| India is a fascinating place to visit, I have spent about 8 weeks there last year for business, in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and Delhi. The country is rich in sites, sounds, smells, and colors. I heartily suggest that you travel there as the country is in an interesting transition phase, similar to China about 10 years ago -- the boom is on and the growth can't be stopped. It is fun to travel in the cities, be stuck in traffic and see the 10 year old boy travel faster on his elephant than I do in my hired car. I would skip Mumbai, and concentrate on the Kerala region in the South, Delhi if you want to be in a city, and Jaipur and some other cities like Rishikesh, and the northern regions. I know it isn't safe, but if you can find a way to Kashmir, it is a really pretty place. Regarding the religious issue, post partition, the country has about an 18% Muslim population. English is the language of commerce, it is an easy country to navigate so expect limited problems on the communication front if you are an English speaker. Things to avoid: tap water, street food and all touts trying to sell you stuff on the street. I wouldn't hesitate to travel there if you want an all out assault on your senses. The streets of the major cities make China's traffic look tame. |
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