has anybody been to india?

Question

I saw this article in newspaper in travel section and there were some photographs too. I really liked them and wanna visit india someday. I have heard that some ppl think that its not a very good choice because india is way different from Canada and I might not like it because of poverty and pollution but I have also heard from different ppl that its an amazng place and India has many more things to offer besides taj mahal. Please tell me about it if you have visited it. Please also tell me which country you are from.

Answer 1

I've been there and I definitely say,"Go!!" It's all of the above and more! You can't guarantee that everything will be problem free and you won't see things that shock you, but it will be an incredible experience which will make you feel more alive than you'd feel going somewhere mainstream.
There wasn't a single dull day when I went there. I think it is one of the best places I've seen so far, and I'd go back again for sure!!!

Answer 2

I havent been there since the early 80's but from what I remember it was a place of contrasts. Yes there is a considerable amount of poverty and pollution in some areas, but conversely, these are places of great beauty. Beyond the Taj Mahal, there are ancient temples all over the country, many still in use. The carvings are intricate and beautiful, if somewhat scandalous by western standards. India has one of the oldest unbroken lines of culture in the world.

And you friends are correct it is NOTHING like Canada, but then we already have a place that like Canada, I think it's called..Oh yeah...Canada.

I would thoroughly enjoy being able to return at some point, I still have a couple of friends there. It's one of the places that I would consider acutaly living when i can finally get OUT of this dismal, place I'm stuck in (BTW I live in America, and I hate it.)

Answer 3

I have been to Goa it on the east coast of India. There is a strong Portuguese influence in Goa. I'm half Spanish half Irish. I'm not really base anywhere. Right now I'm write this from Paris. But next week I shall be in Madrid have my family there. The beach's in Goa are breath taking. The locals are so friendly. Goa was made famous by the hippies in the sixties, but it very up market place to stay. Been honest there is poverty there. But there poverty in ever country. I suggest you should vist it. It and unforgettable experience

Answer 4

I've been to Mumbai (aka Bombay) and it was hot, filthy, smelly and full of people who just want to rip you off. I didn't enjoy it.

I've also been to Bangalore and that's a lot nicer. Cleaner (by Indian standards) and safer. However, it's not a great tourist destination - I was there on business.

Answer 5

Yeah sure.Itz a great place to visit.
Just people here are not too retrospective like Westernes.
I am an Indian.

Answer 6

I spent five weeks in Khalikat (Calcutta) - the dirtiest, grubbiest, smoggiest, most polluted and traffic congested city in the world ~ I loved it!
People living their lives on the sidewalks, moving closer to the crematorium when they are close to death to save on burial funds. Shocking, yes, but gives you a life-changing perspective and wakes one up from their everyday ho-hum of life here in Canada. Highly recommended, unless you have never travelled before. Then start with inner city America and work your way up.

Answer 7

no i havent....i'm indian but i grew up in malaysia....i would definitely want to visit india and see how it's like there....my dads been there and he said its quite nice..although it does take some time getting used to the environment as well as the water there....my mom ended up having diarrhoea and she started vommiting...just make sure you bring along some necessary medication with you

Answer 8

Why ? I see India every time I walk into "7-11"

Answer 9

i'm from the USA - definitely go; yes poor and polluted but a lot more to it than that; so different than anyplace else; great experience;

Answer 10

Unfortunately, no, I've not been to India.