North India versus South India ... Which is Best?

Lord Average · Jan 21st, 2008, 22:04

Its been a long while since I spent time in the north of India, but I am curious to know if people feel whether the north or south has more to offer and why?

In my opinion these are the strengths of both areas:

The North
Better architecure (except for temples)
The Himalayas
Rajasthan
The Ganges and the amazing towns along its course

The South
Better culture (eg music, dance, theatre, martial arts )
The Beaches of Goa & Kerala
Better climate
More relaxed and easy going

What do people think?

mridula · Jan 21st, 2008, 22:15

The Himalayas, always for me. But then this is personal preference, I am sure people would be equally fond of sea (I am too but after the Himalayas).

dhans · Jan 21st, 2008, 23:26

The South for us:

Better Culture
Better Temples
Better Nature
Nicer People
Better Food

Hans

Shaktipalooza · Jan 22nd, 2008, 00:10

'Best' is not a good way to compare these totally different areas.

It's a totally subjective call. A newbie could be led to one or the other by who just happens to make a stronger case. Personally I think of the North and South as two very different regions. Arguably more different that say, France vs Spain.

PeakXV · Jan 22nd, 2008, 01:05

What's your preference & why - might be more apropos.

Hmmmmm - Well I like friendly people, fresh Coffee, gournmet Masala Dosa, splashes of Mughal & British architecture, mountains, jungles & ocean preferably within a Hindi/Urdu speaking environment.

Both North & South offer most of these preferences in places - but neither contain them all at one time ........

dhans · Jan 22nd, 2008, 01:33

[quote=Shaktipalooza;434210]'Best' is not a good way to compare these totally different areas.
[quote]

Shakti, you're right and yes we are comparing Finland and Spain, and yes we should be PC on IM, but in this case I'm in favour of the south.

SOUTH BEST!

Hans

gautam · Jan 22nd, 2008, 02:19

Both have there own advantages and disadvantages

You should visit both places at least once. It will be worth it.

doIhavetoReally · Jan 22nd, 2008, 04:49

Well, considering that only the *continent* of Africa is more diverse than India, arguing for best will definitely be a personal opinion. However, I am pretty sure India has lot of offer whatever your preferences are..Enjoy.

vandy · Jan 22nd, 2008, 05:18

Ditto dhans, agree with all your points.

SOUTH FOR ME TOO !!!!!!

vandy

Jan 21st, 2008, 22:04	#1
Lord Average Giant Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Glastonbury Posts: 119	North India versus South India ... Which is Best? Its been a long while since I spent time in the north of India, but I am curious to know if people feel whether the north or south has more to offer and why? In my opinion these are the strengths of both areas: The North Better architecure (except for temples) The Himalayas Rajasthan The Ganges and the amazing towns along its course The South Better culture (eg music, dance, theatre, martial arts ) The Beaches of Goa & Kerala Better climate More relaxed and easy going What do people think? __________________ Live your life. Be Free

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,251	The Himalayas, always for me. But then this is personal preference, I am sure people would be equally fond of sea (I am too but after the Himalayas). __________________ mridula http://www.gonomad.com/traveltalesfromindia/

Jan 21st, 2008, 23:26	#3
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,449	The South for us: Better Culture Better Temples Better Nature Nicer People Better Food Hans __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

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Shaktipalooza Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 894	Pepsi vs Coke? 'Best' is not a good way to compare these totally different areas. It's a totally subjective call. A newbie could be led to one or the other by who just happens to make a stronger case. Personally I think of the North and South as two very different regions. Arguably more different that say, France vs Spain. __________________ IndiaGroove - Train finder now in beta! Pics from India 2006 Traditional Indian Dance

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PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,043	What's your preference & why - might be more apropos. Hmmmmm - Well I like friendly people, fresh Coffee, gournmet Masala Dosa, splashes of Mughal & British architecture, mountains, jungles & ocean preferably within a Hindi/Urdu speaking environment. Both North & South offer most of these preferences in places - but neither contain them all at one time ........ __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Jan 22nd, 2008, 01:33	#6
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,449	[quote=Shaktipalooza;434210]'Best' is not a good way to compare these totally different areas. [quote] Shakti, you're right and yes we are comparing Finland and Spain, and yes we should be PC on IM, but in this case I'm in favour of the south. SOUTH BEST! Hans Last edited by dhans : Jan 22nd, 2008 at 13:00. Reason: taipoh

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gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 708	Both have there own advantages and disadvantages You should visit both places at least once. It will be worth it. __________________ "Your thoughts could be your prison" My pics on flickr Kerela backwaters - by beach

Jan 22nd, 2008, 04:49	#8
doIhavetoReally Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dreams Posts: 33	Well, considering that only the continent of Africa is more diverse than India, arguing for best will definitely be a personal opinion. However, I am pretty sure India has lot of offer whatever your preferences are..Enjoy.

Jan 22nd, 2008, 05:18	#9
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 594	Ditto dhans, agree with all your points. SOUTH FOR ME TOO !!!!!! vandy

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