How to Reach Rajgir & Get Around

Sharing food in restaurants is common - Couples sharing dishes or feeding each other small bites in restaurants is increasingly accepted in urban areas.

Arm-in-arm is borderline acceptable in cities - Linking arms (especially when one person needs support) is somewhat tolerated in progressive urban areas.

Observe local couples' behavior - Watch how Indian couples in the area interact publicly and mirror that level of affection or less.

Hyderabad blends cultures - Some areas influenced by tech culture are accepting; traditional areas remain conservative.

Kissing is absolutely taboo - Even a peck on the cheek in public can cause serious problems, from verbal harassment to police intervention.

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

Sitting on each other's laps is unacceptable - This is considered highly inappropriate everywhere except perhaps in your private hotel room or villa.

Helping with bags or jackets is fine - Gentleman gestures like carrying bags or helping with coats are seen as polite, not romantic.

Standing close while queuing is tolerated - In lines or crowds, standing near each other is acceptable and practical.

Regional political parties dominate - DMK/AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, TMC in Bengal. National politics play out differently in each state.

Goa is the most permissive state - Beach culture and tourism history make Goa relatively accepting of PDA, though limits still exist.

Crime rates differ dramatically by state - Kerala and Northeastern states generally safer; some northern cities have higher crime. Research before visiting.