Dear Carl, Thank you indeed for narrating to us your honest experiences. Foremost, if at any point during this visit you or your wife felt any discomfort, we offer the deepest apologies. This is not how we would promulgate India in our pride.

India is a land where we worship women as goddesses, welcome guests as gods, and even show reverence to animals and trees. Yes, like every country, we too have individuals whose behavior doesn’t represent our values — but they are not who we are as a people.

At HappyOuting, we run a humble travel initiative that promotes respectful, clean, and soul-touching experiences across India. We actively work with locals to ensure travelers feel safe, valued, and connected — not stared at, overcharged, or judged.

You’re right: pricing disparities, unwanted attention, and assumptions can ruin a beautiful experience. However, some of us work every day to change this story.

As for this question — “What can India and Indians do to attract more international tourists?” — we believe it starts with empathy, education, and accountability. We need to educate locals on cultural sensitivity, enforce fair pricing and safety standards, keep tourist areas clean, and promote responsible tourism with genuine human connection at its heart.

Your feedback helps us grow. We request you to see India again—not just through the pain, but through the warmth, culture, and millions of kind hearts that truly define us. 🙏

We respect you and your voice. And if India hurt you in any way — then from all our hearts, we’re sorry.

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