How to Reach Kanha & Get Around

Prolonged hugging attracts negative attention - Brief goodbye hugs at airports might be tolerated, but sustained embracing will draw crowds and criticism.

Overnight trains maximize time - Sleep while traveling between states, arriving fresh in the morning rather than wasting daylight hours in transit.

Marriage doesn't change acceptability much - Even married couples showing affection publicly face judgment in conservative areas, though slightly less than unmarried couples.

Cultural performances allow closer seating - At concerts, movies, or cultural events, sitting close together in dark spaces is more acceptable.

Language chauvinism exists in some states - Tamil Nadu has strong Tamil pride; Karnataka promotes Kannada; respect local linguistic identity.

Natural disaster preparedness varies - Earthquake-prone regions (Himalayas, Northeast) have different risks than cyclone-prone coasts or flood-prone plains.

Script changes every few states - Devanagari in the north, Bengali/Assamese script in the east, Dravidian scripts in the south. Street signs can be unreadable.

Brief hand-holding in metros is usually okay - In Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and other major cities, holding hands briefly while walking is increasingly normalized.

Police attitudes differ by state - More tourist-friendly in Goa, Kerala; less helpful in some northern states. Know local police helpline numbers.

Arranged marriage culture affects views - Since most marriages are arranged, love matches and public romance are seen as Western corruption.

Transport hubs as bases save money - Stay in Guwahati to explore all Northeast states; base in Bangalore for South India day trips.