“One myth was that India is not a family-friendly destination, and that came up a lot. People think it’s noisy and hectic (which it can be), but we spent a lot of time in rural areas which are the complete opposite, and I did that on purpose because I think they are much better suited to children. Indians adore children, and they are so sweet and caring and that makes traveling really fun. The great thing was that everywhere we went the hotel staff were extra kind and my son was so well looked after.”
Traveling across such a large state with a young child, many parents would naturally be concerned. Will they complain the whole time? Will they be engaged? Will they be comfortable? But, as Aurelia found out, there was no need to worry.
“I had traveled domestically in India before so I knew what to expect, but this time we were in a really comfortable car with a phenomenal driver and guide, so it was much more pleasant. Traveling on the road is an experience in itself and you can learn so much about the country by just looking out a window. For a young child, the roads are a feast for the eyes: cows napping in the middle of the road, camels pulling colorful tractors (which our driver called 'disco taxis') and whole families dressed in colorful saris all traveling together on one motorbike. And so, while kids need to be entertained with books and toys, they can actually just love seeing the world go by.”