A traveler from Tamil Nadu recently shared his candid experience of visiting Delhi and Agra, and his honest take is now trending across social media platforms.

Extreme Heat and Dry Air in Delhi

In his now-viral Reddit post, the man began by describing the intense heat in Delhi.

“Delhi felt way hotter than Chennai. The air felt like it was blasting dry heat,” he wrote.

Despite being used to Chennai’s tropical weather, he found Delhi’s dry and scorching heat overwhelming.

Positive Experience With Local Transport

When it came to transportation, he had a more positive experience. He praised Rapido rides for being much cheaper than in Chennai and was impressed by the Delhi Metro’s cleanliness, speed, and convenience.

“The Metro was fast, clean, and very easy to navigate,” he noted.

Limited Non-Veg Food Options and Noise Issues

However, not all aspects impressed him. The scarcity of non-vegetarian food in many parts of Delhi stood out to him.

“Finding non-veg restaurants was tough, especially compared to the South,” he shared.

He also highlighted the constant noise from honking and was disturbed by the sight of cows eating plastic near garbage piles, describing it as “sad to see.”

Observations on the Agra Highway

While traveling on the Mathura route to Agra, he noticed an overwhelming number of paan advertisements and was struck by the visible poverty on the streets.

“The poverty was very visible, and seeing cows eating plastic was heartbreaking,” he added.

Crowded Rickshaws and Language Challenges

The traveler found electric rickshaws crowded and was puzzled by how private buses continued picking up passengers despite being full. His language barrier also made interactions challenging:

“I speak Dakhini Urdu, but my accent confused many locals,” he admitted.

Noida and Rohini: Cleaner and Safer

In contrast, he praised Noida for being modern, well-planned, and organized, though he mentioned that air pollution was quite severe.

“You could feel the pollution in your lungs after a few hours,” he wrote.

He also appreciated Rohini, describing it as clean, well-planned, and safer compared to other areas.

Cultural Differences Noted

The man observed a difference in temple culture between North and South India. In Rohini, he saw people performing late-night poojas, which reminded him of movie scenes.

“It was just like in the movies,” he said.

Final Thoughts: An Eye-Opening Experience

Summing up his trip, he called it:

“Eye-opening — not all good or bad, just different.”

Social Media Reactions

Social media users praised his honest and refreshing review. One user from Hyderabad shared how much they missed Delhi’s quiet and affordable e-rickshaws after moving away:

“They are silent, spacious, and much cheaper than regular autos.”

Another user commented:

“Rohini is very underrated but definitely cleaner than most of Delhi.”

Many appreciated his straightforward and humorous account, calling it a refreshing break from typical tourist reviews.