1. ｜Brave souls eat volcanic ash first

A soul-stirring journey you must not miss in India 🇮🇳 Every corner here has a story, the blend of mystery and everyday life is intoxicating! (Psst, wearing bright colors for photos is amazing)

🕌 Sightseeing Walk Guide
📍 Taj Mahal: Recommended to catch the first wave at sunrise, fewer people and the soft light is unreal. Remember to wear a light-colored long dress, it matches perfectly with the white marble (Address: Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj)

📍 Jaipur Wind Palace: The best photo spot is on the rooftop of the café opposite, order a Masala Chai and you can sit all afternoon (Tip: pink tones go great with the architecture)

📍 Varanasi Ganges Night Aarti: Arrive 2 hours early to get front-row seats, experience the soul-stirring chanting and firelight (There are 10 INR/person cushion rentals by the riverbank)

📍 Mumbai Dhobi Ghat: Just navigate to Dhobi Ghat, it’s recommended to hire a guide for explanations (they will tell you the best angles for overhead shots)

🍛 Food Hits and Misses
✅ Must-try:
• Karim’s Mutton in Delhi (next to Jama Masjid)
• Darjeeling Milk Tea (street-side 5 INR cups taste better than trendy shops)
• Masala Dosa with curry (recommended at MTR restaurant in Bengaluru)

❌ Try with caution:
• Freshly squeezed sugarcane juice on the street (ice might be made from Ganges water...)
• Butter chicken (some places use margarine)

⚠️ Life-saving Tips:
1. Women should avoid walking alone at night; after 10 PM, it’s best to take an Ola taxi
2. Check the seal on bottled water; water from roadside flasks might be unsafe...
3. Remember to wear socks when taking off shoes in temples; the stone slabs can fry eggs at noon