RE: Havelis in Churu - A Guide. When You Choose a Non-Standard Destination and It Truly Pays Off
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You have discovered Churu for me, @x-rain. It is a real gem! India was once my dream country, but then I was scared. They said that it was very dirty and scary there. Looking at your posts - I see that this is not true. These houses with colorful drawings, architecture and cows in the streets are simply breathtaking. And the guest house you found - It is really very cheap. Is it per person or per room?
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Hey! It's for a room for 1 or 2 people. Accommodation in large Indian cities is more expensive, Goa is more expensive.
I am in Rajasthan now, it's one of the cheaper options. One of the most colorful states but quite poor as well so, at the most touristy areas, locals, trying to earn from travelers, can be annoying.
Normally travelers are fine about some trash in the street. It's more complicated about food.
But you usually can find a restaurant with decent hygiene - popular ones for the local middle class are the best - can be cheap and clean/clean-ish at the same time. Google Maps is helpful.
Buying most safe dishes is also helpful: naan - Indian lavash, they normally bake it for you, dalh - Indian lobio, they often boil it for you.
I personally have a kettle and always have oats (love it) - together with fruits, it is enough for breakfast and dinner. If needed, I can buy a naan for the evening (with added butter or cheese). Lunch -- in a restaurant. https://peakd.com/hive-124838/@x-rain/snap-1760903641648
Trains are cheap and good in India.
I can recommend Kerala state for the beginning - cleaner and calmer - not because it's touristy but it's a more socially developed and educated part of India (with the literacy rate above 90%). Karnataka state is known to be a more comfortable option too, although I personally visited only 2 places there - let's see, maybe this year I'll visit more.
Women may feel less comfortable traveling alone in India.
Much attention from people here in Rajasthan. At least, when you are a woman, they don't shake your hand on each corner, lol.