How to Reach Khajuraho & Get Around

Foreign couples aren't exempt - Being a tourist doesn't give you a pass. In fact, you might attract even more attention and criticism.

Diwali dates and customs differ - Same festival, different traditions: North lights diyas for Rama, Bengal worships Kali, South celebrates Krishna's victory.

Private operators fill interstate gaps - Companies like VRL, SRS, and Orange Travels run long-distance buses between states where government services don't.

Food served on trains reflects regions - Northern routes serve roti and sabzi, southern routes offer rice and sambar. Quality varies significantly.

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.

Accent differences in English are significant - South Indian English has different pronunciation than North Indian English. Both differ from British/American English.

Border check-posts can cause delays - Buses crossing state lines face police and tax checkpoints. Build in extra time for interstate bus journeys.

Yoga teacher training is popular - Rishikesh and Kerala offer intensive courses to get certified, much cheaper than Western countries.

Prices vary enormously by state - A meal costing ₹60 in Varanasi might cost ₹250 in Goa or ₹400 in Mumbai for similar quality.

Metropolitan cities have highest costs - Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore are significantly pricier than tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

State borders mean bus changes - State-run buses often don't cross borders. You may need to switch buses at border towns even on the same route.