Fewer tourists are visiting India now. What’s worse, our stand is we don’t really care

[@ratrat1525]

Our cities are too dirty and concerns of women safety are issues.

[@nomulahemanth3109]

YKW, Westerners don't have Money, They have very high inflation, declining wages, Shutting down of companies etc as a result They are kicking out incumbent governments, So with all these Problems,why would they visit other countries and The foreign tourist influx into SE asia is from China and India becoz The Middle Classes of these Countries are booming, As a result We have become a source of Tourists If Foreign Tourists Aren't visiting us and it is Becoz of their Own economic Challenges, There's nothing for us to do and Obviously our Lower Middle classes and Labour classes have ZERO civic sense, whether it is in Bihar or in Tamilnadu, The poorer or mixed neighbourhoods are the DIRTIEST

[@iaf010]

There are many problems in American cities too. No public transport, homeless encampments, drug users, etc. The Americans dont self flagellate themselves nearly as much as Indians do about problems in our cities.

[@kiranmalhi1061]

@@iaf010They have public transport, homeless is every where and it’s cleaner than India.

[@siddharth6505]

​@@iaf010 Atleast they are clean, not like shit stained cities of India.

[@himanshuutube]

America is 10 times richer than india. ​@@iaf010

[@banditonehundred]

I was in Thailand with family. They are very welcoming to tourists. It’s just a mindset, right from immigration to safety and security. India has a long way to go.

[@rednihb]

That is the main issue

[@iaf010]

Thailand is a tourist focused economy. We cant compete with Thailand where they have Massage Parlours and Walking Streets in every city with rampant prostitution and alcoholism in every corner. They know their customer and they know how to meet their customer's expectations. We shouldnt even try to emulate such an example or compete with Thailand. Tourists who come to see the real Thai culture are few and far between. The thai tourism industry has also suffered a lot due to rising costs and inflation post pandemic.

[@rahulchakraborty419]

In Thailand women touring alone are very safe. May not be true in India.

[@Sisyphus2310]

I was in Thailand for almost 10 days and the people over there are very hospitable. When it comes to civic sense, we should certainly take a lesson or two from them.

[@banditonehundred]

@ traffic for one, roads aren’t huge but people are way more disciplined

[@bongfish1369]

I travel internationally and interact with lot of foreign travelers. There are mainly 2 reasons - 1. There's a safety concern in some people. 2. Other Asian countries are doing very well and coming up faster as more affordable and cooler options.

[@anujsethi7845]

Both reasons are true

[@cuckoonut1208]

Certainly more cooler.

[@iaf010]

1. Ignorance 2. Cheapskates and ignorant. The foreigners think that India is a poor country and therefore it is a cheap place. They can toss a few coins and have the world at their feet. There is "NOTHING" as cool as the experiences in India anywhere else. I think the only other country that is remotely as varied as India is the USA in terms of geography.

[@kiranmalhi1061]

@@iaf010Vietnam,Cambodia, Indonesia and many other countries are better than India.

[@cuckoonut1208]

@@iaf010 India IS a poor country. No hiding from that.

[@divyas1114]

As an Indian, I have noticed some issues faced by the foreigners coming to India. 1) The biggest issue is that many places are still very dirty, overcrowded, chaotic. Even the Indians can't handle it sometimes, so imagine how difficult it is for foreigners. And as Indians, if you say that you are used to living with garbage and chaos, then that's quite sad. It shows that our people have just accepted these poor standards. 2) I have noticed the Chapri culture rising in past few years. I was so shocked when I saw foreigners' vlogs in which some local Chapris were following foreigners and harassing them, also asking them to take pictures with them. It's so disgusting and embarrassing. 3) Various sellers, taxi drivers, auto wallas etc try to overcharge foreigners, thinking that It's easy to scam them. 4) You know very well about the issue of women's safety. As an Indian female, I would never consider travelling alone in India.

[@Theackermans121]

It's lack of civic sense and education in general . The government should ban beggars ( scams ) , chapris and small illegal market traders on footpaths.

[@viks2127]

Spot on analysis Travelling in India is stressful, hectic and risky. People don't go back to their home country refreshed, unless they go to just one destination and stay there. For example a resort. There is litter and animals on the roads everywhere in the country

[@divyas1114]

​@@viks2127 Yes. We really need to have animal control services, like they do in the West. Also, our people need to get over their cow obsession. The people have just accepted the idea of cows walking on the roads and blocking traffic. And its only because of religious sentiments. But if we wish to become a developed nation, we must raise our standards and make stricter rules.

[@jogana6909]

Modi is more concerned with Hindu temples than with the cleanliness of the city.

[@rocking1313]

Luckily from the perspective of a foreign tourist these issues stem from the fundamental mindset of people and will ensure that Indian tourism potential is going to remain as potential for a looooooooooooong time to come.

[@Feyenoord101]

When the r@pe of the Spanish tourist happened, the govt handled it so poorly. I know several people in Europe who said they can’t imagine going to an unsafe place like India. Can we blame them?

[@iaf010]

When Indian students regularly die in America and Canada what do their Govts do? When Indian workers or students are assaulted in Europe what do the local Govts do ? Answer is nothing. But why is a white woman in India special compares to other women in India? Just because she has a passport which is different? If they want to find reasons there will always be excuses and reasons. This is why we should never invite tourists- we dont need them to add to the crowds and their money is also not going to be much as they all think India is poor therefore it must be cheap.

[@cordisdie8109]

the uk refuses to punish rapists in their country

[@Real-Indo-Aryan]

India is more dangerous for women than many islamic countries - Funny how we are so obsessed with reliigous politics that we became worse than them.

[@sauron2000000]

yes we can. We are proud.

[@pad3805]

Yes I had been to USA ,I was sitting on US airport and was watching Travel Advisery Channel showing most Dangerous Countries for women travelers .in that they have shown India's name also.

[@thepatriot1783]

Safety, cleanliness, attitude to tourists, scammers on the streets, activities for tourists, affordable locations

[@iaf010]

Goa is already extremely permissive when it comes to drinking, loud music and parties. They also tolerate gambling. This nonsense would never be tolerated in other places in India - money or no money.

[@mahi98goodguy]

Even indian upper middle class won't holiday in India any more

[@paulheydarian1281]

They can always visit other nearby countries.

[@Theackermans121]

SAE countries and SA countires like nepal , bhutan and srilanka are simply beautiful and heaven .

[@kantvx]

Indian tourism focused on Religious & Sightseeing Tourism. Leisure tourism was very limited with Goa being an exception due to European cultural legacy. Unfortunately, it has been brought down by short term thinking & vested interests. Our judgemental thinking and cultural biases will not let leisure tourism flourish.

[@ushavns]

U know goa isn't the only thing tourist visit?. Rajasthan is most visited and that has everything to do with culture, religion and sightseeing. What we need majority changes, temples can be a major tourist spot as well

[@neoninferno99]

@@ushavns How many people do you think are coming here to visit bricks? People go on holidays for leisure not to stare at monuments.

[@GAMINGBLAZE]

Indian people are no longer spiritual all greedy people , materialistic

[@binskee677]

@@ushavns yes but only for domestic tourists, and mostly old temples and with historic significance (there are exceptions) . But majority of foreign tourists are not religious.

[@kantvx]

@@ushavns of course, my point is that not many leisure vacation places in India like Goa. Rajasthan is great for sightseeing, food and desert experience but can’t be counted as leisure tourism

[@arniem8044]

I have visited Goa every year for the last 5 years. This December, I realized that Goa is no more the affordable destination it used to be.

[@adityabanerjee7145]

Is it because you got fired in November...

[@rednihb]

@@adityabanerjee7145Nah it’s because some people here are plain rude instead of being responsive to genuine concerns being raised.

[@adityabanerjee7145]

@@rednihb I did not ask YOU that question TROLLU

[@ratulraveendran]

Habibi... Come to Kerala in 2025

[@iaf010]

It was NEVER affordable if you went on a proper holiday. But if you stayed in some homestay and spent all day at some beer shack on the beach then it may have been "affordable". Goa was always expensive, especially during Christmas in the past couple of decades.

[@Feyenoord101]

I visited Vietnam last year and loved it. It’s so safe, clean, beautiful, cheaper and so easy to travel around. People are so nice. As 2 single girls, my sister and I felt safe which we never feel in India.

[@otakuhunter4817]

i visited in 2019 .Fabulous place .The civic sense of everyone is a treat to watch and feel

[@panyaboonc5621]

I have been to India many times attending exhibitions in New Delhi Pragati Madan Exhibitions Centre. Also to Bangalore Airshows 2 times. But thank God I don't have to go anymore as I am not in charge of the exhibition now. 1st, this country is dirty almost everywhere. I still remember the first time I was there and I have had very bad food poisoning. 2nd, you just cannot enjoy freely in this country. Everywhere we go there are always beggars following you and many of them are kid beggars as young as 10 years old and look so pitiful. 3rd, touting people following you and pestering you to go shopping with them so he can get commissions and scam you. 4th, take a taxi for foreigners it is common they over charge you many times more than the locals. Or if we pay them they always say they don't have change. And refuse to give the change. So you have to make sure you carry a small denomination rupees to pay for the actual fare. 5th, finding a reasonably clean public toilet is almost impossible. You always have to make sure you do it in the hotel before going out. 6th, the people's civil manners are very uncivilized and uncultured. Don't know how to queue up for anything. Many times I have had the locals just cut into the queue in front of me. Once I was making an order in KFC, a guy just cut in front of me while I was still making my order. I told him I haven't finished making my order and he is not happy and turn violence and wanted to fight with me. Even the KFC staff can't do anything. Later I found out that because the staff is worried as people behave this mostly from the upper castes community so the staff is worried to offend them. 7th, the air is always very pulluted. 8th, traffic is like totally no system at all and very dangerous to cross the roads. And horning is as if they are enjoying nice music. They just keep horning not knowing if it is necessary. I can mention a lot more but these are enough to tell what I have experienced in this country. This is one country that I will never go to again even if they paid for all my travel expenses.

[@iaf010]

@@panyaboonc5621Its good that you won't come again. Its clear from your statements that you dont know how to make payments, cross the street or even get a cab in India so you definitely are not fit to roam around India without some chaperone. Its better you dont come or next time your country may have to collect you after you are robbed or get run over crossing the street and then it will be a news item.

[@trineswaridevi7882]

As an Indian I pointed out about India on quora about the same. My query was blocked.I even wrote to our tourism ministry. But no response. I think inherently we lack discipline and hygiene and is also not taught during school days except scoring marks and earning money. I have witnessed Indian tourists not getting their due respect outside India. I met a foreigner who told me that I do t behave like a typical Indian and it is surprise Our education system should change and also govt should do a lot of advertising about behavioural science

[@panyaboonc5621]

@trineswaridevi7882 , tourists are good revenue for every country. Only countries with dumb people and leaders don't understand this. When foreign come and visit your country. They bring in money to spend and create job opportunities for many sectors. Hotel, restaurant, tour guide, entertainment industry, etc.....And every cent they have spent remained in the country.

[@GAMINGBLAZE]

@@trineswaridevi7882 What is in India ? People who come to India want spiritual experience , Hindu festivals. Like Maha Kumbh recently happening in Prayagraj. Many foreigners coming. I did not get any hotel room all full. What is in other places of India ?? Churches & Mosques ? I can see those in Vatican city or Arab. People come to India for Vibrant Hindu cultures. Now it is a western copy cat with no culture only greedy people looking at our wallet. You people got your Karma.

[@arthurvandeman]

@panyaboonc56321: but other than those 8 reasons (pervasive filth, targeting by beggars, agents touting commissions , overcharging, disgusting toilets, bad manners, pervasive pollution, dysfunctional and dangerous traffic systems) you would recommend india?

[@binoj7]

Went to Goa with friends two weeks back (Dec 2024) 1. Hotel running water stopped in the morning, staff refused to wake up and help. Had to call hotel manager. 2. Stray cows and their cowdung on roads and beaches 3. Too many Stray Dogs (Singvijii did not see as he does not walk in inner roads) 4. Shacks on full coastline with no gap, no tourist can sit anywhere free. Lots of cases of tourist shack staff altercation everday 5. Illegal construction leading to v v narrow inner roads, especially near beaches 6. Whether you carry any liquor back or not still you have to pay min 100 ₹ to cops at Goa exit points We were in Calangut, quite far from centre

[@agnescraig2912]

Bribes at every check point like the caste system is the curse indoctrinated in Indians. Live in UK 30 yrs. ago an Indian Engineer from US was visiting and we could not get into a pub. Indian guy's answer Can I pay you to get in. Felt extremely ashamed this super wealthy son Mother No.2 in one American Bank could not resist this bribing culture.

[@vinsin328]

2. Has to do with Brahmavad.

[@PriyaK-cu1fz]

Those cows and dogs are more important than tourists.

[@cahalakbhorania]

Pt. 4 so true. How can they just monopolise the coastline ? Pt. 5 The gallis between shacks you have to find and navigate to reach the beach , make it feel like a treasure hunt. I am talking about fancy beaches like Vagator , Anjuna, etc.

[@souma_sinharoy]

The somewhat bitter truth is a huge chunk of tourists who visit India were/are actually people of indian heritage but who don't hold Indian passports(because India doesn't have dual citizenship system) or tourists from neighbouring subcontinental countries like Bangladeshis coming for medical treatment, business etc. India was never really huge with Western tourists to begin with not even on par with South East Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam etc.

[@iaf010]

This is a good thing. Let the thai woman and Vietnam/Cambodians give the White westerners beer and hand jobs. We dont want to be part of such "tourism". In fact like Bhutan we must make sure that every tourist must have a tourist guide and can only travel with a guide and only stay in specified areas and places - they must not be allowed to wander unescorted.

[@mithunkartha]

We blame it on foreign conspiracies and then bury our heads in the sand.

[@Ankitkumar-ey4ui]

problem was already there but recent twitter trend and viral instagram video accelerated that process,sadly more people will be unemployed because of this.

[@riteshkumar-kt4sy]

I am surprised no one blamed Soro's yet

[@puranjaysingh304]

our western neighbor literally did that for years - blame everything on "saazish"

[@Theackermans121]

​@@riteshkumar-kt4sy??? Elaborate.

[@kakun63]

@@riteshkumar-kt4sy thats the thing buddy nobody cares about that old hog thing is his lapdogs create issues to divide us , these are rela issues but nobody cares ask ur fellow people thye will vote for free train ride in place of better train ride

[@grandmasterjo1]

I am from Goa and proud to be one Every year I would look forward to a Christmas in goa however from the past 6 years I chose Far East destinations like Thailand Malaysia Vietnam over goa The day the goan taxi driver treated us with disrespect and was a threat I decided never to visit goa for Christmas Infact I don’t holiday in goa anymore though I love goa I get better value in all fields at a Far East destination than being insulted in goa. Sadly the taxi mafia is a story for over two decades and only gets worse yet nothing is done todate

[@GAMINGBLAZE]

I went to Odisha Puri, much much better than Goa & full spiritual experience. True India is Hindu India not Christianized Goa

[@vandanakarnik8296]

Goa has no public transport, and yes Taxi mafia exit for two Decades.Goa was much better before that. Over tourism.

[@Tolstoi379]

​​@@GAMINGBLAZEnow that PJP has taken over it will become Communal. Remember what happened to to Graham Staines & his sons, under that very culture. Accused is sitting in Parloment.

[@kavisiddu]

​@GAMINGBLAZE People go to goa for leisure and fun, not spiritual experience.

[@GAMINGBLAZE]

@@kavisiddu For domestic tourism you are right but foreigners have a lot of other places to go for leisure and fun than India. Most foreigners come india for ancient structures, vibrant Sanatan culture and big festivals.

[@rishabbasu4462]

True, one word to describe travelling in India is "stressful."

[@swastiktiwari7066]

I have travelled to Vietnam, Thailand and Kazakhstan (three destinations mentioned in the video). They were beautiful, very affordable, exotic, easy and hassle free to travel to and local people were very nice. I am not surprised that they are preferred destinations now (including for myself). My relatives travelled to Sri Lanka and were full of praises about its beauty, affordability and hospitality of Sri Lankan people. We live in a world where competition is global. Don't take for granted the spenders who spend their hard earned money.

[@Antariksha]

I have never recommended anyone to travel to India although it has some of the best places in the world. I don't want to be responsible for their bad experiences because I know they will as foreigners. Its an unfortunate reality.

[@go64bit]

Lack of civic sense, politeness, hospitality, and hygiene really need to be focussed on. But there will still be some arrogant people who will say that these are all western concepts.

[@gstrathmore194]

lol it's true.

[@maddyc503]

Coming back from Dubai (new year trip). Infra, hygiene, cleanliness, trust, safety, efficiency, no religious hate, simple and efficient immigration, no babu raj etc etc. Indians don't wanna live here, why'd tourists come? Dubai isn't cheap though. But all things are applicable for Vietnam too, and it is cheap.

[@jogana6909]

Indians don't wanna live here, why'd tourists come?

[@varshasindhu5672]

Take Telangana for instance. There are so many places that could have been turned into tourist spots. But nooo… the govt can’t have that. So they constructed that horrible Haritha resort everywhere which is more like a house of horrors. And in other places, there are good highways but no rest stops , no decent hotels. Filthy toilets, expensive stays, no guides who speak English , no cultural programs to entertain tourists, cows and cow dung on the beach… people are focusing too much on Goa but the problem is with whole of India.

[@stalin1555]

And more importantly safety of w0men. One of the biggest things in tourism

[@rednihb]

The answer is not to create more places, but to first start handling what are already great destinations, control the rude behaviour of touts, taxi operators and others who work in the tourist trade

[@iaf010]

​@@stalin1555 This is not an issue in reality. Women who dont put themselves in dangerous situations like being alone at night or drunk and without any proper escort are in danger anywhere. You are more likely to be robbed or assaulted in London than New Delhi. More likely to have your car robbed in Toronto than in Lucknow.

[@iaf010]

Haritha resorts are not bad. Also, rest stops are provided for trucks but Govt can't operate McDonalds in every rest stop or open CCDs. This is a pvt initiative and as demand grows these will appear as well. Telangana has excellent roads and the new UNESCO Ramappa temples in Warangal is really a great development for Hindus. I dont know about foreigners and I dont care about their appreciation either. But we must develop our tourism for Indians first and foremost- not to win the praises of some ignorant foreigners.

[@lalithrockz]

You mean AP. Telangana has no beaches.

[@ssbn7619]

Filth and poverty,lawlessness and anarchy is the strong belief of the system. Else no power.

[@sputmayer]

As an expat Indian who visited goa in 2003, I have no desire to go back after watching infrastructure crumbling, prices that don’t stack up against what you get in return. I have recently visited Bali,Phuket and Vietnam for holidays with my family and also fantasize about retiring in SE Asia, India does not seem to come into the picture as a place I’d like to retire, even though I speak the language and used to get nostalgic about India. Last time I visited India was in 2024 and didn’t see much change.

[@erniemartin3719]

I love long distance trains in India and prefer to travel AC2 for comfort. As an Indian expat, I love Indian train culture and don't get tired of it. My last rail pilgrimage was back in 2008 for 5 weeks on Indian trains - sleeping 24 nights on 19 express/mail trains. No plans to retire in India.

[@ArpanMukhopadhyay93]

@@erniemartin3719 I used to love train travel too. But now even the best trains smell of toilet

[@alphabetagamma12]

If you were a member of the middle/upper class before 1991, you will have seen a decline in the quality of life. Of course there has been technological improvement but the complete lack of town planning and sensible regulation means that our cities are much more polluted and much more crowded. Before 1991, a member of the middle class was a relatively rich person in a very poor country with all associated privileges. The unwashed masses are much more in your face today. Compare the average journey in railways second class today with 30 or 40 years ago - much less civility, much more boorish behaviour. The true test of a society is not building beautiful things but maintaining them properly - that requires systems and that requires competent people at all levels, not just an elite that’s able to build something beautiful. Our lack of attention to good primary education and health in the early days has had terrible consequences. Kerala may be an industrial wasteland, but as the average Keralite behaves better than the average Delhite the average tourist will have a better experience there than in Delhi. On top of everything, we have crazy animal lovers who think it is perfectly acceptable for monkeys, dogs, horses, cows, buffaloes to be roaming the roads. The owners of stray cattle face no consequences - such animals would be put down in any sensible country.

[@rajeev4243]

Goa is pricing itself out of market. Second Indian destinations lack the safe excting and fun quotient whichbis so much better in most South Asian countries at a much lower cost

[@iaf010]

Safe, Exciting & Fun - AKA Drunken Debauchery and Facilitating immoral perversions. If that is the price of "tourists" then we dont need these tourists.

[@karandeepjaiya4350]

Every city is crumbling , dirty , people rowdy , littering is blatant … unauthorized shops… In Goa try looking for decent 5 star hotels .. nothing … try looking g for a clean public beach …. Rampant construction… rubble dumped along highways …. The govt can’t manage a small state like Goa … where is the local pride ? Taxi guys openly are threatening Stopped going to goa now But it’s the same everywhere Last week went to mysore… lovely old buildings are crumbling… slowly heritage getting destroyed … littering every where .. This is anti national more than anything

[@agnescraig2912]

Indians do not believe in maintaining these historical bldgs. Most of Mughal British architecture still standing took goondas to vandalise ancient Ayodhya Mosque. Whereas New Parliament building leaks new roads in Mumbai developing huge cracks airport collapse . But Modi/BJP constant references to Mughals British when millions of Indians slave in Gulf and others illegally fleeing to UK.

[@wowwubzzy]

As an NRI Indian, even I when I want to choose a place for recreational travel, India will never be on top of that list. I only visit India for family ties, nothing else about India is attractive.

[@AvdMasdey20]

Yes Please give exit tax and give up citizenship

[@pulipakasrikiran9307]

What would you find to do tourism in a poor country.

[@pulipakasrikiran9307]

India is a poor country your expectations are too much

[@agnescraig2912]

@@pulipakasrikiran9307 Not according to Modi/BJP 3rd largest economy Vishwaguru Mother of Democracy Leader of Global South. Any image of India shows human infestation unsustainable Landmass. Life is spent on Streets crowding round any incident whilst parents busy in Breeding factories.

[@nilgiri98]

Yes we are a poor country and pretend to be developed that’s the problem also we are uncivil and uncouth let’s face it

[@nixonraj]

'Atithi Devo Bhava' , unfortunately has been reduced to just empty rhetoric in our country. We were never sincere in practicing what we preached to begin with. SAD.

[@MBADM]

Goa as a tourist destination has been destroyed by the government who allowed massive constructions in the beautiful villages without proper planning and infrastructure. With the massive constructions came the change in demographics and the disappearance of the Goan language and culture. With the huge influx of labour from the neighbouring states came the slums, the mess and the filth. The charm of Goa is gone.

[@zamar2158]

Goans left, and goa left with them. It's just another disastrous spot in india now. Soon coming to Bangalore kerala etc.

[@MBADM]

@zamar2158 ,💯 only the corrupt politicians stayed behind.

[@chokaling]

The Goans assoicated with the gracious lifestyle have all left for Portugal. Go to Lisbon if you want to experience it. 😃

[@rajanmathew6148]

Take Kovalam in Kerala, the cost of beer on beach is more than in Europe, because it illegal to sell beer by the beach and money go to local police and other bureaucrats. And absolute lack of bins to dispose the garbage, who is going to come. Make it legal to serve alcohol in restaurants, even an Islamic nation like Dubai does it, you can have a beer in a restaurant by the Dubai Fountain.

[@anonymousan5063]

@@rajanmathew6148 highly corrupted govt officials

[@Apache1970]

Kerala government survive on liquor sale. Since there are no industries here, government taxes consumption.

[@AnupamaKshettry]

I was in Egypt recently where I saw you at the Valley of Kings. Egyptians are proud of their national treasures and ensure a safe and friendly atmosphere for all tourists. I wish most Indians would inculcate this and make visiting India for foreigners an enjoyable experience instead of being in fear for their safety or being fleeced.

[@iaf010]

I think fear is good. They must be afraid or they will do stupid things that will get them in lots of trouble. India must reduce and reject foreign tourists - especially single men, single women and below 30 young people from Europe and North America.

[@pbc5137]

Problem with India is that from the moment you arrive things start feeling overwhelming. The streets are crowded. The traffic is chaotic the constant noise the overly strong odors, the hustle and bustle, the street out the scammers, the old broken vehicles

[@kcpauz]

Middle class Indians find it cheaper and better to visit Thailand than visit Goa or any other tourist destination in India.

[@iaf010]

Shame that they spend their money abroad than circulate it within the nation.

[@dominicj7977]

@@iaf010 shame on you for using nationalism to make people guilty about their life choices.

[@Hakunamatata67301]

@@iaf010 shame on the county that is so garbage that people would rather leave

[@heimbone1]

Be glad that you have few tourists! AirB&b’s for tourists will drive the price of rentals up making it unaffordable for the local residents. Gringo go home!!!

[@Beachesandmountains]

@@iaf010shame on the scam country

[@shubhmohansingh8159]

Good hotels are expensive, air tickets are exorbitant. Any touristy place always gives the feel that you are being fleeced.

[@iaf010]

You feel fleeced because you do not understand the demand and supply equation has changed in India. Its not 2010s India, today the avg incomes have sky rocketed, inflation is rising and new infrastructure has not been able to keep pace with demand.

[@chokaling]

@@iaf010 In other words tourism is actually a great success story in India. 😂😂😂

[@iaf010]

@chokaling Domestically, yes it is. Lots of Indians are discovering India and traveling across the land in much greater numbers than ever before leading to economic development of hinterlands. Who thought 30yrs ago that a small village in Arunachal Pradesh called Ziro would become a Music festival? Today the village has become a town and roads, electricity, schools etc have come up. Another case is Meghalaya- see how fast its developing due to tourism and better connectivity. Shillong has seen new 5 star hotels and infrastructure.

[@sumeetsingh3663]

Problem is Indians don't care about India. They like to say they do but it's all for show. Which reflects in it's politicians and then in policies. Statement of the CM is just an example of that. Domestic tourism is there because Goa was a good destination for foreign tourist for long time and had infrastructure to support it. Once that goes down investment in tourism will go down and with domestic tourists. This careless attitude of 'who cares' is not good for economy. We have poisonous air, water and garbage filled lands it was already a miracle that tourists were visiting us.

[@rednihb]

No, the problem is with the attitude “ we are a great nation and the others ( specially the westerners) can’t tell us if there is anything they find wrong”

[@PriyaK-cu1fz]

​@@rednihb that is just for saying. 90 of this country has !q problems. We dont understand even after teaching it, what should inherently be understood by humans

[@nikhilvasudevan1107]

You hit the nail on the head. The condition is only getting worse, with the fake nationalist and religious posturing that one has to deal with whenever the issues are raised for discussion.

[@doncorleone3901]

You are missing the whole point here. Its not the government, its the people. People harass the crap out of tourists. And there is so much filth everywhere and fraudsters everywhere - an artifact of population density and our heterogeneous demography. We must NOT try to bring tourists here, its not our forte. Just let it be and concentrate on what you're good at - offshoring services and hopefully manufacturing. If you want to do tourism then the only way is guided, curated tours of our ancient architectural wonders where the tourist does not have to deal with the common indian - the kind that saya taxis ma'am, hotels ma'am, selfie ma'am and harasses the shit out of every tourist

[@chokaling]

I disagree. Pollution, non-existent sidewalks, traffic regulation (horns, congestion contro, etc), urban planning, corruption (including taxi mafia etc), tax structure, maintenance of tourist destinations, quality of tap/drinking water, etc are huge reasons for the problem. And these are all in the government's hands. At least in the south of India, the people are actually great. They generally leave foreigers, women, etc alone.

[@anitpatel57]

I have traveled quite a bit this year from the Grand Kenyon to Rockies, Uttarakhand,Runnotsav, Thailand, Vietnam. Most tourist destinations in India are relatively dirty, expensive in comparison to the experience they deliver, bad local roads, indifferent service attitudes, costly hotels for the services they provide. It feels that people are not accepting or stepping up to Swatch Bharat.

[@binoj7]

Manohar Parrikar would've admitted the issues and tried to address them. Current politicians in Goa just wants to win the next elections. And not address issues that will put them in fight with anyon.

[@jjackmanster]

We spent 4 weeks in South India during Feb. and March 2024. We loved it! Much improvement since my last visit in 2013. One limit is the many months of heat. I hope to return, to other provinces too.

[@Badbadderbaddest]

Indian are not realizing the damage that oligarchy is doing to India and Indians cost of living. As The cost of infrastructure is gets high every thing becomes expensive. Salaries of Indian workers at airports are lower than European workers , then why are airports charging more? Why are Toll roads and bridges crossing more expensive in India? ( check prices for Air travel on google flights, from any European countries to another, compare prices for any flight in India for a similar distance, you will find we pay much higher prices, It’s the Adani effect) .

[@vabhdman]

Adani doesn't own all the airports bhai. The only thing that's cheaper in India is the human capital. So anything that's based on service will be super cheap. Think hair cutting, plumbers, etc. Also a lot of IP based things are cheaper in India, because in these kinds of business selling a new version of software or a movie doesn't come at too much high cost, so that's why Netflix is cheaper in India. Books are launched in India at a much cheaper price. Air travel has most of its cost on Purchasing aircraft and oil. Crew form a small part of the salary. And those two things are the same in Europe and India. Actually oil is more expensive here since we have high taxes. You can checkout most Airline profits and you will find they aren't really insanely profitable.

[@vinsin328]

Only human capital is cheap; the materialistic things are going to be costlier as we are poor countries. You do not understand economics. You are poor because you have low production and services.

[@vm-my6hg]

Duh, it's 3% tax payers sponsoring foodgrain handouts for 80 crores, paying for ladki behna, free power/water etc as well as funding the armed forces facing two nuclear powers, one of which is a superpower. This is what u get with high population low hdi.

[@knightofgodserventofholymo7500]

Toll rates in Xijiang in China is very huge compared to India

[@timelyferry]

Oligarchy the new word he learned from consuming American media. You are living in india dear🙄🙄

[@klahiridutt]

Mr Vir Sanghvi, this is a great point you have raised. The point is, the hospitality industry in India is not well developed. It is too expensive to stay in a reasonably clean, safe and comfortable hotel as compared to other Asian countries. The price the 4-star hotels, meant for the middle or upper middle classes, ask is well over other Asian countries. The outside of hotels, the infrastructure, the taxi Mafia which you mention, the garbage - among other things are a deterrent.

[@chokaling]

Much more fundamental than the hospitality industry. Our cities (even smaller ones) are loud, smelly, crumbling, traffic infested, unsafe garbage dumps. When I am in a good hotel I don't feel like stepping outside!

[@SpeckInTheUniverseMihirSemwal]

In a nutshell, everyone who is "well to do" just leaves India.

[@anonymousan5063]

India has become viswaguru and Atmanirbhar ..so no need to care anything or anyone .

[@jiminsbluemold]

Not about India's own people? Her environment?

[@jitendersharma6808]

Tourist eat garlic and onion, while our finance minister, pyaz nahi khata ji. The country is doomed. Law and order, air quality, poor sanitation (because of dirty toilets I avoid train journey more than 8 hours that too upper class), food quality.

[@priyanks91]

Fantastic video, fully agree with every word you said.

[@drarunselvakumar5009]

Population density and the chaos it causes is one big reason. It can’t be fixed.

[@neelotpaldas2710]

Our stance for everything bad is either of these 2 things :- 1. It is not bad. 2. We dont care if its bad

[@blackmamba9950]

Absolutely dirty cities with stench. The prices are exorbitant compared to the value South East Asian countries provide, sometimes even Dubai

[@BharatThatIsIndia]

If you constantly keep things on boil, you will allow goons to take over law and order, if governments and police will be seen with goons and not with people then this is bound to happen. Those who are doing all the nonsense in the name of religion and culture (how cultural these abusive people are), abusive people, looting of tourists by locals, etc is bad for the country.

[@anuragranjan8202]

Good observation brother 👍👍

[@NitinP-n7v]

Guess what, I actually had a better than expected experience this time in Vizag. The crowd was less, shorter queues, empty beaches due to less foreign and domestic tourists. Even got a room for a deal in a beach facing 4 star hotel Due to lower occupancy. That's around Christmas. That's a blessing in disguise.

[@SandeepBhasinplusone]

We went to Andaman this year, and the cost was exorbitant, to say the least. The travel from Delhi cost ₹115000 for our family of three. Hotels at Port Blair and Havelock cost another ₹1,00,000. Add to this the taxi mafia at Havelock. The charges were as high as 1,500 for a three km drive. You may draw your conclusions, but I am never revisiting this place. The cost-benefit just does not add up.

[@wanderlost7707]

India's sales strategy needs to change. There's no point in selling all of India as a destination, because much of India, particularly the larger cities, are way too crowded, dirty and unsafe. India's tourism industry needs to pick a select few places, clean them up, and sell them as specific destinations rather than as part of India, somewhat like Indonesia markets Bali. They should pick places that are a little less populated and have plenty to offer. Some suggestions could be the Andamans, Lakshadweep, North East, Kashmir, Leh, Pondicherry, Simla, etc.

[@krishanrathi9119]

In India, unchecked urban growth, poor regulation enforcement, and local governance issues degrade once peaceful towns. As more people flock to these places, the infrastructure fails to keep up, leading to chaos, pollution, and overcrowding. New places will eventually face the same fate-it's a cancer that replicates. The only solution is strong enforcement of standards, quality, and integrity, but the government has failed to act, greed is too hard to resist.

[@zamar2158]

I hate to suggest this... the stunning north east. Please don't spoil it tho. But if left to indians, they will destroy it like they destroyed goa. Maybe ask Sweden or Italy to help. Or Singapore. The islands in the south are great but I doubt they'll remain so if the usual disorganized indian method of growth without planning is allowed.

[@binskee677]

@@krishanrathi9119 Every tourist place goes through these cycles, it's still better than nothing.

[@wanderlost7707]

@@krishanrathi9119 It's still easier to enforce standards in a few select places than in all of India.

[@vennsim71]

@@binskee677utter rubbish.

[@delmanpronto9374]

can't believe this man is almost 70 years old. wow, how time flies.

[@sadguru1969]

As of today 99% of the taxi mafia are outside Goa and non Goans thats why they loot the tourists ! And the elected politicians uses them as vote banks and none of them have the balls to stop the taxi mafia ! The police are like salves obeying their masters in the assembly ! What can you expect of a state where its law and order has completely failed ? All thanks to Bhartiya Joomla Party !

[@sylviaarriagadesahni2055]

Nice to see you. I live in Goa and is true, Goa has suffered, but people here are not willing to recognise that the problem is the bad service, and over all the zero understanding of service and respect at the same time. Sad to see the rich heritage and wonderful places that India has, but been destroyed by greed.

[@zamar2158]

Goa should have been left to the goans to manage. Alas, it is not. Hence the mess.

[@karanvasudeva5424]

@@zamar2158 Goans are no better. The lack of willingness to concede that there may be a problem with their own behaviour is a big part of the problem.

[@balwindersingh1482]

Himachal is worst than Goa in bullying by local taxi operators and other service providers

[@mailshubhu]

As Indian, i dont myself. Even if had to pick one, i pick a location where it is not on map literally.. For me biggest let down apart from Infra, is that we dont behave ourselves...

[@aumshanti9046]

even the so called educated behave like goons, it's pathetic. they make your life hell.

[@swarajchakrabarti306]

I have been living in America for nearly 38 years, and I have plenty of American acquaintances. People from all over the world reside in America. Let me tell you in two simple words why they avoid going to India - garbage and traffic. Piles of dirt and garbage almost everywhere and unregulated traffic with deafening sound (electric horn) pollution. I guarantee you if these two issues are addressed, within a year the number of tourists will double. I know that is not going to happen because neither people nor the government care.

[@vennsim71]

You missed the main thing: people. The people are always out to scam you, harass you, rip you off, and to women the leer and ogle badly, and worse, touch inappropriately or … the people culture is bad. And if you think you can get help, think twice, as the police would need some money to grease their palms before they will help. Locals can’t help much. Contrary to the belief that Indians can speak English, on the streets, out of 10 probably 1-2 can properly understand you. The people there makes you absolutely hapless

[@rohitashwanigam]

What I hate about visiting tourist places in India, is the sheer arrogance of the entire tourism industry. 0 respect for travellers especially when they are domestic travellers

[@knightofgodserventofholymo7500]

Basically most of the Indians are boot lickers of west ..we don't respect our own people

[@DeepakYadav-t3q]

Well said when you mentioned that the locals' standard of living has gone up. However, the government and even the people don't truly believe in improving standards of living. So, I don't think it's going to change. People need to change their mentality, and they should also be sensitized towards foreigners. For example, people often take pictures with Western tourists, which I don't quite understand. Another example is foreigners being charged 500 while locals pay only 20 or 50, which doesn't make sense. When the government views foreigners as a source of revenue, we can't expect locals to think differently. By reducing ticket prices, sightseeing becomes more affordable. This is just one example. Also I was not allowed to be at place with my friends and had to stand outside and also some other queues as I was indian and there were western so. I dont know what to say

[@rameshpratap20]

NYC had 65 million tourists last year. Many of them were domestic.

[@TheLargeoldshoe]

tourism requires infrastructure and investment. Small things like taxi’s, rental cars, other services etc have to have transparent pricing and good infrastructure

[@iaf010]

Good infrastructure is based on demand and supply. If there is no "premium" for good infrastructure electorally or politically then what is the incentive for politicians?

[@ashboy7968]

This is the best and well articulated message (or slap in the face) to the current govt, can the PM put aside his personal prejudice and bring well travelled people (who don't necessarily agree with him politically) to form a task force to drive better tourist outcomes first for Indian citizens domestically and then foreign tourists, this is the age of generative AI, gathering feedback and converting those into reports can happen in real time, only political will is missing.

[@ExploreIndia_ByRajeev]

😂😂😂 is the prime minister rule entire country and states ??? Does the P.M control the municipalities and cleanliness department of states ??? Does the local police is being controlled by center ?? Dude it's not just political but in actual Indian people who are the real problem , there are people who just not want to follow rules they chew tobacco or pan masala and spit everywhere , they honk badly in traffic, they litter roads and every place except their houses , unless people change nothing will change .

[@sanayas512]

I visted few south east Asians countries last month. They didn't ask any questions at the immigration. Just ask how many days you will stay. They follow traffic rule.No unnecessary horn at these countries. Safety is big issue at India.

[@vennsim71]

Southeast Asians follow traffic rules, pedestrians behaved well at crossings. No excessive honking, and govts invested at sidewalks. There’s no stray cattle all over the roads, even for Buddhist countries. Generally, Southeast Asians are civic minded, and have great cultural traditions and mannerisms, much unlike indians

[@manojgoel3910]

So instead of new lakhdeep taking on Maldives, we are loosing Goa as well 😂 great going

[@sunnydza]

as a Goan , i am happy about this. Goa has to heal and recover from the over influx of outsiders and tourists who did invest and spent money but spoiled Goa’s beauty , beaches and atmosphere which has angered the locals. The state Government supported this which further angered the locals and what you are witnessing is a natural reaction from the locals. Goa is one of the most literate states in India . Goans are on average well off and do not need tourist money. We are happy without tourists. It’s the outsiders who invested and built resorts and are trying to recover their investment overnight who are fleecing the tourists. That’s my take on this. Dev borem korun !!

[@figitvarodvisnik]

Very well said! This video should be a wakeup call

[@Real-Indo-Aryan]

North Indian Hindu Hindi Heartland is the main reason for India's dubious image online. Bihar, UP, MP, Rajasthan XD . South India is a world apart. I live in Europe and I am glad I left India and hinduism behind - We mocked Pakistan and Muslims just to become worse than them. Good Luck to South & North East Indians - You are the only hope for Indic Civilization.

[@yogiyogesh-vh2zx]

I’ve been visiting India for the past forty (40) years , sadly travelling in India is becoming more and more harder year by year, the pollution is really tough especially in the North , unnecessarily noisy honking especially in alleyways in Varanasi by motorcyclist,Air pollution n dust pollution from construction is more and more every year sadly even places like Rishikesh has become dusty. My last visit to iIndia was November 2023 I actually intended to travel for at least three (3) months sadly just after four (4) weeks I left with a heavy heart . I really hope some major change is done to tackle all form of pollution especially the air quality n noise .

[@jonnyreggae100]

I’ve only visited a few times but over a similar period and agree wholeheartedly . It’s becoming too much like hard work

[@betterbhagalpur8837]

I am an NRI living in Europe. The last time when i was in Goa, I was returning a scooter and was waiting to get back my security deposit. I had to catch return flight, so i can not waste time, hence, after waiting for 20 minutes, I told, I have travelled to more than 20 countries and the services offered in India are worst. There is no value of time. The bike owner started shouting on me "How can you tell this..? Why are you telling bad things about India". He was really aggressive. I told I am just telling the services in India are bad.. The bike owner did not accept his fault and made it Me vs India.. These are just illiterate people, ready to fight everytime. Imagine what they would do to a foreigner. I am sorry, i must say, Indian society overall lacks empathy, integrity and civic sense and is really agressive and abusive. For this comment also, there will be some online trolls, waiting to hunt me.

[@binskee677]

same here, i'm afraid to place any constructive criticism about india or a place in india. I think especially as a NRI we get harassed more. Many indians think it's ok to harass us more and see us as traitors although it's the NRI's that bring a LOOOT of money and business to india.

[@skyeye787]

The only reason you go to india is to see family, but even so I would only recommend 2 days at most because wasting money in that country is not worth it

[@manut1349]

Just came back from Malaysia (basically resident of Trivandrum) where I went as tourist for 1 week, Kula Lumpur was very clean (Trivandrum is clean compared to other cities in India but nowhere near most other foreign Asian cities, in addition well-behaved locals, clean hotels and good roads and infrastructure. Malaysia have a cable car system to go to high lands (mountainous area) which was fantastic. I was thinking how easily such a cable car system can be built in hilly areas (ghats) of Kerala. No one has not even thought about it. If we keep our premises clean it will help foreign tourist arrival and in turn can give job to millions. The people who degrade our environment doesn't realize that indirectly it is affecting their job prospectus, cleanliness and civic responsibility should be emphasized in the school. Children who liter in the school should be given fine and propre advise, every month children in the school should be given a task of cleaning the city roads.

[@aureofernandes8241]

I was cut off in my previous comment. I was giiving some reasons why foreigners avoid holidaying in goa.1) they come for peace and quiet. At hotels and restaurants there should be soft and not loud music. Night time is for sleeping and rest for tourists who have been on the move all day.2) women are afraid they have learnt it is not safe and kn the past criminals go scot free and .mothers of victims dont get justice and cases go on for years in court. 3) people in foreign countries know about discrimination here. Etc Etc

[@axnyslie]

USA here and I'm returning to India for my 3rd visit next month. More India for me! I stay in the North though, so no interest in Goa I'm not a beach-goer.

[@adidowd]

i stopped wanting to travel to Goa when i heard a group of accomodation hut owners in S. Goa bragging about how they destroyed the sea turtle nesting grounds on their beach in order to secure their seasonal tourism income. endangered nature is priceless. Especially a lot more so than a bunch of dumpy beach huts!

[@anmolsingh9025]

most people who can spend money while traveling are also connected to social media- word leaks out. i think most of us know the reasons why tourists no longer prefer India - Pollution, health issues in major cities, Safety, corruption and hassle in dealing with officials in India such as in airports and travel points, lack of quality infrastructure, last but not least - there are many better options available now. On Indian subcontinent - Sri Lanka is a solid tourist option & reasonably priced for foreigners.

[@FranzBieberkopf]

No police hustling for bribes in SL.

[@shubchatt]

India has tremendous potential but we are indifferent to tourists. So, its natural we are struggling getting people to visit our country. The mantra, 'Value for money'

[@neon1899]

The sad part is when this government came in the first time, they wanted to fix it. They wanted clean India, they wanted to encourage tourism by improving hospitality. However, somewhere late in their first term around 2018-19, they completely gave up and started focusing on divisive issue that can win them elections in the short term rather than focusing on long term vision.

[@vm-my6hg]

Part right part wrong. Ignore the rhetoric, follow the money. Besides the pandemic, the focus is on handouts to win elections by all parties.

[@sumandutta4834]

Our tourism department and government thinks only selling Tajmahal will bring tourists. They neglect good quality infrastructure, cleanliness and hygiene, safety and security etc. Tourism is part of soft power. Do we have any stretegy?

[@drodro7672]

They are no longer selling Taj Mahal ! Taj Mahal had been openly boycotted for reminder. Just Agra pathetic conditions show how the international tourism industry in India is a tough thing, and now, even on a domestic scale ! Many heritage buildings (not necessarily protected by ASI) left over, vandalised, massively encroached, destroyed sometimes by government agencies themselves ! No interest in preserving and valorisation of Agra downtown (remains of city walls, havelis and old buildings, bringing controlled amenities without disturbing city's landscape and aesthetic, etc.). The project of a big and interesting museum in the city (for which central government must give some funds for acquisition policy) converted into a hall on the honour of a non-local and historically unrelated king, etc. India's current tourism policy is only focused on religious tourism, specifically targeting a few communities that aren't found worldwide (so domestic tourism is more awaited).

[@jayaprakashbalan2510]

I feel its all because the atmosphere has changed in India. Though we might try to celebrate India becoming super power, economy boosting, India ruling, India shining and Globally people are respecting India now more than ever etc. etc., the fact remains that all this is just mere talk and nothing else, because India as of now seen from outside for a tourist looks more as a troubled country internally with unrest, hate, social media and political atmosphere and fanatism ruling the atmosphere which has changed the image of India as a very interesting, peaceful, diverse unified secular democratic country and its loving people and nothing special to offer. Above that people of India looks more frustrated and unhappy today while they have grown in money and development than before. The confidence in India while people say is grown, its not converting into reality, we are only finding, none of NRIs leaving foreign land and coming to India to settle. On the contrary, more of youngsters are going abroad to study, which clearly shows the education standard of India or the country not matching the expectations of youth and what the future is in store. Definitely, few entrepreneurs or Corporate World higher positions or celebrities are earning huge money, but a country becomes attractive only if the common people of the country are happy and enjoying.

[@hemavathiramaswamy764]

It does not help when our polititians make statements within our country and abroad, that india has become intolerant!!! It will scare away tourists and investers alike.

[@hindurashtra63]

Exactly !!! When will the Leftists understand this ? They are the reason our Nation gets so much Hatred.

[@parnamsingh1716]

It is true...people of India have become i tolerant now days...

[@rednihb]

The bigger issue is political leaders who say there is no issue and all is well

[@coconutpunch123]

Its a truth. Thanks to hate politics by RSS and modi

[@MithileshJha-tn3ks]

So instead of improving ourselves,we just should not talk about our weaknesses?? You know how much propoganda runs against China in western world? Even then people visit china like anything. Saying good or bad is secondary,not everyone is blind like we Indians ,we have become used to live in poor conditions and just fight for petty issues. Your comment actually reflects our mindset

[@MithileshJha-tn3ks]

We don't have brains to care actually, happens when you benchmark yourself against some failed countries ( I don't even want to name)

[@HarishChouhan]

India has some awesome places, but it's hard to travel. Booking train/buses is not very easy. Indian uncles travelling abroad, starring at women at the beaches and in general does not help either. I have been in Vietnam for 8 years now, and while Indian tourism just started, some women and tour guides have already started talking about how Indian uncles (the ones who travel in groups) mis behave or just stare and make people here uncomfortable.

[@sadenb]

This is true. I came back to India after 6 years and I am disappointed to see the tourism infrastructure has gone worse in India. Lack of public amenities and terrible management everywhere. I don't see why people from around the world would even want to visit India. And I am talking about the average tourist and not some motivated enthusiast.

[@ribabu5061]

I do travel once or twice every year with family, yd only I have returned from Rajasthan tour.. Going by the experience, I told my family that this was probably my last domestic tour... Almost every place is over crowded, traffic jam in spl Jaipur city, fewer Public Toilet facilities, dirty cities , and so on.. Travelling in 3AC was also horrible, as unauthorized people poring in the coach with no reservation ticket.. Flight fare from Kolkata to Jaipur is more the Bankok , Malaysia or other countries offering visa free services.. Also my budget in the tour exceeded my Thailand and Malaysia trip ly... So I do agree with every word you have spoken. Very high time for our government to realize and take necessary action.... Immediately the flight fare should come down...with in India...

[@ExploreIndia_ByRajeev]

Sir you only might have visited jaipur s old town area , I also live in Jaipur yes the traffic is getting higher with high number of cars but it's also tourist season so thousand s of domestic tourists from Delhi Ncr and haryana punjab and gujrat came to visit with their own cars and it increases traffic to many fold , as for cleanliness while if you early morning on roads they are clean but with passing of day people litter . So civic sense is required in people. Several thousand bihari,Bengali,u.p people come to jaipur for work and they have literally no civic sense at all. But since you are also a Bengali Kolkata is hell on earth place as for litter and dirty are considered .

[@freddymercury2259]

I feel that India's image abroad, due to Godi media peddling Modi's boastful nonsense, is also a huge factor which is being overlooked.

[@vennsim71]

Yes, his silly boasts vs reality on the ground makes us foreigners wanting to double check on the reality vs other countries and compare who is more worth our time and money to visit. And for previous traveler to India like me, I’ll simply turn up my nose and write him and India off due to his rubbish boasts vs other countries.

[@freddymercury2259]

@vennsim71 okay, I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not... Tho

[@marinadsouza5115]

We were in Goa in Dec 2023 - very disappointing trip - and I came back very sick … daughter went to Thailand in Nov 24 - she said her experience was much better than India - was cleaner and did not feel as if locals were cheating her

[@patrickgz]

world population is becoming affluent and expectations are increasing so much that its common in sme parts of asia to refer europe as the open air museum. india is blessed with many many interesting sites that can potentially interest tourist but india must cater for these affluent crowd needs. its no longer the volume of tourists but the value tourists brings.

[@hc3102]

The problem is a large population of India are staying in 5 star hotels where the standard has dropped because the local population do not know what customer service is. I was in Hyderabad and Goa 2 months ago after a long time. The decline in cleanliness, immigration at the airport is nightmare and people and the local people staying at 5 star hotels act is if they have bought the hotel by renting a room. No Courtesy towards staff at hotels. They treat them like garbage.

[@sauravroychow]

Had seen this coming some 12-15 years back and have been telling this to friends for the last many years. Not only Goa, all other Indian tourist destinations are overpriced with sub-standard infrastructure. We Indians only see business through greed, not hospitality and value.

[@mansooraqureshi2696]

Comments are very informative. Wanted to see Taj Mahal,but unease to feel safe is worrying.....

[@slicee_of_life]

When I was travelling back to Spain with my European husband, we stood for over 2 hours in the immigration line and 1 hour for security checkpoint. The staff was so casual and slow it was appalling. I remember foreigners groaning and visually stressed including my husband. Security concerns on the rise and a degraded infrastructure could be important things for us to work on.

[@budsyremo]

Wait , “polluted cities , dirty cities , polluted water etc” , this is not helping bring tourists ? Shocker

[@jawaandme]

I completely agree with all the points raised in the video! We traveled to Jaipur from Bangalore a few months back with family and were clearly disappointed. We decided to never go on any domestic trips within India again. The Ola and Uber drivers we depend on so much in Bangalore were all frauds and thugs. No one would accept UPI - they demand cash and always expect double or more than what was shown in the app. Sellers trying to sell substandard items in the name of legacy and false stories. The list goes on and on. I don't know what the government is thinking. It's sad. And the whole place is so dirty and no one has any civic sense.

[@agnescraig2912]

Not just spitting but clean nostrils and throats urinate and even relieve themselves after pooing.

[@ManojBarai]

The perception of India being an unsafe destination for foreign tourists has always been an big hurdle for our tourism. Adding fuel to the fire is India's growing reputation as the online scam capital of the world, which is deterring people from coming here. We need to sensitize all stake holders in the tourism industry. We need to stop trying to wrangle money out of foreign tourists the minute we see them.

[@jeanpierre-st7rl]

Few people from a particular region of India are scamming people online. Why generalise the whole country?

[@andymacgregor16]

I live in Goa several months each year, have been for 20 years. It’s changed and not for the better overall but still love it there. It’s the Russians who buggered it up when they started coming. I’m off to Mysore for a weeks yoga school next week, can’t wait. I love it there also.

[@JobsAndCareersAdvisor]

Travelled all over the world. Services in India are very bad, road safety an issue, hygiene, women safety, aggression, limited food options( people don’t want curries all the time), unkempt hotels, poor staff services, people always looking for money, baggers, cow dunk , street dogs, no places to walk - no foot paths, over priced handicrafts sold on retail

[@ashoksinghal5620]

Local tourists do not pay in $ , so country won't earn $ which are needed for import funding. Rather Indian going out spend $ , which is worse.

[@arajan9899]

everything said is absolutely spot on just came back from a 3 week trip of both north india and kerala with wife and kids completely convinced that nothing will change for the better in my current lifetime very exhausting trip, terrible crowding and pollution. I fail to understand why people would spend their hard earned money to visit India.

[@binskee677]

even in Kerala?

[@shuidifengliu]

India has a lot of sites worth visiting. It needs to improve its infrastructure, security, and cleanliness.