India first timer — need advice
Started by NorthernLights · 6 Mar 2026 · 1607 views
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6 Mar 2026 at 10:56
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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6 Mar 2026 at 19:11
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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7 Mar 2026 at 04:18
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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7 Mar 2026 at 08:00
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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7 Mar 2026 at 12:51
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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7 Mar 2026 at 14:32
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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7 Mar 2026 at 19:22
Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.
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7 Mar 2026 at 23:16
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were higher.
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8 Mar 2026 at 02:00
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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8 Mar 2026 at 06:49
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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8 Mar 2026 at 12:41
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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8 Mar 2026 at 21:32
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar
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8 Mar 2026 at 22:05
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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9 Mar 2026 at 01:00
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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9 Mar 2026 at 08:25
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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9 Mar 2026 at 18:11
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
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9 Mar 2026 at 22:37
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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