A traveller from Tamil Nadu recently visited Delhi and Agra, sharing a candid review of his North India trip on Reddit. His honest take — covering everything from the scorching heat to local transport, food, and pollution — has gone viral, striking a chord with thousands online.
Heat and Weather: “Delhi Felt Hotter Than Chennai”
In his viral Reddit post, the man started by highlighting the intense heat in Delhi, saying it felt even more extreme than Chennai. “The air itself felt like it was blasting dry heat,” he wrote, describing how exhausting it was to move around during the day.
Transport: Rapido and Metro Win Praise
He had positive feedback for Delhi’s public transport system. “Rapido rides are incredibly cheap compared to Chennai,” he noted. He was also impressed with the Delhi Metro, calling it clean, fast, and easy to navigate.
Food and Local Challenges
However, his experience wasn’t all smooth. The man pointed out the lack of non-vegetarian food options in some areas. “It was hard to find non-veg places, unlike in the South,” he wrote, adding that most eateries seemed vegetarian-only.
He also noticed cows eating plastic near garbage, a sight that deeply disturbed him. “It was sad to see no one doing anything about it,” he added.
Roads and Rural Observations
While travelling from Delhi to Agra, he took the Mathura route and was surprised by the number of paan ads and the visible poverty along the highways. He also found it strange how overcrowded electric rickshaws and private buses continued to pick up passengers.
Language Barriers and Communication
Although he spoke Dakhini Urdu, he said people often got confused by his accent, making it difficult to communicate at times.
Praise for Noida and Rohini
In contrast, the man had high praise for Noida, calling it modern and well-organised, though he noted the air pollution was hard to ignore. “You can feel it in your lungs after a few hours,” he said.
He also liked Rohini, describing it as “clean, well-planned, and safer than many other areas of Delhi.”
Culture and Atmosphere
He was fascinated by the cultural differences, especially in how temple rituals were performed. “People were doing poojas late at night in Rohini — just like the movies,” he shared.
He also appreciated the historic charm of Old Delhi, particularly the area around Jama Masjid, saying the vibe was rich with life and culture despite the narrow roads.
Overall Experience: “Not All Good or Bad, Just Different”
Summing up his trip, he called the experience eye-opening. “It wasn’t all good or bad — just very different from the South,” he concluded.
Social Media Reactions
The post gained wide attention online, with many users appreciating the honesty and balance in his review. One user from Hyderabad said, “I miss Delhi’s quiet and budget-friendly e-rickshaws.” Another said, “Rohini is underrated but cleaner than most parts of Delhi.”
Many called his review a “refreshing break” from overly polished travel content, praising its realism and humour.
