Yes, pure economy - nothing to be bitter about. But it's also a mental issue - skipping a famous destination (or an event) is difficult even for me, a guy who lived in Asia for at least 6 years altogether and visited enough famous waterfalls and temples lol. For example, I didn't go to Jaisalmer as I just assumed the experience wouldn't be completely positive to me (despite it's a cute sandstone town and private rooms from $3). But it was hard to say "no", it was a pain despite the fact that Rajasthan is full of everything any traveler would dream about - no matter what direction you go.
By the way, I visited Ajmer - 40 minutes by bus. Real India - super overcrowded, noisy, polluted, adorable, lol. Pushkar and Ajmer are a super combo as a result. Pushkar is totally peaceful place to rest from the Indian urban hell in cheap hotels, lol, while Ajmer is a place to go for madness. Some cool attractions there, either.
Have you visited Varanasi to witness the cremations and the evening ceremonies? That tbh is one place I shall never forget.
The waga gate ceremony was good too, saw it from the Indian side a few years back. Am off to Pakistan in April, will get to see it from their side at last. Probably wont be as theatrical
Have you visited Varanasi to witness the cremations and the evening ceremonies? That tbh is one place I shall never forget
Yes. And I won't forget about foggy Ganga and foggy Varanasi alleys... It was actually December so I am coming back in the same month - cool. One of the brightest memories was: I was sleeping in a tiny concrete room, and it was so cold at night in the room, +8 or so and humid AF, and I woke up in the morning, opened my eyes, and suddenly found a mouse sitting on my chest below the edge of my blanket, watching me. My first reaction was "what a beautiful mouse", but a second later I jumped like a madman, and the poor mouse disappeared. 😄 It was probably too cold for the beast, so it decided to risk sleeping on the giant's chest, lol.
Yes, pure economy - nothing to be bitter about. But it's also a mental issue - skipping a famous destination (or an event) is difficult even for me, a guy who lived in Asia for at least 6 years altogether and visited enough famous waterfalls and temples lol. For example, I didn't go to Jaisalmer as I just assumed the experience wouldn't be completely positive to me (despite it's a cute sandstone town and private rooms from $3). But it was hard to say "no", it was a pain despite the fact that Rajasthan is full of everything any traveler would dream about - no matter what direction you go.
By the way, I visited Ajmer - 40 minutes by bus. Real India - super overcrowded, noisy, polluted, adorable, lol. Pushkar and Ajmer are a super combo as a result. Pushkar is totally peaceful place to rest from the Indian urban hell in cheap hotels, lol, while Ajmer is a place to go for madness. Some cool attractions there, either.
Have you visited Varanasi to witness the cremations and the evening ceremonies? That tbh is one place I shall never forget.
The waga gate ceremony was good too, saw it from the Indian side a few years back. Am off to Pakistan in April, will get to see it from their side at last. Probably wont be as theatrical
Yes. And I won't forget about foggy Ganga and foggy Varanasi alleys... It was actually December so I am coming back in the same month - cool. One of the brightest memories was: I was sleeping in a tiny concrete room, and it was so cold at night in the room, +8 or so and humid AF, and I woke up in the morning, opened my eyes, and suddenly found a mouse sitting on my chest below the edge of my blanket, watching me. My first reaction was "what a beautiful mouse", but a second later I jumped like a madman, and the poor mouse disappeared. 😄 It was probably too cold for the beast, so it decided to risk sleeping on the giant's chest, lol.
The Big Friendly Giant LOL.
Wow. An off-the-beaten-path country... Would be good to travel from India to Iran through Pakistan one day. Not sure it's even possible in 2025...
It will be pretty spectacular (I hope)