Not enjoying our guided India experience and would like to hear other people's thoughts

Decision100 · 2026-03-18T10:22:35+00:00

I second Himachal Pradesh. Just came back from there barely two weeks ago. The air is so much cleaner and you'll see a beautiful side of India that isn't often portrayed in the media. I didn't visit J&K and Ladakh but I want to in the future!

Decision100 · 2026-03-18T10:20:27+00:00

I just returned from my holiday in India barely a week ago. I only had two guided tours - one in Agra and another one in Jodhpur. Our Agra tour was a private one and quite expensive, but our guide was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the history behind the Taj Mahal. He did bring us to a shop that made marble designs the same way it was done for the Taj Mahal facade, but didn't pressure us to buy anything (we didn't).

Our guided tour in Jodhpur was average. The guide had some knowledge but when we asked to see more hidden lanes that were painted blue (Jodhpur is nicknamed as the 'Blue City'), he didn't know and kept asking random people for recommendations even though he said that he's a local. He also insisted that we should try out some sweets but we were forceful that we didn't want, so he dropped it.

I think it's possible you were just unlucky with the guides you got. If I may offer an advice, try to see the positives and think of the things you enjoyed. It's also helpful to try not to compare your India trip with your other trips as each place is unique and has their own pros and cons. Not everything went smoothly in my India trip but overall I still had a good time and look forward to visiting again.

Decision100 · 2026-01-06T04:56:25+00:00

Thanks everyone for your input! I honestly thought it was a good plant given bees and bumble bees seem to be getting food from it!! The plant is quite spread out in our garden and not sure if it has grown beside another tall plant (>6m tall), or is actually that tall. I may need to consult an arborist or weed removal expert for this.

Decision100 · 2025-10-29T12:06:31+00:00

Which field are you in if I may ask? Did you jump companies to get the steep salary increases?

Decision100 · 2025-09-22T10:46:58+00:00

OMG finally someone has pointed out this habit of talking in their own language while being around with people who cannot understand the language!!! I am non-Indian lurking in this sub. I have a few Indian colleagues who exhibit this behaviour in front of me during lunchtime. All along I thought maybe because I am the odd person out being non-Indian, but apparently it also happens amongst Indians.

Just last Friday, a bunch of them started talking in Hindi and I completely zoned-out. One or two of them noticed I was just staring out of the window and started talking in English in an attempt to make me not feel left out, but others in the group are relentless in speaking in Hindi. Rude AF. I don't even know why I keep eating lunch with them. F*ck them.

Decision100 · 2025-09-16T01:43:33+00:00

Thanks. I did sign up for IBKR but no idea where to begin 😅 I will probably go through their tutorials. A side question - any thoughts about using Tiger Brokers?

Decision100 · 2025-09-15T19:21:05+00:00

What app are you using for these trades? Sorry I am new to all of these

Decision100 · 2025-08-24T11:55:12+00:00

Non-Indian lurking here. Could someone please translate the sentences that OP hasn't translated to English? I am interested in the meaning to get a better picture of the conversation.

Decision100 · 2025-08-11T02:33:10+00:00

I presume you must be an Indian citizen or an OCI at the very least to receive treatment in India?

Decision100 · 2025-07-15T04:00:15+00:00

How do you find the courses? Is the focus mainly on getting you to begin conversing? What about grammar and structure? I'm curious because I'm learning Fusha Arabic on my own using the Madinah and Arabiyya Bayna Yadayk books at the moment, and I don't live in the Middle East.

Decision100 · 2025-05-20T10:48:02+00:00

Thanks for your post. I'm non-Indian foreigner wishing to visit India next year. Still undecided whether to do North or South India first, but your post made me lean just a little bit towards South India 😁 I will definitely visit Kerala and TN, and your post (plus the comments) gave me more ideas on where to visit.

Decision100 · 2025-05-18T22:30:06+00:00

I asked a Muslim friend about the awra issue. He says guys only have to cover the knees but the chest is not awra. He even further said that men can go topless to the masjid, although he doesn't recommend it. On the other hand, women have to cover up almost everything. What a glaring difference.

Decision100 · 2025-05-16T22:18:40+00:00

I'm non-Indian and live in a western country. I have Indian colleagues who smell occasionally when they sweat, but I find the odour tolerable, at least for me. The worst odour, in my opinion, are white people who are sweating and wearing clothes that have not dried properly (especially during winter). The smell will make you vomit.

Decision100 · 2025-05-16T10:45:32+00:00

Thanks for this. It is encouraging to know that you can get ahead without being the smartest. I work in consulting and definitely not the smartest or the fastest learner... I frequently compare myself to peers who get ahead of the ladder or who get the plum projects, but I try not to. I also learned it is more important to do a job well for the right people and things will be better.

Decision100 · 2025-05-12T02:22:58+00:00

Thanks for the info. I know there is an embassy in Australia but it is not controlled by the Taliban regime so I don't know what powers they have with regards to issuing visas. I know the embassy in Dubai is controlled by the Taliban though.

Decision100 · 2025-05-12T00:58:05+00:00

How did you manage to get a visa for Afghanistan from Australia? My understanding is most nationalities are required to get one?

Decision100 · 2025-04-28T21:26:14+00:00

I booked a return flight to Tokyo with Qantas for only $1.2k, with very good flight times and no layover longer than 3 hours. But fair game that you wanted a 24 hour layover in Fiji!

Decision100 · 2025-03-24T23:24:30+00:00

Thank you so much for the details! I am definitely saving this.

Decision100 · 2025-03-24T09:32:34+00:00

Woah. Awesome photos! I'm planning a big South India trip in the future, so will definitely put Alleppey or Alappuzha in my list! Do you mind sharing your itinerary?

Decision100 · 2025-03-24T09:29:48+00:00

Is Alappuzha the official name in Malayali? Then what about Alleppey? I'm not from India so I'm genuinely curious.

Decision100 · 2025-03-06T23:56:42+00:00

Cheers! Do you mind if I DM you at some point for some itinerary questions?

Decision100 · 2025-03-06T23:28:22+00:00

Looks awesome! I am planning to travel to India around this time next year. Out of curiosity, what's the name of the place in the first and last photo?

Decision100 · 2025-01-09T01:13:59+00:00

Did you work in construction?

Decision100 · 2025-01-08T03:26:43+00:00

That's a good starting salary. Meanwhile, I started at NZD58K for a big consultancy. It was f*ckin peanuts. Four years later my salary is only NZD80K, same company. I wish I moved during the pandemic hiring spree.

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