Planning my first trip to India in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from the US and have experience in Latin America but this would be my first time in India.
Thanks for any help!
India accommodation guide
Started by VegasVince · 23 Mar 2026 · 1736 views
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I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $136/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $136/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:10
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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