Essential India Travel Hacks (Beyond Religion)

🗣️ Pre-Trip Communication Musts 1️⃣ Dietary Notes: Confirm no onion/garlic requests (many Hindu/Jain meals exclude these)2️⃣ Bathing Buffer: At holy sites like Varanasi, allow 2+ hours for ritual cleanses3️⃣ Festival Lock-ins: For events like Kumbh Mela, book ghat viewing spots 3+ months ahead 🚗 Transport Wisdom Leather-Free Rides: Jain groups won’t enter leather-seated cars (opt for fabric interiors) Survival Kit: Pack wet wipes (for dusty floors) + neutral shawl (instant temple dress code fix) 🍽️ Crowd-Pleasing Meals Golden Temple Secret: The Guru Ram Das Langar feeds 100,000+ daily—join the volunteer line!South Indian Temple Meals: Apply for "Prasadam Pass" 24hrs in advance Pro Move: Carry copper cutlery set—hygiene win + aligns with Ayurveda 🙏 Subtle Body Language Circumambulation Rule: Always walk counter-clockwise around shrinesBlessing Etiquette: Bare feet + palms together (say "Dhanyavaad" for thanks)📸Photo Permission: Master "Kya main foto le sakta hoon?" (Hindi for "May I take a photo?") #india#travel guide#trip diary#Golden Temple #Bengaluru