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I second kulfi, especially mango kulfi! Mango happens to be my favorite fruit, and kulfi is this creamy sort of ice cream-like product that is absolutely delicious, I could not recommend it any more highly! Definitely look for some kulfi if you want a luxurious dessert experience.

Taking a dog on a flight is incredibly stressful for the dog and isn't really advisable; also, dogs have to be contained for the duration of the flight and may actually die due to the negligence of no one watching it for that time. I really strongly suggest getting a pet-sitter or a friend to...

I agree, I think wearing some sort of wrap over your suit would be best, and to opt for a more modest suit over a bikini styled one just to avoid offending anyone, just in case. It's often better to be safe than to be sorry, especially since wearing a bikini is such a minor thing in comparison...

I completely agree, driving in India is a very scary and dangerous experience! I can't speak for myself, but my significant other describes driving in India is totally chaotic and scary, with near-accidents being very commonplace and even taxi drivers making ridiculous maneuvers and running red...

Thanks for adding an off-topic forum! It'll be a nice place to connect with everyone else and a place for off-topic subjects that would otherwise clutter the forums.

Vegetarianism is common in India, though it isn't required in people's diets, so as for meat consumption: beef/any sort of cow product is generally not common, since in Hinduism cows are considered an animal that shouldn't really be used for eating. Chicken, however, is a relatively common meat...

I've heard that generally people leave tourists alone about this kind of thing, but that rural areas can still be troublesome and there might be some legal repercussions in that situation. It really is so sad, and I hope that in the future things might change, since discrimination on this front...

I think this definitely depends on the owners of the take-away restaurant; if they've studied cooking in India, it could be that the food is actually pretty authentic, but occasionally you can definitely find places that simply take from recipes online or just make food that resembles Indian...

Coconut water is common and honestly one of the most delicious, healthy drinks. Sugarcane juice is really good and refreshing in the heat as well! India also has a lot of delicious teas, coffees, and different sorts of fruit and vegetable juices. And of course as many of the others mentioned...

Bengal tigers and one horned rhinos are probably the most famously endangered Indian animals. I believe you can see some tigers at the Ranthambore National Park, but I'm a bit unsure of where one could see rhinos. Endangered creatures really are marvels, since they may not be around for our...

Hi there. Homosexuality is unfortunately illegal in India and is frowned upon heavily, but I think as long as you avoid PDA (public displays of affection) you should be totally fine. Two men holding hands isn't a big deal either, so I think just avoid kissing or explicitly stating that either of...

As briannagodess and sakhil said, the best option would be to contact your nearest Indian Embassy and describe your situation; hopefully they can renew your passport or give you some other procedure to follow before you leave. Otherwise I think there might be a few problems, but hopefully a call...

Hi there. My significant other is an Indian man, and he's taking me to India to meet his family. He's educated me on cultural cues and things to say to his family and I'm not overly nervous about it, but I was wondering what sort of reactions we would get simply being seen in public together, if...

As far as I know, there haven't been any Yeti sightings in India as of yet. Sad, because I do love cryptid mythology! As Destiny said, you'd probably be better off researching sightings in the Himalayan mountains, where there would be many more sightings of yetis. As to their veracity, that is...

As others have said, it is illegal to smoke in public, but it isn't unheard of. I think as long as you are respecting others and not blowing smoke in people's faces, no one will care much. I don't think gender is much of an issue either. Just be careful and polite and you should be fine.