Has anyone ever been to India?

Question

I am going to be travelling to India in November and I was wondering what it's like there. What language do they speak? What kind of food do they have? What kind of staying conditions? Anything special I should know or bring?

Answer 1

i lived in india for a long time, im of indian descent but was not born there. i was raised in the US but i love india for the culture and the people and their quirkiness. if you have the money, spend it and stay comfy. if you dont, try your hardest to overlook the obvious differences and enjoy the landscape and the natural beauty around you. you can find everything in india that you have in america, but its always with a twist. thats what makes it beautiful and special and very memorable. november is the perfect season to visit..try not to do too much at once..stick to a few destinations, and do a lot of research before you go and after you arrive. foods range from mild to very very spicy. of course, there is Mcdonalds and pizza hut in every major city, but try to avoid the globalization and eat fresh food at local restaurants. dont eat salad. avoid all food which is not freshly made, ie piping hot and steaming. just be smart, and carry your own bottle of water with you. if you are prone to getting sick, make sure you have your Hep A shots, typhoid, and malaria prophylaxis. if you are planning trips to goa or kerala, make sure you have appropriate beach attire, and if you are a woman, just attempt to stay covered. india is a conservative country, and you will feel more comfortable! (that would be the understatement of the year.) everybody speaks english, but dont expect to understand what they are saying to you. by the way, india has at least 20 languages and regional differences from state to state. the official languages of india are hindi and english. bring a good book. bring a journal. bring your ipod. dont be afraid of train travel. dont bring a computer. live the life of a rani or raja, at least for one day..experience everything, from indian-style toilets to a room at the Taj. it can only be described as a orchestra..noisy, deafening, soothing, and melancholy. have a great trip.

Answer 2

I've not been to India, but have been to Bangladesh. They are very similar. In India, most people will speak Hindi, and/or tribal languages. You will find some that know some English, but with an accent of course. Food wise, it may vary some by region, but expect a lot of curry if you eat national food. If you like curry, you'll do fine. If not, eat a lot of fruit. In Bangladesh, the only restaraunts are Chinese and/or Thai food, and Bengali food. I would think it will be similar in India, with maybe a little more choice in the cities.

For the most part, expect extreme poverty, pollution, and people, people, people, people, people, people, people everywhere! In Bangladesh, even though most people were very poor, they are very hospitable. Most should be the same in India. Bring sunscreen, a small battery powered fan, a hat, flashlight (electricity was all the time going out in Bangladesh), and a good attitude. A good attitude will help you when things are unpleasant, and things might get that way sometimes.

Answer 3

I have been to India. Where are you going? You do realize that there are many languages there.. I think there are about 15 but each one has its own seperate dialects. As for staple foods.. they are rice breads, lentils, potatoes, and vegetables. The Indians do eat meat but depends on the region and the family I guess. Right now, I would say that it would be the rainy season, so I'd take umbrellas and raincoats depending on where you are going. I would take sweaters.. I'm not sure how cool it will be, but the rains can bring in cooler weather. Other than that, you might want to ask the people you are staying with or travelling with to let you know what else you should take. Good luck, and have a nice trip. Take LOTS of pictures!

Answer 4

About India:
You should definitely come to India. It is a very different country. It has its unique culture, food, etc. Nowhere you can see like this country. You will never forget. Most of the people speak English. But each state has its own language.

Food and accomodation:
Always drink mineral water like Aqua fina, Bisleri, etc which is available all over India. Food is very spicy. But you will get chinese, continental, mexican foods in big restaurants. Try Dosa, a south Indian dish. It is very delicious. If your budget is not a problem then stay in 5 star hotels. Always eat in good restaurants.

Weather in India:
If you are going to travel to north India then bring sweater. November to February are winter months. During day time it will be around 15 to 30 degree celcius. Night time it will be around 0 to 10 degree celcius. If you are travelling to south India, the weather will be different on the east coast as compared to the rest. The east coast will recieve heavy rains, which is also cyclone prone during this period. The rest will be generally warm and pleasent.

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Answer 5

Yes, I have been to India. Make sure you don't bring heavy clothing with you. It is extremely hot over there. They have so many different languages among them, even more difference than among the chinese people. However, most of the people under thirty, mainly the learned ones speak English, so you shouldn't have a problem getting on, especially in stores. In the restaurants no problem even though not much English because they have pictures of the food and you can see similarities to the Indian foods served in other parts of the world. In didn't stay in hotels. I spent three weeks with my friend in a big house with three helpers. The helpers are paid almost next to nothing and they serve you even better than if you were in a hotel. A friend is Indian by birth but Canadian now. He didn't get rid of the house which he inherited five years ago from his parents who never moved here. You need a lots of hydrating cream, a lot of sun screen if your skin is very light and you should drink a lot of water.

Answer 6

I am in India. I am tour operator. You can contact me on "[e-mail]" for any itinerary to be worked out.

October to March is the right time to visit India. There are 14 recognised languages in India. No doubt, in all the parts of India English is spoken.

Bangalore does not stink as someone said. That person must have some personal axe to grind.

India is a vast country. So, you should have proper itinerary depending upon the number of days you wish to spend. If you are visiting India for the first time, then look at Delhi-Agra-Jaipur Golden triangle.

There fore 5-star and 5-star deluxe hotels and many good hotels according to your budget. The Grand group, which is known all over the world, have properties in India. Taj Group of hotels have properties all over India to suit your pocket.

Please do visit India and you will be welcomed as a royal guest.

Answer 7

Language? They have around 20 main languages (almost each state has its own language). But you can get around with English pretty much anywhere in India, coz its an official language there.

Food? Anything you want, really. Again, each state has its own food. Some might be spicy, most arent.

Staying conditions depends on how much you want to spend. Its relatively cheap to stay in India.

Dont let the taxi drivers rip u off. Always catch your own taxi, dont go with someone who offers you a taxi ride - they may overcharge you.

Answer 8

seems like you are going there for the first time. well i was born in bombay which is in india and i have been in miami since 9 years. the language spoken there is Hindi, English, Marathi,Gujrati,Telegu and many more. But people understand english and talk back too. you will get all the facilities you need and you will be happy there too for the period you are travelling. food is great and desserts are excellent. you will learn a lot and see places that are historic and beautiful restuarants and services along with some ancient houses a lot of industries coming up and culutral songs and colorful dresses and good places to dine. you will enjoy your trip and you will want to go back in future for another vacation.

Answer 9

November has the biggest Indian festival - Diwali -festival of lights. Hindi is the national language but local languages differ according to state. most can speak English.

1 US$ = 45 Indian rupee

Food is the best part, there is variety because of various religions & culture.

Living conditions are bad. Your staying condition is up to you. from $5 to $150.

Drink pakaged water. Go to Goa. Don't go to Mumbai (Bombay).

Answer 10

i m an indian and anywhere in this world tht ur finding cuture literture and religion then ur on the right stop INDIA

india is full of culture and its monuments, people, languages, clothings proove that completely

in india there are more than 60 languages that r spoken all over india. foods r spicy containing chillies.

if ur going to these places u can have:
Mumbai-- vada pav, bhel, sev
hyderabad- gud 4 non veg food and biryani
agra-- petha
rajasthan-- beautiful kraft work and hand makings

all the best 4 ur trip
enjoy india