
Where did you guys buy train tickets online? First time I will be traveling this month and I have been wanting to get train tickets from Delhi to Agra; Agra to Jaipur; and Jaipur to Delhi.
India is my favorite destination, its incredible! I have managed to avoid the dreaded Delhi Belly, my tips would be stay veggie, use hand sanitizer and use bottled water for everything. Another thing I was told most stomach bugs come from touching the money. The lower denomination notes are dirty! I use hand sanitizer every time I touch the money.
One more to add: In major cities, you can get App based Taxi such as Uber, Ola at least . This has been for several years now so unless you want to experience what an auto rickshaw is, better take the Ola/Uber. It is safer and you look up addresses and track your journey right in the App. Second, domestic flights are same or cheaper than trains. You can even book just a couple of days in advance. So again if you are okay forgoing the site seeing experience on trains, better get the flights. The flights quite frequent and comfortable.
wow nice... go down south, Kerala, Pondicherry, coorg, chennai... try Mumbai as well but find a Mumbaikar to show u d real Mumbai d Mumbaikar way.. m saying dis cause I am from MUMBAI currently working in UAE... also India is so diverse cause d language of every state is different n so is d food... it's extremely diverse... India has it all from adventure to beaches to flora and fauna to landscapes n a lot more... also don't miss the Ayurvedic massages in Kerala n also the back waters.. Any foreigner who travels in India will get an upset stomach not cause of d food but more cause Indian food has spices that the westerners r not used to... but it's a developing country so it has its downfalls in regards to garbage disposal n cleanliness.... bit jus be careful n ull be fine...glad u loved it... love from India :)
Thanks for loving our country and we do hope that you guys will visit us in future and thanks for being patient with us. One universal Tip if you are travelling in India: Don't Panic. We Indians have mastered Jugggad(fruggal engineering) there is a way out of every imaginable problem there is 😉. There is a famous quote by some thinker(maybe) if God shuts one door he open 100more, so don't panic. Demonetization is over so there is no need to carry whole lot of cash with you all the time.(carrying huge amount of cash also brings security issues) so better to avoid it. Train tip: you said your maximum delay was 5hours (that's cute) sometimes it can go upto 24hours even for 1000kms journey especially during winters November to January so plan ahead and bring some sort of entertainment or book to read. Trains running out of water is a common thing even for us but since we have Jugggad we looks for other options.(tissues wet wipes etc etc). If you traveling in Big to medium size cities and not sure about auto rickshaws( please don't call them tuk tuk, same kind of transport in Thailand is called tuk tuk but in India it's auto rickshaw) go for Uber or Ola(Indian apptaxi). Those rickshaw people even charge us Indians double the amount if we do not belong to that place. About food: Again don't panic eat your hearts out live a little YOLO style but always carry a bottle of water and some sort of mild laxative (indian version:hajmola tablets). about time of visiting India it depends on which places you are planing to visit but avoid summers April till July. 😀
Samuel and Audrey Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos I just found out your channel and its amazing. In this video what you have said is basically centered in the North. you have visited Delhi which is a very crowded city to be honest but a great place for experience. In the north there are places like Himachal pradesh and uttarakhand which are really beautiful mountain states. If you come to the south like Tamil nadu or in kerela you wil have a whole new experience. Its rather less crowded and sea based places. Now the next time you visit India don't forget to visit the Northeast India. Its the most underrated destination of India with untouched hills,mountains, waterfalls and valleys. You will feel kind of in South east Asia when you are here. I bet you won't regret coming to the Northeast which is very less crowded till now but soon will be because of its gaining popularity. there are places like the Wettest/Rainiest place in the world. The biggest river island of the world is here. you can find one horned rhinocerous here which is very rare and a whole lot more. Its impossible to mention here.
Hey guys, love your videos, just wondering if this one uses the Canon or the Olympus.... just trying to figure out what camera to get for a upcoming trip to europe
You can try booking your train tickets using IRCTC website which is much easier than standing in Q for a ticket. You can try Redbus for bus bookings, although it may not cover all parts of India. Selection of hotels above 3*** will be a better option due to cleanliness and service. In India, you get what you pay for, more the money, better the service and Quality.
Welcome, Forgot to mention train enquiry site to find the status of your train if there is a delay or on time arrival. You can use this information to arrive early or late to Railway station than waiting there for long time due to delays. goo.gl/v2LluI
when are you planning to visit India? try to go in winter season to avoid heat humidity in Mumbai, Konkan & Pune. konkan have beautiful beaches coastal area and good seafood. Alphanso mango is grown there and exported all over world !
India is big and lot to see. A definite definite must is Leh Ladak , and East India like Sikkim etc. Then Dharamshala where is Dalai Lama also stays.But Leh Ladak is a must a trust me you cannot imagine how beautiful it is.
There are some premium hotels and resorts that have the essence of Indian culture during the ancient centuries. Musttt visit them when you plan to visit India again 1. Taj Falaknuma Hyderabad 2. Taj Rambagh Palace Jaipur 3. Taj Kumarakom Kerala 4. Oberoi Udaivilas Udaipur 5. The Leela Udaipur 6. Umaid Bhavan Palace Jodhpur 7. The Tamara Coorg 8. The Leela Bangalore 9. Taj Palace Hotel Mumbai 10. ITC Bharat Delhi 11. Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur 12. Oberoi Amarvilas Agra I’m sure once you’ll visit any of these you’ll imagine yourself as a King. The outstanding architecture, grandeur and hospitality will leave to astonished. :)
For the transportation purpose i would recommend you to use UBER OLA CABS in India. They are pretty good and reliable. In india the auto rickshaws charge you more if they come to know that you are not from that particular place. So from my personal experience i would say use CABS . In every 500 kms you will experience a different India : culture language etc. Visit the hill stations . its really beautiful.... -From an INDIAN
Hi I am getting ready to go to India and wanted to ask, how did you guys book the trains in India? Is there a website you would recommend, and app? What resources did you use to book hotels and trains?
You have to visit Himachal Pradesh (McLeodGanj, Manali, Tosh, etc) its peaceful, with mountains, rivers, cafes and good weather. Also, the people are very nice.
Oh and for the recommendations, Please visit Ooty, Kodaikanal, Munnar, Allepey, Periyar National Park, Pondicherry, Rameshwaram, Andaman and Nicobar. Highly recommended :)
I have seen all of your videos.... if you visit India next time... come to Madhya Prades. It's called the heart of India... and also you can stay at my home... we treat guest like god.....
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I went in 2011 for the world cup. I only saw a few games and spent the rest going all over the country east, west, north and south. As my first trip overseas I remember the first day thinking how am I going to handle this. However by the 2nd day and allowing myself to live the culture by the end of the trip I was sad to leave. Truly a life changing experience and one I wouldn't change at all. Beautiful country and people. Thanks India
Sounds like you had an amazing trip, Scott!
Very positive and nice safety tips. Thanks so much for promoting India tourism.
Thank you! We had a great visit.
Sam and Audrey, am a resident of India and the way you described India, you earned my authenticity to believe on your Videos for the countries, I haven't visited. Thums up.
I live in south India, precisely in Bangalore. I recommend visiting Hampi, Belur, Halebidu, Chikabangaluru (all are in the state of Karnataka), Mahabalipuram, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari (the Pacific Ocean meets India ocean here), Puduchheri (all in the state of Tamil Nadu), Munnar, Kochi, Alappuzha (all are in the state of Kerala) and Goa. Andaman and Nicobar are the best places in India if you guys like beaches, it's about 1250 KM southeast from Kolkata. could be the super cheap destination if you compare the price with any island in Pacific ocean.
Thank you! Those are awesome suggestions.
India can be divided into 3 regions -> North, South and Northeast. These 3 regions are very diverse and vary from each other. In this trip you guys did some of the north region.
North - I felt you missed hill stations like Shimla, manali and Nainital from the states of Himachal and Uttarakhand. Punjab state in the north itself has a different food and culture altogether. So next time if you plan to visit north again, you can cover up these areas.
South - There are 6 states in south india with each having their own language and culture. You should enjoy the backwaters, house boat etc. in Kerala and then visit the temples in Tamil Nadu. Hyderabad is a great place to try the biryani and experience the islamic monuments. You can go to Goa for all the fun, parties, booze and beaches.
Northeast - There are 8 states in north india where around 200 languages are being spoken, which means the most diverse region in India.You can google and research which places you can visit here.
So in the end you can't have all of India in your 1 trip. Here each state is like a different country with its own language, clothing, food, festivals and culture. So before planning your next trip, research thoroughly and plan wisely ;)
I agree with you Rohit..And also the North East part of India and its food
ambidex0 - and eat lizards and insects over there
and america would destroy china in a nuclear war
Thats right India will never rule the world, because we don't want to. we aren't megalomaniac like the Chinese govt. most people every where are cool. your aim is to rule and that makes you more enemies. most people love India, while most people are scared of china. you might like that, but its must be very lonely. So nah... we don't want to rule the world, we wanna be happy and have freedom. freedom must be an alien concept for you i presume.
Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. It is incredible how big India is and how many places there are worth seeing. I figure it would take years (if not a lifetime) to really cover it all.
This is the best video I’ve seen for India travel tips!! Thank you SO much! You two are adorable :)
Thank you very much! Hope you have a great time in India :)
i am indian, I tell you which states are safe for foreigners
North India : himachal pradesh, ladakh, jammu and kashmir
West India : goa, maharashtra, gujarat
South India : kerala, karnataka, tamil nadu, andhra pradesh, telangana
North-East India : sikkim, darjeeling, meghalaya, arunachal pradesh, assam, all north-east state are beautiful.
my personal favorite states : Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, sikkim, goa, kerala, all north-east states, Must Visit don't go bihar, jharkhnad, uttar pradesh
Sam and Audrey, I thoroughly enjoyed your India vlogs and appreciate and second your fantastic advice for India travel. I am a fellow Canadian and backpacked in 2007 for 5 weeks to many of the same locations you visited; Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Jaisalmer, Johdpur, Udaipur, and Mumbai. Absolutely loved North India. I'm a bit older now and have kids and after watching your vlogs with them they are very keen to see India as well. I cannot wait to share the experience that India is with them. I have always said that you cannot recommend India to anyone that is not excited at the idea of visiting India, but if they are eager to go, I cannot say enough of how great an experience it can be. Loud, cheap, chaotic, beautiful, welcoming, fast, slow, frustrating, exciting, maddening and charming...each and every day.
Thank you very much! Wow back in 2007. My 1st trip was in 2010 and it was fascinating to revisit again. That is so very true about how you describe India. Doing a family trip sounds like a fantastic idea :)
Next time when you go to India, I'd suggest you to visit smaller places, and definitely don't miss these
1) Kashmir
2) Darjeeling (take the mountain train)
3) Shimla (take the mountain train)
4) Manali
5) Somnath (Gujarat)
6) Dwarka (Gujarat)
7) Ellora Caves (Aurangabad, Maharashtra)
8) Ooty (take the mountain train)
9) Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh)
10) Great Rann of Kutch (Gujarat. If possible go here during the Rann Utsav festival and you can stay in the desert in tents. It's amazing!)
Thank you! That is an awesome list :)
What about gods own country...land of back waters
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awesome tips......will keep this mind in my summer visit to India.....so excited...thanks guys
Thanks! That is exciting you'll be visiting so soon.
I just discovered you folks, and now I have a lot of catching up to do! I'm looking forward to living vicariously through your adventures!
Thank you Lisa! Welcome :) Where are you living these days?
Mumbai... Goa.... Kanyakumari... Kerela backwaters.... Mysore.... Cochin..... Coorg..... Madurai... Pondicherry... are some really awesome tourist destinations down in South India
Shiragra Singh totally agreed 👍
Awesome suggestions! The south would be our next trip I think :)
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos I just found out your channel and its amazing. In this video what you have said is basically centered in the North. you have visited Delhi which is a very crowded city to be honest but a great place for experience. In the north there are places like Himachal pradesh and uttarakhand which are really beautiful mountain states. If you come to the south like Tamil nadu or in kerela you wil have a whole new experience. Its rather less crowded and sea based places.
Now the next time you visit India don't forget to visit the Northeast India. Its the most underrated destination of India with untouched hills,mountains, waterfalls and valleys. You will feel kind of in South east Asia when you are here. I bet you won't regret coming to the Northeast which is very less crowded till now but soon will be because of its gaining popularity.
there are places like the Wettest/Rainiest place in the world.
The biggest river island of the world is here.
you can find one horned rhinocerous here which is very rare and a whole lot more. Its impossible to mention here.
Must be South India and North East India.....
you missed ooty , chennai and if you want to enjoy falls then kuttralam will be the perfect place......you will find nearly seven different fall there
You really missed out the hill stations in India.. they are superbly amazing ... you don't have to worry about the warm temperatures there either... if you plan accordingly you could even get to trek the mountains in the Himalayas( which is one of the highest ranges in the world) ... & if you are a nature lover north eastern part of India(the seven sisters) is a must visit.. I went there with my family & few relatives (12 of us) & we absolutely loved it.. & as u said India is extremely cheap.
Thank you! Ah, we'd love to visit that region next time :)
@@samuelandaudrey Go to Shimla
Great advice guys. I am going there next month with my parents and relatives. I am sure these tips will make my trip wayyy better. Thank you so much. Love it
Thank you! Hope you have a great trip :) We miss India.
Have been loving the India series.. great job guys & you're doing a great job with fuelling the travel inspiration! Now planning our trip there as we speak. Looking forward to following your next adventures & thanks for keeping it real!
Thank you very much! That is really exciting to hear. Where do you plan to go?
South India is nice try to visit it.... but also try north east India .. it's totally different from rest of India and it's beautiful... india, where u can get every type of landscape u imagine
I sure hope we can visit that part of India soon!
yes north east is the best probably !! Sikkim arunachal its amazing
You need to get an inland permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs before you visit Arunachal Pradesh
I so very much want to visit India. I just read the book "A Long Way Home" - the book that became the movie "Lion". Now I am obsessed. Anywayz, Lots of good information y'all have given here. Foriegn money is something I have a lot of anxiety about because I'm super bad with math and transactions cause my mind to shut down. The complicated trains and hectic stuff makes me excited. It's good to know they have prepaid taxies. The health suggestions were very good. Luckily I've never gotten sick in Asia but I know I shouldn't let my guard down. Unlike y'all, I always focus on smaller places and and try to cover less territory. THanks so much for all the informative and entertaining videos.
Thank you! That is exciting to hear you'll be visiting India soon. We've heard the money issue at ATMs has been solved now for quite some time. Also, in terms of health hopefully you'll be lucky and not get sick. I have a few friends who have never been sick in India but most people do have a few issues on a longer trip.
Some more Tips - Book hotels via MakeMyTrip/Goibibo to save amount and get great deals also use Uber/Ola for cabs so that you are not cheated.
Ah, great suggestions :)
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos only Gujarat and Rajasthan are only vegetarian State
Great! Even I am a young Indian youtuber. I am starting a new series in which every thursday I will upload a video in which I will give tips to foreigners before visiting India. So I hope that you all will support me. Series name- Helping Thursdays.
One more tip for you guys is to stay or travel with an Indian friend who lives in the city. They will give you advice that the commercial guides will not give. They might also have experience and knowledge about lesser known spots and they will be great at bargaining and getting you fair prices.
Thank you! That is an awesome tip. Locals always know best :)
@Eric Tomson u need to find many frnds from india... no single person can give u whole information about the India....find one or two from every region which u are going to visit.. ( tour guide is must nowadays) don't try to explore whole india in one go, its impossible!! focus only on one or two states of India in one trip !
Go to dargling ,Sikkim & Nagaland of India
Thank you! Great suggestions.
As you said, You came back again. Thanks alot. Please plan less congested trip to India next time, especially Southern part. Loved your collab with David.
Thanks Raghav! Hoping to do many more trips to India in the future.
Travel to Tamilnadu, South India, my home state :)
Thank you! I hope we can :)
@Just Kent is she a known swamy? how do you know her
@Just Kent you commented Uma Nagaswamy saying hi ... I thought, you might know her. at least by name. is she a real swamy?
india is so diverse , even indians get sick in different cities...!!
I can see how that would happen.
that's mainly due to high temperature difference....
Don't compromise over eating outlets
Actually you can travel in South India during from June/July. Travelling across the western ghats when the south west monsoon is in full swing is EPIC. You can even take konkan railway from mumbai to goa to start of the journey. There is also so much more you can see off the usual tourist destinations. Even Indians don't visit these destinations much. This was my epic trip couple of years ago. Mind you I have been to each of these destinations before
Trip Route
Starts from Goa --> Dharmasthala ----> Coorg ---> Bandipur national park ---->Mysore ----> mudumalai national park ----> Ooty ----> coimbatore ----> Silent valley ----> Palghat ----> Pathanamthitta ---> Calicut.
I am not being biased when I say nothing has even come close to the above route in all my travels across the world. P.S. I like wildlife, rain, cool weather and bikes. Each destination is under 7-8hrs from each other so perfect
Cheers
Thank you very much for sharing that! Such an awesome itinerary :)
Beautifully done video. All things discussed make a lot of sense
Thank you very much! We really enjoyed making this one :)
Love your Vblog...awesome feel. Few more places i will recommend you two to visit is Kerala in the South, Bengalore, Punducherry and Kashmir at north. I am planning my trip too for india again. It is an amazing destination and never ending discovery.
Thank you! Ah, would love to head south next time :)
I got few friends who already visited those places i suggested to you, and they loved it alot. I am yet to visit but definitely trying to make it next year. Meanwhile..keep vblogging.
People may love india or may hate india but nobody can ignore India. India is a world in its own. It is so diverse. Thats why its called as "Incredible India".
Very true!
If you wanna travel in train then opt for Rajdhani, Duronto, Shatabdi, Humsafar, Sampark Kranti series trains over normal express or SF trains. They usually get more priority, thus get less delayed.
If you travel north India in winter(December-January), then your train will get delayed for fog.
Trains do have AC 3-Tier, AC 2-tier, AC first class. First class is almost 2.5 times more expensive than AC 3-Tier.
There is non-AC sleeper class in most trains, they are almost 60% cheaper than AC-3 tier, but not recommended for foreigners.
If any problem is faced in train do contact TTE of that train, you may tweet it to indian railways.
THank you for all of the great tips!
yes tweets to Indian Railways gets a 100% response rate post 26 May 2014
Why are you telling people to take freelance taxis? People will get scammed. Inform them to use ride shares like Uber or Ola. It is dirt cheap. They can order both cars or tuk tuk from these platforms. Also, digital payments is high in big cities. Even the road side sellers now have digital payments like PayTM and GooglePay.
Get the SIM card from the airport, way less hassle, but a little expensive. And always use Google reviews or Tripadvisor to check reviews of a place.
Yeah, we totally get that now. Our mistake for sure with that advice.
Very honest and neutral views. Ignore the negative comments. I love your videos. Wished you stayed in Kolkata for a couple more days.
Thank you! I wish we had more time in Kolkata as well. We felt rushed and tired at that point in the journey. Would love to come back again someday :)
I guess so, India is not easy to travel. If you plan to go to Kolkata I will give you some insider tips. I was born and raised in that city even though I live in Edmonton now.
Hey, thanks for sharing these things which are really helpful. Still didn't get a chance to see the recent videos that you guys have uploaded. Thanks again :)
Thank you very much!
saw a couple of your videos and really liked it. Have you ever seen an Indian wedding in India. That's an adventure in itself. I am getting married this November in New Delhi and you are invited to attend if you can. I am from Toronto and will be travelling early November this year!!
Thank you! How exciting and congratulations. We won't be back in India this year but wishing you the best.
regarding trains...u need not book 4 months in advance... nearly 35% of train tickets r reserved for Tatkaal bookings (last moment travelers) .. the bookings open on irctc website 24 hours before. generally at 10 am..and is sold out within 10 minutes . but u generally get it..for a 1200 rs ticket u will pay a little more...say 1800 rs..but its convenient
Great tip! Thanks for sharing that.
Come to Karnatake the friendliest people you could find !! A lot of architecture and history too
Thanks for the tip!
Yes you should visit Karnataka
No need to be too worried about the demonetisation thing. That does not happen often, since independence this was the second time (the last one was in 1978).
Good thing is now you have lot of places which accepts cards or e-wallets. You can install apps like Uber, Ola for intra-city ride (available in almost all major cities) and Red bus for travels which accepts card payments. You can install PayTM app, which allows you to make payments at lot of places.
Thanks for letting us know about that :)
From India being a largely cash based society in 2017 to having the one of the highest digital banking penetration in 2019, we've come a long way in two years.
That is amazing to hear. Congratulations.
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You two provide such awesome content! So much more than the typical travel vlog!
Thank you very much Kim!
I am glad to know that you had a nice time in India. I hope the demonetization issue would not deter you from visiting again. The suggestions given by people in comments are all great places. Please visit South and North-Eastern states in India next time you visit.
Thank you! Would love to return again soon.
Try visiting in south India- Munnar and Hampi you won't regret it.
Thanks! Great suggestions :)
YES....just brilliant.....
Wow! Such an amazing takeaway. You guys have nailed it in such a short span of time of your stay in India in contrast to what took me almost 25 years to comprehend! :P
Whatever you've mentioned in the video holds true. One needs to plan in advance (although it doesn't help most of the time) and keep a buffer for impromptu stuff.
I hope, people were nice to you throughout your stay. :)
Thank you very much! Overall, it was an incredible trip and we met some wonderful people along the way.
You should visit dehradun,mussorie, nanital, shimla and ooty. These places are located in Himalayan mountains and the natural environment here is perfect for relaxing. These are small cities, yet they are beautiful.
Thank you! Great suggestions :)
india has everything hills, deserts, plains, beaches, amazing waterfalls & at last but not least one of world's best monuments
India has many beautiful monuments like golden temple in punjab ,tajmahal in agra
you can go to leh ladak, kerela, goa, andaman and nigobar islands, and vishakapatnam. Even cover mountains in Himachal. Just a tip, choose a state instead of the complete area. And airfare is much cheaper than 1st class or 2nd class train rides.
Good tip!
if you want to save time travelling you can always opt for flight. India is well connected through air. It's also cheap.. Domestic flights are becoming more and more popular in India.
Good suggestion! For our trip we really wanted to experience it on ground level so the trains were great but I think if we had less time we would have taken some domestic flights.
Just want to add something.....there are few helpful apps for the tourists.....use Ola or Uber to book cabs, use Oyo rooms for hotel booking, use Zomato for finding good restaurants.......health issues that you mentioned is absolutely correct....It is not only for foreigners but also for Indians like me.....I always keep hand sanitizer in bag......it is essential in India......stomach ailments are very common here....so it is very important to take precautions......
Thanks! Great tips. I really appreciate you sharing them with us.
I now live in Toronto, but as someone who grew up in Delhi, your tips are quite spot on! India can be your best/worst travel destination.
I would recommend that if you ever visit India again, try Goa and Kerala (more towards the South), and Sikkim and Darjeeling (more towards North East). You're looking at some serious diversity in terms of food and natural beauty. Thanks for visiting my hometown!
Thank you very much! Cool to hear you live in TO as Audrey's family lives in the GTA (Brampton). Those are excellent suggestions. I would love if we could hit up both regions on a longer trip the next time we go to India.
WOW! , that was a brutally honest review about India. Everybody would surely experience these kinds of incidents while traveling in India.
Next time visit the state of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand - the land of gods.
Apart from Rishikesh(Yoga capital of the world), you can visit world-renowned conservation parks like ‘Jim Corbett Tiger National Park’ or world heritage sites like ‘Valley of Flowers’ and ‘Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve’, etc.
Uttarakhand holds many important pilgrimage places for Hindus and Sikhs and provides you with the right mixture of Spirituality and adventure sports.
the Gangotri glacier (primary sources of the holy Ganges), the Tehri Lake festival, skiing in Auli.
Places to visit in Uttarakhand:-
Chopta
Auli
Nainital
Char Dham
Tungnath
Hemkund Sahib
Mussoorie
Rishikesh and many more......
Thank you! Really appreciate these great suggestions.
I hope you come here again next time. Visit Shimla, Nainital, Darjeeling, Munnar and Chennai.
Thank you! I hope we can return again soon.
In south it's hyderabad, it is rated as 2nd best city in the world by national geographic Traveler magazine in 2015 and has best mid range costs in entire india. The motto of Hyderabad... Eat, relax, Sleep and repeat
Great suggestion!
I am from Hyderabad, India, and I have been to Victoria and Vancouver. Canada 🍁 is such a beautiful place, and Canadians were the most friendly people I came across.
Thank you! That is where I'm from actually :)
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos Indian politicians should definitely take a tour of Canada, and observe the levels of cleanliness, hygiene and order that they maintain.
wow so helpful, thank you, ...i truly enjoyed your india trip!!
Thank you! We had a great trip :)
u can visit mount abu,rajasthan if you are planning to visit rajasthan,,its a hill station, very beautiful place.u can see dilwara temple,nakki lake,frog temple and beautiful weather. i spent my summer holidays there when i was in school with my parents.i am from jammu and kashmir.
Thank you! Great recommendations :)
hi , i m from India
Saw all your India vlogs , seems like yous had a very hardcore Indian experience
love your vlogs
Thank you very much! It was a great trip overall.
red and white color shirt looks good on both of you. thanks for your good advices and tips.
toe hi I love Audrey 's shirt!
yeah~! they look more canadian definitely. :)
Thank you very much! Hahaha...our wardrobe we never get to wear on the road.
Hi Sam n Audrey! Love ur videos !
This visit of yours other than Varanasi was largely about medieval and modern India. Maybe plan an ancient India experience themed visit next time :)
Do visit Hampi , Aihole , Vatapi ,Tanjore , Bhuwaneshvar (all ancient temple cities), Ajanta , Ellora , Bhimbetka , Kanheri caves (ancient caves) other places like Sanchi , Nalanda , Sarnath (all buddhism related), Konark . Maybe a few Indus valley civilization sites Lothal , Surkatoda , Dholavira etc .
Thank you! Such great suggestions :)
From an Indian living in Canada -
I watch such videos when I miss India and food, loved your videos!
I second every tip you've shared, great job! This video should really be in the checklist for anybody planning on travelling to India.
To be honest, the Auto drivers are a pain for locals too, they try to squeeze as much money as they can, really aggressive. And there are really good auto drivers who are the most humble and honest people, but if you are using this transportation your tip nails it.
Most of the cities now have Uber & Ola cabs they are not very expensive and safer in my opinion.
I wouldn't judge the restaurants with the point you made on goat heads being skinned on the street and left in the sun, it's funny how you went vegan most of your trip after seeing that.
Thank you very much! That is great to hear about uber and ola cabs. That point has been mentioned a few times now and I wish we had of known about it ourselves but I'm glad anybody reading the comments will consider that as an option. You're right about meeting some very kind and honest autorickshaw drivers.
you can use uber and ola in major cities, see if they show up on apps. Hand sanitizer applies even to Indians if you are traveling long distances on trains, it's a tropical country prone to infections
Thanks! Uber and Ola we definitely should have used.
Use Cards, Online Payments. Many small vendors use "Paytm wallet" . You can use Uber and "Ola Cabs" for transportation within city and inter-city commute. New Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore has huge Metro/Subway network.
Thanks for the tip!
Great video! If you plan to travel to the south of India next time I would highly recommend you visit Kerala (Kumarakom, Alappey, Munnar), Tamil Nadu (Karaikudi, Kaniya Kumari (the place where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal meet), Kodaikanal, Ooty, Mahabalipuram), Pondicherry, Karnataka (Mysore, Coorg), Pune and Goa.
Thank you! Love these suggestions :)
please see "India in details "you tube channel it is by a Western lady married to a Indian guy watch her prospective I am sure you will enjoy
Thanks for sharing!
yeah please watch her videos..... you will get to know more about us
YES....Karolina Goswami is brilliant.....excellent channel.....she is doing a great job.....
loved ur India vlogs. hope u guys come back soon...love from Mumbai ...god bless
Thank you! Would love to visit Mumbai next time :)
You don't get your seat numbers in AC 1st class until around 4-5 hours before the departure when the final chart gets prepared..
Ah, that makes sense.
Visit south India like Kerala or Karnataka. Use Uber or Ola cabs for travel within the city they are cheap and safe. If you don’t have enough change to pay, then you can use Paytm which is accepted in most of the places even small shops..
Thank you! That is a great tip.
very interesting
Im actually heading to India
in 3 days from now anything I should know
i would like to recommend you to visit 'kerela' and 'tamil nadu' ,devote at least two weeks for the same and there after take a flight to andaman and nicobar islands and spend at least one week there ! you would love it !! it's totally different from north and a lot more cleaner or healthier !
Awesome suggestions! Thank you :)
Consider flying on local airline like Jet Airways, Indigo etc on your next trip!! If booked that far in advance, not much difference in cost between first class on trains and flights.
Ah, that is great tip. Thanks for sharing.
Very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏽
Kerala is one of the most visited places in India.....You should not have missed it.......and must visit Hampi in Karnataka, also in South India......I would also strongly recommend you to visit North East.....Asia's cleanest village is Mawlynnong, in the East Khasi Hills district of the Meghalaya state in North East.....Must visit these places......
Thanks! Wonderful suggestions. I hope we can revisit India again soon :)
Hello ! Is it easy to use Interac debit cads over there ? Did you only used credit cards ? Thank you 🙏
Sorry for spamming you with comments. I am watching a lot of your videos back to back during the lockdown 🙈🙈 great and practical travel tips though👍. Few more if I may...take an uber or Ola. When you are travelling to and from your hotel, take a hotel taxi. It maybe a bit more pricey but is safer, especially from airport or railway station. Try smaller cities like Shimla, munnar, or southern cities like cochin, pondicherry. There you can go easy and stress free. Carry mosquito repellent. Save local emergency numbers on your phone on speed dial. Also, try to travel during the day as you have mentioned 👍
Those are great tips Richa!
and u'll even get an airport after every 200km in Punjab, out of which 2 are International, and u can even fly directly from delhi or by Air canada to Golden Temple
The Golden Temple is amazing. I got to visit back in 2010.
Very good and informative suggestions by both of you. Audrey was looking like Indian Women in whole Indian Series. Thank you very much for showing our country in a nice way which can help a large number of viewers who are watching your channel.The best part of you is you have adjusted to our way in your tour which makes your tour easy. We wish that you will visit again and again.
Thank you very much! We loved our trip and hope to return again soon.
very informative. thanks guys
Thank you!
Did you guys went to Mandore in jodhpur. Since I live there only.
We didn't go there but it sounds cool.
Where did you guys buy train tickets online? First time I will be traveling this month and I have been wanting to get train tickets from Delhi to Agra; Agra to Jaipur; and Jaipur to Delhi.
Try cleartrip
India is my favorite destination, its incredible! I have managed to avoid the dreaded Delhi Belly, my tips would be stay veggie, use hand sanitizer and use bottled water for everything. Another thing I was told most stomach bugs come from touching the money. The lower denomination notes are dirty! I use hand sanitizer every time I touch the money.
Great tips! Yeah, I think it is often from touching things like doorknobs or money or other objects that can cause more issues than even the food.
One more to add: In major cities, you can get App based Taxi such as Uber, Ola at least . This has been for several years now so unless you want to experience what an auto rickshaw is, better take the Ola/Uber. It is safer and you look up addresses and track your journey right in the App.
Second, domestic flights are same or cheaper than trains. You can even book just a couple of days in advance. So again if you are okay forgoing the site seeing experience on trains, better get the flights. The flights quite frequent and comfortable.
Thanks! That is a good tip.
i recommend to go Cuttack in Odisa n jagdalpur in chattisgar
Thank you for the recommendation.
wow nice... go down south, Kerala, Pondicherry, coorg, chennai... try Mumbai as well but find a Mumbaikar to show u d real Mumbai d Mumbaikar way.. m saying dis cause I am from MUMBAI currently working in UAE... also India is so diverse cause d language of every state is different n so is d food... it's extremely diverse... India has it all from adventure to beaches to flora and fauna to landscapes n a lot more... also don't miss the Ayurvedic massages in Kerala n also the back waters.. Any foreigner who travels in India will get an upset stomach not cause of d food but more cause Indian food has spices that the westerners r not used to... but it's a developing country so it has its downfalls in regards to garbage disposal n cleanliness.... bit jus be careful n ull be fine...glad u loved it...
love from India :)
Thanks so much for the recommendations :)
how about wifi? sim cards? dongle? what do you suggest???
That to be honest we didn't do properly. We just used whatever Internet was available and it was usually quite slow.
Love from India❤️
Thanks Savita!
nice vlog guys. In the next 10 years india is going to change in big way(good) and that will be totally visible.
Thank you! I hope we can return again many times.
you are always welcome, "atithi debo bhaba".
Thanks for loving our country and we do hope that you guys will visit us in future and thanks for being patient with us.
One universal Tip if you are travelling in India: Don't Panic. We Indians have mastered Jugggad(fruggal engineering) there is a way out of every imaginable problem there is 😉. There is a famous quote by some thinker(maybe) if God shuts one door he open 100more, so don't panic.
Demonetization is over so there is no need to carry whole lot of cash with you all the time.(carrying huge amount of cash also brings security issues) so better to avoid it.
Train tip: you said your maximum delay was 5hours (that's cute) sometimes it can go upto 24hours even for 1000kms journey especially during winters November to January so plan ahead and bring some sort of entertainment or book to read. Trains running out of water is a common thing even for us but since we have Jugggad we looks for other options.(tissues wet wipes etc etc).
If you traveling in Big to medium size cities and not sure about auto rickshaws( please don't call them tuk tuk, same kind of transport in Thailand is called tuk tuk but in India it's auto rickshaw) go for Uber or Ola(Indian apptaxi). Those rickshaw people even charge us Indians double the amount if we do not belong to that place.
About food: Again don't panic eat your hearts out live a little YOLO style but always carry a bottle of water and some sort of mild laxative (indian version:hajmola tablets).
about time of visiting India it depends on which places you are planing to visit but avoid summers April till July.
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Thank you for sharing all of these great tips! They will be very useful for anyone who visit India and we do hope to come back again soon :)
Samuel and Audrey Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos I just found out your channel and its amazing. In this video what you have said is basically centered in the North. you have visited Delhi which is a very crowded city to be honest but a great place for experience. In the north there are places like Himachal pradesh and uttarakhand which are really beautiful mountain states. If you come to the south like Tamil nadu or in kerela you wil have a whole new experience. Its rather less crowded and sea based places.
Now the next time you visit India don't forget to visit the Northeast India. Its the most underrated destination of India with untouched hills,mountains, waterfalls and valleys. You will feel kind of in South east Asia when you are here. I bet you won't regret coming to the Northeast which is very less crowded till now but soon will be because of its gaining popularity.
there are places like the Wettest/Rainiest place in the world.
The biggest river island of the world is here.
you can find one horned rhinocerous here which is very rare and a whole lot more. Its impossible to mention here.
Thank you! Really appreciate you suggestion :)
Hey guys, love your videos, just wondering if this one uses the Canon or the Olympus.... just trying to figure out what camera to get for a upcoming trip to europe
Thanks! I use the Olympus and Audrey uses the Canon mostly. Oh, Europe! Where do you plan to go?
You can try booking your train tickets using IRCTC website which is much easier than standing in Q for a ticket. You can try Redbus for bus bookings, although it may not cover all parts of India. Selection of hotels above 3*** will be a better option due to cleanliness and service. In India, you get what you pay for, more the money, better the service and Quality.
Thank you! Great tips.
Welcome, Forgot to mention train enquiry site to find the status of your train if there is a delay or on time arrival. You can use this information to arrive early or late to Railway station than waiting there for long time due to delays. goo.gl/v2LluI
visit in maharashtra state which is centre of india mumbai, pune, konkan etc and visit north east states of india
Great suggestions!
when are you planning to visit India? try to go in winter season to avoid heat humidity in Mumbai, Konkan & Pune.
konkan have beautiful beaches coastal area and good seafood. Alphanso mango is grown there and exported all over world !
India is big and lot to see. A definite definite must is Leh Ladak , and East India like Sikkim etc. Then Dharamshala where is Dalai Lama also stays.But Leh Ladak is a must a trust me you cannot imagine how beautiful it is.
Thank you! Really apprecaite your recommendations.
There are some premium hotels and resorts that have the essence of Indian culture during the ancient centuries. Musttt visit them when you plan to visit India again
1. Taj Falaknuma Hyderabad
2. Taj Rambagh Palace Jaipur
3. Taj Kumarakom Kerala
4. Oberoi Udaivilas Udaipur
5. The Leela Udaipur
6. Umaid Bhavan Palace Jodhpur
7. The Tamara Coorg
8. The Leela Bangalore
9. Taj Palace Hotel Mumbai
10. ITC Bharat Delhi
11. Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur
12. Oberoi Amarvilas Agra
I’m sure once you’ll visit any of these you’ll imagine yourself as a King. The outstanding architecture, grandeur and hospitality will leave to astonished. :)
Thanks for sharing this!
Feel tired after all that. Nice moment on the boat with your Dad. He has a Columbo look about him. :)
What do you have to say about guides. What are the charges?
We only took a guided tour in Jaipur and it wasn't great. The fee for the tour wasn't that much but there were lots of hidden costs.
Visit bhubaneswar, the temple city of India.. Around 6hr of train journey from kolkata.. Or 2hr in flight
Thank you for the suggestion.
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos u might heard about konark temple, the black pagoda.. That's here in bhubaneswar
lovely couple...
such sweet casual people
Thank you very much!
hi guys, great video! Did you ever get a chance to update the camera model you were using that had the slow motion capturing feature?
Thank you! Sorry we haven't yet. It is the Panasonic LX 10. I believe outside of North America it is the LX 15 model.
hi guys, thanks for the response! and thanks for all the great videos!
For the transportation purpose i would recommend you to use UBER OLA CABS in India. They are pretty good and reliable. In india the auto rickshaws charge you more if they come to know that you are not from that particular place. So from my personal experience i would say use CABS .
In every 500 kms you will experience a different India : culture language etc.
Visit the hill stations . its really beautiful....
-From an INDIAN
Hi I am getting ready to go to India and wanted to ask, how did you guys book the trains in India? Is there a website you would recommend, and app? What resources did you use to book hotels and trains?
Thank you! We used ClearTrip for trains and mostly booking dot com for hotels. Be sure to book your train tickets well in advance :)
for hotels= trivago, makemytrip, oyo rooms , etc
cab= ola , uber
train= irctc.com(ifficial web of railways) cleartrip, makemytrip:)
Enjoyed your India vlog. May I know which camera? Thanks!
Thank you! We got a new one a Lumix LX 10 for this series.
You have to visit Himachal Pradesh (McLeodGanj, Manali, Tosh, etc) its peaceful, with mountains, rivers, cafes and good weather. Also, the people are very nice.
Would love to do that!
Oh and for the recommendations, Please visit Ooty, Kodaikanal, Munnar, Allepey, Periyar National Park, Pondicherry, Rameshwaram, Andaman and Nicobar. Highly recommended :)
Thank you for those suggestions!
Loved your video
Thank you very much!
I have seen all of your videos.... if you visit India next time... come to Madhya Prades. It's called the heart of India... and also you can stay at my home... we treat guest like god.....
Thank you very much! Sounds like a cool place :)