Comments on: Don’t Go To Delhi Until You Read This!

By: Shakir

Shakir — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 12:23:25 +0000

I’ve been living here in India for almost 3 years so have to agree.

By: eseimeara911

eseimeara911 — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:46:37 +0000

Hi Rachel I really want to go to Goa but I am afraid to. Doestn’t seem safe Do I have to tip in India?? That also puts me off

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 19 May 2017 17:29:27 +0000

In reply to Aimee Zara. Ughhh yes that is the ultimate scam isn't it!? I am so sorry that happened. It's so sad.

By: Aimee Zara

Aimee Zara — Fri, 19 May 2017 11:43:51 +0000

Rachel, what a story!! My dad just landed in Delhi and was scammed right off the metro and so I’m frantically looking up what these scams are. Some “guard” showed him to a rickshaw that took him 40 mins away to a “tourist office”. How disappointing! Thanks for sharing your story

By: anonymous

anonymous — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:15:06 +0000

you are right. i am live in delhi and delhi men are basically sexually frustrated and one of the primary cause is the sex ratio is too bad as there are more men than women

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:27:52 +0000

In reply to Saahil.

I didn’t say you can’t trust men in Delhi. This post has nothing to do with “getting likes” or being the best blogger, it’s about sharing the truth of my experiences on my blog – this is how I saw Delhi when I was there.

By: Saahil

Saahil — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 06:43:20 +0000

It’s sad what happened to u BT little sad and u sound too mean when u say u can’t trust men in Delhi I live in Delhi and have my travel company not every one is a scammer here . I have people who recommend me there friends esp girls and they know how safe I m .But honestly u need to see Delhi in a different way don’t spoil a cities imagine just for d sake of getting likes and views or being abbest blogger…..

By: anurag

anurag — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:27:14 +0000

So sorry too hear about you experience in delhi. Am a delhite and i wish i could make some excuse,Though bad fellows are only a minority albeit very visible. I know how difficult things can get for a traveller who doesnt know the nitty-grittys of managing delhi life.You are probably right that one needs some local friend to travel with or one should travel in groups. It does have a lot to offer though ,once you can manage difficulties as it is such an old city and centre of culture, it finds mention even in mahabharatha the 2000 BC text..As a delhite, I do apologise on behalf of the scoundrels and mosquitos if that makes any difference.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 06:43:42 +0000

In reply to Ambuj. I think you're right I do want to come back and do a nice homestay. I have been again just to visit a friend at her home but we didn't go exploring.

By: Ambuj

Ambuj — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 04:48:26 +0000

Hi Rachel
I’m from Delhi and really sorry to hear what you had to go through..
But if you’re ready to give Delhi a second chance I would suggest you to book a bed and breakfast in south Delhi where host stays on board. You’d get a nice homely atmosphere and if the owner is free, he/she can show you around too…I’ve been meeting some bed and breakfast owners and their behaviour is good and so are the rooms on offer. This way you would avoid going to shady areas like Paharganj

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:05:51 +0000

In reply to Nelly. Hi Nelly, Since I've been back I've stayed with friends who can drive there, so I didn't see it as a "backpacker" really. I suggest checking out breathedreamgo.com who writes a lot about Delhi and can give more tips :)

By: Nelly

Nelly — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:12:13 +0000

Now that you’ve had the opportunity to spend more time in Delhi, do you have any recommendations for a solo traveler headed that way? I’ bit fearful after reading about your past experiences and would love any advice you have to offer regarding how to tackle the city safely

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:59:50 +0000

In reply to Raaj.

I have seen these ladies seats on local buses, yet no man gave me that seat while they sat in it – I have stood in the isle for hours on local buses holding my luggage…. sorry I disagree, but women in India are lucky to even get equal treatment in my opinion of 3 years, not twisting anything. I don’t like to argue on my blog so this will be my last comment in this thread :)

By: Raaj

Raaj — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:38:13 +0000

In reply to Rachel Jones.

If you twist to interpret in all weird ways,.. One can’t help. In Q’s, we always used to get my mom get tickets since it’s always faster
…I can bet, all Indian ladies would agree with me.
If you have a notion that I will be judged,..In India, you(men/women) will be judged for anything by many..you are using that to twist it in weird ways…
In airports too, it’s according to demand..I never saw I get to the counter faster than the women.
In all kinds of transport, special treatment (seating) given to women..(not that I am complaining)… I as a kid, when riding a bus during work time, never used to get a seat while many young ladies easily get a seat (there were occasions though when they offered to carry my heavy school bag)..same with old men not able to get a seat. In school, boys are beaten and girls are never beaten.
If you haven’t seen preferential treatment for women, it looks like you are not in India.. that’s some other country.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 06:22:59 +0000

In reply to Raj.

If a woman stands in those lines she would be judged. If something happened to her as well, she would be blamed – like the ladies spots on the trains, a woman who had something happen to her on the “mens, but it’s for everyone” area would be blamed for going to that area… In the airports women have their own line which always has less scanners than the men so I would not say it’s preferential treatment at all. In my 3 years here, I have never encountered a moment I thought was sexist towards men but I have seen hundreds I thought were sexist against women.

By: Raj

Raj — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 22:52:50 +0000

It’s unfortunate that you had a terrible experience in Delhi. Unfortunately, there are many such creeps and scamsters..and the Indian police is to be blamed.

One thing I wanted to point though (not that it’s important..but..), “Why did the men get 5 lines at the metro, and the women had to wait in one seriously long line? Wasn’t that sexist? ”
The reality is that there are no lines for ‘men only’. Anyone can stand in those lines. It’s about having preferential treatment for Women. You would know this by now having lived long enough. In a way, it’s sexist against men.

By: Deepika Arora

Deepika Arora — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:36:50 +0000

Hey Rachel! Hi, I am Deepika originally from Delhi, now living in Hyderabad for work and travel.

I read that you had a real big nightmare in Delhi. Well, it happens if you are not aware enough.
Due to your illness and no-cooperation of Delhiites, you had a negative image of Delhi. But, i would urge you to travel with someone who knows Delhi inside and out, its a bliss to live and work in Delhi. The culture here is very vibrant. Live here for few months, roam in the narrow streets of old Delhi, taste the authentic spice food, then see the modern culture. Visit the north and south campus – where there are 1000’s of cafes, lounges, eateries where you will find live music with dinner and good people.

Visit the Hauz khas village, a beautiful fort with a lake view -One can spend all day doing photography, reading a book, spending time with a loved one. Grab a drink or two at the roof-top restaurants in the heart of Delhi – Connaught Place.

Definitely staying with a unknown man alone is not a good idea here or anywhere in the world (My personal opinion).

I would invite you once again, come to Delhi – I would be your host. For the sake of meeting a new person and for the sake of changing your view on my home city.

Love,
Deepika Arora
Digital Marketing professional by profession and an self-inspired traveller!!

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 15:52:18 +0000

I love all your posts, they are all from true real life and I think that’s why I love ur posts…

By: remin

remin — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:22:34 +0000

I’m a proud Indian and im really disappointed about ourselves after reading this..in the past ,India was known for how she treated her guests. There was a slogan itself made from this “adithy devo bhava ” and surely you would have heard of this.. But now all that great things about us Indians have changed.. But believe me ,there are still people in our country who are ready to help and true in heart..for example: once a foreigner forgot his purse in rickshaw and when the rickshawwala saw the purse he drove all the way back about 5 or6 km to return the purse.
And also he rejected the money the foreigner gave him for bringing back the purse.this news came in a local newspaper..of course there are people here who are there to cheat you..but people like them are there in almost all the countries in the world..believe me ,once you have seen the true side of India ,u will just love our country..poverty and situations around us are the main reasons that force a good man become bad and its a bit high in our country..its the reason why u had to face these problems..India’s power is its growing generation, (the youth)and believe me ,we will bring the difference..

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 07:16:05 +0000

In reply to Gerard. Well, I didn't call anyone asking for help & yes I have been living in India nearly 3 years and have been to Delhi many times since writing this and have had a great time!