First Impressions of INDIA | The Start of a New Adventure

I'm so happy to finally be back on KZbin! Join me as I kick off this exciting new chapter of adventure, starting in India.
In this video, I prepare to leave home for good, pack my backpack, and embark on a journey filled with anticipation. From surviving a 9-hour layover in Delhi, to getting back into travel mode in Kochi, to taking our first Indian train towards Varkala, Kerala. Experience the highs and lows of backpacking life with me as I dive back into the world of exploration.
I couldn’t be more excited for the road ahead and the endless adventures waiting around the corner. I hope you’ll join me :)
🌍 *About Me:*
I'm Flora, a passionate adventurer on a mission to explore the world's hidden gems and share the beauty of travel with you. From mountain hikes to cultural immersion, I'm stepping outside my comfort zone and embracing the unknown, and taking you with me for the ride.
👉 *Support my Channel:*
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⏰**Details:**
Time of Visit: February 2023.
📷 *Gear:*
Main camera: Panasonic Lumix S5 mark ii
Lens: Sigma 24-70 F2.8
Side camera: iPhone 14 Pro.
Microphone: Rode Videomic X
📌**Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:09 - Leaving home
2:59 - Airport life
5:00 - First impressions of India
#Varkala #Kerala #IndiaTravel #IndianBeaches #IndiaVlog

[@JasonBournee]

Welcome to India, awesome that you're starting from the south unlike many who mostly visit the northern part of India. You'll have a relaxed and adventurous time. Safe travels! Plan for the heat cause summer is coming!

[@floragonning]

Thank you, it’s indeed a completely different vibe here and I love it!

[@User.aman.12]

Am from pakistan I love India❤ nice

[@jeethkumarj]

​@@floragonningPlease be careful from heat, this season is summer😢

[@mikeandashley]

Welcome to India! We've been here for two months already and have fallen in love. It's the most challenging country we've ever visited, but it's been an incredible journey we won't ever forget. Wisihing you safe travels! ❤

[@humayunzafar7958]

Good to see Oscar again and you of course. Wish you a happy time in India as you did in Pakistan, presumably 😊

[@TiwarAUT]

Finally a new video! 😍I can hardly wait to see more...

[@viktorijabalciunaite3747]

Another great adventure ahead! Good luck 👏

[@kashifaliazim8367]

Hi Flora !! I being watching your videos from 3 days now and to be honest I wish you had started vlogging years ago because by watching your video I myself feel peaceful. I am from Pakistan and I belong to Chitral. I was so excited to see you walking through the streets and valleys in which my childhood had been. And also I am doing my bachelor's degree in Peshawar so I was also happy to see you walking in the market in Peshawar. Can't wait to see you coming back to Pakistan. Thank You for coming and showing all people what we have and what we can offer to the world Thank you again !! Stay blessed and happy. Ameen

[@floragonning]

Thank you for your message and kind words! Both Chitral and Peshawar are beautiful 💛✨

[@dhaval1596]

While traveling in long distance trains like these, book 2AC or 3AC coaches... They are relatively well maintained.. Have a great time.. Cheers.. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@appukuttanj]

It was 3AC, mate. Didn't you notice? It's Indian Railways! AC, non-AC, doesn't matter.

[@ExpatNatt]

Love your editing style! I’d love to visit India, what a dream!❤

[@AO-xd2ml]

Welcome to India! In case you plan to visit the state of GUJARAT later, all guide books are outdated, so here are some things to see: 1. Statue of Unity (tallest statue in the world) near Vadodara 2. Gir National Park (The only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion) 3. Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, close to Ahmedabad 4. Modhera Sun Temple close to Ahmedabad 5. Rann of Kutch: Rann Utsav Festival (Oct. to Feb.) is amazing! 6. Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad 7. Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara 8. Somnath 9. Dwarka 10. Diu 11. Rani Ki Vav 12. Surat Diamond Bourse (largest office building in the world) 13. Narendra Modi Stadium (largest stadium in the world) 14. Manekchowk night market in Ahmedabad 15. Law Garden night market in Ahmedabad 16. Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad (possible sight of 2036 Olympics) 17. Kankaria Lake Recreational Area in Ahmedabad 18. Adalaj Stepwell 19. Hathee Singh Jain Temple in Ahmedabad 20. Ambaji Goddess Temple in Banaskantha District 21. Shatrunjaya Hill temple in Palitana 22. Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan Temple near Vadodara 23. Saputara Lake 24. Polo Forest 25. Dholavira (ancient city ruins from 3500 BCE) 26. Balasinor Dinosaur Excavation and Museum 27. Science City in Ahmedabad 28. GIFT City (new fintech city being built) And be sure to do the Thali restaurants in Ahmedabad. They are something unique. Here are some of the best: 1. Agashiye 2. Atithi 3. Gordhan Thal 4. Vishala 5. Rajwadu

[@bhu0091]

bhai mebhi gujrat me itna nhi ghuma

[@DHARMIK_M]

@@bhu0091 maybe u need some monies

[@HARSHADtp]

I would say this is the worst time of the year to visit Kerala. March to end of May is super hot here. From june, it will be super rainy until its september.

[@MohammedXain]

Yay! I have been waiting for the next video since you signed off a few months ago. Glad you're back! I absolutely love your content. Love from Pakistan.

[@josh-omahony]

Leuk om te zien dat er meer dan 1 nomad is van onze klas op Zuid 😉 Verder heel herkenbaar wat je zegt aan het begin over dagelijks in het script zitten van wat de maatschappij wil dat je doet. Veel succes in India en groetjes uit bali :)

[@SkSafowan]

I'm so happy to see you again. I thought it would be a while before you uploaded again. I was really hoping for some vlogs about your daily life in the Netherlands as well. Anyway, your vlogs always brighten my day. Thanks for uploading, and please take care of yourselves

[@prabhumishra3323]

I like your weather transitions in the beginning. Welcome to India but travel safe and sound !!!

[@Shot_by_Ju]

Great storytelling !!! And you know It is important for me!

[@zeewarraich6383]

I'm happy for both of you. you guys looks nice together

[@rekhanshjain2144]

nice video editing, nice cinematography. Looking forward to more of your vlogs.

[@theishthing]

the intro was amazing! love the idea ❤

[@skagraw2]

What a storyteller... already loving your videos.

[@ishankanwar8411]

Your Introduction is exactly what I concluded. There were too many questions in my head, It took me 3 years to resolve or make peace with them. Your introduction was like deja vu to me.

[@crissgeorgejaison5193]

Wonderful video editing❤

[@ayeshanadeem9815]

Very happy gor you both oskar and flora ✨

[@realisticflow9]

Have a good time guys! stay safe

[@jamsheedjames8682]

It's really great ❤

[@YipeeKiYayJB]

Can't wait for more videos of your new adventure, they always manage to put a smile on my face.

[@floragonning]

I’m happy to hear that 💛 thanks for sticking around!

[@arshharshad2024]

Beautiful people, got a fan from Bangalore,... Super editing ❤

[@smrezoannaiem_dhaka_bangladesh]

loved both of your journey days in PK, and the wait is over. Congratulations to both of you.

[@floragonning]

Thank you for being patient and coming back to watch🙏💛

[@muhammadbilalparker473]

I don't know why, but your style of storytelling just hits differently. Hoped right now as soon as I saw the Instagram post. Excited for more.

[@floragonning]

Aw thank you, I appreciate it a lot 🙏

[@user-vy8kq9kj7g]

Welcome to India ❤

[@demurgetroid]

Lovely editing and narration. Your home back in NL looks lovely and the sofa looked very Indian/South Asian furniture style? Decent neighbourhood obvs haha. Greetings from an Indian based in Belfast, UK. Rajasthan esp the forts in Jaipur and Udaipur and Bikaner/Jaisalmer would be nice to see for the history and grandeur. Mysore/Mysuru too in south.

[@Aakashpungalia]

I like your video and editing too .hope you have a great time in India ❤

[@floragonning]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@MusicFun2200]

Take care yourself ❤ safe journey

[@ahadali8582]

Have a good trip.

[@ahadali8582]

bedankt voor hart

[@mohammadhasan4761]

You are a great vlogger keep it up

[@floragonning]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching 🙏 ✨

[@ravibhati7622]

Finally a new video after pakistan series, Loved it Keep Growing Cheers

[@Ozukovsky]

You can use donestic flights. Much more convenient to book and faster. Else in trains there are 1st class compartments which you can book in some trains where you won't have the issues you faced while traveling in 3 tier

[@rajanjacob2577]

Thats a state i love the most ❤

[@neerajsharma-ls9vk]

Welcome to India... ❤ Yes Delhi is chaotic mostly bcoz people from all over India comes here to work. But Delhi has lots of things to offer.. Tasty food.. Cheap and best apparals and other shopping items .. Historic sites... Ultra modern Aero city... Ultra modern hitech Gurugram city... World class metro system... Friendly people... World class luxurious hotels... And lots more...

[@uttoppia3018]

Habeebiii welcome to kerala ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@portgasdace1533]

It's a vlog but its so satisfying ❤

[@NAGI892]

Wow, she is so underrated,glad I found you.❤

[@munawarahmed2213]

Wow you visited my india.

[@EmilyCarterx]

As someone who is looking at going to India/Pakistan/Nepal next year I would love to see what you pack!

[@Vikasrajput-kg6et]

love from jaipur INDIA ❤

[@daniyaalnaveed]

Flora gonning nice vlog

[@AshokSaluja-dl3oe]

🇮🇳🎄🏝️🧙 Welcome To India ❣️🎄🏝️🧙

[@8188riyas]

❤

[@ffpredator5214]

Its close to 45degree here who goes to sand beach in scorching sun

[@8188riyas]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ajazalee_7]

Last month I visited Varkala and I met lot of tourist from Netherland. I think Varkala is popular among Netherland people 😅

[@world-Mix-Eeaction]

Wlc to India Please come to New Delhi once come to Cyber City I hope you will come 😍😍😚😚And you guys, travel on Bharat train if you want to go somewhere in India ☺️☺️You people travel on local train, it is okay vande Bharat go on train it is good 👍👍

[@Vishnu-ww1jh]

Wow your vlog has quality

[@floragonning]

Thanks 😊🙌

[@roadlover8033]

Welcome to our lovely country 😊 please explore west Bengal specially it's rural area.. I'm a travel blogger too 😊

[@jrs2002]

You should travel in Vande Bharat or Gatimaan express train whenever possible. Ride and experiences will be smooth.

[@randomGuy16156]

India has started luxirious trains called vande bharat. You can try that. The older trains were actually meant to make travel affordable for every person in the country. Since the price is very cheap it becomes difficult to maintain them properly. Now since Indian economy has grown a lot since the past few years, the government has started the vande bharat trains to provide luxurious journey to meet the growing demand

[@Aashishrawat]

Welcome to India

[@martbroen]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@floragonning]

😘😘😘

[@mayamajumder6666]

Please visit South India. Visit once Cities like Bengalore and Hyderabad but must visit Specially ancient cities like Tanjor, Mysore, Hampi , Nellore and kanchipuram. Also visit Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Island . Must visit Darjeeling hill station, Gangtok, Guwahati and Cherapunji in North East India. Don't forget to visit Pune, Ahmedabad, Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) . And even Sardar sarovar Dam which has world's Tallest statue in Gujarat (Must visit). India is very diverse and apart from Taj Mahal there are too many UNESCO World Heritage sites present in India. We will wait to see your visits on those places.

[@Sahil_sheikh5]

im from pakistan and i love your all pakistan vlogs, And also intrested to watch your india vlogs

[@RanaHamza-dx1hs]

Your videos should be on Netflix💗

[@gix8464]

Use vande bharat , flights and A1 coaches and rajdhani chair cars , they are much more comfortable., Clean and service is top-notch , also if you can spend some money , i will recommend you to visit one of the most luxurious trains in the world here in india , they are once in a life time experience Do visit the Himalayas, goa , mumbai and varanasi . Also try dine- in or stay at taj mumbai , it would also be a great experience.

[@vikasdutt5158]

Welcome to my🇮🇳 🇮🇳🇮🇳🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❤❤

[@ovaispk463]

Just found you here on KZbin (awesome 😀), we met in hunza Pakistan and you asked for lift to attabad lake and passu if you can still remember us ( black Hilux) , it was good short meeting with you guys , hopefully you had great time in Pakistan and India 🇮🇳,

[@floragonning]

Oh heyyyy of course I remember!! Hitching a ride with you and sitting in the back of that truck was one of the highlights of our time there, so thank you again 🤩🙏 hopefully we’ll meet again one day!

[@prajaymadhavan]

If you skip the major cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai et-al , things will turn out very positive for you....

[@notsotruewellwisher1882]

Must visit Darjeeling goa north east india and other himalyan states

[@bobbyeapen6049]

how long you in India, you have any dietary concerns?

[@theunknowntravelr8030]

Which software u r using to edit??

[@alani3992]

Its mainly the South-West Coast, North-East & Himalayas that are good for visiting. Avoid the North. If you really have to go to the Taj, get out of there the next day.

[@TheCactusFlame]

How did you manage to take 24 hours from Amsterdam to Delhi?😮

[@CanadianStargazer]

Vergeet niet de Tajmahal te bezoeken. Ik wens je een veilige reis♥

[@TAnbalagan.9051]

Taj mahal only is not india and we hate taj mahal represent us😡.

[@RealRahStar]

You guys should have booked Vandhe Bharath train. It is the most modern and cleanest train in India. No cockroaches in there.

[@ajaxhncn]

this is movie like

[@gameranasyt645]

please be safe cause its india

[@Krlmax]

So what india is safe Note-Based on statistics, India has a recorded rape rate of 1.8 per 100,000 population, which is much lower than Russia (3.4), Germany (9.4), Norway (19.2), New Zealand (25.8), UK (28.8) and Sweden (63.5) per 100,000 population. 1511 Rape is more likely to happen in your dream countries like Switzerland than in India which has a rape case for every 12500 people!.

[@Krlmax]

Note-Based on statistics, India has a recorded rape rate of 1.8 per 100,000 population, which is much lower than Russia (3.4), Germany (9.4), Norway (19.2), New Zealand (25.8), UK (28.8) and Sweden (63.5) per 100,000 population. 1511 Rape is more likely to happen in your dream countries like Switzerland than in India which has a rape case for every 12500 people!.So stop worrying ..

[@ahadali8582]

Love from Pakistan 🎉

[@floragonning]

Lots of love back! Can’t wait to be back in Pakistan soon 💛

[@ahadali8582]

Welkom uit de grond van mijn hart

[@__deadpool3178]

24 Hours flight: Jetlag ❌ Jethang ✅ Lol XD !!

[@shahrozshaikh1000]

Did you get the job or your dream job? I watched all of your videos from Pakistan Trip and I will surely watch all from ongoing trip to India,

[@Worldwide505]

*If you are in India, please consider avoiding the commonly visited, stereotypical destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. Instead, explore the hidden gems of the country these are the most breathtaking places that India has to offer.* 1.Lakshadweep Islands Agatti Bangaram Beach Kavaratti Beach Kalpeni Thinnakara Island 2.Ladakh Pangong Tso Lake Phugtal Monastery Kharnak Zanskar Tso Kar Lake Hanle Phukthar Monastery Tso Moriri Lake Thiksey Monastery Nubra Valley Puga valley Umling La Pass Magnetic Hill Chadar Trek, Kargil Sand Dunes Leisure Park Turtuk 3.Andaman and Nicobar Islands Radhanagar Beach Long Island- Lalaji Bay Beach North Passage Island-Mark Bay Beach Ross & Smith Islands (Twin Islands) Elephant Beach Jolly Buoy Island Cinque Island Kalapathar Beach Laxmanpur Beach Sitapur Beach Little Andaman Island Vijayanagar Beach Rutland Island Baratang Island Interview Island 4.Meghalaya Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge NohKaLikai Falls Wari Chora Phi Phi Fall Nongkhnum River Island Mawlynnong Wei Sawdong Falls Nongjrong Tura Krem Chympe Dawki Siju Caves Laitlum Canyon 5.Sikkim Gurudongmar Lake Gangtok Yumthang Valley Lachen Lachung Pelling Yume Samdong Tsomgo Lake 6.Arunachal Pradesh Ziro Valley Tawang Sela Pass Bhalukpong Roing Tezu Mechuka Valley Sangti Valley Bumla Pass Dirang Dong Valley Changlang 7.Jammu and Kashmir Aru Valley Sonamarg Srinagar Gulmarg Patnitop Gangabal Lake Trek Betaab Valley Budgam Kupwara Gurez Valley Baisaran Valley 8.Maharashtra Ajanta and Ellora Caves Mahabaleshwar Kalsubai Hills Amboli Kumbhe Waterfall Mangi Tung HariHar Fort Rajmachi Fort Trek Rajgad Fort Bhairavgad Kalavantin Durg Peb Fort -Vikatgad Kalu Waterfall kaas plateau,panchgani Nanemachi Waterfall 9.Himachal Pradesh Parvati Valley Kangra Valley Spiti Valley,Komic Tirthan Valley Sangla Valley Lahaul valley Malana Kufri Kasol Bir Billing Tosh Kaza Khajjiar Kalpa Bir Billing Jibhi Dalhousie Dev Roopa Trek Kyelang Beas Kund 10.Uttarakhand Valley of Flowers Auli Roopkund Devprayag Haridwar Kedarnath Badrinath Chopta Nelong Valley 11.Karnataka Hampi Badami cave temples Gokarna Iruppu Falls Jog Falls Coorg kudremukh chikmagalur Mysore Palace Mullayanagiri Peak Belur Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarhole Shivanasamudra Falls 12.kerala Alleppey Munnar-Anamudi Peak Wayanad Vagamon Thekkady Gavi Kavayi Island Varkala Beach Athirappilly Waterfalls Munroe Island Kuttanad Thenmala Aymanam Village Jatayu Earth's Center Nature Park Ranipuram Nilambur Kumarakom Poovar Silent Valley Meenmutty Waterfalls 13.Mizoram Reiek Aizawl Vantawng Waterfall Tuirihiau falls Falkawn Village.d'

[@user-fq1sm8sd8q]

India is not for beginners... I personally feels foreigners should try El Salvador and Haiti before coming to India..!!

[@santhoshkumar-fu3zx]

Pakistani keep crying. They can't roam in Pakistan without police protection and u commenting on India. Bcz of this mindset u guys r at low

[@LovelyLion1]

be careful

[@desi_kambi_]

Baby🙇🙋

[@sultanrayder]

You've left Pakistan 🇵🇰& stole our heart, good luck.

[@platypusperry5574]

Hey flora! Where's fauna?

[@atifcheema1987]

Stay safe.😂

[@fz8849]

You are here in the wrong season.

[@NATGEOBLOGS]

love from pakistan

[@floragonning]

Lots of love back!

[@RSTRR]

Why would anyone go to Kerala at this time of the year, its so hot

[@nikhilkay1]

South Indians will say "No, no, only north India has filthy trains"

[@Alikhantanoli-yf6mo]

When you come again Pakistan My families kids miss you 😢😢

[@floragonning]

I’ll be back soon!! And I’ll be there for quite a while 😉

[@Alikhantanoli-yf6mo]

@@floragonning I'm still waiting for you and kids also 🥹

[@dimasandika1020]

Dont travel by yourself. Brought company cause you like fresh meet in zoo

[@vickyverma6852]

Are you a relative of 'Herry Wirawan' the Quran teacher? (Google)

[@saksham2525]

Go and look at the stats, how many international tourists visit India each year.

[@Krlmax]

Note-Based on statistics, India has a recorded rape rate of 1.8 per 100,000 population, which is much lower than Russia (3.4), Germany (9.4), Norway (19.2), New Zealand (25.8), UK (28.8) and Sweden (63.5) per 100,000 population. 1511 Rape is more likely to happen in your dream countries like Switzerland than in India which has a rape case for every 12500 people!.

[@TheRishijoesanu]

Good thing you skipped Delhi. While India is in no way perfect, Delhi is a city that brigs most Indians shame. Kerala otoh is so underrated and the pride of India.

[@SJ_new]

Stop hating Delhi ... or else you'll breed hatred towards you from Delhi people and ills of your side will start being highlighted . Stop causing DIVIDE , use brain .

[@rajibchakroborthy4181]

Don't scaremonger foreigners every country city have problem

[@user-mx5wl1kx6l]

Choose🤦‍♂️ your word carefully, even though i'm not from Delhi but u can it’s unsafe for beginner but Shame!! I think you are South indian people who only loved South but hate other part of India,, there are multiple places which are far better than your place, uttarakhand, himachal Pradesh, jammu, Kashmir, panjab, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Meghalaya, assam, NAGALAND 💚, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman💙, lakhdeep,,,so don't be in delusion that kerala or etc South belt state good,, and what is this line " pride of India "😂 lol,, have ypu ever visit Kashmir, Andaman, uttarakhand, or etc states???🤦‍♂️ you guys are full of your self🥱

[@shoorveer1243]

Stop hating delhi mumbai to enlight your kerala. Whole India is great and we are proud on that

[@mr.x4932]

Average south Indian

[@Islam56786]

Sister I invite you to Islam , please read Quran

[@Damian_HENRY]

I invite you to sleep don't wake up if possible🤣

[@rextro4799]

Thank God, your first impression of India wasn't Delhi 😂

[@shubh1230]

Visit andaman islands thats beautiful.........

[@Mclovin96X]

dont eat red dry chilli or burnt chilli . theyre just for taste , green chillis are for eating .

[@UmerAmirvlogs77]

when will you come back to pakistan🤕when u come back to pakistan contact mee

[@floragonning]

Soon!!! Can’t wait to be back 💛✨

[@ibrahimnaveed8858]

Flora gonning nice vlog