Transgendered People Traveling in India: What to Expect?

rohit2travel · Jun 20th, 2009, 22:43

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Originally Posted by anna paradox

I think it's totally wrong that people are accusing me of being a troll - I saw some other posts here from other minorities (wondering about how they will be accepted in India) and they didn't get this reaction.

I think ANYONE who accuses me of being a troll is closed minded (those people should never have replied to this thread in the first place) - I took time to add my REAL photo and took time to say something on my profile.

I'm leaving here with positive energy, I learned alot about hijra/transgendered and what I can expect when I go to India so I thank the India experts immensely for taking the time to help me.

I actually know someone personally from India Mike (who has posted hundreds of messages here) and i've asked him just to let you know that i'am really transgendered and authentic (that person has saw photos of me when I was still male and knows everything about me).

If I need anymore general information I'll log in with an anonymous account and an anonymous photo.

Peace, respect and love to ALL.

Anna

yes I Know her

and yea Anna just discuss more about your tour don't bother what other people says, just be here to serve your purpose and take help from some best people out here, who will be always here to help and guide you about your plan for India!

Take care!

rubberband21 · Jun 20th, 2009, 22:48

Anna: Too bad that you have decided to log on as anonymous and hide your true identity. I bet it takes a lot of courage to be who you want to be than to let the people around you define it for you based on their preconceived notions. You have come this far, don't let a few people change that about you. Anyways, I do wish you luck and will be looking forward to your posts after your trip.

nycank · Jun 20th, 2009, 22:59

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Originally Posted by anna paradox

Thanks Rohit for telling the doubters that i'm genuine (some people think i'm not real).

I've decided to leave IM which sucks as it's a great site but I don't want to be treated any differently than the others.

Dont worry, no one will treat you any differently than they of most newcomers

Hang around, join the club, ask questions pertaining to India and travel, ignore the doubters

Have you applied for your visa yet ? No amount of planning is going to prepare you for the culture-shock....

anna paradox · Jun 20th, 2009, 23:13

I've been to Asia before... Thailand and China and now to India.

Yes I have my tourist visa, still have to get vaccinations though and find decent hotels (once I'm sure of which parts of India I want to visit).... and train reservations, and restaurants, and galleries... so much to prepare when I think of it.

rohit2travel · Jun 20th, 2009, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by anna paradox

I've been to Asia before... Thailand and China and now to India.

Yes I have my tourist visa, still have to get vaccinations though and find decent hotels (once I'm sure of which parts of India I want to visit).... and train reservations, and restaurants, and galleries... so much to prepare when I think of it.

This help you can take from IMrs if you will have any quarry regarding! closes Train restaurants and lot more other things, which place will be easy to travel from where etc etc!

nycank · Jun 20th, 2009, 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by anna paradox

I've been to Asia before... Thailand and China and now to India.

Yes I have my tourist visa, still have to get vaccinations though and find decent hotels (once I'm sure of which parts of India I want to visit).... and train reservations, and restaurants, and galleries... so much to prepare when I think of it.

Check out weatherbase.com for historical data on the weather for cities you want to visit and pack accordingly. There are no special restrictions or requirements for vaccinations to travel to india; but the standard flu sots; hepC should help. Ask your PHP or Travel-specalized medical professional for further advice.

PeakXV · Jun 20th, 2009, 23:58

I actually thought IM member Charlene DD & the OP could be long lost siblings ... you know seperated at birth. IM has been known to reunite long lost friends & families - what could be better.

<edit> Hey, now I've noticed AP's Avatar snap is gone.

livinhimalayas · Jun 21st, 2009, 01:29

Hey Anna, we are all here to help you forget the doubters and go on and plan your India visit here. We are all here to help you.

palerider · Jun 21st, 2009, 04:33

Is Anna still with us?. I wanna know if she'll be in India in August. I'd love to have a travelling companion.
I'm going to Leh and ladakh, if anyone's interested.

Haylo · Jun 21st, 2009, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by anna paradox

I think it's totally wrong that people are accusing me of being a troll

Me too - while I wanted to be sure that you were genuine before replying to you, from your replies it was obvious to anyone with half a brain that you aren't a troll.

Hopefully it hasn't put you off posting on the forums.

anarkali · Jun 21st, 2009, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by anna paradox

Thanks Rohit for telling the doubters that i'm genuine (some people think i'm not real).

I've decided to leave IM which sucks as it's a great site but I don't want to be treated any differently than the others.

Anna, I believe the person who first mentioned 'trolling' has explained themselves and the discussion has moved on. You seem to be getting hung up on a moot issue. There are a lot of people on this site willing to help you, and I'm sure your experiences travelling in India, shared with IndiaMike, will be very helpful to others who come to the site in future.

SitaParityaga · Jun 21st, 2009, 23:33

Moderator's Note: This has been a wonderful thread, full of valuable information. Currently the OP's question is being diluted by various off topic responses, or repetitious responses. Unfortunately when this happens to a thread, the information contained becomes diluted and therefore difficult to wade through for future readers, who just want to glean the relevant information from it.

As anarkali has noted "There are a lot of people on this site willing to help you, and I'm sure your experiences travelling in India, shared with IndiaMike, will be very helpful to others who come to the site in future." Excellent point.

This thread has more to do with traveling in India as a transgendered person than "introduce yourself", therefore the title has been changed and the thread moved to India Travel Basics. This will give the thread more exposure to the discussion.

Happy travels AP, hope to hear more from you in the future.

Haylo · Jun 21st, 2009, 23:39

While I can understand why Anna posed this question, she has had had her answer, and as she says she likes to remain low key, she might not want to be defined on here forever more as the member who is trans.

This site will be as useful for her in the future, as it would be for any other woman who is planning to visit India, so if she does stick around presumably she'll rejoin with another name.

Hopefully she'll keep the Anna Paradox login for passing on experiences that would help other MtoF TS visiting India.

PeakXV · Jun 21st, 2009, 23:57

Does it really matter if you've had a little bit taken off, or a few extra bits attached under the scheme of things in a travel forum? No - as long as you are comfortable with yourself & the 'services rendered' then it is none of anybody's business really.

I think the best advice has been given already on how to approach India with any special surgery, extra wealth, excessive fame, terrorist activities or any other private business &/or parts of yours. Out of sight, out of mind. KISS - keep it silent stupid.

Most of us Indian travellers already obtain rockstar like status just by walking out of the hotel compound ..... no need to do anything else to attract attention - it will happen and can be as subtle as by the way you move/walk on an Indian street.

With that in mind and as a teeny tiny itty bitty bit of advice for the future , the last thing one should do, especially if one were the 'low key' type as the OP describes - is to post their photo on the world's largest subcontinent travel site with a caption that says 'Don't Read this unless .....' - because that would be like walking down an Indian street with a sign saying 'don't speak to me unless you are a ...'.

Happy Trails!!!

brishti · Jun 22nd, 2009, 01:19

Anna - welcome to India Mike and welcome to India.

:brishti

Jun 20th, 2009, 23:58	#52
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 5,881	I actually thought IM member Charlene DD & the OP could be long lost siblings ... you know seperated at birth. IM has been known to reunite long lost friends & families - what could be better. <edit> Hey, now I've noticed AP's Avatar snap is gone. __________________ What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Jun 21st, 2009, 01:29	#53
livinhimalayas still learning Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Abode of Snow Posts: 3,342	Hey Anna, we are all here to help you forget the doubters and go on and plan your India visit here. We are all here to help you. __________________ He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows or all he sees. - Benjamin Franklin

Jun 21st, 2009, 04:33	#54
palerider this is Brad. He's cute Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Armidale, N.S.W., Australia Posts: 2,226	Is Anna still with us?. I wanna know if she'll be in India in August. I'd love to have a travelling companion. I'm going to Leh and ladakh, if anyone's interested. __________________ I always wanted to be someone when I grew up, I realise now that I should have been more specific.

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rubberband21 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between two worlds right now! Posts: 4	Anna: Too bad that you have decided to log on as anonymous and hide your true identity. I bet it takes a lot of courage to be who you want to be than to let the people around you define it for you based on their preconceived notions. You have come this far, don't let a few people change that about you. Anyways, I do wish you luck and will be looking forward to your posts after your trip.

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anna paradox Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: European Union Posts: 55	I've been to Asia before... Thailand and China and now to India. Yes I have my tourist visa, still have to get vaccinations though and find decent hotels (once I'm sure of which parts of India I want to visit).... and train reservations, and restaurants, and galleries... so much to prepare when I think of it.

Jun 21st, 2009, 23:33	#57
SitaParityaga member in the forest Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,146	Moderator's Note: This has been a wonderful thread, full of valuable information. Currently the OP's question is being diluted by various off topic responses, or repetitious responses. Unfortunately when this happens to a thread, the information contained becomes diluted and therefore difficult to wade through for future readers, who just want to glean the relevant information from it. As anarkali has noted "There are a lot of people on this site willing to help you, and I'm sure your experiences travelling in India, shared with IndiaMike, will be very helpful to others who come to the site in future." Excellent point. This thread has more to do with traveling in India as a transgendered person than "introduce yourself", therefore the title has been changed and the thread moved to India Travel Basics. This will give the thread more exposure to the discussion. Happy travels AP, hope to hear more from you in the future.

Jun 21st, 2009, 23:39	#58
Haylo Structural Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Middle East and heading Easter Posts: 5,807	While I can understand why Anna posed this question, she has had had her answer, and as she says she likes to remain low key, she might not want to be defined on here forever more as the member who is trans. This site will be as useful for her in the future, as it would be for any other woman who is planning to visit India, so if she does stick around presumably she'll rejoin with another name. Hopefully she'll keep the Anna Paradox login for passing on experiences that would help other MtoF TS visiting India.

Jun 21st, 2009, 23:57	#59
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 5,881	Does it really matter if you've had a little bit taken off, or a few extra bits attached under the scheme of things in a travel forum? No - as long as you are comfortable with yourself & the 'services rendered' then it is none of anybody's business really. I think the best advice has been given already on how to approach India with any special surgery, extra wealth, excessive fame, terrorist activities or any other private business &/or parts of yours. Out of sight, out of mind. KISS - keep it silent stupid. Most of us Indian travellers already obtain rockstar like status just by walking out of the hotel compound ..... no need to do anything else to attract attention - it will happen and can be as subtle as by the way you move/walk on an Indian street. With that in mind and as a teeny tiny itty bitty bit of advice for the future , the last thing one should do, especially if one were the 'low key' type as the OP describes - is to post their photo on the world's largest subcontinent travel site with a caption that says 'Don't Read this unless .....' - because that would be like walking down an Indian street with a sign saying 'don't speak to me unless you are a ...'. Happy Trails!!!

Jun 22nd, 2009, 01:19	#60
brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,690	Anna - welcome to India Mike and welcome to India. :brishti