Back home after 2 weeks in India. Let me share what I found.
Arrival and first impressions: Easy to get around. Checked into my hotel near undefined.
Day 1-2: Explored the area, got the lay of the land. Found the local spots quickly.
Days 3-5: Found my favorite spots. The undefined area was surprisingly quiet.
Prices: In line with expectations. Pay the asking price — it's fair.
Tips for others: Be respectful and you'll have a great time.
Would I go back? 100% — already saving for the next trip.
Just got back from India — trip report March 2026
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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How's the nightlife there compared to Thailand?
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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How's the daytime scene there compared to the Philippines?
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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