Will $1000 keep me alive for 6 months in india

opensea · Jun 29th, 2004, 13:23

Holla, I'm broke and I was wondering if $1000 is enough to survive in India ( I plan on camping out + staying in hostels, and eating one cheap meal a day). I am going to back pack by cheap transportation, or foot.....
Thanks.

bijapuri · Jun 29th, 2004, 13:49

lobo · Jun 29th, 2004, 14:50

The crows will peck at your under nourished body...

Seriously i dont think it would, india is a place where u need to keep your health strong. if you dont eat much and camp out a lot you will be in danger of gettimg ill, india isnt as clean as san fransico.
Your immune system wont be used to it over there, you would probaly get ill and have to go home or cut short your trip.

SHIMLA · Jun 29th, 2004, 15:19

If you cannot increase your budget, then curtail your planned stay by half. This should see you through.

shere · Jun 29th, 2004, 17:51

Quote:

Originally posted by opensea
Holla, I'm broke and I was wondering if $1000 is enough to survive in India ( I plan on camping out + staying in hostels, and eating one cheap meal a day). I am going to back pack by cheap transportation, or foot.....
Thanks.

6 months will be hard on that budget unless of cause you stick to your statement of camping and eating only one meal a day.

It is not too hard to survive on one meal a day for a month or so. I have done it a few times for 4 weeks at a time and it did me no harm. As long as you eat the right foods and drink loads of water you should be ok.

Also keep in mind that if you pass a Sikh Gurdwara drop in. They serve free food throughout the day and can also provide accomodation.

Rob_The_Pom · Jun 29th, 2004, 19:52

Hmm. Why, what's the point? You won't be able to do anything interesting.

Staying in the odd Sikh Gurdwara is fine, but taking advantage of their hospitality isn't.
Either stay at home or save more money.

Sorry to put a downer on you, buit be sensible.

RTP

shere · Jun 29th, 2004, 20:10

Quote:

Originally posted by Rob_The_Pom
Hmm. Why, what's the point? You won't be able to do anything interesting.

Staying in the odd Sikh Gurdwara is fine, but taking advantage of their hospitality isn't.
Either stay at home or save more money.

Sorry to put a downer on you, buit be sensible.

RTP

Taking advantage of hospitality ??? I do not want to get into a religious argument but one of the principles of the Sikh faith is langar (free kitchen). It is there to be used and if you do eat at a Gurdwara no one will think of it as taking advantage. The facilities are there to use. As long as you observe simple rules like not going in whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs you should be fine.

lobo · Jun 29th, 2004, 20:32

india has a lot of people who go without food, I dont think it needs those who are there on a holiday to take advantage of a free kitchen just to save money.
I understand what you are saying shere but I also think it is taking advantage. They have $1000 , stay for a couple of months.

Rob_The_Pom · Jun 29th, 2004, 20:42

Sorry Shere, I disagree with you 100%.

Sikh hospitality is among the finest I have ever seen (see my recent post), but abusing it to prolong at a trip to India is completely wrong.
I also feel it always appropriate to leave a donation at a Gurdwara that amounts to the cost of a basic hotel.
After all, it is still pennies when you convert from Western currencies. Our friend, on his $1000 budget, would not be able to do this.
That, as far as I am concerned, is taking advantage.

indiadreamn · Jun 29th, 2004, 20:52

I also agree with Rob. Everytime I've been to a Gurdwara, I've always left a donation. I just wouldn't feel right using their facilities without contributing something back, especially since those kitchens run off donations.

shere · Jun 29th, 2004, 21:20

Yes leave a donation if you want to. But the concept of langar does not require this nor should you feel compelled to leave a donation.

Most of the larger Gurdwara have huge estates attached to them and are self suifficient.

1WorldinaCave · Jun 29th, 2004, 21:29

It seems as if you can do it according to some replies.
But, opensea, would you really enjoy yourself, living
such an ascetic lifestyle for 6 months.
imagine not getting drunk or high or whatever your vice may
be for 6 months. perhaps no mangoes. maybe no chance to see
a tiger in the wild. not even any ayurvedic treatments.
no ear cleaning. my 2 cents

indiadreamn · Jun 29th, 2004, 21:42

This "ask and it will be given" mentality reminds me of the show "The Simple Life" and its sequel. Does anyone really want to be like Paris Hilton and Nicole?

cyberhippie · Jun 29th, 2004, 22:24

I suggest orange clothes and dreadlocks!!

1WorldinaCave · Jun 29th, 2004, 22:25

will that make living in India cheaper?
can i get dreads over there cyberhippie?

so, you reckon one could cope with the temperatures with
dreads? i was fearing for my locks

what you reckon?
what about green clothes for an irishman?

Jun 29th, 2004, 13:23	#1
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Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,291	Hmm. Why, what's the point? You won't be able to do anything interesting. Staying in the odd Sikh Gurdwara is fine, but taking advantage of their hospitality isn't. Either stay at home or save more money. Sorry to put a downer on you, buit be sensible. RTP __________________ The solution to your troubles is at the bottom of a glass

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Jun 29th, 2004, 14:50	#3
lobo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: london Posts: 431	The crows will peck at your under nourished body... Seriously i dont think it would, india is a place where u need to keep your health strong. if you dont eat much and camp out a lot you will be in danger of gettimg ill, india isnt as clean as san fransico. Your immune system wont be used to it over there, you would probaly get ill and have to go home or cut short your trip.

Jun 29th, 2004, 20:32	#8
lobo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: london Posts: 431	india has a lot of people who go without food, I dont think it needs those who are there on a holiday to take advantage of a free kitchen just to save money. I understand what you are saying shere but I also think it is taking advantage. They have $1000 , stay for a couple of months.

Jun 29th, 2004, 20:42	#9
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,291	Sorry Shere, I disagree with you 100%. Sikh hospitality is among the finest I have ever seen (see my recent post), but abusing it to prolong at a trip to India is completely wrong. I also feel it always appropriate to leave a donation at a Gurdwara that amounts to the cost of a basic hotel. After all, it is still pennies when you convert from Western currencies. Our friend, on his $1000 budget, would not be able to do this. That, as far as I am concerned, is taking advantage.

Jun 29th, 2004, 20:52	#10
indiadreamn There's Waffle in em! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 98	I also agree with Rob. Everytime I've been to a Gurdwara, I've always left a donation. I just wouldn't feel right using their facilities without contributing something back, especially since those kitchens run off donations.

Jun 29th, 2004, 21:20	#11
shere Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 1,105	Yes leave a donation if you want to. But the concept of langar does not require this nor should you feel compelled to leave a donation. Most of the larger Gurdwara have huge estates attached to them and are self suifficient.

Jun 29th, 2004, 21:29	#12
1WorldinaCave Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 66	It seems as if you can do it according to some replies. But, opensea, would you really enjoy yourself, living such an ascetic lifestyle for 6 months. imagine not getting drunk or high or whatever your vice may be for 6 months. perhaps no mangoes. maybe no chance to see a tiger in the wild. not even any ayurvedic treatments. no ear cleaning. my 2 cents

Jun 29th, 2004, 21:42	#13
indiadreamn There's Waffle in em! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 98	This "ask and it will be given" mentality reminds me of the show "The Simple Life" and its sequel. Does anyone really want to be like Paris Hilton and Nicole?

Jun 29th, 2004, 22:24	#14
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	I suggest orange clothes and dreadlocks!!

Jun 29th, 2004, 22:25	#15
1WorldinaCave Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 66	will that make living in India cheaper? can i get dreads over there cyberhippie? so, you reckon one could cope with the temperatures with dreads? i was fearing for my locks what you reckon? what about green clothes for an irishman?

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