Whenever I would hear about India from my friends in London,
they would provide me with overwhelming information that confused me like
anything. However, there was only one piece of advice that stuck in my mind-
someone told me that different people have different experiences in India,
which may be good or bad at times. The elderly lady told me that I should go to
India to feel it myself.
When I landed in India at the Delhi airport, I did not feel
anything that was unsafe. In fact, it was one of the cleanest airports I had
ever seen. No doubt that the scenario outside the airport was not as pleasant
as it was inside, I was open to what lay ahead that day. No mentioning the
places that I visited in India, I would like to mention why I choose this land
of Gods over and over again for traveling alone.
The ease of
information
Internet has made things much easier than ever before in
many countries including India. I researched about the places I intended to
visit before leaving home, and found valuable material from the bloggers. Just
like the situation is there in London, you cannot trust the commercial websites
because they never tell the true information. These websites pay attention to
inviting more readers and contain only positive information, and ignore the
negative aspects of any place, which are obviously important to know for
everyone.
The bloggers provide the right information that people like
me need to travel to India, and that too alone. I could also talk to some of
the writers and locals in India who would give me the real time account of any
place. I once asked a person about the weather, safety standards, and food
availability, and got the accurate data about that place. It was never as easy
before.
The huge number of
places
Each corner of India is a new country in itself. As of now,
I have been to the south, north, and north-east India. All of these regions are
just so mesmerizing and every state gives a different vibe. I now realize what
my friends meant when they said that going to India is an overwhelming
experience. When I was in the south, I saw the natural beauty at its best. When
I was in the north, I witnessed the vibrancy of colors, joyful people of Delhi,
and the most delectable food on earth. When I was in North-East India, I got to
participate in the lively traditions and festivals with the locals. Every state
in the country gave me unforgettable memories.
The ease of
transportation
I never knew that the concept of car rentals existed in
India. A friend of minutes found out Self-Drive Cars in Hyderabad, and we had a gala time in the city and its surrounding
places. Similarly, I could find the car rentals in other metropolitan cities as
well, but I did not dare to drive. Only the local drivers can maneuver the cars
on the challenging roads of India.
I could easily book the cabs and auto-rickshaws using the
mobile applications, which I did not know I could do in India. Railways and
airlines were quite obvious to choose for long distances. The concept of manual
rickshaw in Kolkata intrigues me, but I have not been there yet.
I loved India for being so vibrant, which makes it my first
choice for solo travel. Not to mention that traveling in India is not too heavy
on the pocket. I can go there zillions of times and never get bored.
