New to your channel loved the content. Sorry for those mishaps.😥 For food you can use apps like swiggy , Zomato and order food to your hotel from the good restaurants.😁 Yes Ola ,Uber are much more efficient than regular taxi and auto rickshaw.😊
indian military people are the most trusted people in india . everyone in india believes in indian miltary . don't think it was anything but a random check . fun fact in himalayas marijuana and ganja grows like crazy and most don't even touch them .
Thats what a lot of people have said. I'm thinking it was just a routine inspection and I fit the stereotype of a tourist that smokes (it's the beard hahaha)! Just a coincidence
Ganja should be legalised in India It is part of Indian religions, culture and way of living. It is good food supplement, medicine, textile etc. It is one of the important medicine herbs in Ayurveda. It is offer to God Shiva. Even British colonial could not dare to ban it in India but Indian govt under pressure From USA has banned ganja . Alcohol manufacturing companies lobbied worldwide for ganja banned . Sanskrit ayurvedic name of ganja is Vijaya ( the Victorious).
Yeah i was amazed with the random checks. In my country people doesnt check touriste out of nowhere. But its understandable since the checks are often in places that often happened with breaks happen
they were checking because india is prone to terrorist attacks and in many of those attacks foreign tourists have been involved.. and Sally sorry for them to be touchy by our armed forces but in recent February there has been suicidal attack has been happened in Jammu Kashmir which is neighborhood of Himachal Pradesh state so might that be a reason also..
@@SallyAndEd war was about break out between India & Pakistan that time so at that time Indian armed forces were at high alert Even in a Sucide bombing case 54 Indian soldiers were martyred and in Retaliation India launched a air strike on Pakistan killing 350+ terrorist in balakot 1 day to later an Aerial dog fight occured in which Pakistan lost a f-16 fighter jet
Hey guys! Quick synopsis of the vid is this: INDIA IS SAFE. You should go. Like EVERY COUNTRY in the world you need to see if you can drink the tap water before you go, be careful where you eat and watch your personal safety. What are some things you guys do to keep safe on the road?
@@sachindalvi9701 Yeah we've heard that. It happens to a lot of people. Someone gave us a great tip in the comments. Look on google maps and calculate the distance by 25r. So if its 5km you should be paying approx 125r.
Depends on Planning if foreigners make proper planning before coming to India. In this situation there will not be any problem because in India everything is available depends on money. India has best trains, buses, hotels and transport system but it requires planning.
Thank you for your visit to India. Thank you for keeping an open mind when traveling in India. Many people have preconceived notions about this country because of which they view everything negative in India. Come again.
25:32 Omg !! That's unbelievable! How could you let that boy go after touching your Private parts ? My blood is boiling 😡 Being an Indian It's shameful for me to listen something like this. I will kill that person if i will ever see someone doing these types of things 😠😡
@@SallyAndEd Dear Sir/Madam your story at 25:32 is unacceptable here. Someone touched your boobs and ran away ,you didn't even realized that, and also you did nothing after that incidence, you didn't even tried to caught that guy; I can't believe on this, 😒 It is India we have one the biggest Judiciary system, if this really happened then You should have reported this to the Police, but you did nothing !!!
U should report this about police they will surely take action against that usless boy......but as indian we are really sorry for it😭 there are some usless fuckeee people in our country..... really sorry sorry sorry 😐
Most honest review! Yes, female safety is an issue! Even for Indian women. You should've slapped that teenage boy and that probably would have grabbed the attention of the locals. Locals are helpful in such cases (most of the time). Just create a scene. P.S. I loved your vlogs in India. Happy to see you had a good experience. And sorry for the mishaps.
Hey! Thanks! We tried to be unbiased and objective throughout. I wish we could have caught that boy. He ran off down the street before we had a chance. I have no doubt he'll do it again though. Hopefully the next person will grab him
@@SallyAndEd here is one tip if by any bad luck you face some chutiya. just slap them and shout out loud, people around you on streets will take care of them, believe me they will beat them up right away. that's how much people takes safety of women in India.
@@SallyAndEd FYI. In India tap water is not for drinking at all. it's for household usages. here is one tip if by any bad luck you face some chutiya (bad guys). just slap them and shout out loud, people around you on streets will take care of them, believe me they will beat them up right away. that's how much people takes safety of women in India.
14:30 bro.....u were sooo lucky u said no to drugs.... Himachal Pradesh (especially kasol) is known to have best quality weed in India. Many foreigners go there just for that. U could get trapped if u have said yes. Thank god u said no🤗
Weed is not drug. Weed is not source of immunity enhancer. Indians have been consuming this for thousands of years before looser Indian govt banned it under do called international pressure and irony those countries uplift the ban but in India it is still banned. Ayurvedic sanskrit name of Ganja is Vijaya. The real problem is synthetic drug like cocaine .
It was good video.I appreciate that you told everything which you have experienced. People are very generous in India.#if someone do wrong then you can scream, everybody will help you.# Drugs are illegal in India so it can be problem if someone have drugs.# Some people charge more money to foreigners because most of people think that foreigner are rich and it doesn't matter to them if we charge extra money.# I am from INDIA.I love your videos.keep it up
@@SallyAndEd i please request u to make a dedicated video to tackel such situations(sexual assault). things like this happen shouldn't happen,and by ur video u can acknowledged other foreigners. Sooo pleassseeeee do reply, and i will tell u how to handle this situations.
if anyone sexually harassed you in India then try to fight back....India is very sensitive towards women safety and most of the Indians gets angry if someone tried to do such a shameful act with women...
WOWW.. Such a honest video.. Appreciate it guys.. One thing for sure.. always always drink water from a bottle from a reputed place only. these days apparently they too are being adulterated.. but 95% of the time, you get genuine quality. But you can drink from the water dispensers that dispense cold water.. they are safe to drink. Street food carries that risk always no matter the country you have it in.. But do remember, ,when you are back in India,, try doing the southern part of India too and no matter which part of the country you are in.. always always ask for help if you are not sure.. Local people 99.99% of the time are pretty helpful and do take pride in helping foreigners. As a woman if you ever feel threatened or unsafe,, just ask help from whoever is next to you guys especially ladies.. or even police.. they will help you... I have been out of India for the past 15 years but I go back every year and pretty much everything I said holds truth.. Good luck on your travels..
Dear Sally....am really sorry for the bad incident which happened to you ....in southern part of India and in North Eastern states ...these kind of things will never happen to u....
This episode is Brilliant! Probably the Best kind of back story about India we've ever seen. Tremendously informative and insightful especially since India is on our list. Also revealing how you two really dig deep into the countries you visit. Thanks for this wonderful share, James and Kim Treasure Hunt Foodies
Your tips are useful even to Indians travelling India. I liked the chemistry between you both - fluency of the conversation felt scripted (which is perfect) but expressions were candid. I am glad that you enjoyed India for most of the part. With such a huge diversity to offer, it takes bit openness like to to enjoy. Sorry about the boy incidence, and hopefully things will improve over the time. But as you mentioned, it is mostly safe, but care must be taken even by fellow Indians. Your tips will surely help everyone :-).
The water thing really depends on your location to be honest. Some cities have water supply, which is treated and is safe to drink, that's what most of us prefer as well and I haven't heard of anyone getting sick or dying from it so. You'll also find homes which pump ground water to drink, which is also safe, but the taste might vary, so it's up to you. But yes, there are places you should try and avoid drinking the water, but obviously it's not all of India, it's not like we all drink "mineral water", which btw, isn't as safe as you guys might think either, but that's a different topic I suppose. Point is, if you're in a city with treated water supply, it's safe to drink from the tap. If the local people are safe, you'll be too. But if you're at a place where you can't confirm if the water is treated, avoid it all costs. People do also use water purifiers, so you can also ask someone for water from that. But you can drink tap water depending on where you're, just be careful. And as for you guys, you're both pretty cool and adorable. I hope you guys come back to India again after this whole pandemic thing is over. Take care of yourself, stay safe. Good luck!
In India 1.2 billion people, so some good people and some bad people....but most of the people are good and humble..... Sorry for those are behaved badly with you.... Love from 🇮🇳 India 🙏
Quite apt and humble way to put things into perspective. Anything can happen in India. Definitely many positives and some weird uncomfortable moments. But anything more, like groping or assault is a crime, and you have all rights to call police and report. We really feel bad when things like this happen to inspiring travelers like you both, but thats something we must address it and work on it. Yes, India is a little complex, but i know you guys love to see the order in the disorderly chaos. :) Take care.
She was really considerate about her views for safety . I would say that taking a stand for yourself and calling the police is the best advice .People are worried about women safety in india ,If you tell people around what just happened it will make a difference.
I am so sorry that you had that terrible assault experience in our country. If it means anything at all please accept our sincere apologies. I thank you for still being so kind and gracious towards India. Stay safe. Lots of love from India.
Thanks for this video. It was great to know about certain things from your point of views. It informs about where we need to improve as people. Always love Sally's enthusiasm, it's refreshing. Will definitely share this video
Foreigners are more likely to have weed/drugs with them in Himachal Pradesh. Maybe that's why they straightaway asked you only. HP is known for partying by foreigners.
Yeah possibly! It's hard to say. Like I said, it felt a little too coincidental. But in saying that, we did see a load of foreigners smoking weed in Rishikesh and Manali. So you could be right
Indian tips and tricks. Give your weed to the female :P Also we have emergency number 100 which connects to local police and you can report any issue. They will come to your location to assist. Same as 911.
FYI. In India tap water is not for drinking at all. it's for household usages. here is one tip if by any bad luck you face some chutiya (bad guys). just slap them and shout out loud, people around you on streets will take care of them, believe me they will beat them up right away. that's how much people takes safety of women in India.
travelling by a bus in himachal pradesh can definitely be a lil tiring but its safe ig. the drivers are professionals and they almost cover the same route everyday so yeah theyre quite used to it. infact we people who belong to hilly areas are very much ok w it but obviously it must have been scary for you guys. about that guy who was trynna sell you drugs, actually there have been quite a lot incidents in which people from other countries have been caught getting high on marijauna and other stuff in manali lol. but you can always trust the military. im so sorry that you had such an awful experience with that teenager. (the locals are quite helpful tho, ask them for help) youve been very sweet this far despite of what youve been thru. we appreciate it. ATITHI DEVO BHAVA which means a guest is equivalent to god is what we've been taught since childhood, but alas.
tuk tuk (or auto-ricksaws) can also be booked by ola or uber in india . just go the those apps and book tuk tuk (auto-ricksaw) just the way you book taxi (cab) .
well thats case in big cities.. auto is also not in all cities.. well those Tourists info centres are scams mostly in delhi.. well u can check rickshaw price in app and can bargain for lower to the driver personally
Heyy sally you are very strong women, it's a shame what happened with you, I wish such things would not happen in future with anyone. I think government should do something in this context to raise awareness about such incident.
saw your first India vlog at less than 1000 subs and i was surprised at your positive energy ... and glad to see it hasn't changed. will miss your india vlogs for sure and apologies for that bad instance that happened. Love
I was waiting for this. The drug incident definitely sounds like a shake-down. You got lucky. There is no excuse for anybody touching anyone. I have worked for several India based companies in my lifetime. I have always noticed that the males are not really taught how to respect a woman. All the other things Icould be dealt with, but someone just reaching out and grabbing you? No way. Thanks for sharing this great topic.
One tip for all the foreigners...if you can increase your budget (similar to if you travel any western or european country) you will not have to worry about any of these things, use redbus app if you want to travel via bus they will provide you top comfort, use cabs they are too cheap, stay in hotel rooms using oyo app...there will be no issue of tap water drinking problem too, its basically how much you are ready to spend....what you spend you will get served (value for money)...so don't visit India with a mentality that India is very cheap to travel, very low prices and Basically India offers you as per your ability to spend....and your experience will be respectively 🇮🇳💪
Hi Sally and Ed. I stumbled upon your channel. I am sorry Sally for the incident that happened in Jaipur. It's embarrassing for me personally, as I belong to Rajasthan. I hope things gets better and safer soon. Hope you had a great year. Sorry again !
Hi Sally and Ed. I like watching travel vlogs and I just stumbled upon your channel. Nice to see your trip to India and your feedback. Thanks for your nice and Honest opinions. Sorry for the Incident.. I agree, its a bit difficult for the foreigners traveling in India, due to the food, uncomfortable stares from the people and of course the scams. But I hope you've had some nice moments. Keep traveling.. Lots of Love from India !!!
You can carry a chain and a padlock. Indian trains do have hooks underneath the seats to lock your luggage with a chain for extra safety (though most trains have Armed personnels during night hours). And for that military issue, foreigners do carry drugs in certain routes and places, for example getting drugs in Varanasi is pretty easy. You can be checked in these places. Just dont carry drugs, and do keep an eye on your luggage.
We had a great time in India!! So there's loads of positive things to say. I'd agree that they're both areas that could be improved. They are improving though
Most foreigners visit Himalayan states to smoke those things and the police always checks foreigners. They have the best quality. Sometimes they don't even ask for money for weed.
Please make sure nobody occupies your personal space that's very important, you should resist immediately if someone comes close to you and shout out loud to attract attention on being assaulted. Locals will always bash the evil people for sure I'm sorry for what you've been through 😔
Really Sorry for this incident.That is totally unacceptable behaviour . That guy should have been thrashed very badly and jailed. May such incident doesn't happen again but if anyone tries to do such creepy stuff, please shout and people will take care of the idiots. And on a different note,, Ashes Oz fought back and put up a very good total. Come to India again. Thanks for the video
The thing you mentioned with drugs if it's some local police I would say it's a scam but with military officers it's a bit unlikely. Himachal Pradesh is a place where a lot of people go to get high you can see weed growing everywhere and a white foreigner is expected to buy some weed(ofcourse a stereotype type or misunderstanding and ed has a bit of hipster look). The seller probably got pissed and misinformed the police. Like you said it's never a good idea to buy drugs or marijuana in a strange place. PS: Weed only became illegal in India fairly recently. People aren't that strict towards weed. During holi festival a drink is served all over North India with weed and nobody cares. So just weed won't get you in that big of a trouble. But the real drugs might especially for a foreigner.
Thats a really good point. The fact that it was military police (we think) means it's unlikely it was a scam. Now that i've spoken to a few people about it i'm beginning to think It was probably just coincidence and I was profiled because I look like a hipster with a beard
One video a week, it's not a request it's an order (with love) to both of you, we are kind of addicted to your videos. Even if don't have a subject to talk to us, just show your lovely faces once in a week. 🤗 We love you "Sally And Ed"
Never go to any tourist information centre.. It's a scam.. Second most important thing to do while haggling tuk tuk in India open your Google Maps calculate the distance between your destination and multiply with Rs 25 that will be the fair Price... Example 4.2 km × 25rs = 105rs
@@SallyAndEd 4 km would be roughly around 60 RS only. Its 10 RS per KM if you hire auto or tuktuk. Max you can go upto 15RS PKM. 25 RS is way too high. Always bargain upto 15Rs. Start from 8-10 per KM
I am really sorry for what happened to you Sally.....you r like my sister.... sorry sister for what happened....that teenager was really mentally sick....God help him...this world is our family...Again sorry sister Sally for that bad experience...u r a great woman ....u r very strong...do come back ...this time ur brother here is with u...U both r great...
You are absolutely right you have to be very careful if you are traveling in Hills or towards jammu and kashmir, there are incidents reported of weapons being planted in the baggage of tourists, as culprits want to escape the checking
Depends on Planning if foreigners make proper planning before coming to India. In this situation there will not be any problem because in India everything is available depends on money. India has best trains, buses, hotels and transport system but it requires planning.
Guys sorry for the harassment I really condemned this act and promise u as an Indian boy that now the next time u gonna visit India u will not feel any of these negative thing so ashamed of that act
Sorry to hear about that incident with sally.Ed's explanation of 1% of a billion being bad is probably the best way to put it. you would find a way more good people .Thanks for coming hope u revisit.
U MUST BE ASSURE THAT INDIAN MILITARY IS ONE OF THE BEST , PROFESSIONAL ,HONEST AND DEDICATED ONE IN THE WHOLE WORLD . THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDES THEM ENOUGH PERKS MORE THAN THEIR REQUIREMENTS.
Hi i am from Mumbai India thanks for reviewing our country and we would love to have you again in our country. Because of some bad people our whole nation can't be bad . Yes there are people who are bad but it is the case with other nations has well . Only thing is you should have to get an idea whether to believe on someone or not and yes expected for some cities like Mumbai, chennai , banglore other places are not very safe at night time i.e after 9 pm. So please vist india but at night be aware.
Thank you for unbiased opinion. You got a subscriber for life. For the Jaipur incident whoever gave you the advice to report to police and create is absolutely right. The indians who do these sexual assault usually do that because of certain Hollywood/A- rated movies and lack of education. These people feel that any skin colour different then their are okay with sexual approach. If you let them go without making a scene they will never learn that it's not OK. Sorry you had to face such an incident in my country.
The biggest mistake all the women from abroad do is not to protest it. If it's that Sevier then complain to the local authority to make the know there boundaries
Sorry for inconvenience. . . Actually in manali foreigners go for marijuana at a place where Indian naturally not goes. . Those place Indian army not blames local public they only caught foreigner. .
I really don't understand why would people come to India, visit only Delhi and near by areas and generalize the whole of India.. Come to South ..go north east..himalayas .. west coast ... And feel the vibrance and total difference. .. It's simple," IF YOU VISIT NORTH INDIA(Especially in and around Delhi) THIS WILL ALWAYS HAPPEN " !!!!!!!
Hey guys the majority of things sounds like India is super safe and food hygiene is great. However womens safety is an extremely important thing for us. I am concerned for my wife if we go to India. There is a lot I want to see and eat but to hear those stories about sexual harassment does really worry me. Thanks for your your honest feedback though really appreciate your first hand experience.
Hey guys! It's really tough to be honest... because once it happens, it never leaves you. I walked around on edge for a lot of the trip and was worried if Sally went out on her own. It made it really hard if i'm being honest
28:40 This is what I believe about the topic too. No matter what you do there will always be 1-2% bad people everywhere in the world including India. And 1-2% of a billion is a huge number. And I strongly believe even a small incident should also be reported to police. But having said that, if you take even bare minimum tourists safe practices India is very safe even for a lone woman traveller.
So eloquently and respectfully put Sally regarding sexual assault but unfortunately this is not an isolated incident in India. I have just returned after my 6th time there and it was goodbye to India. The harassment and assaults felt constant this time, not just for me but this was the experience of other women I met 😢
You guys go to Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan, which are the most unsafe places in India. Real beauty of India lies in Kerala, Goa, Mysore, Puducherry, Bangalore, Darjeeling, Ladakh, Dharamshala, etc. You will never feel unsafe. But, I hardly see any foreigner going to these places.
As long as you are not doing things illlegally … no one can touch u in India… specially authorities … and if u are feeling they are trying to trap u .. just say you are from embassy and will report u guys….
Sally and Ed!!! You both just nailed this video! I am so so so happy that you both were completely honest of your experience in India and told everything that you experienced. Also Sally, I’m so proud of you girl! You opened up about your incident just so that others remain safe. You’re so strong. I really really want to appreciate and thank you both for giving honest opinions on india because most people just go along the stereotype that India is very unsafe. I enjoyed every minute of this video and wish the best for you both! (I wanted to say so much more to you guys but my comment is way too long!) Will always be here to support you both. Hope to see you soon🤗❤️❤️
Man ! Whenever I watch travel vlogs of travellers , there is alway one case where women got harrsed.who are these people why they put my country to shame.thanks for making video. atleast people will be aware befor visiting..❤️
In himachal and Varanasi usually foreigners take cheap marijuana and other drugs. Which is why military police targetted people with pale skin and the drug dealer trying to sell u
Even a normal Indian don't drink water from tap it is not meant to be drink obviously. People either boil water, use a water filter or drink miniral bottle water. In India only eat chicken as it fresh and not beef as it is very horrible and rarely Indian consume beef. Download Redbus app to book tickets for bus. There are luxurious buses too.
My girlfriend was traveling in India, part of it by bus, and found it strangely uncomfortable when two skinny Indians wanted to sit with her one night!! No no no!!!
Hey Guys . Next time if you are planning to visit 🇮🇳 , please visit Southern areas such us kerala , tamilnadu , karnataka. these places will give you totally different experience.
In india it's like, you can simply ask for help to any person standing next to you, he might even go to certain limits to help you. Basically the actual reason behind this is Indian feel pride on helping others, as it's embedded in their character. They believe in 'vasudhev kutumbkam', which means whole universe is one family, that's the core believe that persists through our india. So if in case you feel any problem, you can simply get to anyone close to you for help, may it be a male or female, because females of India are just lit🔥 in teaching a lesson to such bad people, they will help you as a family member, and I can ensure this. Infact later they might also invite you for a lunch or dinner and it's just normal in india😅, because there nothing like unknown people in India 😂🙏👍
I went there by my self. And the stewardess keep asking me if I really wanted to go there by myself. Thankfully I was travelling with somene when I went there. But once I got there I see lots of women (on the train, on the airport) travelling alone. So its not as unsafe as people have make us belief. I don't know if it is in a countrysides though. But I think if you are sensible when travelling alone you will be safe enough.
To be very honest, I myself haven't traveled to Northern plains in many years now. Sexual harassment is a very common thing specially in the northern plains. Once you are into the mountains and valleys, you can expect decent humble people. South is very safe and so is north east. Last few years I have restricted myself to NE and the South mainly, after having a family to protect. I cant be bothered worrying for my family's safety while on a precious few days of holidays.
New to your channel loved the content. Sorry for those mishaps.😥 For food you can use apps like swiggy , Zomato and order food to your hotel from the good restaurants.😁 Yes Ola ,Uber are much more efficient than regular taxi and auto rickshaw.😊
That's actually really really good advice about using Swiggy and Zomato. We've pinned your comment. Thanks for sharing!
yeah in big cities like delhi mumbai jaipur ola uber are cheaper then tuk tuks.but for non metro cities tuk tuks are better option the ola uber.
@@SallyAndEd For bus seat booking , red bus app can be used .
Hotel? Trivago.
If harassed tell them you are from the country of Brett Lee and Steve waqh
indian military people are the most trusted people in india . everyone in india believes in indian miltary . don't think it was anything but a random check . fun fact in himalayas marijuana and ganja grows like crazy and most don't even touch them .
Thats what a lot of people have said. I'm thinking it was just a routine inspection and I fit the stereotype of a tourist that smokes (it's the beard hahaha)! Just a coincidence
Ganja should be legalised in India
It is part of Indian religions, culture and way of living. It is good food supplement, medicine, textile etc. It is one of the important medicine herbs in Ayurveda. It is offer to God Shiva.
Even British colonial could not dare to ban it in India but Indian govt under pressure From USA has banned ganja .
Alcohol manufacturing companies lobbied worldwide for ganja banned .
Sanskrit ayurvedic name of ganja is Vijaya ( the Victorious).
This is because most of the forgenirs take steroids in Himachal side. That's y they come to you only for checking
@@SallyAndEd majority of foreigners go there for Ganja, and not Indians, we don't even touch it. that's the reason.
Yeah i was amazed with the random checks. In my country people doesnt check touriste out of nowhere. But its understandable since the checks are often in places that often happened with breaks happen
they were checking because india is prone to terrorist attacks and in many of those attacks foreign tourists have been involved..
and Sally sorry for them to be touchy by our armed forces but in recent February there has been suicidal attack has been happened in Jammu Kashmir which is neighborhood of Himachal Pradesh state so might that be a reason also..
Ooohhhh I see. You're right actually. It wasn't long after the bombing in Jammu. We hadn't made that connection
@@SallyAndEd war was about break out between India & Pakistan that time so at that time Indian armed forces were at high alert
Even in a Sucide bombing case 54 Indian soldiers were martyred and in Retaliation India launched a air strike on Pakistan killing 350+ terrorist in balakot 1 day to later an Aerial dog fight occured in which Pakistan lost a f-16 fighter jet
Always Refuse selfies and keep guys away. Be polite and firm. It works
Hey guys! Quick synopsis of the vid is this: INDIA IS SAFE. You should go. Like EVERY COUNTRY in the world you need to see if you can drink the tap water before you go, be careful where you eat and watch your personal safety. What are some things you guys do to keep safe on the road?
@@sachindalvi9701 Yeah we've heard that. It happens to a lot of people. Someone gave us a great tip in the comments. Look on google maps and calculate the distance by 25r. So if its 5km you should be paying approx 125r.
Haha so true. People even game to meet us. It really made our trip. Can't wait to come and explore the south and north east!
Depends on Planning if foreigners make proper planning before coming to India. In this situation there will not be any problem because in India everything is available depends on money. India has best trains, buses, hotels and transport system but it requires planning.
True true. Such a great network, but it really does need planning. I wish we knew so much before we came!
Thank you for your visit to India. Thank you for keeping an open mind when traveling in India. Many people have preconceived notions about this country because of which they view everything negative in India. Come again.
25:32 Omg !! That's unbelievable!
How could you let that boy go after touching your Private parts ? My blood is boiling 😡 Being an Indian It's shameful for me to listen something like this. I will kill that person if i will ever see someone doing these types of things 😠😡
THanks for the support. We really appeciate it!
@@SallyAndEd Dear Sir/Madam your story at 25:32 is unacceptable here. Someone touched your boobs and ran away ,you didn't even realized that, and also you did nothing after that incidence, you didn't even tried to caught that guy; I can't believe on this, 😒 It is India we have one the biggest Judiciary system, if this really happened then You should have reported this to the Police, but you did nothing !!!
U should report this about police they will surely take action against that usless boy......but as indian we are really sorry for it😭 there are some usless fuckeee people in our country..... really sorry sorry sorry 😐
In my state Gujarat if anyone gets troubled by any person, then the public only becomes the savior. The public really bashes up the criminal
Thats create to know! Thank you!
Roy you are shit
which movie?
But that isn't how things are supposed to work is it??? Why are police for then???
Most honest review!
Yes, female safety is an issue! Even for Indian women. You should've slapped that teenage boy and that probably would have grabbed the attention of the locals. Locals are helpful in such cases (most of the time). Just create a scene.
P.S. I loved your vlogs in India. Happy to see you had a good experience. And sorry for the mishaps.
Hey! Thanks! We tried to be unbiased and objective throughout. I wish we could have caught that boy. He ran off down the street before we had a chance. I have no doubt he'll do it again though. Hopefully the next person will grab him
@@SallyAndEd here is one tip if by any bad luck you face some chutiya. just slap them and shout out loud, people around you on streets will take care of them, believe me they will beat them up right away. that's how much people takes safety of women in India.
@@SallyAndEd FYI. In India tap water is not for drinking at all. it's for household usages.
here is one tip if by any bad luck you face some chutiya (bad guys). just slap them and shout out loud, people around you on streets will take care of them, believe me they will beat them up right away. that's how much people takes safety of women in India.
Oooo gyani maharaj US have the most rape case commpare to INDIA
Bc sala kharap kar raha hai desh ka nam
14:30 bro.....u were sooo lucky u said no to drugs.... Himachal Pradesh (especially kasol) is known to have best quality weed in India. Many foreigners go there just for that. U could get trapped if u have said yes. Thank god u said no🤗
Haha I know right! Thank goodness!
Weed is not drug.
Weed is not source of immunity enhancer.
Indians have been consuming this for thousands of years before looser Indian govt banned it under do called international pressure and irony those countries uplift the ban but in India it is still banned.
Ayurvedic sanskrit name of Ganja is Vijaya.
The real problem is synthetic drug like cocaine .
As a Gharwali, I am legally obliged to counter argue that Uttarakhand has the best weed in India.
It was good video.I appreciate that you told everything which you have experienced. People are very generous in India.#if someone do wrong then you can scream, everybody will help you.# Drugs are illegal in India so it can be problem if someone have drugs.# Some people charge more money to foreigners because most of people think that foreigner are rich and it doesn't matter to them if we charge extra money.# I am from INDIA.I love your videos.keep it up
Thanks! We appreciate having you here! It's was such an awesome trip.
@@SallyAndEd i please request u to make a dedicated video to tackel such situations(sexual assault). things like this happen shouldn't happen,and by ur video u can acknowledged other foreigners. Sooo pleassseeeee do reply, and i will tell u how to handle this situations.
if anyone sexually harassed you in India then try to fight back....India is very sensitive towards women safety and most of the Indians gets angry if someone tried to do such a shameful act with women...
So sorry to hear that. Thanks for raising the issue and making ppl aware.
WOWW.. Such a honest video.. Appreciate it guys.. One thing for sure.. always always drink water from a bottle from a reputed place only. these days apparently they too are being adulterated.. but 95% of the time, you get genuine quality. But you can drink from the water dispensers that dispense cold water.. they are safe to drink. Street food carries that risk always no matter the country you have it in.. But do remember, ,when you are back in India,, try doing the southern part of India too and no matter which part of the country you are in.. always always ask for help if you are not sure.. Local people 99.99% of the time are pretty helpful and do take pride in helping foreigners. As a woman if you ever feel threatened or unsafe,, just ask help from whoever is next to you guys especially ladies.. or even police.. they will help you... I have been out of India for the past 15 years but I go back every year and pretty much everything I said holds truth.. Good luck on your travels..
Thanks for the information and advice!
I love the chemistry that you two have together. I can tell you would be awesome travel buddies!
Thanks Michael!
Dear Sally....am really sorry for the bad incident which happened to you ....in southern part of India and in North Eastern states ...these kind of things will never happen to u....
Thanks for the support!
This episode is Brilliant!
Probably the Best kind of back story about India we've ever seen. Tremendously informative and insightful especially since India is on our list.
Also revealing how you two really dig deep into the countries you visit.
Thanks for this wonderful share, James and Kim
Treasure Hunt Foodies
Thanks! So good to have you here!
Your tips are useful even to Indians travelling India. I liked the chemistry between you both - fluency of the conversation felt scripted (which is perfect) but expressions were candid.
I am glad that you enjoyed India for most of the part. With such a huge diversity to offer, it takes bit openness like to to enjoy.
Sorry about the boy incidence, and hopefully things will improve over the time. But as you mentioned, it is mostly safe, but care must be taken even by fellow Indians. Your tips will surely help everyone :-).
I feel very sorry and at the same time very embarrassed due to the incident faced by Sally.
The water thing really depends on your location to be honest. Some cities have water supply, which is treated and is safe to drink, that's what most of us prefer as well and I haven't heard of anyone getting sick or dying from it so. You'll also find homes which pump ground water to drink, which is also safe, but the taste might vary, so it's up to you. But yes, there are places you should try and avoid drinking the water, but obviously it's not all of India, it's not like we all drink "mineral water", which btw, isn't as safe as you guys might think either, but that's a different topic I suppose.
Point is, if you're in a city with treated water supply, it's safe to drink from the tap. If the local people are safe, you'll be too. But if you're at a place where you can't confirm if the water is treated, avoid it all costs.
People do also use water purifiers, so you can also ask someone for water from that. But you can drink tap water depending on where you're, just be careful.
And as for you guys, you're both pretty cool and adorable. I hope you guys come back to India again after this whole pandemic thing is over. Take care of yourself, stay safe. Good luck!
In India 1.2 billion people, so some good people and some bad people....but most of the people are good and humble.....
Sorry for those are behaved badly with you....
Love from 🇮🇳 India 🙏
We are apologize for some incidents..
Quite apt and humble way to put things into perspective. Anything can happen in India.
Definitely many positives and some weird uncomfortable moments. But anything more, like groping or assault is a crime, and you have all rights to call police and report.
We really feel bad when things like this happen to inspiring travelers like you both, but thats something we must address it and work on it.
Yes, India is a little complex, but i know you guys love to see the order in the disorderly chaos. :) Take care.
She was really considerate about her views for safety . I would say that taking a stand for yourself and calling the police is the best advice .People are worried about women safety in india ,If you tell people around what just happened it will make a difference.
I m so sorry for the harrassment things
Don't apologise. It's not your fault.
Guys be sure you visit south of India!
We really really hope to soon
I am so sorry that you had that terrible assault experience in our country. If it means anything at all please accept our sincere apologies. I thank you for still being so kind and gracious towards India. Stay safe. Lots of love from India.
Thanks for the support.
Thanks for this video. It was great to know about certain things from your point of views. It informs about where we need to improve as people. Always love Sally's enthusiasm, it's refreshing. Will definitely share this video
Thanks for the feedback Rishabh! We appreciate it!
Dear, being an Indian I am thankful to your positive and honest feedback. I must admit that even we Indians are not so positive about ourselves.
Foreigners are more likely to have weed/drugs with them in Himachal Pradesh. Maybe that's why they straightaway asked you only. HP is known for partying by foreigners.
Yeah possibly! It's hard to say. Like I said, it felt a little too coincidental. But in saying that, we did see a load of foreigners smoking weed in Rishikesh and Manali. So you could be right
I guess there was no lady police with them that will make sense on them checking Ed only.
Oooohhh of course! That's why in train stations there's always a male and female line. I see where you're coming from
Indian tips and tricks. Give your weed to the female :P
Also we have emergency number 100 which connects to local police and you can report any issue. They will come to your location to assist. Same as 911.
😂😂😂😂😂 That's absolute gold hahaha. Thanks for the contact number!
Why not use google for navigation always take a SIM card
FYI. In India tap water is not for drinking at all. it's for household usages.
here is one tip if by any bad luck you face some chutiya (bad guys). just slap them and shout out loud, people around you on streets will take care of them, believe me they will beat them up right away. that's how much people takes safety of women in India.
Oh great. Thanks so much for sharing about the tap water. Thats really good to know. And thank you for the support regarding the incident.
travelling by a bus in himachal pradesh can definitely be a lil tiring but its safe ig. the drivers are professionals and they almost cover the same route everyday so yeah theyre quite used to it. infact we people who belong to hilly areas are very much ok w it but obviously it must have been scary for you guys. about that guy who was trynna sell you drugs, actually there have been quite a lot incidents in which people from other countries have been caught getting high on marijauna and other stuff in manali lol. but you can always trust the military. im so sorry that you had such an awful experience with that teenager. (the locals are quite helpful tho, ask them for help) youve been very sweet this far despite of what youve been thru. we appreciate it. ATITHI DEVO BHAVA which means a guest is equivalent to god is what we've been taught since childhood, but alas.
tuk tuk (or auto-ricksaws) can also be booked by ola or uber in india . just go the those apps and book tuk tuk (auto-ricksaw) just the way you book taxi (cab) .
OMG thats awesome! We had no idea! Hahaha definitely doing that from now on!
well thats case in big cities.. auto is also not in all cities.. well those Tourists info centres are scams mostly in delhi.. well u can check rickshaw price in app and can bargain for lower to the driver personally
@Deepak C. Exactly
wow, that's definitely not a coincidence and you are definitely not being paranoid,,,,, quite a scary experience glad you are ok!!
He stares at u non stop eyes wide open 😂😂 hehe
Lol
Heyy sally you are very strong women, it's a shame what happened with you, I wish such things would not happen in future with anyone. I think government should do something in this context to raise awareness about such incident.
saw your first India vlog at less than 1000 subs and i was surprised at your positive energy ... and glad to see it hasn't changed. will miss your india vlogs for sure and apologies for that bad instance that happened. Love
Thanks!
I got motion sickness from the busses
In Sri Lanka tuk tuk is called as "three wheeler"
Very honest review. Agree with you. BTW if a guy misbehaves just give him a hard slap. Then others around will take care of him the way he deserves.
I was waiting for this. The drug incident definitely sounds like a shake-down. You got lucky. There is no excuse for anybody touching anyone. I have worked for several India based companies in my lifetime. I have always noticed that the males are not really taught how to respect a woman. All the other things Icould be dealt with, but someone just reaching out and grabbing you? No way. Thanks for sharing this great topic.
Thanks for watching! Yeah it's so hard to tell. Could have been a shake down..
Sally you are a very cheerful positive and happy soul
One tip for all the foreigners...if you can increase your budget (similar to if you travel any western or european country) you will not have to worry about any of these things, use redbus app if you want to travel via bus they will provide you top comfort, use cabs they are too cheap, stay in hotel rooms using oyo app...there will be no issue of tap water drinking problem too, its basically how much you are ready to spend....what you spend you will get served (value for money)...so don't visit India with a mentality that India is very cheap to travel, very low prices and Basically India offers you as per your ability to spend....and your experience will be respectively 🇮🇳💪
Definitely you should come to Kerala South India. You will love it
We're really hoping too! We're thinking our next trip to India will be the south
I can help you in some way...
I which video did that family with little girls invited you guys to their home?????
Hi Sally and Ed. I stumbled upon your channel. I am sorry Sally for the incident that happened in Jaipur. It's embarrassing for me personally, as I belong to Rajasthan. I hope things gets better and safer soon. Hope you had a great year. Sorry again !
Hi Sally and Ed. I like watching travel vlogs and I just stumbled upon your channel. Nice to see your trip to India and your feedback. Thanks for your nice and Honest opinions. Sorry for the Incident.. I agree, its a bit difficult for the foreigners traveling in India, due to the food, uncomfortable stares from the people and of course the scams. But I hope you've had some nice moments. Keep traveling.. Lots of Love from India !!!
We had some incredible moments. Thanks for the comment Ajay
You can carry a chain and a padlock. Indian trains do have hooks underneath the seats to lock your luggage with a chain for extra safety (though most trains have Armed personnels during night hours).
And for that military issue, foreigners do carry drugs in certain routes and places, for example getting drugs in Varanasi is pretty easy. You can be checked in these places. Just dont carry drugs, and do keep an eye on your luggage.
Absolutely! THanks for the tip about the chain!
Both of you have so much positive views towards India. Honestly for me India lack interms of surround cleanliness and food hygienic.
We had a great time in India!! So there's loads of positive things to say. I'd agree that they're both areas that could be improved. They are improving though
Most foreigners visit Himalayan states to smoke those things and the police always checks foreigners. They have the best quality. Sometimes they don't even ask for money for weed.
Please make sure nobody occupies your personal space that's very important, you should resist immediately if someone comes close to you and shout out loud to attract attention on being assaulted.
Locals will always bash the evil people for sure
I'm sorry for what you've been through 😔
Its same all the time when you travel by bus..
Haha We were SOOO sick
Don't worry we will look into it and take care of it.
Thanks...
Really Sorry for this incident.That is totally unacceptable behaviour . That guy should have been thrashed very badly and jailed.
May such incident doesn't happen again but if anyone tries to do such creepy stuff, please shout and people will take care of the idiots.
And on a different note,, Ashes Oz fought back and put up a very good total.
Come to India again.
Thanks for the video
Thanks for the support! Yes! Soo excited for tonights match!!
Sally And Ed May Ozs win Ashes
The thing you mentioned with drugs if it's some local police I would say it's a scam but with military officers it's a bit unlikely. Himachal Pradesh is a place where a lot of people go to get high you can see weed growing everywhere and a white foreigner is expected to buy some weed(ofcourse a stereotype type or misunderstanding and ed has a bit of hipster look). The seller probably got pissed and misinformed the police. Like you said it's never a good idea to buy drugs or marijuana in a strange place.
PS: Weed only became illegal in India fairly recently. People aren't that strict towards weed. During holi festival a drink is served all over North India with weed and nobody cares. So just weed won't get you in that big of a trouble. But the real drugs might especially for a foreigner.
Thats a really good point. The fact that it was military police (we think) means it's unlikely it was a scam. Now that i've spoken to a few people about it i'm beginning to think It was probably just coincidence and I was profiled because I look like a hipster with a beard
One video a week, it's not a request it's an order (with love) to both of you, we are kind of addicted to your videos. Even if don't have a subject to talk to us, just show your lovely faces once in a week. 🤗 We love you "Sally And Ed"
Ohhhh thats sooo nice! Haha we will! We promise!
Never go to any tourist information centre.. It's a scam.. Second most important thing to do while haggling tuk tuk in India open your Google Maps calculate the distance between your destination and multiply with Rs 25 that will be the fair Price... Example 4.2 km × 25rs = 105rs
hahaha yes we realised! Omg that's such a great tip in terms of calculating the fare! I wish we'd known that!
@@SallyAndEd 4 km would be roughly around 60 RS only. Its 10 RS per KM if you hire auto or tuktuk. Max you can go upto 15RS PKM. 25 RS is way too high. Always bargain upto 15Rs. Start from 8-10 per KM
@@TheGireesh19 auto driver are not going to give them local price that's for sure that's why I mentioned rs 25.
I am really sorry for what happened to you Sally.....you r like my sister.... sorry sister for what happened....that teenager was really mentally sick....God help him...this world is our family...Again sorry sister Sally for that bad experience...u r a great woman ....u r very strong...do come back ...this time ur brother here is with u...U both r great...
Thanks Abhishek.
Great point about harrasment and querious.
Thanks
Nope that military guy was definitely with the marijuana guy. Corrupted. It was definitely a scam to get dollars from you
You are absolutely right you have to be very careful if you are traveling in Hills or towards jammu and kashmir, there are incidents reported of weapons being planted in the baggage of tourists, as culprits want to escape the checking
It is very common for some foreignors to come to shimla area and do these things ... It has been recorded a lot of times thus the paranoid
The military police may got some tip about a foreigner having something illegal.
Possibly. I guess we'll never know
A part of me wants to go to India but so many people are telling me that it's not safe for girls..... so I'm okay watching vlogs for now 😂
Hey! That makes perfect sense. I'd recommend you go with a group or partner just to make things easier!
This is 4 year old video ..
I am curious to know that When will you visit India again ?
In major cities there are auto rickshaw with km counter with fixed price
Tomorrow India and Pakistan match.
Sally and Ed which one is your favorite.
Guyss like for India and Comment for Pakistan.
Hahaha Oooo big match!
@@SallyAndEd really it's a big match as per smith.
@@SallyAndEd Ed which one is your favourite.
We predict India will win. I'm still a little sour about the loss we had against you 😂😂
@@SallyAndEd Pakistan will win.
Depends on Planning if foreigners make proper planning before coming to India. In this situation there will not be any problem because in India everything is available depends on money. India has best trains, buses, hotels and transport system but it requires planning.
Totally agree Gaurav. I wish we knew as much as we do now about transport in india before we came. It's such a great network.
@@SallyAndEd but everyone should be careful about water in India but water of Delhi and Punjab is good people goes fair after using it.
Next time stay at oyo rooms these are available across India
We stayed at a couple of Oyo's while we were there. They weren't bad!
@@SallyAndEd yes, people host their family functions at oyo
Guys sorry for the harassment I really condemned this act and promise u as an Indian boy that now the next time u gonna visit India u will not feel any of these negative thing so ashamed of that act
Thanks for the support!
Sorry to hear about that incident with sally.Ed's explanation of 1% of a billion being bad is probably the best way to put it. you would find a way more good people .Thanks for coming hope u revisit.
I'm sure we'll revisit :D Thank you
The mostly horrifying ride is Manali Leh.
I swear, whichever part of India you go if any man just tries to heckle you just shout at him and the locals will come and thrash him, I swear.
U MUST BE ASSURE THAT INDIAN MILITARY IS ONE OF THE BEST , PROFESSIONAL ,HONEST AND DEDICATED ONE IN THE WHOLE WORLD . THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDES THEM ENOUGH PERKS MORE THAN THEIR REQUIREMENTS.
India is Most Safest Country, we have Best Millitary personal , police personnel , everything
Hi i am from Mumbai India thanks for reviewing our country and we would love to have you again in our country. Because of some bad people our whole nation can't be bad . Yes there are people who are bad but it is the case with other nations has well . Only thing is you should have to get an idea whether to believe on someone or not and yes expected for some cities like Mumbai, chennai , banglore other places are not very safe at night time i.e after 9 pm. So please vist india but at night be aware.
Great advice! Thanks!
Thank you for unbiased opinion. You got a subscriber for life. For the Jaipur incident whoever gave you the advice to report to police and create is absolutely right. The indians who do these sexual assault usually do that because of certain Hollywood/A- rated movies and lack of education. These people feel that any skin colour different then their are okay with sexual approach. If you let them go without making a scene they will never learn that it's not OK. Sorry you had to face such an incident in my country.
Thanks for the support my friend.
Dont drink tap water yes thats correct!
btw if there are water purifiers installed in the hotel yeah then go for it but mostly bottled water!
Changes in temperature and humidity you have to watch out for along side
The biggest mistake all the women from abroad do is not to protest it. If it's that Sevier then complain to the local authority to make the know there boundaries
Agreed. More women need to report it.
Sorry for inconvenience. . . Actually in manali foreigners go for marijuana at a place where Indian naturally not goes. . Those place Indian army not blames local public they only caught foreigner. .
I really don't understand why would people come to India, visit only Delhi and near by areas and generalize the whole of India.. Come to South ..go north east..himalayas .. west coast ... And feel the vibrance and total difference. .. It's simple," IF YOU VISIT NORTH INDIA(Especially in and around Delhi) THIS WILL ALWAYS HAPPEN " !!!!!!!
Hey guys the majority of things sounds like India is super safe and food hygiene is great. However womens safety is an extremely important thing for us. I am concerned for my wife if we go to India. There is a lot I want to see and eat but to hear those stories about sexual harassment does really worry me. Thanks for your your honest feedback though really appreciate your first hand experience.
Hey guys! It's really tough to be honest... because once it happens, it never leaves you. I walked around on edge for a lot of the trip and was worried if Sally went out on her own. It made it really hard if i'm being honest
@@SallyAndEd so you didn’t find it safe?
I feel ashamed😢, never thought this actually happens in india...I am really sorry...🙏
28:40 This is what I believe about the topic too. No matter what you do there will always be 1-2% bad people everywhere in the world including India. And 1-2% of a billion is a huge number. And I strongly believe even a small incident should also be reported to police. But having said that, if you take even bare minimum tourists safe practices India is very safe even for a lone woman traveller.
So eloquently and respectfully put Sally regarding sexual assault but unfortunately this is not an isolated incident in India. I have just returned after my 6th time there and it was goodbye to India. The harassment and assaults felt constant this time, not just for me but this was the experience of other women I met 😢
You guys go to Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan, which are the most unsafe places in India. Real beauty of India lies in Kerala, Goa, Mysore, Puducherry, Bangalore, Darjeeling, Ladakh, Dharamshala, etc. You will never feel unsafe. But, I hardly see any foreigner going to these places.
As long as you are not doing things illlegally … no one can touch u in India… specially authorities … and if u are feeling they are trying to trap u .. just say you are from embassy and will report u guys….
See you again guys, come back soon ♥️🇮🇳
Thank you!!! We will! Already have two more trips in the works!
Sally and Ed!!! You both just nailed this video! I am so so so happy that you both were completely honest of your experience in India and told everything that you experienced. Also Sally, I’m so proud of you girl! You opened up about your incident just so that others remain safe. You’re so strong. I really really want to appreciate and thank you both for giving honest opinions on india because most people just go along the stereotype that India is very unsafe. I enjoyed every minute of this video and wish the best for you both! (I wanted to say so much more to you guys but my comment is way too long!) Will always be here to support you both. Hope to see you soon🤗❤️❤️
Hey!! We got your email. We'll get back to you soon! Thank you so much :)
Sally And Ed yay! Will be waiting for it😊💛
Safely issues like you said could happen anywhere
Man ! Whenever I watch travel vlogs of travellers , there is alway one case where women got harrsed.who are these people why they put my country to shame.thanks for making video. atleast people will be aware befor visiting..❤️
In himachal and Varanasi usually foreigners take cheap marijuana and other drugs. Which is why military police targetted people with pale skin and the drug dealer trying to sell u
You get sick if you're not used to eating a lot of spice or if you keep switching between 35 degrees Celsius and Air conditioning
Thats actually a really good point. We'd forgotten about the change in aircon to heat all the time!
Even a normal Indian don't drink water from tap it is not meant to be drink obviously. People either boil water, use a water filter or drink miniral bottle water.
In India only eat chicken as it fresh and not beef as it is very horrible and rarely Indian consume beef.
Download Redbus app to book tickets for bus. There are luxurious buses too.
Yes we saw Redbus! It was so handy!
Roads on mountains like himachal pradesh, uttrakhand, jammu and kashmir are curvaceous, windy
My girlfriend was traveling in India, part of it by bus, and found it strangely uncomfortable when two skinny Indians wanted to sit with her one night!! No no no!!!
Best wishes guys and great to learn from your experiences cheers Dave
Thanks Dave!
Hey Guys .
Next time if you are planning to visit 🇮🇳 , please visit Southern areas such us kerala , tamilnadu , karnataka. these places will give you totally different experience.
We've heard that! Our next trip to India will be either to the North East or the South
If you are planning to come to south india 🇮🇳 please let me know, you can have south indian food from my house. 😊
In india it's like, you can simply ask for help to any person standing next to you, he might even go to certain limits to help you. Basically the actual reason behind this is Indian feel pride on helping others, as it's embedded in their character. They believe in 'vasudhev kutumbkam', which means whole universe is one family, that's the core believe that persists through our india. So if in case you feel any problem, you can simply get to anyone close to you for help, may it be a male or female, because females of India are just lit🔥 in teaching a lesson to such bad people, they will help you as a family member, and I can ensure this. Infact later they might also invite you for a lunch or dinner and it's just normal in india😅, because there nothing like unknown people in India 😂🙏👍
I went there by my self. And the stewardess keep asking me if I really wanted to go there by myself. Thankfully I was travelling with somene when I went there. But once I got there I see lots of women (on the train, on the airport) travelling alone. So its not as unsafe as people have make us belief. I don't know if it is in a countrysides though. But I think if you are sensible when travelling alone you will be safe enough.
To be very honest, I myself haven't traveled to Northern plains in many years now. Sexual harassment is a very common thing specially in the northern plains. Once you are into the mountains and valleys, you can expect decent humble people. South is very safe and so is north east. Last few years I have restricted myself to NE and the South mainly, after having a family to protect. I cant be bothered worrying for my family's safety while on a precious few days of holidays.