Shorts In India

astaffy · Nov 7th, 2006, 20:38

We will be in india for 6 weeks leaving shortly, am wondering if I should bother even packing ANY shorts at all for my husband and myself, we will be traveling in Mumbai,Goa,Rajasthan,Delhi
Varanasi and Kerela. Are tourist looked upon negatively for wearing shorts, if so I will not wear them as I will feel to self conscious. Any suggestions appreciated.

brave_heart · Nov 7th, 2006, 20:41

shorts are not a negetive thing in india... but it will b winters in north in january so if u can cope with that i guess its a yes yes thing

TimMakins · Nov 7th, 2006, 20:56

There is no point taking shorts, unless you are spending time on the beach in Goa, or in the gym. You will stick out like the proverbial 'sore thumb' and attract much unwanted and negative attention. I can think of NO positive reason for wearing shorts on your trip to the places that you mention. Far better to cover up the same bits of your body that the locals do. Apart from the beach and the gym, none of them will be wearing shorts, that's for sure !!

Tim in England

PeakXV · Nov 7th, 2006, 20:57

Pack shorts! India is warm for Canucks - even in the north in winter at times. You probably shouldn't vist the local Mosque or other holy shrines in them .... but tasteful, well groomed shorts are almost transparent in India these days and a welcomed part of a travelling wardrobe for northern peoples!

edwardseco · Nov 7th, 2006, 21:22

I'll go with Tim. People will tell you privately it offends and I don't travel to stuff my culture up someone elses's nose. Maybe, that is why I don't believe in casual tourism..

PeakXV · Nov 7th, 2006, 21:39

Even if you are not a sporty person, or don't go to the beach, or will not go on tiger safari (everybody was in shorts on my tours - in Rajasthan it was 40c degrees - in the shade!!!

) - then just throw a pair in your luggage to lounge around in at your hotel - safer than undies cause Indian hotel employees are numerous and always dropping in unexpected ..... knock, knock excuse me sir lightbulb changing maintenance.

astaffy · Nov 7th, 2006, 21:43

Its not like I have to wear shorts, its just that is what we are accustom to wearing in warm places, will take only 1 pair each for beach and gym, thanks for the great advice Tim

Nov 7th, 2006, 20:38	#1
astaffy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Campbell River,British Columbia, Canada Posts: 31	Shorts In India We will be in india for 6 weeks leaving shortly, am wondering if I should bother even packing ANY shorts at all for my husband and myself, we will be traveling in Mumbai,Goa,Rajasthan,Delhi Varanasi and Kerela. Are tourist looked upon negatively for wearing shorts, if so I will not wear them as I will feel to self conscious. Any suggestions appreciated.

Nov 7th, 2006, 20:56	#3
TimMakins Surprised and Delighted by Life Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: On the road... Posts: 968	There is no point taking shorts, unless you are spending time on the beach in Goa, or in the gym. You will stick out like the proverbial 'sore thumb' and attract much unwanted and negative attention. I can think of NO positive reason for wearing shorts on your trip to the places that you mention. Far better to cover up the same bits of your body that the locals do. Apart from the beach and the gym, none of them will be wearing shorts, that's for sure !! Tim in England __________________ Travelling Tim - http://www.mapability.com/blogs/ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain

Nov 7th, 2006, 20:57	#4
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,511	Pack shorts! India is warm for Canucks - even in the north in winter at times. You probably shouldn't vist the local Mosque or other holy shrines in them .... but tasteful, well groomed shorts are almost transparent in India these days and a welcomed part of a travelling wardrobe for northern peoples! __________________ 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?

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Nov 7th, 2006, 20:41	#2
brave_heart Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 125	shorts are not a negetive thing in india... but it will b winters in north in january so if u can cope with that i guess its a yes yes thing

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PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,511	Even if you are not a sporty person, or don't go to the beach, or will not go on tiger safari (everybody was in shorts on my tours - in Rajasthan it was 40c degrees - in the shade!!! ) - then just throw a pair in your luggage to lounge around in at your hotel - safer than undies cause Indian hotel employees are numerous and always dropping in unexpected ..... knock, knock excuse me sir lightbulb changing maintenance.

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astaffy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Campbell River,British Columbia, Canada Posts: 31	Its not like I have to wear shorts, its just that is what we are accustom to wearing in warm places, will take only 1 pair each for beach and gym, thanks for the great advice Tim

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