To the Indian viewers who are new here - welcome! I'm Dan, and this is The New Travel. I try to make videos that break stereotypes about different cultures and show people the reality of life in different countries. I've been to Indian twice now and both trips have been unforgettable. It's a special land with a soul unlike any other. Some people in the comments have asked me why I travel in tuktuks and not take Ubers... it's because I want to be on the street and able to see the life moving around me. That is one of the joys of travelling India. I don't want to be "hidden away" in a car, I want to see and experience as much as I can. It's the reason I take trains instead of airplanes as well. I'm not sure if that makes sense... but it's how I travel! In any case, you're welcome to visit my TRAVEL INDIA 🇮🇳playlist to learn more about these experiences. Have a great day... TRAVEL INDIA 🇮🇳: th-cam.com/play/PLy6sv6ZuyrMuwfPH9xXGHlDieYYai0fXW.html My personal favourite video, "Varanasi... A City Like No Other" : th-cam.com/video/srxbs9bmbeQ/w-d-xo.html&
I personally suggest that whenever anyone plans to visit any country be it India or some other always find a friend , known person or a guide who can really make you through their countries' experience because they know it better and you'll enjoy your best.
Give me a chance to host you my brother...I live 100kms away from Varanasi.would love to meet with you.loved the video brother. New sub and a well wisher.
he's a quick learner ! i also be like that sometimes 😆, like becoming a good ole philosopher after recovering my energy from a busy day and very unexpected events
@@sjk3059 I am telling my experience here near Lucknow :V But its by far one the safest place Because There are himlayyas and Its far from coast no or river that can flood possibly ( Ganga is Near ) And No Drought Just Hot summers :V But comes with Cons like is undeveloped in someplaces and But we are getting PNG Yeah its actually was better Since 2015 Like dude i remember i hate it Electrical shortage remainef up to 8 days and Repairs won't Happen but its way better since 2019 believe me We made it without a inverter for 2 years but now this summer was hot and if there is a shortage then 2 hours are enough to make ya mentally question yourself
The problem with most of the foreign tourist is that they come with pre mindset that India is pretty cheap place , they don't prefer metro,ola ,uber etc for transportation but prefer tuktuk but latter keep complaing how a tuktuk driver scam them.They prefer to stay in some cheap hotel in some crazy place and later will complain how becoz of bug they couldn't sleep at night.Take street food 4m some random stall , at where even we Indian think 100times to take food, later on they have food poisoning and keep complain about Indian Street foood.Problem is that most of them are budget travellers.
That's a harsh truth... They are bagpackers and they made things worsen for them... Coz they choose for really cheap things that an average Indian person would avoid...
I am an Indian who's lived in western countries for 13 years. I have been trying to explain what you just said about India to people curious about it, have never been able to articulate it so well. Such an accurate description of what India is. Thank you so much!!
India is alive, it takes you where you need to be not where you want to go....its frustrating but that's how india is and yes patience is the key. Every outing I've ever had in India never ever ends up as planned.
@@andyflint3585 mumbai is not a state of india it was one of the city in india. Bangladesh , pakistan are independent countries not a provinces of india
@squ34ky2 so, if you see that in TH-cam does it mean that's from India..... Are you really a fool or acting one.... In India we have a huge population but have enough of resources, whereas Bangladesh doesn't have enough of resources but one day they too will have prosperity by hard work, not like some other countries who exploit Asian countries for centuries....
xRisky Cracking & Carding people with your mindest tend to cheat in India thinking all white are rich and 2 USD is nothing. For a student or a part time worker 2 USD is still a count.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Filming in Delhi metro is chargeable and expensive. movies are shot in metro n etc. that's why unpermitted and unpaid filming is prohibited. it's on an official document. Unpermitted filming is banned since 2003 in Delhi Metro. 26/11 happened in 2008. talk about false information.
Your comments matched many of my experiences when I was there in 1984 and about your age. I ended up spending six weeks in India and Nepal. Time is not what westerners are use too, so changing your perspective is good advice. A meal might take two hours, exchanging money an hour. You learn that the bus or train may soon come meaning one hour or five hours, so you learn to chill and read your paperback. The people were amazing and I had very few problems, but it was challenging traveling. Often I would put off leaving my hotel room in the morning knowing once I left the sights and sounds would overwhelm my senses until my return. Also, there is no quite time with people playing music and engaging in activities all night. Overall I felt like it was life unfiltered showing you the good and the bad at any moment. I think of my experience there every day and gave me a perspective of life no other place can offer.
1984 wait 1997 here i come. Now things changed and get local info as indian i also do research of money and people , use cab for traveling and look for food INDIAN traveler and few travel blogger (indian photographs). And good to go.
@@Anione111 I would love to, however once I got home my career kept me busy and have never returned. It would be interesting to see what has changed since my last visit.
pro tip: if anyone wants to travel India, please learn some hindi, for example: when someone costs more money just say "loot kyu rahe ho bhaiya?" they will assume that u are no new to this place, and will finally charge normally.
Only if you go to North India, a lot of tourists never go to North India and instead to South where people barely know any Hindi and instead speak English.
@@ziasyeda6645 Probably....but most of India speaks English especially in cities, so they can use English anywhere, that's the whole thing about English it's the global lingua Franca, a Chinese and French could talk to each other without one of them knowing the other's language by English.
@@jaychaudhary3556 Hahaha, although NE and WB is more prone to Bangladeshi infiltrators, it looks like Delhi is in the woes. Be careful of the Rohingiyas, they have a pretty bad track record.
Bro your cycle rickshaw story is something that happened to me as well. Literally exactly the same. Got 100 rupees cycle rickshaw, crazy traffic, drops me across from the station and then asks for 150. And I actually ended up paying 150. And I'm an indian!
I am Indian too.. however ,I look at it slightly differently… we are ready to pay thousands to hotels,restaurants or other organised places who will calculate costs ,add overheads etc and then you have to give a respectful tip on top… these guys often work long hours, often sole breadwinners and have to pay for the hire of the vehicle if they do not own it…if you were feeling the sun… can you have a vision of someone who is pulling you along in that sun? I often pretend to bargain and the after an agreed price I usually add a generous amount on top… the look on the face of the person is usually my biggest reward of the day.. I feel if we are so blessed we need to share some of the joy … please do not think I am sermonising .. I used to be different previously.. when I saw their lives more closely,my attitude changed
An exact opposite reaction to Karl when stopped while filming at Metro. One got irritated when told to follow the rules and the other respected the rules and responded sensibly... Kudos to you..
I just discovered you :) my dream is to visit my friend in Punjab. I really enjoyed this video, and noticed you published this on my birthday! :) hugs from Oregon
No he is not lying. He doesnt want to visit a cold place because we have 10 months in a year cold weather here in Canada so why would we want to visit a cold place.
Perhaps he means it was too cold to visit due to his provisions. Maybe he didn't have clothing for colder weather. I enjoyed his video. He seems like a very nice and honest person. And I appreciated his perspective. Made me want to visit and see what I can only imagine is a beautiful country and wonderful culture.
Do try if you can have destinations in South India, North East, Mountain states in North built into your travel plan. Very different experiences there than the major destination in north India. But of course nothing is going to be safe till May-June 2022.
Took tooks are known auto rickshaws in south india that is more convenient and safe. try to go to kerala especially alappuzha(south india) that's our God's own country. you will get a very memorable experience there.
Awesome and accurate description. I'm also Canadian and have been in India for about 7+ months (not exactly by choice) but you nailed it, and I love it here. Your advice about making friends/contacts with locals is spot on, that's the way to get things done. My only complaint is the constant battle to get the real price, but, it's a small price to pay for the fascinating experience of India. アドベンチャー・ライフ Amigo, bon courage et ओम नमः शिवाय
"India is a lesson in patience"..Bang on! You seem to have cracked the code, so to speak, of India. The spiritual lessons in India are not just in the monasteries, or temples or ashrams. Seen two videos from your channel, enjoyed both. All the best
When you are travelling in India, you should choose Ola or, Uber rather than Auto Rickshaw. Because a Rickshaw driver may charge more but a Uber/Ola driver can't. Use the application for Ola or, Uber. Specially, if you're a single traveller, then you can choose *Uber bike* as it's cheaper than cab.
Please promote local people not the business. Not everyone like this. If we visit any foreign country they also do this. But it's not an issue. Our cost is small penny for them. 1$= around 90rs.
That's right! We should ensure that, our guests feel safe in our beloved country. Let's give them a wonderful experience. May be our streets are not that clean. But our hearts are just like gem. Let's make them feel loved.
@@ashutosh4832 You are totally right But 2 Sides of a coins 1 It a great patience test 2 India is improving it Road and Transit infra Jammu Rail Manipur rail North East connectivity Ladakh 4 Airports 27 helipads And ladakh University promised which will be Starting its Construction between 2021-2022 -RRTs for NCR Bullet Train Welp it can be the best thing india get or just non profitable :V But its a tourist thing And it will Tell other countries that india is not as Old and Inefficient as they think Specially after 2010 Olympic Hangama:(
@@AwismitRana But perfect doesn't actually mean perfect. Perfection rather potrays the so called perfection which is imperfect in one or the other way. What i mean by perfect is the relative, so called perfectism. For example, countries like America, Japan, U.K. are considered perfect and that's why i said India is not perfect or say, real and sassy. I hope you get it!
I am Indian and you made me rethink about my perception about how people of my country treats a foreigner😊 I had a negetive image but now i think we are not that bad
You can visit hilly areas during summers, like North East, Himachal Pradesh, J&K Uttrakhand. We have all types of weather in the same country. One place you might find as hot as 42°C and and as low as -10 ° C
Bc kabhi nagpur aao garmi G na fat jaye toh bolna, Tuesday 21st may ka temperature check karo. 46 degree ya usse zyada hoga.. aur tum 42 degree me hi ruke ho, aaj hi 44* tha
Lol tuk tuk (rickshaw) are problems for indians too.. Sometimes they ask me double the meter price cuz they say they don't get a fare on the way back! Tf
I as a traveller dont pay too high prices but you sometimes have to pay something that I call "idiot-bonus". 10 or 15% more as the local people have to pay. You HAVE to catch this particular train, you NEED a bed to get some sleep. So , OK , 80 Rs for the ride instead of 70. 650 Rs for the room instead of 600. Let the people "win" a little. Sometimes NOT always. They have to feed their families and that is hard enough! Love for India, from Germany.
Foreigners have to understand that filming in Airport's, Train stations are a security hazard. After the Attack of Kasab from Pakistan in Santa Cruz station filming in these places is prohibited. There is usually a sign.🙏🏻
In England we film outside the military airbases and record every flight in and flight out. They even provide a viewing platform and a hotdog stand and for our convience they announce when the fighter jets will be practicing their bumps. 😆 🤣
@@Mrtribru69 my comments has got nothing to do with the people of these countries.You might be ignorant about the geopolitics of indian subcontinent hence did not understand what my comment ment. Its a state policy of Pakistan to use terrorism against india , even their establishment has agreed that they use terrorism. With such a hostile neighbour its better to be prepared.
@@grahamt5924 you don't have neighbour like Pakistan. That's why we have to do extra security. We had so many terrorist bomb blast on airport and train station in past
This is the first time I'm watching a video from your channel, I just came across this video from recommendations, and wow! 😂 I love how you see things, and how you interpret them, your perspective. I don't know how honest is all this, but it feels so. And I loved this video 💛.
great t,thank you!!! im going to India in a few days, and so excited!!! After 15 years going back to this incredible country! thank you for your words!!! namaste.
I think you have understood India. You are really a genuine traveller, who enjoy the process of journey rather than destination. I can sense calmness, patience, appreciation of local culture, people, etc. in your narrative.
Just found your vlogs as I'm moving from Victoria BC to Vietnam as an expat for a few years. India is on the list and am doing lots of research so when the travel wheels are well oiled I'm hoping to spend at least a month there. Good info you've shared! 🙏🇨🇦
i am indian ! its not as cool as u imagine ! tough plus becaus everyone in rush nobody is stoping for others even in needful times! its possible at someplaces u get to see impatient people!
I am an Indian, one month is not enough to visit India there are lot of places lot of variations lot of languages different cultures food..u r always welcome just be safe and njoy ur trip
@mns ta wtf? why would people come all the way from west to just go to the mountains lol? they have mountains there too in europe and north america. people want to interact with locals, try the food, and the heart of indian civilization is the gengetic plain. UP, bihar, delhi, rajasthan, bengal, punjab, MP, parts of south india, etc.
@@vijaypadala2291 you south Indians are always jealous of North Indians, grow up man let her Tour Whole India And Learn Different culture, Don't be so toxic mate. And I don't think she can survive in Humid and hot weather of chennai, Bangalore is good place though.
India has so much of people,things can go wrong sometimes.Indian Railway is one of the largest network of rail in the world so it is not surprising when sometimes system don't work as you can think the same site would be used at different station at same time. And I think every country has their goods and bads .🌼🌼 You are really doing a great job and I will suggest you to take train from Kalka to Shimla.It is UNESCO Heritage train you will really enjoy it. And if you still has time go to Ladakh or Spiti Valley in Himachal. You will really Enjoy it. All the best and Enjoy🤗
Thanks Dan, It is always good to watch your video. The best thing is the way you look at things and experience. There is learning from a great epic 'Mahabharata' - You see things as you want to see. If you want to see bad ...you will see and experience bad only...if you want to see good you will experience and see good only choice is yours. Wish you best for your travel channel.
the images of the crowded trains are not from India...its 4m Bangladesh or may be Pakistan.... bcoz all Indian train run by electricity ..and no one can ride above an electrically run train..
You nailed it as far as patience being the key. I love India. I think the air pollution is also a big one to consider...even for those with healthy lungs. Also a few mores items to be mindful of if you're a solo female traveling. But, If you can find it, I agree finding the peace within yourself is the key to enjoying this magnificent country and its people! 💜
Being an Indian, i would not recommend solo trips in India specially for women. 75% of people are really good but there are 25% creepy population who do everything to make other people life hell. If you are traveling solo , don’t go to northern part the country…..
Part 3: crowds: Thats how I felt when I visited Disneyland in Orlando, FL! My expectations with Disneyland were like what people anticipate with a Taj Mahal and a single individual person, and in reality it was completely opposite!! It was right before Christmas!😃
This is very well articulated Dan! I am glad you put things into perspective for travelers. While I have lived and continue to live most of my life in India, whatever you have experienced is fairly common in most cities/towns. Obviously Ola/Uber have now made a difference for you to not have the experience that you had with the cycle rickshaw ride, but you still learnt something in a much harder way. Don't overplan, have patience and it can make the ride worth it. And believe me, the traffic is what drives tourists crazy. Even as an Indian citizen, I have not yet been able to fathom how do we actually drive in this amount of traffic - it just happens like it's a miracle! Loved the vlog! Highly recommended!
I absolutely enjoyed you way of explaining all this. Actually, I'm going to use it at my English lessons for my students' listening practice, if you don't mind. I 100% agree with you about the way things work in India, though I experienced the same in Thailand and Malaysia, I think, it's all similar in Asian countries, which teach us patience and trust to the world.
I just now watched this video and am so glad that you could understand what does India actually mean...Not everyone could get this lesson behind it...Only a few ,,...who could think beyond what they actually see ...🇮🇳☺️🙏
I feel very happy when I saw you're reading a book while traveling.Yes ,I never saw a single foreigner or local traveller reading a book while traveling . They think books are really time consuming thing to do and they Fully relly on Google for any kind of information.Let me tell you ,I am an Indian and I travel all over India since I was only 3 yrs.My father always use to read about the destination 6 months prior before visiting that place and I too got my interest from him.We travelled from Kashmir to Andaman from Rajasthan to Darjeeling without a single help from neither guide nor Google.
I really like the wisdom and knowledge you share, not only about travelling in India, but also the philosophical/spiritual aspects of your experience there :)
Today's video was really good advice! Probably good advice just for life in general. Too often our disappointments come from mistaken expectations. Stay calm. Enjoy the journey. Don't try to do too much in one day! Great advice. 😉
I am from India no hate for him but he show the train picture does not belong to India if they sit they will die in electric shock and this is illegal and one more he show those picture of small colony types these area belong to lower middle class area and India has so many better place
@@harshitatewari5644 If that is NOT an India train....thank you for explaing. I understand there are many places in India. Some nice, some not so nice. If he showed some not so nice.......that is okay as long as it is really India. If it is another country and told to be India.....that would be wrong. ☹
I agree. India is relatively safe for foreign people who wants to visit and live there. Sri Lanka is also safe for foreign people to visit or live there as well.
I don't know how many days you have been staying in India, but you have become quite a philosopher after staying for a few days in India. Lol In India, you need to find peace in chaos.
the weird thing is for me, I've lived in India for 13 years of my life and yet I didn't really experience what you have experienced unless I'm also traveling inside India,,, it's kind of amusing to think about XD
Similarities btwn Mexico and INDIA perhaps Chilly and taco ( Inidan Chapati (roti) and differences you will find many unless why would anyone visit other countries☺
I had actually watched your video on Canada months ago when I was about to go to Winnipeg for a summer internship, and here I am now, watching your video on India :D Great channel!
See , you can book it online without any special ID , the crowded train is just a photo , it's not real it's usually taken just for the camera , I've been to Varanasi , they always stop you opposite the busy road , where I think they dropped you so it's normal.
To the Indian viewers who are new here - welcome! I'm Dan, and this is The New Travel. I try to make videos that break stereotypes about different cultures and show people the reality of life in different countries. I've been to Indian twice now and both trips have been unforgettable. It's a special land with a soul unlike any other. Some people in the comments have asked me why I travel in tuktuks and not take Ubers... it's because I want to be on the street and able to see the life moving around me. That is one of the joys of travelling India. I don't want to be "hidden away" in a car, I want to see and experience as much as I can. It's the reason I take trains instead of airplanes as well. I'm not sure if that makes sense... but it's how I travel!
In any case, you're welcome to visit my TRAVEL INDIA 🇮🇳playlist to learn more about these experiences. Have a great day...
TRAVEL INDIA 🇮🇳: th-cam.com/play/PLy6sv6ZuyrMuwfPH9xXGHlDieYYai0fXW.html
My personal favourite video, "Varanasi... A City Like No Other" : th-cam.com/video/srxbs9bmbeQ/w-d-xo.html&
That buddhist temple is Sarnath and you should must visit Bodhgaya.
I personally suggest that whenever anyone plans to visit any country be it India or some other always find a friend , known person or a guide who can really make you through their countries' experience because they know it better and you'll enjoy your best.
Oh have a nice day 👍
Give me a chance to host you my brother...I live 100kms away from Varanasi.would love to meet with you.loved the video brother. New sub and a well wisher.
Infact, railways are the primary mode of long distance travel in India, not the highways or railways.
Dude just one time traffic experience in India made you a monk.😂
he's a quick learner !
i also be like that sometimes 😆, like becoming a good ole philosopher after recovering my energy from a busy day and very unexpected events
🤣🤣🤣🤣
That means i'm a pro monk 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
I'm your 1k like
Just shout "Chor Chor Chor" once....First people will beat robber than they might ask you the problem. 😂
It might actually happen lol
Don't do that in kerala... chor means rice in malayalam 😂
That's true tho 😂
Ramanan in pubjabi house😂😂❤
Ramanan uyir❤
@@aswinverghesemappilai2623 ramanante scene orma vanno😂
Lol
Canadian doesn't like heat....
in all of India goes to Rajasthan
LMAO😂😂😂
😂😂😂
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Don't know whats the weather in india
One day it hot 2 days later it rains
And 2 more days later it hot again
@@Kadlifal that depends on the state
@@sjk3059 I am telling my experience here near Lucknow :V
But its by far one the safest place
Because
There are himlayyas and Its far from coast no or river that can flood possibly ( Ganga is Near )
And No Drought
Just Hot summers :V
But comes with Cons like is undeveloped in someplaces and But we are getting PNG
Yeah its actually was better Since 2015
Like dude i remember i hate it
Electrical shortage remainef up to 8 days and Repairs won't Happen but its way better since 2019 believe me We made it without a inverter for 2 years but now this summer was hot and if there is a shortage then 2 hours are enough to make ya mentally question yourself
Those pictures of the "crowded Indian trains" are actually pictures of trains in Bangladesh.
Correct
Yes but only during holidays.
Yes you r right
@@mayur4699 yeah
Nobody nowadays sits on the roof because every train is electrified
The problem with most of the foreign tourist is that they come with pre mindset that India is pretty cheap place , they don't prefer metro,ola ,uber etc for transportation but prefer tuktuk but latter keep complaing how a tuktuk driver scam them.They prefer to stay in some cheap hotel in some crazy place and later will complain how becoz of bug they couldn't sleep at night.Take street food 4m some random stall , at where even we Indian think 100times to take food, later on they have food poisoning and keep complain about Indian Street foood.Problem is that most of them are budget travellers.
True...👍👍
True
That's a harsh truth... They are bagpackers and they made things worsen for them... Coz they choose for really cheap things that an average Indian person would avoid...
100% Agree bro.
True
"India is a lesson in patience." Wonderful!
yeah Just the positive Outlook ... Pretty gud
Me an Indian
@Debolina Chatterjee oyeah?
too bad, there's no prize for that
@@32bit27 I will get my prize. You're just jealous cuz you are impatient.
@@debolinachatterjee1726 XD
I am an Indian who's lived in western countries for 13 years. I have been trying to explain what you just said about India to people curious about it, have never been able to articulate it so well. Such an accurate description of what India is. Thank you so much!!
Now you can just share this video 🙂
very true
India is alive, it takes you where you need to be not where you want to go....its frustrating but that's how india is and yes patience is the key. Every outing I've ever had in India never ever ends up as planned.
People on the rooftop of a train is Bangladesh not in india
I gotta get a map I thought Bangladesh was an Indian state like Mumbai I think ???? Not sure not sure gotta get that map
@@andyflint3585 mumbai is not a state of india it was one of the city in india. Bangladesh , pakistan are independent countries not a provinces
@@andyflint3585 mumbai is not a state of india it was one of the city in india. Bangladesh , pakistan are independent countries not a provinces of india
@squ34ky2 That cant happen, if you get on top of a train you are going to jail.
@squ34ky2 so, if you see that in TH-cam does it mean that's from India..... Are you really a fool or acting one.... In India we have a huge population but have enough of resources, whereas Bangladesh doesn't have enough of resources but one day they too will have prosperity by hard work, not like some other countries who exploit Asian countries for centuries....
26/11 is the reason why india don't allow to video shoot in metro station
xRisky Cracking & Carding
who cheated you dude...??? we ll complain about him...
xRisky Cracking & Carding people with your mindest tend to cheat in India thinking all white are rich and 2 USD is nothing. For a student or a part time worker 2 USD is still a count.
right
exactly! and its the righr decision
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Filming in Delhi metro is chargeable and expensive.
movies are shot in metro n etc.
that's why unpermitted and unpaid filming is prohibited.
it's on an official document.
Unpermitted filming is banned since 2003 in Delhi Metro.
26/11 happened in 2008.
talk about false information.
Your comments matched many of my experiences when I was there in 1984 and about your age. I ended up spending six weeks in India and Nepal. Time is not what westerners are use too, so changing your perspective is good advice. A meal might take two hours, exchanging money an hour. You learn that the bus or train may soon come meaning one hour or five hours, so you learn to chill and read your paperback. The people were amazing and I had very few problems, but it was challenging traveling. Often I would put off leaving my hotel room in the morning knowing once I left the sights and sounds would overwhelm my senses until my return. Also, there is no quite time with people playing music and engaging in activities all night. Overall I felt like it was life unfiltered showing you the good and the bad at any moment. I think of my experience there every day and gave me a perspective of life no other place can offer.
Above experiences are true
Alot has changed since 1984. Come back and see it for yourself
1984 wait 1997 here i come. Now things changed and get local info as indian i also do research of money and people , use cab for traveling and look for food INDIAN traveler and few travel blogger (indian photographs). And good to go.
John, did you never want to visit India again after 1984?
@@Anione111 I would love to, however once I got home my career kept me busy and have never returned. It would be interesting to see what has changed since my last visit.
I also had a good experience in India. I was only in Bangalore for 2 weeks and Mumbai for one day.
Thank you for your good regards
You literally visited the most chaotic and the worst states in all of India
You should come again 😃 visiting any city in the world is a waste of time. You never really get the feel of the country.
Nice 👍🙂 Jenny I like to visit India and come to holi color fiestavule
@@sadcapyyoutube worst are you mad Karnatka is pride of India
You experienced the essence of the Buddhist temple without actually visiting the temple. Patience is the key! ❤️
Bro that's just the Buddha stupa pic taken from nearby ruins place. The real temple is a lot more majestic
Yash Kabra gaytam buddha was born in limbuni, nepal not india thxs.
@@ganeshmagar3760 Who asked?
@@ganeshmagar3760 and when did nepal come into existence?
Hah
The Buddha works in mysterious ways
pro tip:
if anyone wants to travel India, please learn some hindi, for example: when someone costs more money just say "loot kyu rahe ho bhaiya?" they will assume that u are no new to this place, and will finally charge normally.
And like this everyone get shocked 😂🔥
Only if you go to North India, a lot of tourists never go to North India and instead to South where people barely know any Hindi and instead speak English.
@@yourowndealer if they speak English, then it's good for foreigners
@@ziasyeda6645
Probably....but most of India speaks English especially in cities, so they can use English anywhere, that's the whole thing about English it's the global lingua Franca, a Chinese and French could talk to each other without one of them knowing the other's language by English.
Best tip:travel with an Indian friend
rickshaw drivers are the biggest problem in India, not only for foreigners but also to Indians, and that's true almost across India.
Abhinav Parivesh yaa,, And recently Arvind kejriwal gives 1 lakh E-Rickshaw licences free of cost to illegal Bangladeshi & Rohingyas for vote bank.
@@jaychaudhary3556 Arvind has cheated us. He promised to be a immander leader, but he cheated us
@@jaychaudhary3556 Hahaha, although NE and WB is more prone to Bangladeshi infiltrators, it looks like Delhi is in the woes. Be careful of the Rohingiyas, they have a pretty bad track record.
Very true
@@jaychaudhary3556 refugees are not allow to vote.dont spread rumour..
believe me. as Indians, WE FACE THE SAME PROBLEMS
rupsha ghosh not as much as tourists
I didn't face any problems😏🙄
ey U were born here and grew up here..u telling me ya still don't kno how to deal with ppl? aar ki hobe....
Get out of your damn house
@@scienceislife36 me too
Bro your cycle rickshaw story is something that happened to me as well. Literally exactly the same. Got 100 rupees cycle rickshaw, crazy traffic, drops me across from the station and then asks for 150. And I actually ended up paying 150. And I'm an indian!
Never take rickshaw in sunlight if it doesn't have roof
@@stifler4eva1 never take rickshaw if you are inexperienced in bargaining. I always use uber, ola
Whatt😂😂😂
I am Indian too.. however ,I look at it slightly differently… we are ready to pay thousands to hotels,restaurants or other organised places who will calculate costs ,add overheads etc and then you have to give a respectful tip on top… these guys often work long hours, often sole breadwinners and have to pay for the hire of the vehicle if they do not own it…if you were feeling the sun… can you have a vision of someone who is pulling you along in that sun?
I often pretend to bargain and the after an agreed price I usually add a generous amount on top… the look on the face of the person is usually my biggest reward of the day.. I feel if we are so blessed we need to share some of the joy … please do not think I am sermonising .. I used to be different previously.. when I saw their lives more closely,my attitude changed
@@kissmisskanchi1550 after seeing this u changed mine too 👍
Due to terror attack in mumbai filming has been prohibited in key areas. Especially metro cities..
Edwin Fernandes Key area ? Are there many descendants of Portuguese slaves in India ?
@@हपिएम् Not slaves, colonizers. Theyre called Goans lol.
@@lumpsoboii4201 alfonso and many others like him , placed a ban on hinduism in goa during the 1500s to enforce christianaity
@@हपिएम् Bro, in metro filming was never allowed..
correct
I find you matured, rational and lovely. You're most welcome to India.
An exact opposite reaction to Karl when stopped while filming at Metro. One got irritated when told to follow the rules and the other respected the rules and responded sensibly... Kudos to you..
That dude Karl is annoying. I can’t believe people watch him.
@@GoodhitsTV Karl only have negative things to say about india
@@teteisailo4604 Not at all true, there are many good things he has to say about India.
And even I wonder why they ban filming, IDK the reasons so it doesn't make sense, you are only filming.
@@Hi.M_Anshu it was because of 26/11 and david headley please look him up
That train photo is not from India. It's from Bangladesh.
How can people sit on top if there are overhead live wire.
@@dialm4masala718 bruh wtf
@@akshitkumar9402 are you an indian posing as german? Are you brown pretending to be white?
@@dialm4masala718 Nah. I never posed. I am a proud Indian.
@@dialm4masala718 btw Max Planck was a German Physicist.
@@dialm4masala718 what the hell
There r many fair people in india
If you think your patience is tested.
You haven't been to Indian Banks yet.
Akash Mazumder I would say his patience would be put to the ultimate test when he meets a Bhadralok with a German sounding last name.
Kuch din to gujariye SBI me
Yeep! The Indian must have invented the red tape. ;)
SBI
Government banks to be precise.
Well said "India is a lesson in patience"
You will learn a lot in self..lessons for life ! 💗 my nation, my India ! Proud to be Indian.
I just discovered you :) my dream is to visit my friend in Punjab. I really enjoyed this video, and noticed you published this on my birthday! :) hugs from Oregon
Yee.. Hospitality of punjabi people is matchless
Awww, so good to hear💕💕🙏
You should be visiting to Kashmir also there is propaganda but please ignore
How was your trip?
@@learnpracticeandimprove3891 yes kashmir beautiful but ppl r bit rude
*is from Canada *
*says Shimla is too cold for him to visit *
Ha ha ha
No he is not lying. He doesnt want to visit a cold place because we have 10 months in a year cold weather here in Canada so why would we want to visit a cold place.
Perhaps he means it was too cold to visit due to his provisions. Maybe he didn't have clothing for colder weather. I enjoyed his video. He seems like a very nice and honest person. And I appreciated his perspective. Made me want to visit and see what I can only imagine is a beautiful country and wonderful culture.
😂😂😂
@@simrantab6362 U live in Canada? 😐
Thank you for the reassuring video. My wife and I are planing on traveling to India after the COVID goes away (we were planing before all this mess).
Do try if you can have destinations in South India, North East, Mountain states in North built into your travel plan. Very different experiences there than the major destination in north India.
But of course nothing is going to be safe till May-June 2022.
Warm welcome 😉
@@bigchairmanmeow also for those who do not like bargaining.
Please book your train tickets online....you don't need to go to train station to book tickets
Took tooks are known auto rickshaws in south india that is more convenient and safe. try to go to kerala especially alappuzha(south india) that's our God's own country. you will get a very memorable experience there.
Awesome and accurate description. I'm also Canadian and have been in India for about 7+ months (not exactly by choice) but you nailed it, and I love it here. Your advice about making friends/contacts with locals is spot on, that's the way to get things done. My only complaint is the constant battle to get the real price, but, it's a small price to pay for the fascinating experience of India. アドベンチャー・ライフ Amigo, bon courage et ओम नमः शिवाय
These days india has ola and uber so u dont have to think it about fair price anymore
"India is a lesson in patience"..Bang on! You seem to have cracked the code, so to speak, of India. The spiritual lessons in India are not just in the monasteries, or temples or ashrams. Seen two videos from your channel, enjoyed both. All the best
It's a lesson in worst kind of bureaucratic, social and functional chaos and inconvenience.
@@Jhonnycomelate and isn't that why Indians thrive all over the world? If you can survive in India, you know you've made it
When you are travelling in India, you should choose Ola or, Uber rather than Auto Rickshaw. Because a Rickshaw driver may charge more but a Uber/Ola driver can't. Use the application for Ola or, Uber. Specially, if you're a single traveller, then you can choose *Uber bike* as it's cheaper than cab.
exactly, or like use ola auto/uber auto, they have the same prices for everyone and it's reasonable too.
Please promote local people not the business. Not everyone like this. If we visit any foreign country they also do this. But it's not an issue. Our cost is small penny for them. 1$= around 90rs.
@@SweAgg Ri8 👍
That's right! We should ensure that, our guests feel safe in our beloved country. Let's give them a wonderful experience. May be our streets are not that clean. But our hearts are just like gem. Let's make them feel loved.
@@subhashinishini952 its safer. If scams reduce we wont recommend
In India everyone is in hurry but no one is on time
😂😝so true!
Damn so true
Because we don't respect each other's time. Lol.
We call that filipino time!! Should be there at 8, but they get there at 9. So, Better tell them to be there at 10!
So true
In India, throw the Time Table away, and just enjoy :).
@@69BlackCatsInFridge COOL 😎
Time is everything bro.. you can't just waste your time waiting of hours to just book a train ticket
@@ashutosh4832 You are totally right
But 2 Sides of a coins
1
It a great patience test
2
India is improving it Road and Transit infra
Jammu Rail
Manipur rail
North East connectivity
Ladakh 4 Airports 27 helipads
And ladakh University promised which will be Starting its Construction between 2021-2022
-RRTs for NCR
Bullet Train
Welp it can be the best thing india get or just non profitable :V
But its a tourist thing
And it will Tell other countries that india is not as Old and Inefficient as they think
Specially after 2010 Olympic Hangama:(
@@ashutosh4832 exactly
India is not perfect and that's the beauty of this place!💕🕊
Nothing is perfect
@♡ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐤𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐫 ♡ true
No country is perfect
@@AwismitRana But perfect doesn't actually mean perfect. Perfection rather potrays the so called perfection which is imperfect in one or the other way. What i mean by perfect is the relative, so called perfectism. For example, countries like America, Japan, U.K. are considered perfect and that's why i said India is not perfect or say, real and sassy. I hope you get it!
I like ur comment...
Rightly said...India has it's own pace
India can't follow your pace you have to follow India's pace
S
India have temp. -50+ to 50+ degree at the same day
Too much diverse
And army secure us at this temp.
Thanks you Indian army
BSF secures us, not Indian army
@@vincemcmahon5205 BSF works at +50 degree and Army at -50 degree (Siachin).
Please 🙏 don't fight ☹️
We are proud of our great indian armed forces 🌿
"India is a lesson in patience"
Thank you!
You nailed it.Patience is the key word.
Uber is also a key word
There were many intellectual messages in your video for an Indian too. Like don't plan too much. Loved it. Lots of blessings for you
I am Indian and you made me rethink about my perception about how people of my country treats a foreigner😊 I had a negetive image but now i think we are not that bad
You can visit hilly areas during summers, like North East, Himachal Pradesh, J&K Uttrakhand. We have all types of weather in the same country. One place you might find as hot as 42°C and and as low as -10 ° C
Only Modi Ji 23 May k baad naam change kar lena
@@kunalghosh3378 tab zarur badal kar ye kar lunga - " Our PM Modi ji "
@@creative_mansi lol
@@kunalghosh3378 ye LoL apna sambhal kar rakna 23 may ke baadh comment karunga 😂😂
Bc kabhi nagpur aao garmi G na fat jaye toh bolna, Tuesday 21st may ka temperature check karo. 46 degree ya usse zyada hoga.. aur tum 42 degree me hi ruke ho, aaj hi 44* tha
"India is a lesson in patience." Amen!
7:32 pro tip: Just take an Uber, Uber also provides tuktuks in India, they give the most reasonable price.
Tuktuk is least preffered here.
Mostly city bus, metro and taxi(ola or uber)
But like if you aren't going far I just take a quick auto since it's cheaper like if you are only going like 2 mins away
I will never understand why white people use only freelance drivers. When Uber and Ola is available.
Lol tuk tuk (rickshaw) are problems for indians too..
Sometimes they ask me double the meter price cuz they say they don't get a fare on the way back! Tf
Happens all the time with me😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣 i cnt count more how much i loss my money
Tuktuks are induan or thailand?i m confusdd
@@nickfoory5662 Thai people call them tuk tuks we call them rikshaw / auto / auto rickshaw
I as a traveller dont pay too high prices but you sometimes have to pay something that I call "idiot-bonus". 10 or 15% more as the local people have to pay.
You HAVE to catch this particular train, you NEED a bed to get some sleep.
So , OK , 80 Rs for the ride instead of 70. 650 Rs for the room instead of 600.
Let the people "win" a little. Sometimes NOT always.
They have to feed their families and that is hard enough!
Love for India, from Germany.
Foreigners have to understand that filming in Airport's, Train stations are a security hazard.
After the Attack of Kasab from Pakistan in Santa Cruz station
filming in these places is prohibited.
There is usually a sign.🙏🏻
In England we film outside the military airbases and record every flight in and flight out. They even provide a viewing platform and a hotdog stand and for our convience they announce when the fighter jets will be practicing their bumps. 😆 🤣
@@grahamt5924 you are not blessed to have Pakistan as your neighbour , they don't stop gifting terrorists to their neighbours.
@@nusht7894 ! There are more than enough of Pakistanies, Indians, Bangladeshies...and more in England! Lol
@@Mrtribru69 my comments has got nothing to do with the people of these countries.You might be ignorant about the geopolitics of indian subcontinent hence did not understand what my comment ment. Its a state policy of Pakistan to use terrorism against india , even their establishment has agreed that they use terrorism. With such a hostile neighbour its better to be prepared.
@@grahamt5924 you don't have neighbour like Pakistan. That's why we have to do extra security. We had so many terrorist bomb blast on airport and train station in past
OK, I'll be patient, but I want to see that Buddhist temple, not letting you off the hook so easily 😊
Enjoyed the video as always, thanks for sharing!
Go visit sarnath, Bihar
@@KamalSingh-qd9jr sarnath is in UP bro
Hey Mark visit BodhGaya ☺
welcome
Uber is the best option for travelling . Most of us use uber or Ola
It would have been expensive. 100 main 🛎 hota.
Josna U Uber auto will be cheap..ya pool
This is the first time I'm watching a video from your channel, I just came across this video from recommendations, and wow! 😂 I love how you see things, and how you interpret them, your perspective. I don't know how honest is all this, but it feels so. And I loved this video 💛.
If u want some cold environment, have a road trip to leh ladakh. It will be unforgettable experience I can assure you that.
great t,thank you!!! im going to India in a few days, and so excited!!! After 15 years going back to this incredible country! thank you for your words!!! namaste.
Hai... how did it go?
He was in North Side of my country, come to Kerala 'God's Own Country'.
I think you have understood India. You are really a genuine traveller, who enjoy the process of journey rather than destination. I can sense calmness, patience, appreciation of local culture, people, etc. in your narrative.
Just found your vlogs as I'm moving from Victoria BC to Vietnam as an expat for a few years. India is on the list and am doing lots of research so when the travel wheels are well oiled I'm hoping to spend at least a month there. Good info you've shared! 🙏🇨🇦
i am indian ! its not as cool as u imagine ! tough plus becaus everyone in rush nobody is stoping for others even in needful times! its possible at someplaces u get to see impatient people!
I am an Indian, one month is not enough to visit India there are lot of places lot of variations lot of languages different cultures food..u r always welcome just be safe and njoy ur trip
@mns ta wtf? why would people come all the way from west to just go to the mountains lol? they have mountains there too in europe and north america. people want to interact with locals, try the food, and the heart of indian civilization is the gengetic plain. UP, bihar, delhi, rajasthan, bengal, punjab, MP, parts of south india, etc.
I suggest you visit South India instead of North.
@@vijaypadala2291 you south Indians are always jealous of North Indians, grow up man let her Tour Whole India And Learn Different culture, Don't be so toxic mate. And I don't think she can survive in Humid and hot weather of chennai, Bangalore is good place though.
Beautifully expressed. Hammer on the nail head there. Every word of it. He did get the essence of things in india like 100%.
India is a dirty place.cheating and corruption every where.
India has so much of people,things can go wrong sometimes.Indian Railway is one of the largest network of rail in the world so it is not surprising when sometimes system don't work as you can think the same site would be used at different station at same time.
And I think every country has their goods and bads .🌼🌼
You are really doing a great job and I will suggest you to take train from Kalka to Shimla.It is UNESCO Heritage train you will really enjoy it. And if you still has time go to Ladakh or Spiti Valley in Himachal. You will really Enjoy it. All the best and Enjoy🤗
Dude I won't think people can top board on IRTC trains because of its electrification
Good going pal. I'm Indian living in Toronto. So yes.. I congratulate you. You have made it 👍
Excellent, you are such a positive person.India can be really hectic and frustrating, but you made it sound very smooth,Thanks
Hey Dan you're able to capture the essence of Indian philosophy, " It's no about destinations, rather the journey itself" enjoy what you have.
You just showed so much buddhism.. ! Loved to hear your experience.
Thanks, I appreciate that
Don't worry this "Planning so much stuff and Not getting all of it" sometimes happens to Indian Domestic Tourists also😂
He pronounced "Shimla/शिमला" so correct!
may be, cause its sound matches its spelling, there's no other pronunciation for it!!!
You can book train tickets online and also book an Ola cab (just like uber) in varanasi and many other cities....
Hope it helps
Thanks Dan, It is always good to watch your video. The best thing is the way you look at things and experience.
There is learning from a great epic 'Mahabharata' - You see things as you want to see. If you want to see bad ...you will see and experience bad only...if you want to see good you will experience and see good only choice is yours. Wish you best for your travel channel.
the images of the crowded trains are not from India...its 4m Bangladesh or may be Pakistan.... bcoz all Indian train run by electricity ..and no one can ride above an electrically run train..
pritom bora even Indian railway didn't permit for this kind of journey
It’s usually from Nepal and Bangladesh. Pakistan too poor to even get trains. 😂
@@bharatAV come on man 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
pritom bora hahhaahhahaha that’s certainly not Pakistan! We do have trains
@@zaynali815 you have terrorists no trains only British time old shit trains
You truly experienced India.. and you somehow managed to express the essence of that journey.. so incredibly well. Absolutely brilliant vlog
15:25 Excellent reflection! And I think it applies not just to India but to any other place in the world.
You nailed it as far as patience being the key. I love India. I think the air pollution is also a big one to consider...even for those with healthy lungs. Also a few mores items to be mindful of if you're a solo female traveling. But, If you can find it, I agree finding the peace within yourself is the key to enjoying this magnificent country and its people! 💜
Nice to listen.. wish hAve a wonderful memories here😊
Being an Indian, i would not recommend solo trips in India specially for women. 75% of people are really good but there are 25% creepy population who do everything to make other people life hell. If you are traveling solo , don’t go to northern part the country…..
Dear sister, i recommend not good for solo, please travel with partner or with friends...
Shimla isn't at the foothills. It's roughly 7500 feet from sea level. Compare that to Denver, Colorado which is roughly 5500 feet.
Part 3: crowds: Thats how I felt when I visited Disneyland in Orlando, FL! My expectations with Disneyland were like what people anticipate with a Taj Mahal and a single individual person, and in reality it was completely opposite!! It was right before Christmas!😃
Hope you are having ball of a time in India. Enjoy your stay! 🇮🇳🇨🇦
Thanks for sharing your experience, Dan. You are so cool! Hi from Cancun, Mexico. Great job, my friend.
This is very well articulated Dan! I am glad you put things into perspective for travelers. While I have lived and continue to live most of my life in India, whatever you have experienced is fairly common in most cities/towns. Obviously Ola/Uber have now made a difference for you to not have the experience that you had with the cycle rickshaw ride, but you still learnt something in a much harder way. Don't overplan, have patience and it can make the ride worth it. And believe me, the traffic is what drives tourists crazy. Even as an Indian citizen, I have not yet been able to fathom how do we actually drive in this amount of traffic - it just happens like it's a miracle! Loved the vlog! Highly recommended!
I absolutely enjoyed you way of explaining all this. Actually, I'm going to use it at my English lessons for my students' listening practice, if you don't mind. I 100% agree with you about the way things work in India, though I experienced the same in Thailand and Malaysia, I think, it's all similar in Asian countries, which teach us patience and trust to the world.
Like Buddha
I also feel u got Enlightened in your own way in India
Peace n patience🙂
Mantra for happy life👌😎
I just now watched this video and am so glad that you could understand what does India actually mean...Not everyone could get this lesson behind it...Only a few ,,...who could think beyond what they actually see ...🇮🇳☺️🙏
Your insightful wisdom, and ability to express it so nicely, continues to impress me. You are a blessing to me.
You can always book cabs at fair price on OLA app, there you can book bike or small to big cars.
I feel very happy when I saw you're reading a book while traveling.Yes ,I never saw a single foreigner or local traveller reading a book while traveling . They think books are really time consuming thing to do and they Fully relly on Google for any kind of information.Let me tell you ,I am an Indian and I travel all over India since I was only 3 yrs.My father always use to read about the destination 6 months prior before visiting that place and I too got my interest from him.We travelled from Kashmir to Andaman from Rajasthan to Darjeeling without a single help from neither guide nor Google.
What a beautiful summarization of the travel experiences in India from a young but immensely wise person.
Dan, this is the kind of work you did in Mexico when I found and started following your channel. I love your story telling over the video. Thanks!!
I really like the wisdom and knowledge you share, not only about travelling in India, but also the philosophical/spiritual aspects of your experience there :)
Today's video was really good advice! Probably good advice just for life in general. Too often our disappointments come from mistaken expectations.
Stay calm. Enjoy the journey. Don't try to do too much in one day! Great advice. 😉
I am from India no hate for him but he show the train picture does not belong to India if they sit they will die in electric shock and this is illegal and one more he show those picture of small colony types these area belong to lower middle class area and India has so many better place
@@harshitatewari5644
If that is NOT an India train....thank you for explaing.
I understand there are many places in India. Some nice, some not so nice. If he showed some not so nice.......that is okay as long as it is really India. If it is another country and told to be India.....that would be wrong. ☹
The images of the crowded Indian trains on google search are actually the images of trains in Bangladesh.
I agree. India is relatively safe for foreign people who wants to visit and live there. Sri Lanka is also safe for foreign people to visit or live there as well.
You are from UK?
Isn't it?
@@devu940 Yes, I am from UK.
That was the typical rickshaw driver you just had to confront with.
I don't know how many days you have been staying in India, but you have become quite a philosopher after staying for a few days in India. Lol
In India, you need to find peace in chaos.
India has Philosophy in every wind every breath, everyone gets philosophical in India
@swetab singh Kyunki hum Aaraam khojte h, peace nahi.
Chaos is because of OVER POPULATION
the weird thing is for me, I've lived in India for 13 years of my life and yet I didn't really experience what you have experienced unless I'm also traveling inside India,,, it's kind of amusing to think about XD
I think the ticket can be easily booked through online website of IRCTC.
I want a similarities and differences between 🇲🇽 and 🇮🇳
U guys are whiter than us
@chetan seemar 😂😂😂🤣
@@ashutoshsingh5003 broh don't be so emotional . He wanted to know difference and I just told it
Similarities btwn Mexico and INDIA perhaps Chilly and taco ( Inidan Chapati (roti) and differences you will find many unless why would anyone visit other countries☺
@@हपिएम् not true.
This is really the best summing up of Indian travel by a foreigner I've seen. Really mature, insightful and enlightened. Great job!
I had actually watched your video on Canada months ago when I was about to go to Winnipeg for a summer internship, and here I am now, watching your video on India :D
Great channel!
India not only tests patience of tourists but locals as well.
You shared your experiences well and clear as well you have given a lesson on a patience a traveller must have.. Great👏👏
Thanks
Thank you for those nice words and paitence which you shows, inspite of facing some problems also. Namaste to you! You are always welcome at here.
Pretty cool, thanks for sharing. I love your chanel and the way you approach each experience.
See , you can book it online without any special ID , the crowded train is just a photo , it's not real it's usually taken just for the camera , I've been to Varanasi , they always stop you opposite the busy road , where I think they dropped you so it's normal.
Bro you can easily Book Tickets from your Phone, It's Super easy and You can book any train Tickets Like Express, Local, Special, etc 🤟
Buddhist temple is actually Sarnath. The lion capital. The official emblem of India comes from there
You've understood Indian flow of things very well! Kudos & thank you for putting your understanding into words. 👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏻🤝🏼
In india...you can tell your problems to anyone without any doubt...we indians are very free minded...
😂nope