19 Reasons Why We Love India (2024)

India is a truly incredible country and it’s a country you can fall in love for a myriad of reasons. After spending two months in India, I can tell you that calling India incredible India is no exaggeration. My stay in India was a trip of a lifetime. I can’t wait to be back again and explore more of this magnificent country.

First, I wanted to tell you about everything that made me fall in love with India. Then, I decided to ask other travelers too about what they love the most about India. Let’s see now from 15 world travelers, including me, why India is so close to our heart.

For all the incredible places I visited in India, there’s one thing that remained constant: theincredible friendliness of the Indian peoplethemselves. Welcoming guests is an important part of Indian culture and I met countless locals who couldn’t wait to take a photo with me, ask where I was from, and invite me for masala chai and meals with them.

In many Western countries, it’s seen as strange to chat with strangers on the street or public transport but in India, this is commonplace. From buses to cafes, you’ll engage with locals which makes it easy to learn about their culture, lives, and customs.

One particular place to feel the warmth of the community in India is the city of Amritsar in Punjab. Many travellers visit for the many things to do in Amritsar including the Golden Temple (the world’s most important Sikh pilgrimage site) but there’s an even better side – meeting the locals themselves.

At the Golden Temple, up to 100,000 meals are handed out for free, no matter of race or religion. However, this is just one of the many places to meet friendly Indians. You will meet them all around the country whether you travel north, south, east, or west.

When they say ‘chai?’ always say ‘yes!’ because a memorable cultural exchange will usually come out of it!

Written by Rose Munday from Where Goes Rose

I have to start by saying that I could list a million reasons why I love India. Most and foremost, I love India for the people. I could also list hundreds of things that make me love people in India. Now, I would like to highlight two very important characteristics that Indians possess and made my journey easier and happier in India. Indians are extremely helpful and thoughtful.

I would like to tell you about two of the many memorable events that happened to me in India that prove how helpful and thoughtful Indians are.

The first incident happened in Madurai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, in the southern part of India. I took a taxi using the taxi app, Ola, to the bus station. A few minutes after I got out of the taxi, when I was about to buy a drink from a food stall, I realized that I’d lost my phone. I was really exhausted from the heat in Madurai and I couldn’t think properly. I literally had no idea when I had my phone in my hands last time.

Utterly confused, I started looking for my phone in my bags while telling people around me what happened. Some guys tried to help me. After calming down, my best assumption was that I left my phone in the taxi. At that point, I just gave up on the idea of ever finding that phone. Madurai is a big city with a population of 1.5 million people. I was ready to forget the phone, move on and take the next bus to Chennai.

Is that phone important for you? – one of my new friends asked me.

Yes, it’s very important. – I reacted completely hopeless and really sad.

Don’t worry! We will find it for you. – One of them told me 100% convinced.

They tried to reach the Ola customer service. They never responded but my new friends kept trying. We reported the case to the police at the bus station. The policemen were also making calls. Everyone was extremely supportive. I’m a very positive person but I didn’t think I would ever get my phone back.

About one and a half hours later, out of blue comes the taxi driver with my phone. One of his customers found my phone on the back seat of his car, and the taxi driver brought it to the police station located at the bus station. It seemed like a miracle. I was happy and grateful. It was around 1 am. My new friends were still with me. Once I got back my phone, they quickly helped me to get a new bus ticket for Chennai.

Another example, that I would like to summarize shortly, occurred when I was in a restaurant in Mysore. A little girl sitting next to my table with her family chatted up with me and asked me if I knew what I was eating. I told her, not really. She assured me that she was going to explain everything to me about my food. So she did and thanks to her I learned everything about my meal.

In my opinion, such events reflect society and culture in India. It means to me that people pay attention to others, care about their well-being, and put others first when they need help. In none of these cases, I asked for help. People voluntarily helped me. That is something that many of us can learn in India, how to help, or do something for others selflessly.

Written by Diana from the Globetrotting Detective

I have wanted to visit India since I was a teenager and read Shantaram. However, finding people to go with who wanted the same kind of experience as me on the same dates seemed to feel impossible so I decided to do it alone.

There is so much scare-mongering on the internet, on blogs, and even published travel writing about how women shouldn’t travel India alone that I felt very worried and I booked a tour for the first part of my trip. I think this was a great way to ease myself into India.

However, the solo travel I did after the tour ended, and my return to India for a further two weeks holiday the year after were some of the most amazing experiences I’ve had travelling solo.

One of my favourite reasons for loving solo female travel in India is staying in hostels and meeting Indians who are also solo travelling. I don’t feel there are many countries where you could meet locals in hostels also exploring their country! I had so many amazing talks from religion, to politics, to books and history and I feel that I wouldn’t have been able to experience India like this if I had been in a couple or travelling in a group.

For any female wanting to visit India and scared to go alone, I would recommend that you read a lot about traveling to India, but take any negativity with a pinch of salt, stay in tourist areas and hostels where you can meet other people and be open to meeting people on public transport. I have so many great experiences meeting new friends on buses and trains!

I also recommend booking a tour if you are nervous so that you can feel orientated and learn how to get around more easily and then going solo after that. You won’t regret visiting this incredible country.

Check out my 15 tips for solo female travel in India!

Written by Steffi of Beach Bum Adventure

When I look back on my travel experiences in India, what jumps out the most is the colors. From the blues of the houses in Jodhpur to the orange clothing of the sadhus, every memory I have of India seems to be associated with a color. Or sometimes it’s many colors at once, in the case of the saris and shalwar kameez worn by a group of Indian women and young girls I met at the Taj Mahal (pictured).

One of my most colorful experiences in India was is at the Sri Krishnarajendra market, which I visited as part of avegan tour of Bangalore.

Actually, all Indian markets are a riot of color, but this one, in particular, is extra colorful because of the wholesale flower market that’s held there early in the morning. Retail vendors come from miles around to haggle over the garlands of fresh flowers that sit coiled up like snakes. If you climb the stairs up to the second floor, you’ll have a fantastic bird’s-eye view of the flower sellers in the courtyard below

And of course, the most famous celebration of color in India is the Holi festival, which takes place every year around mid-March. If you venture out on the streets during Holi, be prepared to get covered in all different shades of colorful powders.

These powders are traditionally made from flowers and medicinal herbs that are believed to prevent fever and cold. Throwing these colors is a playful way of welcoming the arrival of spring and the changing of the seasons, which can also bring colds and flu.

Written by Wendy Werneth of Nomadic Vegan

India was a destination that produced marvels around each corner and unique experiences each and every day of my journey. What stood out to me the most during my time in Kerala was the friendly characters I met along the way who just seemed to love being photographed.

Indians are some of the most genuine and friendly people in the world. This makes for someincredible portrait photography opportunitiestrying to capture the energy of the local spirit.

The raw nature of India combined with the openness of locals meant that for a photographer, I was met with many opportunities for great photos. I’ve never been to a country where people wereso happy to have their photo takencompared to most countries where locals can be quite camera shy.

In addition to portraits, everydayraw nature of life in India makes for someincredible street photography. Whether it be a local fish market or a busy street with lots of action, I was never short of a photography subject while traveling in India.

Check out some of my favorite photos of Jaisalmer!

Written by Jackson Groves of The Journey Era

What keeps me going back to India is its unpredictability in every way you can think of. So also in traffic!!

I wanted to experience the traffic myself and to really experience it I needed to go drive myself. And what better way to experience the Indian way than to do that in a real Indian Auto Rickshaw?

With two Dutch friends, we decided to enter the Rickshaw Challenge in Tamil Nadu. The challenge gave us a tour of 6 days around Chennai and driving for at least 950 km.

The first days of our 6 days and 950 km route I mostly drove and I loved it! Just as I expected, I had to immerse fully into the traffic and it felt like being water that runs through all openings and searching for ways that seemed impossible before but weren’t.

Just go and ways will open for you! It was an amazing experience and I even love India more because of this experience. Along the way, we had the best encounters with locals that came drive next to us for selfies and short conversations!!

I love India for all the things that don’t seem possible but are possible if you just go for it!

Written by Jacomijn Heupink of Safe and Healthy Travel

Let me start by saying that the Himalayas are not a place or a mountain range: they really are a state of mind, completely different from the rest of mainlandIndia.

Technically, Indians believe that the Himalayas are also the home of Shiva, one ofIndia’s most iconic gods — and it’s hard not to believe them when you reach one of the manyNorthIndianHill stations that nestle between the valleys of one of Asia’s longest mountain range (2,400 km, to be exact.)
Greener, smaller, less chaotic, more friendly, and gateways of Himalayan culture, the Himalayas are an engrossing experience and a whole new reason to fall in love with India’s diversity and complexity.

Shared betweenIndia, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, and China, the IndianHimalayas are largely Buddhist and often share architectural motifs and cultural traditions with nearby Tibet. For centuries, these high altitude kingdoms have been more Central Asian thanIndian, and of course, the differences are still palpable to this very day.

Whether you are visiting a gompa in Ladakh, hiking between monasteries in Sikkim, or visiting the arid and deserted mountains of Spiti and Lahaul, you’ll feel a differentIndianbeat.

Himalayan people are always welcoming and more relaxed compared to their southern folks, and I have personally felt blessed to be in these beautiful and quiet valleys, observing their giant Buddha statues, maroon monasteries, and monks chanting at dawn. It’s such a unique and different culture that to me, it represents a whole dimension ofIndia, one that touched my heart, and will never leave.

Written by Marco Ferrarese of Monkey Rock World

If one thing you shouldn’t miss in India is its celebrations! Be it festivals, religious events, public fairs or marriage celebrations, almost every single day there is something going on.

We Indians settled all over the world and what we all miss is Indian festivals! I haven’t heard anyone who wouldn’t love the colors and chaos of festivals!

The major Indian festivals are Diwali, Holi and Durga Puja which we celebrate for a few days. I love Diwali- the houses lit up with diyas (oil lamps), children’s burst crackers at night, Rangolis are made in front of houses. I love preparing unique delicacies and sweets for guests to welcome them in the new year. Sounds exciting? You will definitely feel welcomed everywhere you go as it marks the annual holiday season!

If you are visiting India in March, you should attend a Holi celebration. People throw colours and waters on everyone, drink Bhang Lassi, and dance to the beats of Music! You will forget that you are a foreigner, young or old, rich or poor, everyone is fair in the game on Holi!

If you wish to experience a very unique and authentic celebration, head to Mathura-Vrindavan for ‘Vraj ki Holi’ or ‘LathMar Holi’ which attracts both dozens of Indians and foreigners. The festival of Holi is one of the craziest experiences in India! You would love to return for it!

Just go and attendany festivals of India to get the real feel yourself! I vividly remember I have seen foreign girls Playing Garba during Navratri at Vadodara ‘UNITED WAY’. The enthusiasm, colours and traditional attire will be loved by every foreigner who visits India! Indians are very kind and cultural people who treat guests as God! The short conversations can invite you to their homes or for any celebrations in their family!

This is why I love India for its diversity, cultural traditions, and celebrations that you should experience once in a lifetime!

Written by Mayuri Patel of Fernweh Rahee

One of the main reasons I love India (there are many) is the handicrafts. For centuries, artisans have perfected arts and crafts; the traditions are handed down from generation to generation in the same families, and so ancient traditions have survived. Consequently, it’s possible to pick up incredible hand-crafted souvenirs in the markets, to take tours and see them being made, and to take workshops to learn how to make them yourselves. I did all three and loved them all.

There is a huge variety of colorful crafts available in the markets from tie-dyed saris and turbans, to beautifully painted pottery, elaborately embossed brass work, woodwork, carpets, bamboo works of art and much more.

If you like shopping, you will be in heaven! Shopping is a whole experience. I often walked into a shop, sat down and was served a soda or tea and was shown piece after piece after piece until I found something that I loved. Be sure to bargain hard – bargaining is all part of the shopping experience, so relax and enjoy it!

It is possible to tour villages outside major cities, where many of thehandicraftsare made. I saw women hand-making huge carpets, following elaborate patterns, in Samode, near Jaipur. I also visited a paper-making ‘factory’ near Jaipur, and bought some hand-made paper from the shop there.

Taking a workshop and learning – or at least trying to learn – some of thesehandicraftstakes this to a whole other level. I learned how to do tie and dye and how to make lac resin bangles in Nawalgarh, as well as taking ahand block printing workshop in Sanganernear Jaipur.

They were amazing cultural experiences – and I got to take home even more amazing souvenirs of my trip to India!

Written by James Ian from Travel Collecting

One of the (many) reasons why I love India is the food! I have traveled through large parts of the country first as a vegetarian and then as a vegan and there is so much incredibly tasty food even for me. From spicy south Indian curry dishes to Chana Masala and the best Aloo Gobi I’ve ever tasted in my life!

My first meeting with Indian food in India was on my trip through Rajasthan. I particularly remember the Aloo Gobi they served us during ourtwo days in Jodhpur. It was cheesy potatoes and cauliflower, something we didn´t find further south in the country.

They say that food bind people together and in India, this is nothing but the truth.

Once, my friend and I were on a 26-hour train journey from Varanasi to Mumbai. I don’t know what made us so incredibly stupid not to take any food with us. But we didn’t go hungry the whole journey.

As different people came in and out of our sleeper during the one day and one night we lived there, single persons as well as whole families shared their homemade food with us. They packed up all their Tupperware with flavourful food.

We had so much delightful food I couldn’t have asked for anything more. At the time I was a vegetarian and I could eat everything they offered. That wouldn’t have happened in many other countries.

Linn Haglund of Brainy Backpackers

Without a doubt one of the reasons we love India so much is the incredible opportunities there are to see animals in the wild. The country is home to towering mountains, beautiful beaches, bustling cities, vast deserts and more. These contrasting environments are home to some truly incrediblewildlife.

Part of the reason we originally wanted to visit India was to try and see tigers in the wild, and thankfully our wish came true. Throughout the country, there are several national parks where you have the opportunity to encounter a wild tiger.

Perhaps the most famous of these is the incredibleRanthambore National Park in Rajasthan. Although it’s known as one of the best places to see tigers in the world, spotting a wild beauty is not guaranteed. You still need some luck to see one! Over the course of a few safaris, we were lucky enough to have 3 tiger sightings, which was a dream come true!

India is home to plenty of other incredible wildlife too, including leopards, elephants and rhinos. On top of that, there are some fantastic bird-watching opportunities, from soaring eagles to the beautiful Indian roller.

You could easily fill a whole trip to India with amazing wild animal encounters, so don’t miss out on the wonderfulwildlifethis country has to offer!

Written by Sam and Natalia of Something of Freedom

There are so many reasons to love India, but one of my favorites is the awe-inspiring landscapes that you can find in each and every corner of the country.

India truly has it all- quiet beaches perfect for swimming or watching the sunset dip into the ocean, the high-altitude giants of the Himalayas, lush forests like those found in Parvati Valley, dozens of waterfalls, and even sprawling deserts.

I’ve yet to encounter another country with as much natural beauty and diversity as India.

Because of all this, India is more like multiple countries than just one large one. An overnight train ride will take you from the plains to the sea in just 12 hours.

If you venture to the mountains, you can experience winter in the middle of summer- which is exactly what I experienced last year when I explored Spiti Valley, India’s desert-scape located well above 10,000 feet.

I’ve already spent nearly 4 months total exploring India, and I’ve yet to see even a meaningful fraction of incredible landscapes the subcontinent has to offer.

Though difficult to travel through at times, the wonder that awaits any traveler who sets foot in the country is well worth any such struggle. India’s natural splendor could take many lifetimes to truly traverse, but even one month spent here is sure to bring forth an adventure I can’t imagine finding anyplace else.

Written by Samantha Shea of Intentional Detours

We lived in India for a year. During that time I learned both to love and to despair about many aspects of this country. But there is one magical thing that gives India a special place in my heart. Actually not one but two, and not things but little people – my daughters.

As my husband had earlier had a vasectomy, we knew that we would need IVF for a family, so when we were posted to India for work, I imagined we would have to go to Europe for treatment. But on reading about India I discovered that we were living in a centre of medical tourism specializing in IVF. So along we went to a local clinic.

But there was a nasty surprise – I learned from the doctors that I had a septum on my uterus. Without an operation, I would miscarry. I was devastated. I thought our only problems would be on my husband’s side. No fertility doctor had ever told me about anything wrong with my uterus. I wondered if this was true but was convinced by the scans and an x-ray, so we went ahead with the septum surgery. Now I had an inflated balloon inside me while that healed up!

Then there was hormone treatment and at last the IVF itself. And believe it or not, we scored the first time. Three months from the moment we decided to have a baby, we were pregnant with twins.

I was amazed by the efficiency of the Rotunda clinic, with the treatment I got there, and also that they picked up and fixed something which no one had realized before. A couple of months later we were posted again. This time to the Middle East and my twins were delivered in Abu Dhabi.

By now we lived in Abu Dhabi with kids. And when asked where they were from, my little girls would reply that they were made in India.

Written by Ania from The Travelling Twins

One of the things that impressed me most about India was how well they carry the fact that many religions live together in the same territory.

India is home to a lot of religions. The primary religionspracticed inIndia are Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Moreover, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and the Baha’i Faith are also practiced in India.

So much so, that after my first trip to India in 2014 that led me to cross the country from its southern tip, in Kerala, to New Delhi; I returned four years later in 2018 to keep exploring another area of the country that I hadn’t had time to explore on my first visit, specifically the one located north of Delhi, and the different Northern India religionsthat coexist there.

Thus, I toured three states: Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarkhand to learn more about their predominant religions: Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism.
Without a doubt, one of the trips that most opened my mind – after traveling for more than 20 years – and one that made me, if possible, adore even more this country with which I was already in love.

Written by Inma Gregorio of A World to Travel

One of the most common sights in India is the Chai Wallah brewing and serving masala chai tea at streetside stalls.

Made from boiled water, milk, and spices including cardamom, ginger, and cloves, masala chai is a hot aromatic, sweet drink that will quickly become a daily ritual on your trip to India.

My first taste of masala chai in India was at a highway stop en route from New Delhi to Orchha in Madhya Pradesh. Seeing the metal kettles steaming away over hot fires, hearing the clanging of metal bowls and cups, and watching the chaiwallah pour the tea into my cup with a flourish was such a unique Indian experience.

And the taste! From that moment on, enjoying a daily cup of chai was one of the little highlights that makes a trip to India so memorable.

Chai is often served with sweet plain biscuits for dunking in your tea. On our trip toIndia with kidsthese biscuits were almost as popular as the tea!

Whether you are waiting in line to enter the Taj Mahal, at the bus station about to board a bus to your next destination or wandering the streets of India, joining the locals for a steaming hot cup of chai is an essential culinary experience on a trip to India.

Written by Rachel Rodda of Adventure and Sunshine

Exploring India by train is one of the joys of traveling in the country and is one of my favorite experiences during my time backpacking in India. Indiais a vast country of so many different regions and people of different beliefs and it is on the trains that you can see that melting pot of people in action.

One of the reasons I loveIndiais the ever-changing landscapes as you travel from the Himalayan Mountain Range in the north to the beaches of the south, and you can do all this journey without having to fly or even take a bus as the trains will take you to most places.

Watching the beautiful scenery ofIndiafrom a train window and enjoying the excitement and action at the train stops as people rush on and ‘chai walas'” come on selling milky tea to everyone. The best way to get around for long distances is to use the sleeper train options. Personally, I used 2nd class as I found you could easily meet other people that way and enjoy a chat, although the comfort level won’t be for everyone.

Even on shorter train journeys of just an hour or so you can feel the vibrancy of life in the country, especially in the big cities like Mumbai. Try an early morning commuter train in the city to see what life is like for much of the population.

One of the fun things you can do, and you may have seen in videos or photos, is to sit on the roof of the train. This isn’t allowed everywhere though. So, don’t expect to be able to do it, and if you are feeling brave enough, it’s great fun. Otherwise, you can still hang by the open door entrances and feel the breeze on your face as a slow train takes you from some of the most beautiful scenery and chat with some friendly locals on their daily commute or long-distance trip.

The trains in India could be considered the living arteries of the country.

Written by Jonny of Backpacking Man

If you’re an architecture enthusiast like me, Indiais a feast for the eyes. Given the country’s dynamic history and constantly changing religious landscape, there’s many distinct styles, including temple, Mughal, and Sikh architecture.

India is perhaps most renowned for Mughal architecture, like the world’s most famous tomb, the Taj Mahal. This mausoleum is made of white marble and is renowned for its iconic structure, including its domed roof- but, during my visit there, I was mostly drawn to the details of this opulent structure that can really only be appreciated when you’re up close and personal with the building.

Its interior is inlaid with semi-precious stones to create intricate floral designs and inscriptions of Islamic passages- I can’t even imagine how long it took to create just one wall panel here (and am not surprised that, in today’s money, the construction would have cost around $850 million!).

While I primarily associate Indian architecture with Muslim-influences, Hindu architecture is just as impressive. Take, for example, Jagdish Temple in Udaipur, a stunning Indo-Aryan structure. Constructed in 1651 in dedication to Lord Vishnu, the temple’s exterior boasts thousands of hand-carved base relief of elephants and horsem*n, layered all the way to the top of the three-story structure.

I was stunned by the craftsmanship of this stonework- the fact that it took only 23 years to literally sculpt every single statue out of stone is a little bit mind-blowing!

Some of my favorite examples of Indian architecture are a mash-up of various styles, perfectly reflecting India’s incongruous history- like for example, the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, the famous pink structure that was built in 1799 so that the royal ladies could look out its windows to enjoy the street festivities below, without falling under the public’s gaze.

This whimsical building is the perfect mash-up of Hindu Rajput and Mughal architecture- the former style can be seen in fluted pillars and domed canopies while the geometric arches and intricate filigree work demonstrate the latter style. Whether you’re a full-blown architecture nerd or simply a lover of pretty things, you’ll never not have something amazing to look at in India!

Written by Jessica of Uprooted Traveler

”India is a paradise for vegans and vegetarians, and the country offers a plethora of delicacies unlike any other nation in the world.

No, I am not exaggerating or being partial, and I have valid reasons to back my claims. Do hear me out!

As a frequent family traveler who loves sampling local fare, I am often left to scout aggressively for a decent vegetarian meal, especially when trudging across smaller towns and non-tourist places in many countries.

Even when I stumble upon something edible, there is definitely a hint of oyster sauce, non-vegetarian stock or eggs in them, and above all they are quite pricey. And, by the time, we as a family explain the staff at the eatery that we are hardcore vegetarians, all of us are exhausted and are at the brink of losing our appetite.

Owing to this, we often stick with salads and baked goodies for our meals, although they hardly satisfy our hunger pangs.

Exactly why, I love traveling in India extensively.

Be it a small hamlet or a plush urban restaurant in India, one can easily find a variety of pure vegetarian fare dished out piping hot and fresh even on a frugal budget.

For example, across India’s southernmost state of Tamil Nadu, a plate of freshly prepared local breakfast consisting of two pieces of idli (steamed rice cakes) with accompaniments called chutney and sambhar could easily be devoured for as low as 26 cents.

Easily, one of the healthiest breakfast items appealing to both vegans and vegetarians alike, that’s been a staple for close to a thousand years. Same is with the now famous Dosai or Dosa (a crepe-like delicacy) that’s been in existence for more than two thousand years now.

Yes, you read that right!

Not just in this part of India, but all across the country, there are hundreds of lip-smacking local dishes that are very cheap as well as nutritious, and also have a long legacy. Hence, I find traveling in India, such a value for money — where every morsel or bite comes with its share of history, heavy on taste but light on the pockets.”

Meenakshi of Polka Junction

India is the epitome of cultural and linguistic diversity. East to West, North to South every group of people have their own culture. In India, there are about 19,569 raw linguistic affiliations and 1369 mother tongues recognized by the Census of India. As a whole India has about 121 languages out of which 23 are officially used in different parts of India.

The cultural and linguistic diversity can be found in each of the 29 states of India. I hail from the Northeast region of India. The states- Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim, are connected to the rest of India through the 60 km long 20 km wide Siliguri corridor.

Northeast India is considered the hub of ethnic diversity. For instance, Nagaland is home to 16 major Naga ethnic groups each speaking their own language and having distinct cultural composition.

During my recent travel to Nagaland, I met a few friends while hiking to Dzukou Valley. While a friend of mine spoke with our car driver in local Angami Dialect, another friend of the Sumi Naga ethnic group shared how the language differs from theirs.

When I was studying at Pondicherry University, a friend of mine asked why the official language of Nagaland is English and not their mother tongue. I shared with him that each of the 16 Naga ethnic groups and their subgroups speaks their own mother tongue which differs from each other. A creole language based on Assamese called Nagamese is the lingua franca in Nagaland.

The cultural diversity in Nagaland can be experienced during the Hornbill Festival. It is organized annually from the 1st to the 10th of December at the Kisama Heritage Village.

In a nutshell, like Nagaland, the whole of India is both cultural and linguistically diverse. The only way to understand the essence of our country is to travel and experience culture through the local’s perspective with an open mind.

Joydeep from The Gypsy Chiring

If you have never been to India, check out the first-timers guide to India.