where are you originally from?
india
people
how would you describe the people in your country?
very friendly and hospitable. in india there is a proverb “atithi devo bhava” which means “guests are god”!!
on a scale of 1–10, how well do people in your country speak english?
6
what’s a common word or expression people use in your country?
namaste, shukriya, swagatam
how do i say hello, thank you, please, and sorry in your language?
hello/shukripa/kripa/maafi
what do people in your country usually do for fun?
in urban areas, you’ll find plenty of people going out and partying.
food
what’s the best local food to try? anything unusual?
biryani, gulab jamun, chhole bhatura, dosa
what local drinks would you recommend trying?
shikanji, lassi
what’s a typical breakfast like in your country?
we love to do breakfasts with our family. poha, idli , paratha, samosa are our favorite snacks for breakfast.
culture
what’s the best festival to attend?
diwali, it is a festival of light which is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. people wear new dresses, burn crackers and exchange sweets.
which sports are people in your country most passionate about?
whole country is crazy about cricket. in india cricket is considered as religion and sachin tendulkar is considered as its god. the irony is that national game of india is hockey and not cricket.
what’s the craziest thing someone can do in your country?
you can join holi celebrations, it is the most enjoyable thing to do. it is a festival of colors. people apply colors to each other and dance with colors spread out everywhere.
what activities or experiences would you recommend to visitors?
there are so many things. india is called a land of diversities. you will find beaches, deserts, hill stations and more. you must visit taj mahal in agra, river ganges in varanasi, ellora caves, golden temple in amritsar, rohtang pass and hawa mahal, jaipur.
are there any local customs visitors should be aware of?
in india we respect every culture. the indians love traditional indian clothes. we greet each other with namaste.
places
what are some of the most incredible places to visit in your country?
the most surreal places to visit are great rann of kutch, goa, dudhsagar falls, ladakh .
can you name a place that most people have not heard of? a secret spot perhaps!
matheran hill station in maharshtra
where can visitors find the best beaches?
goa and puducherry
if i’m staying for less than a week, which city should i choose?
delhi, lucknow, kolkata or mumbai
country
how would you describe your country in one sentence?
we describe india as a country of “unity in diversity”
how many days would you recommend spending in your country?
you should take minimum one month to visit “incredible india”. i am sure you will return with sweet memories of your visit.
when’s the best time to visit?
i would suggest september-october as there will be very pleasant weather.
what’s something interesting about your country that most people don’t know?
we consider and worship girls as goddess but we always prefer baby boy !!
what is your country’s most popular stereotype/cliché?
a popular stereotype is that india is a country of poor people. however that is not true. india holds a significant proportion of the world’s riches and some of the world’s richest people live in india.
travel
do you travel often? what’s your favorite place so far?
yes, i like to travel a lot. my favorite place is mahabaleshwar in india.
what’s your most memorable travel story?
my best travel story is visiting deserts of rajasthan in india. i really loved the culture, traditions and people. the people were very friendly and loving. they guided and helped me throughout my tour. i loved the desert sunsets and cool nights of deserts.
what do you love most about traveling?
i love travelling because i love to experience different cultures, traditions and history. i love to visit historical monuments and love to read the story behind them.
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