On a scale of 1 to 10, how dirty is India?
Sep 23rd, 2016, 04:35 AM
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I would say that India is the dirtiest country I have ever visited, so if 10 is the worst, then I would give it an 11. However, I did find it to be a fascinating country, and I am contemplating going back to see the South.
I know lots of people that have visited India, and just about everyone but my son and I got sick. We went vegetarian. Here is what we did:
1. We ate at Chinese-style restaurants, because they served stir fry vegetables and rice.
2. We also ate at strictly vegetarian restaurants. Some of the great foods include dosas (like burritos) and uttapam (like pancakes).
3. We ate eggs cooked to order at the hotel restaurants, but ate no cheese, yogurt, raw vegetables, or milk. The only raw fruit we ate were bananas, and there are ladies selling them on the street everywhere.
4. I brought a bunch of walnuts, and protein bars. My current favorite protein bar is the NuGo Slim Bar in peanut butter. The granola/cereal bars do not have enough protein.
I suggest having a driver and/or guide with you if you are timid. They are very cheap, and they will take you to their houses, which is quite fun. For a first trip, you should stick to the Golden Triangle, which includes Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.
I know lots of people that have visited India, and just about everyone but my son and I got sick. We went vegetarian. Here is what we did:
1. We ate at Chinese-style restaurants, because they served stir fry vegetables and rice.
2. We also ate at strictly vegetarian restaurants. Some of the great foods include dosas (like burritos) and uttapam (like pancakes).
3. We ate eggs cooked to order at the hotel restaurants, but ate no cheese, yogurt, raw vegetables, or milk. The only raw fruit we ate were bananas, and there are ladies selling them on the street everywhere.
4. I brought a bunch of walnuts, and protein bars. My current favorite protein bar is the NuGo Slim Bar in peanut butter. The granola/cereal bars do not have enough protein.
I suggest having a driver and/or guide with you if you are timid. They are very cheap, and they will take you to their houses, which is quite fun. For a first trip, you should stick to the Golden Triangle, which includes Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.
Sep 23rd, 2016, 05:40 AM
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Now you are making me reevaluate my "4" rating.
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Some parts of India are the worst I've ever seen like the slum neighborhoods or "jugghis" as they are called, not sure about the spelling. However we saw some really dirty areas in Cambodia and in various places in the Caribbean too.
New Delhi is pretty nice actually as are parts of Jaipur, Amritsar and Agra.
I hope the OP comes back!
Cheers or should I say namaste! Larry.
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Now you are making me reevaluate my "4" rating.
. Some parts of India are the worst I've ever seen like the slum neighborhoods or "jugghis" as they are called, not sure about the spelling. However we saw some really dirty areas in Cambodia and in various places in the Caribbean too.
New Delhi is pretty nice actually as are parts of Jaipur, Amritsar and Agra.
I hope the OP comes back!
Cheers or should I say namaste! Larry.
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Sep 23rd, 2016, 11:04 PM
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In a nation where whole southasia and even middeeast seeks refugee, its unfair to ask for all kind of luxuries which travellers generally have in thier homeland. if someones want s to study humanity and religions, one must come to india.
india is hotfavorate of refugees from asia and africa and we are struggling with ever incresing population. cows on the road are not dirty, they are much better than eurpoean salughter houses where they are skinned avlive for meat.
india belongs to humanity and humanity is not all about crytal clean roads and surroundings.
india is hotfavorate of refugees from asia and africa and we are struggling with ever incresing population. cows on the road are not dirty, they are much better than eurpoean salughter houses where they are skinned avlive for meat.
india belongs to humanity and humanity is not all about crytal clean roads and surroundings.
Sep 24th, 2016, 03:28 AM
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Livestock is killed first. They are not skinned alive.
I agree with most of what you say however.
You must understand as well that India is often too harsh for some. Many here say that once you see past that then its an amazing country but the truth is its not for everyone. I don't think you can blame the OP for being leery especially for sanitation reasons.
I agree with most of what you say however.
You must understand as well that India is often too harsh for some. Many here say that once you see past that then its an amazing country but the truth is its not for everyone. I don't think you can blame the OP for being leery especially for sanitation reasons.
Sep 24th, 2016, 07:00 AM
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Also do not forget that animals in India are also killed for meat and in many cases they die by having their throats slit while alive and being bled to death. And of course this is done in the name of religious beliefs.
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Well the US is also a nation of immigrants so here there is a hodgepodge of people and cultures and in most major cities in the world you will find many immigrants as well.
Meat is also eaten commonly by Indians like Christians, Sikhs and Muslims so it's not just for foreign appetites.
Actually to say a western mind can't respect Indian antiquity is a biased statement sir. It's precisely because of that mystique that westerners love India and find it fascinating.
Sanitation is an issue. Most western countries have managed to achieve higher standards and I know India is working on that, to reach those standards. It is what it is and is a problem. However all countries have problems. Defending the problem doesn't fix it. We have problems in here too like obesity and gun violence but we must recognize them and try to rectify them. This is a goal for all countries.
Namaste brother.
Larry.
Meat is also eaten commonly by Indians like Christians, Sikhs and Muslims so it's not just for foreign appetites.
Actually to say a western mind can't respect Indian antiquity is a biased statement sir. It's precisely because of that mystique that westerners love India and find it fascinating.
Sanitation is an issue. Most western countries have managed to achieve higher standards and I know India is working on that, to reach those standards. It is what it is and is a problem. However all countries have problems. Defending the problem doesn't fix it. We have problems in here too like obesity and gun violence but we must recognize them and try to rectify them. This is a goal for all countries.
Namaste brother.
Larry.
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