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India comparison: tourist areas vs local spots

Started by DublinDave · 11 Mar 2026 · 1235 views

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DublinDave member
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11 Mar 2026 at 12:53
How long did it take you to feel comfortable?

Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited

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BristolBen member
#2
11 Mar 2026 at 16:27
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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PortlandPaul member
#3
11 Mar 2026 at 20:46
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:

The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.

Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.

Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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PortlandPaul member
#4
11 Mar 2026 at 21:27
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:

The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.

Biggest change: Better quality overall.

Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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DallasDon member
#5
11 Mar 2026 at 23:22
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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PerthPete member
#6
12 Mar 2026 at 04:54
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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PhillyFred member
#7
12 Mar 2026 at 16:27
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA

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OttawaOliver member
#8
12 Mar 2026 at 22:59
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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DCExplorer member
#9
13 Mar 2026 at 07:29
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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SacramentoSal member
#10
13 Mar 2026 at 09:05
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:

I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.

Biggest change: More girls working online now.

Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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CalgaryKevin member
#11
13 Mar 2026 at 11:17
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.

Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada

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BostonBrady member
#12
13 Mar 2026 at 13:40
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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SacramentoSal member
#13
13 Mar 2026 at 18:06
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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BirminghamBaz member
#14
14 Mar 2026 at 00:00
I was there in January 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 good.

My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.

One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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OrlandoOscar member
#15
14 Mar 2026 at 06:03
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar

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PortlandPaul member
#16
14 Mar 2026 at 14:01
I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.

Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.

My favorite spot was an agency I found online.

One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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JerseyJim member
#17
14 Mar 2026 at 16:01
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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AustinAlex member
#18
14 Mar 2026 at 20:30
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.

Austin Alex — Austin, TX

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PerthPete member
#19
15 Mar 2026 at 01:57
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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PerthPete member
#20
15 Mar 2026 at 03:15
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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