Wearing shorts and skirts in New Delhi?
Mar 14, 2015, 4:47 pm
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Mar 15, 2015, 4:36 am
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When and where in the Golden Triangle tour area in late April and early May have they always found you? Most of Rajasthan, Delhi and the Agra-Fatehpur Sikri area are so hot and dry at that time that the only mosquitoes that even dare come out do so around the dawn or dusk period and tend to be the ones that prefer plant vegetation to animals. The blood-suckers are a problem at other times of the year, but for as long as I've had residence in this area and been there at that time of year, it's been the only time of the year where I've been able to not worry about being bitten like crazy by mosquitoes.
Mar 17, 2015, 7:24 pm
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I'll be doing the Golden Triangle starting from New Delhi in late April-early May.
I prefer wearing bermuda shorts and mid to knee length skirts as it will be hot then. Would I be getting lots of unwanted attention wearing shorts/skirts as a 30 year old average build Asian woman?
I prefer wearing bermuda shorts and mid to knee length skirts as it will be hot then. Would I be getting lots of unwanted attention wearing shorts/skirts as a 30 year old average build Asian woman?
You will attract unwanted attention in bermuda shorts and skirts above the knee. It might not be propositions, but you will be perceived negatively. I have a number of Indian friends and after a party - a 4yr old's birthday - one tactfully told me (the only caucasian women there) that my mid calf skirts and short sleeved blouse made some of the more conservative guests "uncomfortable". After that I made sure to wear slacks and a top with sleeves at least to the elbow to social events with that group and it did make a difference in how friendly some of the friends-of-my-friends were.
If you respect local mores you have a better chance of connecting with people that you might want to connect with - the guides, hotel staff, shop keepers, and the "nice" people you encounter along the way.
Mar 21, 2015, 12:35 pm
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Consider going to a shop or tailor and getting a salwar kameez once you arrive in India. It's slim trousers with a loose tunic over, and the most common outfit for women in India, especially the north. It's also extremely comfortable.
You will attract unwanted attention in bermuda shorts and skirts above the knee. It might not be propositions, but you will be perceived negatively. I have a number of Indian friends and after a party - a 4yr old's birthday - one tactfully told me (the only caucasian women there) that my mid calf skirts and short sleeved blouse made some of the more conservative guests "uncomfortable". After that I made sure to wear slacks and a top with sleeves at least to the elbow to social events with that group and it did make a difference in how friendly some of the friends-of-my-friends were.
If you respect local mores you have a better chance of connecting with people that you might want to connect with - the guides, hotel staff, shop keepers, and the "nice" people you encounter along the way.
You will attract unwanted attention in bermuda shorts and skirts above the knee. It might not be propositions, but you will be perceived negatively. I have a number of Indian friends and after a party - a 4yr old's birthday - one tactfully told me (the only caucasian women there) that my mid calf skirts and short sleeved blouse made some of the more conservative guests "uncomfortable". After that I made sure to wear slacks and a top with sleeves at least to the elbow to social events with that group and it did make a difference in how friendly some of the friends-of-my-friends were.
If you respect local mores you have a better chance of connecting with people that you might want to connect with - the guides, hotel staff, shop keepers, and the "nice" people you encounter along the way.
Mar 28, 2015, 8:19 am
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I wore capris thinking that would be the best. I don't think I had any unusual looks for that. However, the mosquitoes quickly found their way to my exposed shins and ankles. I did wear knee length shorts one day. In hindsight, I should have worn jeans.
It's going to be hot - shorts of no shorts.
It's going to be hot - shorts of no shorts.
Jun 14, 2015, 1:45 am
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I had my rear grabbed in the Delhi metro though I was wearing a gypsy (ankle length) skirt and carrying my 1 year old. I'd still advise you to dress comfortably and conservative but its a mindset unfortunately.
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