@@daniel14871 yes sir you are right,i watch that video,muje karl ki vo baat jara bhi pasand nahi aayi thi,and i sapport caa nrc npr , all disition of modiji and shahji.india eslamic state banne ja raha hai aur sarkar hath pe hath rakh ke nahi beth shakti
@@ssmart2512 my fiancee is indian and she's born and raised in india, even she does not travel alone nor does her family allow her to travel alone, india isn't safe for women that are born there nor for foreign women, period. My fiancee family does not feel safe to allow their daughter to go anywhere alone they barely even allowed her to go college providing that her cousin brothers and uncle took her and collected her
@@darlenefraser3022 that means "We don't want" See for Foriegners coming here, some shop vendors, Taxi drivers, and other commercial Officials, will try to attract you to take their products, simply say "Nahi Chahiye Ji" ( नहीं चाहिए जी ) and go away coz they are going to charge you a lot than the original since you are new to this country.👍 And yes be aware of Religious Scams🙌.
THANK YOU KARL! I WENT TO INDIA LAST YEAR AND BECAUSE OF YOUR VIDEOS A HAD A LIFECHANGING EXPERIENCE!! INDIA PROBABLY IS THE BEST COUNTRY I VE EVER VISITED IN MY LIFE.. I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW KERALA IS NOT IN THE TOP OF TOURIST PLACES TO GO WHEN YOU ARE IN INDIA.. KOCHI AND MUNNAR ARE AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT! THANK YOU AGAIN! DHANYAVAD AND JAI HIND!! GREETINGS FROM CHILE!!!
@@arunmaurya9628 I think one should definitely visit places like Bodh Gaya and Pavapuri. Nalanda is also a must-visit place. Like it or not, ancient Bihar was the cradle of civilisation. I hope to revisit Bihar soon.
vicky kumar that’s not reality Ok AMERICA is just as safe as any other country. Every now and then we got a crazy one who wants to shoot some people but we kill them as fast as we can...
These tips are not only for foreigners but perfectly fits to domestic travelers as well. Stereotyping is a sign of a fool. India is a never boring country in the world.
En nordisk man It means ‘Don’t want sir’. But it’s a phrase in Hindi that Karl uses most of the time. Not a conversational phrase in Hindi. If you watch Karl’s videos regularly, you will get the idea of my comment.
Going back for my third time on business. I'm fortunate to have people with me wherever I go. I'm adapting and working on my Hindi and it's getting easier. LISTEN to Karl, he was so helpful to me when I came the first time. His book and videos are great for 1st timers.
Tourists are quite safe when traveling in Japan, I've even lost my wallet and passport once and someone turned them into the local authorities, with all my money in tact 😮 In New Zealand I hitchhiked with no issues; can't even do that in the US. I love India, but man being always on-guard as a tourist is exhausting.
@@Kap00rwith2os I haven't really seen that in person to be honest. I had to come up witth that Japan arse grabbing cos karl brought up that subject. If you are a male, Zero worries.
Can you do a video on cultural differences in india? Like in different regions like north, south, east, west, North-east... I mean I know every state in india is different and unique but love to see a video on regional differences in general.
I'm off to Orissa in a few weeks time Karl, and whilst it's my 4th visit to India in the past 10 yrs ( different part each time) , I still find your awesome videos very informative and interesting, keep up the great work and Happy New Year to you and yours .
You are more Indian than half of the Indians I ever met. And I met a lot, I was raised up in the middle east. Love Your videos. Can't wait for more. J Hind!
Karl Rock, at times people (including me) may make fun of you, but don't get bothered, it's because people LIKE to watch your vlogs, hear you and want to comment on something or everything they find different in your videos. You understand the subcontinent in a much better way than most of its own residents do.
Cmon Karl I live in India. I know your trying to show India in a good light with the start of the Vid but we know how it really is and its frustrating here. Why do you think so many Indians leave the country as soon as they are able to.
@IndiaTV and on the other side I have friends who say they never want to come back and their friends and families say the same. 95% of cases people who leave don't come back. I can't wait to leave myself.
@@kerriekupar6466 traitor. This is why India hasn't improved. Because all the educated people just leave. Pathetic. It's actually the theme of the movie "swades". It's a great movie too.
I'm very happy to have come across your videos. I'm an American older woman of Indian descent. I'm working on getting an OCI card. Then go to see where my family came from in Sangrana Punjab. I will be filming my journey from searching for my great grandfathers information to the final trip. Your videos are a helpful study tool for my eventual trip to India. I'll be the first one in my family to return since 1923. One suggestion which would help even more is maybe important Hindi phrases you should know. Thanks for your videos.
I guess it's because I never stayed anywhere near the touristy areas but I've never encountered any problems at all. It's a completly different india if you leave those zones. I never once felt unsafe nor was I ever harrassed. I hope more people read this and learn to get out of the tourist comfort zone and explore.
Same experience for me, yet I had friends and my now fiance ahead of time. I've lived with the locals and been all over Delhi. Even in the congested colonies, everyone is just polite and haven't bothered me.
@@0themanticore0 bruh I am pretty sure most humans are like that no matter what country or region you go . I mean in India they all are no matter which place you go so I am pretty sure humans are the same everywhere .
I used Ambey Tourism. My first international trip. 3 American women. We booked a private trip and he (vipul) made sure we were taken care of and safe. But honestly I felt pretty safe in most of the places we went. Even without our guide. India is beautiful. Thanks for helping with my trip. I read your book and also used your guide to hindi and learned quite a lot of hindi before we went. My videos are coming soon. Lots of aloha from Maui hawaii!
@Manish Narang I’m sorry you don’t see the beauty in India. I saw beauty in many things there. Things like faces of people, architecture, nature, clothing and more. We don’t need to argue about what we find beautiful. You are just a sad troll helping to hype the negative ideas of india. Your other comment on rape is sad. Yes bad things happen in India. Bad things happen everywhere. I am not going to justify my opinions on India any further. I hope you find your way out of India or find the beauty in it. Lots of Aloha!
@Manish Narang I understand what you are saying.... however I am only giving my opinions of what I saw and experienced. Nowhere did I say it was 100% safe, clean or anything. I said I saw beauty, I saw nice people, I saw smiling faces. I said that people who have less than us Americans were still smiling. I said I felt safe. I never said India was the best place ever. Nor did I say that there are no problems in India. Not once did I say I wanted the USA to be like India. Your “facts” can not change how I felt, how I saw India and how I respond to my trip there. I enjoyed my trip. I don’t live there and didn’t experience any of the things you discussed, so how can I form an opinion or make comments on something that didn’t happen to me. I hope that you are able to come to the USA one day. Much aloha.
@Manish Narang Hello Manish, yes I am happy to answer questions to the best of my ability. I am a very open minded person who believes the best in most people and I am usually proven correct. The USA has a very negative thought on India and I experienced an amazing time. I hope that when you come to the USA you also experience an amazing time. There are good and bad people everywhere and every country has issues. Yes women have more “freedoms” here in the USA but there are still many rapes, crimes and murders. Some of the actual statistic per populations are astounding. But those reports don’t always show the experiences of real people living real life or visiting a country. Lots of Aloha (Hawaiian word much like Namaste)
I am going to India for the first time tomorrow and your videos and resources have been the most helpful by far in setting expectations, learning how to stay safe and getting the most out of the experience. Thank you!!
Hey @Karl, I'm 23 from France and after watching a tons of your videos, I'm planning to visit India in 2020. Thanks, thanks since your Ladakh ride from 2017 !
Karl, has travelling in India changed a lot since you made this video 5 years ago? We are planning to go there this year, and we have been following your channel for some time now. India is part of our bucket list and it has always been a dream to go there.
Planning a trip to India this summer. Being a seasoned Latin American traveller, India does not scare me but it is good to know certain local attitudes and behaviours. Good video
As much as I would love to visit India but all these things make me so hesitant to do .. at the end you need to enjoy your trip not to be worried about everything surrounding you.
‘School smart’, or math/logical intelligence, memory capacity, and linguistic intelligence, are only a few kinds of intelligence. There are at least 12 types of intelligence, IMHO, look it up and you will find at least 8 of them. I’m sure you have one of them. IMHO intra-personal intelligence, or self-awareness, is the most important type, yet the most under-appreciated in today’s society.
Fantastic insights on dealing with the stares and scams! It’s so helpful to know what to expect. Have you ever met any locals who’ve become lifelong friends during your travels?
Worst part is that it's only complaining, same thing happens in the US (I live in India a good part of each year, so I get to see both sides), it's all talk and no one actually does anything to physically change the situation. Too much reliance on government.
@@shaurinfinz8266 Certainly a big part of it. We're dealing with division, again, in the states as well. There's fear and rumours going around about another civil war type thing. Something has to be done.
I agree. I'm not from India. But I believe that Indians should stop complaining on how bad India is on the internet and start doing something about it.
What about Nepal? And safety. I am there now and if feels very safe. Guided tour? Sometimes guided tours are very ECONOMICAL as well and you certainly save TIME.
Sandven Explorer Nepal is very safe (the people that is) I went trekking alone a couple of times and land slides almost got me. Porters will keep you safe.
@@stuarthastie6374 Sounds adventurous to go trekking alone. Cool. Yeah, best to go with someone who knows the area for sure. Seems there is little crime here, but they have their share of natural disasters for sure..
Great vlog Karl, my partner and I have been to india many times, totally agree with you comments, spot on, ur guide is great too, must admit I didnt purchase it, but borrowed a friends 🙏👍
Brother how to deal with scammers in india . Even i am indian i also scam by scammers 😄 india government law want to be strict. You videos are very helpful ✨👍
On one particular day in Chennai I was in a, I hate India and all of you can die, extreme mood phase. I said "No" umpteen times to rickshaw drivers that finally I said no to a rickshaw I really needed. Typical thing was their was not a rickshaw available to me after that, as if, and you feel this as well, everybody knows to leave you alone. The plus side of these extreme negative moods in India is the exact opposite where you are so overwhelmed with her, you can cry buckets of shear joy that's sparked by something you can never be prepared for. I had experiences in India in one day that I never had in years of living in the west.
I love the Pahaganj stayed there many times when rooms were 100 rps a day. Back in 96 I walked to the Anoop hotel restaurant on the roof and there was no space to sit except by a young Spanish woman. She was chain smoking and looked stressed. It turned out she arrived four days before and was too frightened to leave the hotel. So I said let's go for a walk and I will show her around. We went everywhere for hours and she was really enjoying it as I was explaining all that was happening to us concerning being approached. Then at one point I hid myself from her watching her every move for about 5 minutes and I could tell she was panicking but she remained as cool as can be. Then I stepped up to her and she threw her arms around me and said thank you. I knew she needed this, cruel to be kind, test. So the next day we met and she said she will do the exact walk alone and if I would wait for her. She came back, her face was so relaxed and that first time India glare in her eyes had vanished.
India is safe and even though I have been there 3 times I wasn't alone I was with my husband. Would I go alone no never, I wouldn't travel anywhere alone I like to have someone with me. I have been stared at while in India and I hate It, I am a very shy person and I don't like it at all and it creeps me out and makes me feel very uncomfortable luckily my husband was with me and he put them in their place. I hope to visit India again and thank you Karl for this wonderful video.
@@NIRAJYADAV-jn4jt its okay don't be sorry it's not fault. It really does make you feel uncomfortable I hate It so much. But apart from that I had a great experience in India and I loved it there.
@@NIRAJYADAV-jn4jt I'm sure it does but not everyone is the same. I know there are good people in India I met all good people while in India and your country is very beautiful I love it India is like a second home to me, it's my happy place.
I'm in India rn the very first time and alone, and the most important word everywhere around is always "no", a convinced and clear "no". I also started ignoring ppl because they approach u sooo much. Really, "no" and keep walking.
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I just booked a group travel guided tour for the golden triangle region and the north of India in general. In the future I would love to explore the south of India solo or with friends or family 🪔🦚🪷🐚🪕🦢
I'm traveling through India atm, been for the past 2 months...Thanks for all your advice, I watched a ton of you videos before traveling here...I'm traveling solo and I'm a female and I have been staying in hostels and homestays and both have been fine but the homestays, with a local family have been the best...for me India hasn't really been such a culture shock, which I was actually surprised by but I have been traveling through southeast and central Asia for the past 5 years, so I managed just fine but I did a ton of research before coming as well...But yeah India is intense but def worth it...
I think Karl was venting after a bad day 🙂🙂🙂 The key point I would take from his message is that bad things happen everywhere so don't expect India to be any different... I have found saying YES is when all the adventures happen 😁
Karl makes it sound like you are going into a horror game. "If they stare at you, dont stare back, run." "They will flock to you, you cannot escape. Do not pay attention to them. They will find you" 😳😨
Good tips. Even tho' I know India but it is always good to listen to an advice from another person. My say is, if I like it, I follow and if I don't like it, I let it be. Good job and stay safe.
Greetings from Boston....I have been to India few times and had a great time for the following reasons: being assertive as you correctly pointed out, staying in 5 star hotels , planning out your trip with a guided tour, drinking water from only SEALED bottle, having a mentality of "survival of the fittest" and doesn't hurt to have a "gym physique" ...usually we stay for about 2 weeks but by the end of the trip it can be very exhausting because of the experience of extreme shocking poverty, traffic chaos, noise, pollution,etc and you are glad to be out of the country..scams and attitude usually start at the customs - men in white uniforms in the airport- never friendly or polite, followed by as you are coming out of the airport the smell of leaded gas and humidity hits you hard...on the other hand, amazingly beautiful places in Kerala, Goa, the Indian cuisine, surprisingly the 5 star hotels in India are lot lot better than here in US or in Europe..breathtaking beauty of Taj Mahal will shock you..people in Bombay, Delhi are stylishly dressed ( some women truly very beautiful & look gorgeous in Saris & Indian dresses ), speak good fluent English and time to time you will see chauffeur driven Rolls Royce, Bentley and high end cars...extreme Indeed..you need at least a week to recover after the trip....after a few months, interestingly and mysteriously you will start missing India !!!. Can't explain.
karl you are the true youtube for traveling experience...... i am also a native vloger of india ( kolkata) ..why not you come kolkata for vlog.... i will help you to Travel whole kolkata and also showing fact about kolkata historical place... like victoriya memorial,kali mandir and many more Wishing you happy new year....
Safety Statistics depend on the city and also specific region of that city. Now definitely Walking at 10.30 PM in random parts of Mumbai is much safer than Walking at 10.30 PM in random parts of Detroit...In Tokyo perhaps it might be statistically safer to walk in random streets past 10 PM than Mumbai and Detroit...
Siddeo Yeah that’s fine and all, but neither in Detroit nor in Tokyo have I been constantly stared at, the way they do in Mumbai. Whether you go there 10.30 PM or 10.30 AM. A simple gesture of being welcomed and ensuring feeling safe and people smiling of minding their own business would go a much further way than some areas being dangerous at night.
Karl: Is India safe? Me: I think we know the answer now by watching your 10+ vids on India........... No hard feelings Karl I love your videos they are incredible!
@Tech Brothers No, you are correct. But India is much safer than the scare stories he's giving out. Think of your home town. How safe is it for you to go out? What are the chances of something bad happening? Those same chances are all over the world. It might be slightly higher if you are a foreigner but it's not that bad. India is a very safe country, especially if you look at crime stats vs population.
I’ve had the same scary experience in London. Ealing Broadway toilet, a short Chinese guy followed me to the toilet and then stood next to me at the wash basin and asked if I wanted £5 sucky sucky 🤢🤢. There must be a weird code out there that we don’t know that we’re triggering.
Would you still recommend going with a tour for the first time if I’ve traveled over 30 countries (including South America) and that I would be staying in 4* hotels? Solo male traveler.
Sounds like the number one and two things you have to guard yourself from in India is scams and being sexually harassed. Kinda disturbing, especially if you come from a society with more trust. But the land itself is just so interesting that people go anyway. Would definitely recommend guided tours , and if you are a woman travel with a male friend or someone you know can handle themselves in stressful situations at all times it’s worth it if shit hits the fan.
These tips are not only for foreigners but perfectly fits to domestic travelers as well. Generally tourist spots are very much safer as people there are much familiar with tourist travelers with proper security arrangements unlike uncommon tourist places like in this video. India is a never boring country in the world.
@@More_Row sexual harassment is also an issue in other parts of the world too . I have no reason to defend India but to say every one is pervert is wrong . Yes Indian men who act like that take it to a next level but in the West men are being taught the meaning of consent .. Consent by definition means understanding the willingness of participating parties .. This is coming from someone that think India is not safe for women but it's not as bad as media makes it sound . Sexual harassment however is a very big issue in India but when it Comes to rape it is not as bad as South Africa . Horrible rape associated incidents take place in India but South Africa is something else .
@@201student201 First off when i say the west, I'm mostly thinking of Northwestern Europe (excluding Sweden though, *cough* )-- Australia, New Zealand , Canada and the United states. So yes coming from those places as a woman would be a little frightening as the chance of experiencing sexual harassment would be much higher in India, even for men it's can be scary in India as Karl so well explained. Now i'm not much a fan of whataboutism so not sure why you're playing devils advocate with me here.
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Leave your travel tips for India in the comments 🙏 My #1 tip? Learn to say, "NO." This is a rule for life too, not just India.
Google maps to travel and goibibo and trivago for hotels and uber for rides that's it you are safe
If u take part in any CAA/NRC protest, u might get your Visa cancelled and deported.....be careful
I agree; NO is your best friend.
@@daniel14871 yes sir you are right,i watch that video,muje karl ki vo baat jara bhi pasand nahi aayi thi,and i sapport caa nrc npr , all disition of modiji and shahji.india eslamic state banne ja raha hai aur sarkar hath pe hath rakh ke nahi beth shakti
@@ssmart2512 my fiancee is indian and she's born and raised in india, even she does not travel alone nor does her family allow her to travel alone, india isn't safe for women that are born there nor for foreign women, period. My fiancee family does not feel safe to allow their daughter to go anywhere alone they barely even allowed her to go college providing that her cousin brothers and uncle took her and collected her
I am an Indian. Why the hell am I taking travelling tips in india from foreigner? 😂
That's what I was also wondering,..... Why did I watch this??😂
Chan Pasado Polska respect white people? my @$$
@@chanpasadopolska yeah I respect whites and they also respect me.. I just hate whites Like you. You actually don't deserve any respect
@@chanpasadopolska Easy sir. Understand the sarcasm.
@@riteshyeddu I respect those who respect me it works both ways. As for the comment from polska I think he's just a racist. 😌
The most important sentence to remember when you travel in India..."Nhi Chaiye Ji!" -Karl Rock.
What does that mean?
@@darlenefraser3022 that means
"We don't want"
See for Foriegners coming here, some shop vendors, Taxi drivers, and other commercial Officials, will try to attract you to take their products, simply say
"Nahi Chahiye Ji" ( नहीं चाहिए जी ) and go away coz they are going to charge you a lot than the original since you are new to this country.👍
And yes be aware of Religious Scams🙌.
@@suyashverma2338 Thank you so much!
@@darlenefraser3022 it means i no need ..
@@SUNOBALKO Thank you!
Karl : puts tripod and DSLR
Rural people : " chahiye ji "
Epic🤣🤣🤣
Ha ha ha
Ha ha super
These tips are not only for foreigners but perfectly fits to domestic travelers as well. Stereotyping is a sign of a fool.
Underrated hahaha
*Tips for All Travelers to India:*
1. Watch Karl Rock videos
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THANK YOU KARL! I WENT TO INDIA LAST YEAR AND BECAUSE OF YOUR VIDEOS A HAD A LIFECHANGING EXPERIENCE!! INDIA PROBABLY IS THE BEST COUNTRY I VE EVER VISITED IN MY LIFE.. I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW KERALA IS NOT IN THE TOP OF TOURIST PLACES TO GO WHEN YOU ARE IN INDIA.. KOCHI AND MUNNAR ARE AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT! THANK YOU AGAIN! DHANYAVAD AND JAI HIND!! GREETINGS FROM CHILE!!!
Kerala❤️💪
@@milanjohnson3425 visit bihar too
@@Wandererofpeace5175 what is in bihar 🤣🤣🤣🤣, i mean it will be his last choice after whole city of india moving
@@arunmaurya9628 I think one should definitely visit places like Bodh Gaya and Pavapuri. Nalanda is also a must-visit place. Like it or not, ancient Bihar was the cradle of civilisation. I hope to revisit Bihar soon.
ok so before we go to India buy a T-shirt that says "NO: on the front and "I'm not gay" on the back
Lulz 😂
And if your a woman, wear a “Don’t stalk or rape me” shirt and carry mace in your pocket at all times. 🙄
@@SunBunz if u live in america carry a gun for schools .
vicky kumar that’s not reality Ok AMERICA is just as safe as any other country.
Every now and then we got a crazy one who wants to shoot some people but we kill them as fast as we can...
vicky kumar How about building some toilets bud
"India is totally safe to travel alone bruh trust me"
"Yeah I put my tripod down for 5 minutes and it got stolen immediately..."
Boi
These tips are not only for foreigners but perfectly fits to domestic travelers as well. Stereotyping is a sign of a fool. India is a never boring country in the world.
@@kekw5153 and where are you from?
@@kekw5153 It takes Time to rise your country might have got Freedom Earlier than India 👍
@@melodicnostalgic3823 loooool
Not gonna happen i wont survive being alone in india
It's not 'NO'. It's 'NAHI CHAHIYE JI'.
Hahaha true 😜
Penchod nahi chayie ji
What does it mean? =)
En nordisk man It means ‘Don’t want sir’. But it’s a phrase in Hindi that Karl uses most of the time. Not a conversational phrase in Hindi. If you watch Karl’s videos regularly, you will get the idea of my comment.
@@AnwarSadathKP Thank you sir :)
"At least man to man" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lolipop
It's safe if you use your travel smarts like every other nation, know what to expect
Going back for my third time on business. I'm fortunate to have people with me wherever I go. I'm adapting and working on my Hindi and it's getting easier. LISTEN to Karl, he was so helpful to me when I came the first time. His book and videos are great for 1st timers.
Dslr tripod must be now a new toy--- probably a cricket bat
No, they would have made a stone slinger (gulel) out of it... 😂😂😂
@@vishi_0076 couldve said catapult 🙄
@@ayaanali5169 I appreciate you bro but not everybody would have understood the word ' catapult '. Anyway, thanks for the comment.
@@vishi_0076 stone slinger sounds like a boss. Stone slinger, hero in the apocalypse
Noo.. It would make a good wickets
Tourists are quite safe when traveling in Japan, I've even lost my wallet and passport once and someone turned them into the local authorities, with all my money in tact 😮 In New Zealand I hitchhiked with no issues; can't even do that in the US. I love India, but man being always on-guard as a tourist is exhausting.
But even in Japan there is Arse Grabbing in trains. They have a name for it. Its called hakkan or something, cant remember.
@@hanselxyb5825 Do they do that to tourists though?
@@Kap00rwith2os I haven't really seen that in person to be honest. I had to come up witth that Japan arse grabbing cos karl brought up that subject. If you are a male, Zero worries.
Kap00rwith2os you settle into it after a few weeks. Dress Indian. No problems for a man.
Thank you, Karl, i will guard my family jewels.
Can you do a video on cultural differences in india? Like in different regions like north, south, east, west, North-east...
I mean I know every state in india is different and unique but love to see a video on regional differences in general.
Random person: Boy to Boy ?
Karl: Nai chaiye Ji 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just a firm "No", they will leave you alone😉
Even you say no, they will not leave you alone, just ignore them and keep walking that should do the work.
Try saying FUCK OFF
Pepper spray them if they Cross the boundary.
Sameer Sahil the bad behavior mainly happens in Delhi, it’s the worst city and town in India, and even then, it’s not the majority.
Not when your a women lol
Your experience in India will really help to other foreigners by not falling into trouble... great work Karl...
I'm off to Orissa in a few weeks time Karl, and whilst it's my 4th visit to India in the past 10 yrs ( different part each time) , I still find your awesome videos very informative and interesting, keep up the great work and Happy New Year to you and yours .
Fantastic! Thanks Stevie
Wanna meet up? I live in bhubaneswar Odisha maybe we can meet up
@@Dr.AnuragNayak 😂😂
Odisha 🙏🙏🥺 my state Thanks you so much 🤩❤️
Jay Jagannath 🚩.
@@Dr.AnuragNayak 🤣🤣🤣Are bhai
You are more Indian than half of the Indians I ever met. And I met a lot, I was raised up in the middle east. Love Your videos. Can't wait for more. J Hind!
Karl Rock, at times people (including me) may make fun of you, but don't get bothered, it's because people LIKE to watch your vlogs, hear you and want to comment on something or everything they find different in your videos.
You understand the subcontinent in a much better way than most of its own residents do.
Cmon Karl I live in India. I know your trying to show India in a good light with the start of the Vid but we know how it really is and its frustrating here. Why do you think so many Indians leave the country as soon as they are able to.
@IndiaTV and on the other side I have friends who say they never want to come back and their friends and families say the same. 95% of cases people who leave don't come back. I can't wait to leave myself.
@Ankit Banerjee is this all you can reply. Expected from from uneducated and uncivilized boomers.
It's all about money nigga , they'll come back if Modi starts distributing 15 lacs
@@kerriekupar6466 traitor. This is why India hasn't improved. Because all the educated people just leave. Pathetic.
It's actually the theme of the movie "swades". It's a great movie too.
I'm very happy to have come across your videos. I'm an American older woman of Indian descent. I'm working on getting an OCI card. Then go to see where my family came from in Sangrana Punjab. I will be filming my journey from searching for my great grandfathers information to the final trip. Your videos are a helpful study tool for my eventual trip to India. I'll be the first one in my family to return since 1923. One suggestion which would help even more is maybe important Hindi phrases you should know. Thanks for your videos.
I guess it's because I never stayed anywhere near the touristy areas but I've never encountered any problems at all. It's a completly different india if you leave those zones. I never once felt unsafe nor was I ever harrassed. I hope more people read this and learn to get out of the tourist comfort zone and explore.
Yup most scammers wander around tourists zone because they know that they ain't getting anything from localites .
True dat
Same experience for me, yet I had friends and my now fiance ahead of time. I've lived with the locals and been all over Delhi. Even in the congested colonies, everyone is just polite and haven't bothered me.
@@0themanticore0 bruh I am pretty sure most humans are like that no matter what country or region you go .
I mean in India they all are no matter which place you go so I am pretty sure humans are the same everywhere .
@@miller0079 I suppose, but hospitality and treating guests like God is quintessentially Indian.
I used Ambey Tourism. My first international trip. 3 American women. We booked a private trip and he (vipul) made sure we were taken care of and safe. But honestly I felt pretty safe in most of the places we went. Even without our guide. India is beautiful. Thanks for helping with my trip. I read your book and also used your guide to hindi and learned quite a lot of hindi before we went. My videos are coming soon. Lots of aloha from Maui hawaii!
@Manish Narang I did not say I was 100% sure. I said we felt safe.
@Manish Narang I’m sorry you don’t see the beauty in India. I saw beauty in many things there. Things like faces of people, architecture, nature, clothing and more. We don’t need to argue about what we find beautiful. You are just a sad troll helping to hype the negative ideas of india. Your other comment on rape is sad. Yes bad things happen in India. Bad things happen everywhere. I am not going to justify my opinions on India any further. I hope you find your way out of India or find the beauty in it. Lots of Aloha!
@Manish Narang I understand what you are saying.... however I am only giving my opinions of what I saw and experienced. Nowhere did I say it was 100% safe, clean or anything. I said I saw beauty, I saw nice people, I saw smiling faces. I said that people who have less than us Americans were still smiling. I said I felt safe. I never said India was the best place ever. Nor did I say that there are no problems in India. Not once did I say I wanted the USA to be like India. Your “facts” can not change how I felt, how I saw India and how I respond to my trip there. I enjoyed my trip. I don’t live there and didn’t experience any of the things you discussed, so how can I form an opinion or make comments on something that didn’t happen to me. I hope that you are able to come to the USA one day. Much aloha.
@Manish Narang 98,213 raped reported in the USA in just one year in 2019. Rape is in the USA as well. Just so you are aware.
@Manish Narang Hello Manish, yes I am happy to answer questions to the best of my ability. I am a very open minded person who believes the best in most people and I am usually proven correct.
The USA has a very negative thought on India and I experienced an amazing time. I hope that when you come to the USA you also experience an amazing time. There are good and bad people everywhere and every country has issues.
Yes women have more “freedoms” here in the USA but there are still many rapes, crimes and murders. Some of the actual statistic per populations are astounding. But those reports don’t always show the experiences of real people living real life or visiting a country.
Lots of Aloha (Hawaiian word much like Namaste)
Mann..this guy is a older version of Pewdiepie..😂😂
Everything comes to an end with pew and ind
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I am going to India for the first time tomorrow and your videos and resources have been the most helpful by far in setting expectations, learning how to stay safe and getting the most out of the experience. Thank you!!
How was it?
13:40
Karl: It's gonna be a life changing experience 😈
Me: (*visible confusion)😓
Karl: In a positive way
Me: Thank god 😌
Sound advice, I would love to travel India with Karl Rock.
Hey @Karl, I'm 23 from France and after watching a tons of your videos, I'm planning to visit India in 2020. Thanks, thanks since your Ladakh ride from 2017 !
Juste un mot d'avertissement. Beaucoup de commentaires négatifs ici viennent de Pakistanais avec de faux noms d'utilisateur européens
@@hanselxyb5825 d'accord et bien.. Merci !
@@Bafzo If you are landing in Delhi, Its extremely cold, so get some warm clothing. But its super tropical down in Goa.
Karl, has travelling in India changed a lot since you made this video 5 years ago? We are planning to go there this year, and we have been following your channel for some time now. India is part of our bucket list and it has always been a dream to go there.
I like how the Indians are roasting their own country lol
It's not roasting, if it's true and it's important that one states the truth rather than sugar coating.
@@gauravk6114 are u nuts?
When people roast their own country you know its really bad.
@@gauravk6114 hahaha india = the call center scammers of the world lmfao...you think u fool me with your british nicknames?? Hahaha
@@gauravk6114 foreign money is mobey your shithole country doesnt have lol
Watching classic Karl Rock to prepare for my trip to India this month! Jai Hind!
That guy : boy-to-boy
Karl: no at least Man-to-man
😅😅
I would love to be a tour guide 😊 and help tourist who come to visit India from other country and make feel them safe and enjoyable.
Your country and people is amazing! I love the energy in your communities.
@Somnath Hole 👍
I love how I’m Indian but still watching this
Planning a trip to India this summer. Being a seasoned Latin American traveller, India does not scare me but it is good to know certain local attitudes and behaviours. Good video
Anyone reading this I wish you all a very Happy New Year! :-) 🎉
As much as I would love to visit India but all these things make me so hesitant to do .. at the end you need to enjoy your trip not to be worried about everything surrounding you.
karl:i see your a smart person
me who failed 5 tests today:thank you *tears up*
‘School smart’, or math/logical intelligence, memory capacity, and linguistic intelligence, are only a few kinds of intelligence. There are at least 12 types of intelligence, IMHO, look it up and you will find at least 8 of them. I’m sure you have one of them. IMHO intra-personal intelligence, or self-awareness, is the most important type, yet the most under-appreciated in today’s society.
India needs you Karl
Thank you Karl, well done
Fantastic insights on dealing with the stares and scams! It’s so helpful to know what to expect. Have you ever met any locals who’ve become lifelong friends during your travels?
The day we all stop complaining india will grow up.
Until then we all will be wandering here and there.
Worst part is that it's only complaining, same thing happens in the US (I live in India a good part of each year, so I get to see both sides), it's all talk and no one actually does anything to physically change the situation. Too much reliance on government.
@@0themanticore0 That is why the world is in a turmoil right now I feel
@@shaurinfinz8266 Certainly a big part of it. We're dealing with division, again, in the states as well. There's fear and rumours going around about another civil war type thing. Something has to be done.
and thats same in bulgaria
I agree. I'm not from India. But I believe that Indians should stop complaining on how bad India is on the internet and start doing something about it.
Or buy the "Nahi chahiye jii" T-shirts.... It will be helpful for the tourists.....
Exactly what I'm designing. It's taking time though
Bring those with every Indian language 🙂
😂
Karl the true Indian 😍
@@abhijitchaudhari9838 piss off abhijit
@@ayaanali5169 Sala gandu
@@andyzhou9147 kyu be, abhijit tera baap hai kya?
What about Nepal? And safety. I am there now and if feels very safe. Guided tour? Sometimes guided tours are very ECONOMICAL as well and you certainly save TIME.
Sandven Explorer Nepal is very safe (the people that is) I went trekking alone a couple of times and land slides almost got me. Porters will keep you safe.
@@stuarthastie6374 Sounds adventurous to go trekking alone. Cool. Yeah, best to go with someone who knows the area for sure. Seems there is little crime here, but they have their share of natural disasters for sure..
Great vlog Karl, my partner and I have been to india many times, totally agree with you comments, spot on, ur guide is great too, must admit I didnt purchase it, but borrowed a friends 🙏👍
Thank you PewDiePie 👍
Brother how to deal with scammers in india . Even i am indian i also scam by scammers 😄 india government law want to be strict. You videos are very helpful ✨👍
Thanks Rohit
Bro l am from the Caribbean and I would like to visit India. But when I was scammed with the name David Luis of India I never wanted to go there.
@@sattipartap1936 scammers are everywhere. Even i was scammed when i first moved to Bangalore, then delhi, mumbai,kerla, chennai, orissa
@@TwerkingHippo8659 what the hell is wrong with you
Did i get whooshed or not
On one particular day in Chennai I was in a, I hate India and all of you can die, extreme mood phase. I said "No" umpteen times to rickshaw drivers that finally I said no to a rickshaw I really needed. Typical thing was their was not a rickshaw available to me after that, as if, and you feel this as well, everybody knows to leave you alone. The plus side of these extreme negative moods in India is the exact opposite where you are so overwhelmed with her, you can cry buckets of shear joy that's sparked by something you can never be prepared for. I had experiences in India in one day that I never had in years of living in the west.
Lollipop? Bro, really?!!! Damn sh@t just got real. I'll make sure to take a tour, thanks bro.
Lol 😌
I would knock him out for real os he did that to me
@@DonHrvato yeah same!
I love the Pahaganj stayed there many times when rooms were 100 rps a day. Back in 96 I walked to the Anoop hotel restaurant on the roof and there was no space to sit except by a young Spanish woman. She was chain smoking and looked stressed. It turned out she arrived four days before and was too frightened to leave the hotel. So I said let's go for a walk and I will show her around. We went everywhere for hours and she was really enjoying it as I was explaining all that was happening to us concerning being approached. Then at one point I hid myself from her watching her every move for about 5 minutes and I could tell she was panicking but she remained as cool as can be. Then I stepped up to her and she threw her arms around me and said thank you. I knew she needed this, cruel to be kind, test. So the next day we met and she said she will do the exact walk alone and if I would wait for her. She came back, her face was so relaxed and that first time India glare in her eyes had vanished.
U still didnt went to Chennai?? Hope to c ur videos in Chennai soon.
Good tips for traveling anywhere honestly.
NO, mind your own business and if trouble comes your way get LOUD.
Great video Karl!
India is safe and even though I have been there 3 times I wasn't alone I was with my husband. Would I go alone no never, I wouldn't travel anywhere alone I like to have someone with me. I have been stared at while in India and I hate It, I am a very shy person and I don't like it at all and it creeps me out and makes me feel very uncomfortable luckily my husband was with me and he put them in their place. I hope to visit India again and thank you Karl for this wonderful video.
Sorry for your experience. Staring is definitely uncomfortable don't know why They stare 😞
@@NIRAJYADAV-jn4jt its okay don't be sorry it's not fault. It really does make you feel uncomfortable I hate It so much. But apart from that I had a great experience in India and I loved it there.
@@Cherylm875 It hurts when you see your own country defaming by some idiots.
@@NIRAJYADAV-jn4jt I'm sure it does but not everyone is the same. I know there are good people in India I met all good people while in India and your country is very beautiful I love it India is like a second home to me, it's my happy place.
Indian men well stare shamelessly if they see bobs and vagenes😂🤣
I'm in India rn the very first time and alone, and the most important word everywhere around is always "no", a convinced and clear "no". I also started ignoring ppl because they approach u sooo much. Really, "no" and keep walking.
I am sure the gaxg rxpe victims also said a convinced and clearly no.
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 Karl visit Chandigarh
Good honest video
Love you Karl Rock from north side of India
I came here for travel advice and got life advice! Thanks Karl.
Pls stop disliking the videos by him
He does so much hardwork
9:29 say “nah!” (And flips bird) was bird intentional? Is that universal? Is it provocative?
What I've learned from your and other RUclipsr's basically that is as a foreigner if someone approaches you it's because they want your money.
He is not telling the truth...I have been in india many times..but that guy is a frustrated guy who sees bad people everywhere ...😮
too true. you are helping a lot by your videos
Incredible ❤️
Karl thank you so much for everything. Super informative. I honestly feel ready for my trip to India.
Excellent 🙏🏻
Please land in Mumbai, instead of Delhi, and visit Kerala, cause north India is on fire these days
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Can the real Constitution be restored? Probably not. Too many Americans depend on government money under programs the Constitution doesn't authorize, and money talks with an eloquence Shakespeare could only envy. Ignorant people don't understand The Federalist Papers, but they understand government checks with their names on them.
@Diane Virginia Do you know the recent crypto drop I did lost. instead made a lot of profit of about 2500USD.
This is how I did it. Instead of tradling pure crypto. I traded cryptos in forex tradlng. So I wasn't afraid of the sell off. Because even when they sell i can make profit, when they buy I can also make profit as long as your strategy is right... That's why I love forex
my grandparents went to India and had a tour guide and came back very sick and ill because of the water
They should've always carried RO water with them.
Karl: Lollipop Nahi Chahiye Ji
What does that mean I didn't get that
ewwwww
@@harshsharma8786 same . I have no clue what karl meant by family jewels . I think.....but I am not sure
Love your video's Karl 😘
Tip 1: CARRY AS MUCH PEPPER SPRAY AS YOU CAN
Doing great job Proud of you ,by the way yo look like PewDiePie
I'd say it's safe, but very complex for inexperienced travelers lol 😂
I just booked a group travel guided tour for the golden triangle region and the north of India in general. In the future I would love to explore the south of India solo or with friends or family 🪔🦚🪷🐚🪕🦢
I'm traveling through India atm, been for the past 2 months...Thanks for all your advice, I watched a ton of you videos before traveling here...I'm traveling solo and I'm a female and I have been staying in hostels and homestays and both have been fine but the homestays, with a local family have been the best...for me India hasn't really been such a culture shock, which I was actually surprised by but I have been traveling through southeast and central Asia for the past 5 years, so I managed just fine but I did a ton of research before coming as well...But yeah India is intense but def worth it...
May the Force be with you always and keep you safe and happy forever!!!
@@aartoodetoobb8779 Thanks...
At 14:18 coconut tree are broken due to Cyclone "Foni" Hit Odisha in May......🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I think Karl was venting after a bad day 🙂🙂🙂
The key point I would take from his message is that bad things happen everywhere so don't expect India to be any different...
I have found saying YES is when all the adventures happen 😁
For a long visit to India I would recommend Dragoman overland trips. Safe but you have a lot of freedom.
Karl makes it sound like you are going into a horror game. "If they stare at you, dont stare back, run." "They will flock to you, you cannot escape. Do not pay attention to them. They will find you" 😳😨
Good tips. Even tho' I know India but it is always good to listen to an advice from another person. My say is, if I like it, I follow and if I don't like it, I let it be. Good job and stay safe.
Random people : where r u from
Karl: nai chaheye ji city
Thanks for this video Carl 😍😍
I traveled india alone and i felt very safe planning again love from America
lakshadweep Island?
sorry to know you had bad experience in Bangladesh, Karl. hopefully, you will come back again and find the real beauty of it, good luck.
Definitely will come back. I can't wait! It's a great country to travel.
Greetings from Boston....I have been to India few times and had a great time for the following reasons: being assertive as you correctly pointed out, staying in 5 star hotels , planning out your trip with a guided tour, drinking water from only SEALED bottle, having a mentality of "survival of the fittest" and doesn't hurt to have a "gym physique" ...usually we stay for about 2 weeks but by the end of the trip it can be very exhausting because of the experience of extreme shocking poverty, traffic chaos, noise, pollution,etc and you are glad to be out of the country..scams and attitude usually start at the customs - men in white uniforms in the airport- never friendly or polite, followed by as you are coming out of the airport the smell of leaded gas and humidity hits you hard...on the other hand, amazingly beautiful places in Kerala, Goa, the Indian cuisine, surprisingly the 5 star hotels in India are lot lot better than here in US or in Europe..breathtaking beauty of Taj Mahal will shock you..people in Bombay, Delhi are stylishly dressed ( some women truly very beautiful & look gorgeous in Saris & Indian dresses ), speak good fluent English and time to time you will see chauffeur driven Rolls Royce, Bentley and high end cars...extreme Indeed..you need at least a week to recover after the trip....after a few months, interestingly and mysteriously you will start missing India !!!. Can't explain.
Great Video Karl Anna
I was expecting a warning from you to run from all those that greet with "hello friend"
karl you are the true youtube for traveling experience......
i am also a native vloger of india ( kolkata) ..why not you come kolkata for vlog....
i will help you to Travel whole kolkata and also showing fact about kolkata historical place...
like victoriya memorial,kali mandir and many more
Wishing you happy new year....
Safety Statistics depend on the city and also specific region of that city.
Now definitely Walking at 10.30 PM in random parts of Mumbai is much safer than Walking at 10.30 PM in random parts of Detroit...In Tokyo perhaps it might be statistically safer to walk in random streets past 10 PM than Mumbai and Detroit...
Siddeo Yeah that’s fine and all, but neither in Detroit nor in Tokyo have I been constantly stared at, the way they do in Mumbai. Whether you go there 10.30 PM or 10.30 AM.
A simple gesture of being welcomed and ensuring feeling safe and people smiling of minding their own business would go a much further way than some areas being dangerous at night.
@@linkbombchu168 you must be white and majority of the people thinks them as an endangered species here🤣
India seems like a cool country to visit, but as someone who is a pushover and not assertive at all it does sound challenging
Karl: Is India safe?
Me: I think we know the answer now by watching your 10+ vids on India...........
No hard feelings Karl I love your videos they are incredible!
India is very safe. Don't listen to his fear mongering.
@Tech Brothers No, you are correct. But India is much safer than the scare stories he's giving out. Think of your home town. How safe is it for you to go out? What are the chances of something bad happening? Those same chances are all over the world. It might be slightly higher if you are a foreigner but it's not that bad. India is a very safe country, especially if you look at crime stats vs population.
I wish I could meet karl
You are my idol
Salute Karl❣️
I’ve had the same scary experience in London. Ealing Broadway toilet, a short Chinese guy followed me to the toilet and then stood next to me at the wash basin and asked if I wanted £5 sucky sucky 🤢🤢. There must be a weird code out there that we don’t know that we’re triggering.
I haven't heard of people asking for money but they usually just want to give some action they are pleasers
Would you still recommend going with a tour for the first time if I’ve traveled over 30 countries (including South America) and that I would be staying in 4* hotels? Solo male traveler.
Sounds like the number one and two things you have to guard yourself from in India is scams and being sexually harassed.
Kinda disturbing, especially if you come from a society with more trust. But the land itself is just so interesting that people go anyway. Would definitely recommend guided tours , and if you are a woman travel with a male friend or someone you know can handle themselves in stressful situations at all times it’s worth it if shit hits the fan.
These tips are not only for foreigners but perfectly fits to domestic travelers as well. Generally tourist spots are very much safer as people there are much familiar with tourist travelers with proper security arrangements unlike uncommon tourist places like in this video. India is a never boring country in the world.
More trust.. Why is the west having to go on about consent.??
@@201student201 I'm not sure i'm following.
@@More_Row sexual harassment is also an issue in other parts of the world too .
I have no reason to defend India but to say every one is pervert is wrong .
Yes Indian men who act like that take it to a next level but in the West men are being taught the meaning of consent .. Consent by definition means understanding the willingness of participating parties ..
This is coming from someone that think India is not safe for women but it's not as bad as media makes it sound .
Sexual harassment however is a very big issue in India but when it Comes to rape it is not as bad as South Africa .
Horrible rape associated incidents take place in India but South Africa is something else .
@@201student201 First off when i say the west, I'm mostly thinking of Northwestern Europe (excluding Sweden though, *cough* )-- Australia, New Zealand , Canada and the United states. So yes coming from those places as a woman would be a little frightening as the chance of experiencing sexual harassment would be much higher in India, even for men it's can be scary in India as Karl so well explained. Now i'm not much a fan of whataboutism so not sure why you're playing devils advocate with me here.
From my experience, India is not safe. But I wasn’t able to check out the rural areas where it’s beautiful like this
So many trolls who have never been to India in this comment section
😓
Sir don't feed the trolls but
Gol gape khaoge? Ky ?
Solid advice! In fact it's advice we can use no matter what country you visit