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 Europe but this would be my first time in India.
Thanks for any help!
Best areas in India
Started by BangkokVet · 11 Mar 2026 · 438 views
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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11 Mar 2026 at 06:51
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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11 Mar 2026 at 14:14
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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11 Mar 2026 at 16:52
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $53/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $53/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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12 Mar 2026 at 19:38
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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