Seriously Shocking First Impressions of INDIA 🇮🇳 [S8-E46]

Our first day exploring India and from the moment we stepped out of the taxi we were surprised by what we experienced.
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[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for watching 🙏 If you want to experience walking around Kolkata then check out our 360 degree videos on our web site. treadtheglobe.com/360-videos/ You can look around as if you were there! !! 👍👍

[@JaneWalker-dr3jc]

What music is on video as i love it

[@seemabawani9042]

Chris and Maryanne...sorry my spelling may not be accurate. Since you already are in India...maybe you can drive to Pakistan next. In the northern part of Pakistan, three mountain ranges converge and there are many beautiful valleys, lakes, glaciers, etc. And from the northern border with China, central Asian countries are within a days drive. Maybe there's a special visa just to drive from that border to a central Asian country! Also central Pakistan, such as, city of Lahore has a lot of Mughal history and architecture. Near Rawalpindi are old ruins of Harappa with Buddhist stupas, etc. I think you might enjoy the country's diversity and hospitality.

[@britishqueen94]

The reason why the nan is fluffy is because it isn't a nan but a paratha....and the reason why the rice doesn't need a curry because it is Biriyani- Sounds like recitation of Quran hence a Muslim restaurant hence edible food

[@britishqueen94]

​@@JaneWalker-dr3jcsounds like recitation of Quran in resturant

[@Akash-nb7lu]

Thank you Bangladesh, Britishers, Communist Party of Bengal and TMC for making Kolkata to this situation. Rest of India is still fine compare to Kolkata, Kolkata is rated the dirtiest city in India.

[@Pammellam]

I traveled to India for 18 days. I was in Kolkata too! I loved it!

[@mkh9164]

India is so hot, humid, crowded, noisy & dirty. It makes people crazy...

[@KiranMachiraju]

Thanks for understanding

[@subratmohapatra6658]

India is a very big country it has so many cold places like ladakh,kashmir,shimla,manali,north eas india,Darjeeling,Andaman nicobar island,lakshdeep bro.U can visit these places.Chaotic free and pollution free.

[@KiranMachiraju]

Come to Visakhapatnam. I'm sure you'll change your mind.

[@njoy51]

​@@KiranMachirajuwhy? Let them go or not go wherever they like. Come out of the slave mentality and stop trying to please everyone. non-Indians would never suggest what you did. Live life on your own terms.

[@subh1976]

In india evey city hv old and new area old are bit dirty and less maintained and new are clean and modern

[@madhukarmaddipatla5734]

I am from India - now in the USA for 30+ years While the progress is definitely there, there are places caught between modern India and old India - Kolkata is one such place for sure I wish India practices cleanliness as China has done since 1995 and the place becomes more tolerable but it has to come from citizens

[@inktownfishing4505]

Yes I agree, the streets in China are like night and day

[@mojalalunia]

The people there shower with cow’s waste, how it will be ever clean!

[@Akash-nb7lu]

Thank you Bangladesh, Britishers, Communist Party of Bengal and TMC for making Kolkata to this situation. Rest of India is still fine compare to Kolkata. Kolkata is rated dirtiest city in india.

[@WApnj]

Just watched a video of the Chinese shiting in public and in elevators.

[@srijantata]

@@mojalalunia that's an utter bullshit....who told you that?

[@randydecastro950]

That would scare me and create so much anxiety walking though those streets! Thank you for sharing your journey!! ❤

[@juanmiguel-557]

If you’re shaking everyone’s hands please wash yours frequently

[@angelwingz892]

Stop shaking hands learn the local custom it's there for good reason.

[@gshivasankar]

Disgusting attitude!! @juan!! Request stop spreading racism.

[@GeetaRao-uq9pu]

If you know how to do namaste 🙏

[@godknows2632]

try to learn saying namaste . you dont need to touch the other person to say hello

[@user-it1hu5nv3p]

Covid india 😅

[@thungwalaen548]

Indians said: we must work extra hard or else Shanghai would surpass us in just a few years time. 😂😂😂😂 nice quote and sweet dream.

[@yvonnefurniss138]

😆😆

[@yvonnefurniss138]

😂😂

[@user-fg4vw2qo4e]

😂😂no need of shanghai as they steal everything at least Indians are not thieves 😂😂

[@peterneil6859]

😂😂😂 ...and indian medias always mocking at China... India is so dirty...😢😢

[@lktan224]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gl8282]

I am glad you are showing me Calcutta … they have such a history. Look into their eyes, they have such story telling eyes.

[@QuicknStraight]

Lived in India for 5 years and loved it! Wonderful people, fantastic cuisine and so many sights to see! Many of those powdered paints you get on the street, for Holi, are contaminated with lead and can be pretty bad for you!

[@mikeirwin8142]

Only in India do you get to celebrate Yolo with toxic paint😅

[@user-fg4vw2qo4e]

@@mikeirwin8142 😂😂India is vast man , ask USA they have accepted that this is how it is , we will have to accept the chaos of India and merge with them 😂😂everybody has now done it it’s a experience

[@Michael-vw8vp]

It's wide, but the population is too dense, it's the dirtiest country on the planet

[@chestnutridge4187]

Welcome to the future, ladies and gentlemen. Per India leaders, this is the next superpower and will be emulated by other countries all over the world.

[@user-fg4vw2qo4e]

Agreed 😂😂world has accepted that India will be superpower but with people on its streets strange but would be like that 😂😂

[@vinhvuong7427]

Would never go there last year got stuck in Mumbai for 12 hours in airport disgusting dirty waste of an excuse for their existence

[@user-fg4vw2qo4e]

@@vinhvuong7427 Sometimes it might happen but I never faced this issue ever

[@user-wk7bz2rv2g]

India is a shithole on earth... visiting endia is punishment not the vacation

[@Gail-ux2ly]

Dirty, crowded, dirty, poor, dirty. You get the picture. Makes my skin crawl!

[@Feistywench59]

My late husband visited Mumbai and Delhi frequently back in the early 2000's. He was jarred by the disparity between the wealthy and the poor. There didn't seem to be any middle class . The people he encountered were always polite and helpful, but the cities were extremely chaotic. Best of luck navigating that madness

[@mybabylokey]

I had the same experience as your late husband when I visited in 2011. There's no real middle class.

[@paragthakurdesai-pc8wo]

Then don't come die in your country

[@yerajoker3524]

That is some baloney, India has the second largest and fastest growing middle class in the world.

[@Feistywench59]

@@yerajoker3524 -24 years ago it didnt

[@Feistywench59]

@@yerajoker3524 - you could fool me with what Ive seen on numerous vlogs, in various cities throughout India. Doesn't look like its improved at all over the past 20+ years

[@richarddevaottien7724]

Next episode,.. the update on your week of diahorea 🤣

[@thomasauslander3757]

Next week we're talking about "Scott" exclusive interview with white paper turning brown.

[@mpattanaik7]

Diarrhea happens with stagnant and rotted things and not running and updating things. These places are pretty lively and fresh. These places in video are old market areas and busiest areas for common people. There are also posh areas where life standard in above high class you think off.

[@yvonnefurniss138]

😂😂 don’t eat the street food.

[@user-fg4vw2qo4e]

😂😂😂so much stereotype about India , judging the vast land via seeing small piece , trust me heaven in hearth is in India

[@tgamble1000]

@@mpattanaik7 …if it ain’t boiling or can pealed, stay away….buy your own utensils in a sealed container and never, ever touch the water…even at 5 star hotels…

[@LivingRetirement]

I envy you for being so courageous and travel all around the globe! You get to see and experience all sorts of great people and things!!!!

[@janaylsworth4375]

Wow! That was really something. Looking forward to the rest of your adventure in India.

[@bluestar2253]

One of my friends from Florida who visited Mumbai a few years ago on a business trip, told me how he saw a man took a dump on the street from his hotel room! Needless to say, he never went back there!

[@TedH71]

There's a lack of toilets and the Indian government is trying to massively improve things.

[@karthikmukund9526]

Common sight among the homeless in the US, step out of your shell first.

[@user-fg4vw2qo4e]

😂😂😂India is land of contrasts

[@tgamble1000]

@@TedH71 …the government built public toilets but some of the population refused to use them…

[@goatwarrior3570]

I saw that happen on 5th Avenue, NYC.

[@janewalford4383]

Love an Indian flower market the garlands they make are beautiful

[@colinnewmarch1106]

India is nuts,certainly an eye opener, good luck with the driving,

[@ffpredator5214]

What nut😂😂🌰🌰🌰🌰

[@denisemahood9162]

Different and uncomfortable does not necessarily equate to "nuts". Having been to India, it is indeed an experience like no other, however, it is not "nuts".

[@njoy51]

India is a vast country and that was just one of the hundreds of cities. While it can be a culture shock for most, people of the former communist state of Bengal are not living to please others.

[@Michael-vw8vp]

90 percent of india is like this

[@jan9562]

So looking forward to your travels in India 👍 !

[@gbeeshrimp]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing guys. And I'm with you, can't beat a biriani

[@suzannecross4670]

Love following you guys...... I'm going with my son after the Monsoon.....golden triangle first......can't wait...... Safe travels...

[@ylzaf77]

India is definitely a work in progress. So much to improve.

[@muttley5958]

You're so polite. 😂😂

[@ThisismychannelHandle]

lol

[@user-tt4qv5df1b]

Yup.. sooooooo much to improve..

[@matgranger5061]

@@user-tt4qv5df1b A lot has already improved. They are in the Old city of Kolkata. Let them go to the new part of the city, they will see how much developed it is.

[@Michael-vw8vp]

Nope, it's getting worse everyday

[@AtanAtan-rk2vk]

I hear that brasil travel couple, i just pray u will b safe...god bless you

[@nandig8049]

she is not is Pakistan don't worry

[@AtanAtan-rk2vk]

@@nandig8049 she in raped county every human are scare

[@AtanAtan-rk2vk]

@@nandig8049 that why people worry

[@muhammadfahmi540]

​@@nandig8049 happen in India

[@ikman3410]

Spanish couple. It frequently happens to tourists in India. Every week there is one such event but maybe only few % gets reported.

[@lizzegerius9642]

The people are wonderful. Check out those happy days. They did india in a tuc tuc. Maybe you can get some tips from their vlogs.

[@dannyfisher9223]

G'day good to see you both are safe and well, that place looks very busy and full on, you certainly are going to have fun driving Trudy around there! Cheers and stay safe mate

[@davidharrison4133]

Rocking it like the locals crossing the road. Doing things topsy turvy today. Chilling with an early morning beer before bed,ready for tonights shift. Safe travels guys.Loving every Sunday.xx

[@vignettesdevoyage]

Kolkata is such an engaging city, great food and it seems each street has some interesting historical architecture.

[@peri3818]

Not on my bucket list but really enjoyed the realistic tour you took us on. That lunch though looked absolutely delicious!

[@debbiebaker6692]

Thanks for the tour. I know this is the place I have know desire to visit. I swear some how I had smell-a-vision watching this.

[@azharidris7092]

OMG.. you are so polite.. seriously.. we all know India is filthy.. but Why!!!!!!?😮

[@grol094]

Lovely to see you enjoying India

[@roseogrady8785]

The Sights...The Sounds...The Smells of India...Not to be missed...ThankYou.

[@user-tq7jf6yg7m]

幸好我错过了

[@dogukanpolat18]

Thank you for so gracefully seeing only the beauty amidst all the filth and dirt, and for trying not to break anyone's heart. Your patience in delicately describing the problems we've faced in my country before is truly admirable. I sincerely thank you. Love from Fethiye, Turkiye

[@Michael-vw8vp]

90% of india is like this bro

[@user-pg5cj3dl2t]

Is this the case of China under the Indian media?

[@Michael-vw8vp]

gaubarrrrrrr bhai, what a disgusting culture

[@theindieprojects]

Loved this video, brought back so many memories. Can’t wait to see you driving around in Trudy!

[@billybraithwaite67]

What an amazing country, they say you haven’t travelled until you’ve been to India, Im into street photography & it’s my ambition to one day photograph this awesome country & its people..literally a picture on every corner.. safe travels guys 👍

[@veronicav1779]

Did that driver even acknowledge your friendly greeting when you got in?? LOL the selfies are hilarious lol

[@phuketexplorer]

Just a rouse to remove wrist watches and wallets!

[@teresad6513]

Utter chaos. I don't mind some dirt here and there, but this is off the radar. But the people are so lovely and friendly.

[@Jillhustwitt-ur1in]

Love your watching you two are amazing good luck to you we look forward each week for next episode x

[@bernietaylor2344]

I loved India, it's people and the food is out of this world, I could walk the streets all day so much going on and something different around every corner. This coming from a country boy who doesn't like cities.

[@TREADtheglobe]

We will be sharing the countryside too !! 😉

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. India and especially. Kolkata😳

[@ellenfleming4784]

Crazy noise 😮 safe travels ❤️

[@donnadehardt5728]

I kept checking your purse & pockets - looking for the stealthy hand of a pickpocket. It looks like you have things pretty well secured. Im amazed that such a poor area uses so many flowers. Here flowers are a rare indulgence unless we grow them ourselves. Im afraid I'd have to have some chai tea. The Byriani & bread looked great!

[@phuketexplorer]

It's pickpockets that ask for selfies!

[@arinhjorulfr]

It is good you do this and share it with us because now I know where not to go. From start of the video I felt aversion for this place.....

[@KandidKanuck]

One either loves or hates India. I had my down days while traveling there, but I learned a lot and now I long to visit again.

[@razi_haron]

Be careful and stay safe

[@lokmanwahid90]

Glad to see you survive your first outing... 😊.. take care..

[@andreaamer1183]

Absolutely brilliant and grounded vlog. Really enjoyed it. Wow, the meal looked superb!!! The streets, well its life, its Indian life 😊

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@srijantata]

if you want to see the modern and upscale part of Kolkata please visit Saltlake and newtown

[@lichtwerker1964]

I will at vice to eat no meat , but only vegan food. I did this when I was in Bangalore . And the vegan food is very good and tasty . I hat a greet time there , visit it tree times , my ex friend his family was living there . Enjoy you’re stay in India.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great tip !! Thanks

[@Sue-mh6wi]

Hi guys, wonderful vlog. Was wondering if,in the flower market what do they use the strings of flowers and just petals for🤔 very interesting. Safe travels ❤❤

[@suzanankers4876]

Temples

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yes they use them at the temples and we have also seen them hung on trucks !!

[@foilrider2000]

Strange, brainwashed poor will be kept poor.

[@dkay4993]

What an experience - for you and viewers! I am full of respect for your sense of adventure! Loved the mosquito scene - bravery in the tackle! Looking forward to the arrival of Trudy - keep safe! 🚐🚐

[@beverleypennell69]

Looking forward to the next par t of your trip. India actually scares me

[@user-co4pv4oj2d]

All looks a bit overwhelming, & very colourful for certain, loved the flower's, & i could imagine the smell of insence, proper indian curry looked delicious. Looking forward to your next video, goodluck for your next leg of your journey 🙂

[@vanhelsing3225]

Wow thanks for bringing us to india street... it looks difficult life thre but unique at the same time

[@thefunkyvinylupcycler]

Food absolutely amazing in India get in to Thalis fantastic value .

[@geraldoyo1]

Oh boy! I've always been intrigued with India. I absolutely love the food! The chaos looks a bit overwhelming but I guess that's part of the fun. I don't mind the humble dwellings and shops etc, but, the trash everywhere I don't like. i hope to be there to experience it for myself. Thanks for the introduction and for taking us along. I always love traveling with you. Hang on!

[@Andrew-cw6od]

Well its not that chaotic if you live in proper residential areas .

[@subh1976]

Kolkata is thousand year old city

[@manosparavida3551]

It's a rather fascinating place with a phrenetic hustle and bustle.

[@fireflyrobert]

Incredible India

[@LAWalks13]

I’m so excited for your travels thru India!!! It’s going to be nuts but such an adventure. There are billions of people in India so it’s important to get some perspective on how us westerners live. Can’t wait for your next video! ❤

[@user-ct2hq2uv5r]

great stuff thank you 👍

[@derekwngreen]

We cannot wait to see you guys driving across India! 👍

[@jilllangman9343]

What an experience! When you were overlooking the flower market, what was on the ground everywhere? It looked like paper, but might have been plastic. Where do they house all those people? More please . Hugs from Australia.💖🙏

[@cem611]

it is hot hot summer. this is the best time to explore the mountains Indian Himalayas most beautiful part of India- Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh. Ladakh is other worldly place most beautiful in India and one of the most beautiful in the world.

[@barbaratudor8502]

How extraordinary! What a fantastic peek into Kolkata life! Thanks! xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@reinhardpeterkurz4336]

Food is the most intimate union with a culture....

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you. Stay safe.

[@jimrodda]

Just make sure trudy's horn work's, I've commented before it the roundabouts that are crazy, safe travels.🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@MrEagleeye58]

If you decide to travel EAST toward GIR eventually , do drop by the CHAMBAL river.. there are many wildlife parks around there and the Chambal river is the only place in the eastern world where you can watch the SKIMMER birds (using their beaks like a trawl net) catch fish amoung wild crocs that are very large.. You can hire a boat to take you real close...

[@sheilabutcher776]

Thank you that was so atmospheric x 😍

[@shadowette1950]

Thank you for your wee tour, I so appreciate you two! The streets are definately not for the faint hearted or those with allergies...oy!! The chaos!!!

[@jason_Doodley]

Spent a month through, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur in 2016 and I loved my time in India. I appreciate the chaos and the pace of the people who have things to do and go about getting them done. Make no mistake, it is a country on the rise and making great progress. I’ll certainly be returning soon to visit Mumbai and other places. Enjoy your time there. The spirit of the place just makes one feel truly alive.

[@steverussell4817]

Once again amazing.....are you heading North up to Nepal ish....then throgh the "°Stans"...and the re enter Europe via Turkey....Safe travels....🚙🚙🚙👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Stay tuned ... our route is complicated as we were rejected our visa for China - so we have had to change our route 😉🌺

[@EricLehner]

Hello from Canada. You are EXPERTS in video editing for story telling. You achieve such natural continuity. What a talent. You make it seem so effortless. It really brings us into the experience. Cheers!

[@thaimaxcan]

Trudy need a nice new horn to navigate India 😊

[@TREADtheglobe]

Definitely

[@delhidebb1749]

The first time i ever got on a plane in 2012 i boarded in Brisbane and landed in Kolkata! I’ve been to India 8 times now. I love it!

[@VikingJack-il4hw]

If I was in India I would easily lose 50 lbs because I would not eat one thing😂😂😂

[@jimmyccam]

You would eat! The food is fantastic, but you would sweat off the lbs!

[@yvonnefurniss138]

😆😆me too!

[@user-fg4vw2qo4e]

How come dear , I won’t agree , it has got the best food in the world , just explore and eat at right places . Remember one cannot avoid India irrespective of its flaws , I have accepted this 😂

[@sammayet9002]

Spectacular, superb and interesting ❤❤❤ enjoy 🎉🎉🎉

[@trailrider570]

Love your travels sorry to have missed you when in Americia

[@TREADtheglobe]

Maybe when we come through again? Or somewhere on the road 😉🌷

[@trailrider570]

I live in Michigan welcome here@@TREADtheglobe

[@johnnysguitarandsongs2805]

Thank you for your brilliant videos. I have a question, I hope you can answer. How or where do you get the motor insurance. I'm in Europe with my car and can't seem to get anything that is over 60 days, or sometimes 90 days from the UK insurance companys where the car is registered. When I inquire in the various countys for renewal, Portugal being a case, then they want proof of a residency and local tax numbers. So when I saw your videos, I got to wondering how you and others doing world travel get insured. Any help or pointers is very appreciated. Thank you.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi - if you want to send me a direct message with info on where the vehicle is from, I can try and answer it for you - Marianne - email address is in contacts on our website 😉

[@andreabrown7559]

Was it hot there while you were there? Left Thailand in mid-February and it was brutal.

[@honchor]

It is fun to watch!

[@betsycohick9928]

How did you choose where to eat? When our daughter went she got food poisoning. I love Indian Food in the States but best curry I ever ate was from a London train station convenience store. I would love to go to Indian and try curry and naan bread. Looking forward to your India videos.

[@rosewardale159]

Another great video! Im seeing so many different countries through your eyes😊 After this trip, which is your favourite country so far???? Takecare and stay safe Love Rose xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Rose - we don't like to compare just share 😉🌺🚐🙏

[@rosewardale159]

@@TREADtheglobe Love this reply, good for you! xxx

[@ngsk6839]

Very chaotic,how you can cope there,must salute to you.

[@CandycaneBeyond]

17:15 if they have a true tandoor then the cooking process makes it rise faster than an oven or cooktop.

[@nish6878]

You guys should travel to Ladakh

[@TREADtheglobe]

One day - this route takes us across from Kolkata to Jaisalmer and beyond as we continue our expedition around the globe and try and find a route open to us - after 4+ years the world situation means things change all the time - but we will share as we go 🚐🌷

[@jonathanmason9521]

Another great video - it's interesting to learn from your experiences as you travel through different countries. One thing that has been niggling me is the distances you quote for your location to the UK - Kolkata is only 5,000 miles to the UK. Where are you getting your distances from?

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Jonathan - the miles calculated are the miles that Trudy will travel before she gets back to the finish line - by land or sea. The miles will be less as the crow flies but as we are on an expedition to drive around the world the miles are not as the crow flies - hope that answers your question

[@jonathanmason9521]

@@TREADtheglobe lots more adventures for you and Trudy 🙂

[@1blisslife]

Sensory overload for sure! On a different note... The car horn is a form of announcing yourself to the world at intersections and basically others around you. Thats why its so noisy there. Unlike the west where people tend to use it less and sometimes for the wrong reasons. The food? I could just imagine the overwhelming varieties too. I've had the chicken biryani and naan bread where I live and love it. I could just imagine out there in it's motherland. Take care and stay safe treading the world.🙏😊

[@MrEye4get]

India. The perfect place to immigrate out of.

[@seekimheng8929]

Have a wonderful day in India 🙏❤️

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

Glad to see relatively little change since I was there in 1995!

[@zga3020]

They are driving through the old parts of one of the poorest state in India. The country has definitely improved a lot

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

@@zga3020 While some maintenance might have been desirable I never thought of it in terms of the need for improvement. I love it the way it was and glad such places still exist.

[@paulwilliams8725]

Great video 👍

[@phounoleuangchem3333]

@TREAD the globe where is your van? That you drive from Bangkok to Malaysia?

[@mesutozsen903]

Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog ve video için kolay gelsin hayirli işler bol bereketli kazançların olsun 👍👍👍👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you

[@radders60]

Great video

[@cathyholt5215]

Very interesting

[@73lovejoy]

You both are too kind. I guess it is the British politeness. India ... the beautiful, the good, the bad and the ugly. Oxymoron in itself. Thank you for visiting Malaysia. Stay safe and Blessed journey to you both always.

[@PositivelyAndy]

There is so much to see in this video. I keep watching and pausing. Then I unpause and tap the j button to go back and look some more. One thing I noticed in this video that I have not yet seen in your other videos quite as much is the amount of people approaching you or simply looking at you because you look different and a bit out of place. It was certainly an interesting insight. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you.

[@UrvashiB-]

travel safely

[@geoffandchrisb9663]

On arrival in India travellers may be presented with garlands of marigolds to wear round their necks. I was told by a guide that the marigold garland was not only a welcome gift but a practical one as the marigolds help to deter flying insects who dislike the strong scent of the marigolds.