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Originally Posted by StarVegabond Hi TaureanBull
good snaps there. i have some basic question.
what is the difference in North East compared to . Delhi or North India or South India.
I am interested in knowing the difference in food habits, living methods, lifestyles, social enviornment, people behavior, language issues, security situation etc etc.
these would important for a newbei like mw when i plan to travel that part of India on my own/by own vehicle. |
Thanks for the appreciation. You know what you have asked can make for a full book. IMO you want to know from tourism point of view. What exact is the difference you will come to know when you travel.
Food Habits. The culture itself differs in entire NE. More popular are oriental dishes, momos and non-veg. However, this is popular among the locales, for a tourist everything is available from alu parantha to dosa.
Lifestyle/living Methods etc. They have their own style of dresses. In cities, you can find western dresses. The girls are pretty advanced in dressing. Discipline is better. Education level is very high.
Language. You will not have problem in speaking there. Everyone knows English. Most of them have workable knowledge of Hindi. So, no language problem.
People Behaviour. IMO whatever I dealt with people they were friendly and helpful. Persons related to tourism may be cunning at times but thats all over the world.
Security Situation Well..now except Manipur most of NE is peaceful and nothing to worry of. At the most you may get stuck in a Bandh which is observed pretty seriously. So, be on a lookout for these. Refrain from making any discussions/talks related to culture comparison and such like things.
Etc.,etc.
1. Its one of the beautiful places which is underestimated probably because of lots of political problems.
2. The road conditions are average. A high GC vehicle would be preferable. Petrol pumps are near the cities. May not get one for long stretches. Top up while leaving a city. No jerricans etc required.
3. Hotels are plenty and available for all budgets. Advisable to book before hand. Food is reasonably priced.
4. Wherever a permit is required viz Nathu La, be well informed. Like Nathu La is open only three of the days in a week. I dont remember exactly now. Its available on the websites. The permit would have to be procured a day in advance and it needs passport photo two for each person travelling (incl a kid) and photo ID. Dont forget to carry them. Cater for time for procuring the permit. Best go to a tour operator and pay money to obtain the permit.
5. Make an itinerary before you leave of a day wise program. Cater for time taken in mountain driving (25km/hr max average speed).
6. Carry adequate woollens (light if going in summer and heavy during winters). An umbrella may turn out to be handy.
7. IMO sep/oct are best months for visit.
8. Its India after all. Just relax and have a great time.
Any other query just bring it on anytime.