An Australian hitchhiker has marvelled at the diversity of landscapes in India and urged the foreign travellers to look beyond single-narrative stereotypes.
In an Instagram video titled, “What they don’t tell you about India,” Pullman highlighted his travels from the snowy Himalayas and Rajasthan’s deserts to paragliding in Himachal Pradesh to the fields of Punjab, stating that Westerners were ‘sleeping on India,’ which had loads to offer, only if they could let go of their preconceived notions.
“Guys, I am telling you. You all are sleeping on India. Often in the West, we portray India under this one umbrella term. After his Himalaya leg, he was also planning to venture into the culturally rich northeastern region of India. “A couple of hours that way, I’ve been learning to paraglide for the last two and a half weeks, which would have cost me at least five times the amount had I done it in Australia. And then in a couple of weeks’ time, I’ll be in the eastern states. I’ve no idea what’s even there. Go to all the good places and make the best of it rather than going to the slums.”
However, it’s simply not the case,” said Pullman. Pullman said he recently started learning paragliding in India, which would have cost him a fortune back home. I’ve just heard it’s very culturally diverse,” he said. “Thank you for showing the Aussies what the western media never showcases about India,” said one user, while another added: “Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – truly one of the most beautiful places. A fourth said: “Enjoy your trip.
