What Is The First Thing That Comes To Mind When You Hear India?

[Peter]

I think of the culture, religion, food, beauty, and life in India. I have seen all the movies where they really push snake charmers. I’m sure they have them there.

 

[TravelCheap3]

When I think of Indian, I think of Indian food. Usually something like butter chicken.

 

[Aidan]

The first thing that comes to my mind when hear India or think about India is beauty. Then I start thinking about food, culture and so many other things.

 

[Vinaya]

When I think about India,I think about Bollywood, Hindu and Buddhist Pilgrimage sites,Indian food (tandori chicken...mmm...yummy), seas (because I live in a landlocked country), deserts (we don't have deserts here), the list can go long. There are many things that I remember about India

 

[xTinx]

The first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions India is the Taj Mahal. At other times, it's the Ganga river or Mahatma Gandhi. The first two are famous for their historical and cultural values. Gandhi, on one hand, is an iconic figure in India and throughout the world. You can't forget what he did in the name of freedom and peace.

 

[Bayleaf]

I'm afraid my reply to a question on the first thing that comes to mind when I hear of India is a touristy answer: TAJ MAHAL. How can one not think of this? To this date, I can still remember my high school professor telling us the story of how Shah Jahan had this magnificent structure built to house the tomb of his dearly loved wife Mumtaz Mahal. As a teenager then, it had this romantic appeal to me. So yeah, I hope I will have that opportunity to see the Taj myself. Next to that will have to be Mahatma Gandhi. I'd like to see the places he'd been.

That's the first thing that comes to mind for me too, and why not? Your story of how you learned about it is very special and touching, and I can see how it motivates you to visit India.

The next thing that I think about is the traffic. I saw a TV documentary about a British taxi driver who went to India to try the same job. It was really interesting watching him try to cope with the different traffic rules.

 

[tabby]

That's the first thing that comes to mind for me too, and why not? Your story of how you learned about it is very special and touching, and I can see how it motivates you to visit India.

The next thing that I think about is the traffic. I saw a TV documentary about a British taxi driver who went to India to try the same job. It was really interesting watching him try to cope with the different traffic rules.

Thank you. It is special. My professor then love everything India, so he often regaled us with stories of India.

That TV documentary of a British taxi driver trying it out on Indian streets sounds very interesting and intriguing. Care to share what's the title of that documentary? Sounds like fun to watch.

 

[Dina]

The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear the name India is the spicy food and the variety of cuisines that are available in a single country. I am a foodie and my eating experiences in India would alone make my trip really worth it.

 

[joshkhtan]

Coming from Malaysia, my answer is the food. The people here can't get enough of Indian food. The "Mamaks"- Muslim Indians - are very successful here opening restaurants. Chappatti, Naan, and all the curry with banana leaf rice is AWESOME. If it's this good here, I can only imagine how it is in India...

 

[Bayleaf]

Thank you. It is special. My professor then love everything India, so he often regaled us with stories of India.

That TV documentary of a British taxi driver trying it out on Indian streets sounds very interesting and intriguing. Care to share what's the title of that documentary? Sounds like fun to watch.

Hi. The show is part of a series made by the BBC. Each show is called 'The toughest place to be a ...' and taxi driver is one. It was filmed in Mumbai.

If you look around the 'net you may get lucky and find a video site with it on. If I see one I will send you a link. I watched it a good while ago so can't check my PC history

 

[arthnel]

I'm totally in with the people who think of the food too. Nowhere else in world mixes spices as well as Indian dishes. I've had the joy of watching the preparations and then tasting various dishes and the amazement still lingers. Early in my life I only thought Indians were great at curry, but experience has taught me that Indian curry is the least when we taste the range of dishes with varied herbs and spices.

 

[jnorth88]

I agree with a lot of the others here. I think of a density of people, a vitality, and certain life and interaction. When I think of other Asian countries, I have a similar thought. These are places where people have lived together in great and teeming cities for thousands of years, and this has created a unique way of life and commerce. As someone who lives in a quiet region with few people, the dichotomy of my existence compared to that chaotic and beautiful interaction stands out in my mind.

 

[integrity101]

While most people I know visualize hot curry and overcrowded cities at the mention of India, I think of the tranquil life in small beautiful villages of Kerala in the south. Rural villages are great places to explore and will often leave you enchanted for life.

 

[tabby]

While most people I know visualize hot curry and overcrowded cities at the mention of India, I think of the tranquil life in small beautiful villages of Kerala in the south. Rural villages are great places to explore and will often leave you enchanted for life.

You've mentioned Kerala, and of late I've been watching videos of Ravi Zacharias and he often mentions that his father was from that part of India (Kerala). Now, I'm curious about that place and way you described it here just makes me believe that it too is a place that I will come to enjoy. Apart from old ruins, I also like small beautiful villages.