30 Jan 2025
I did not get to visit the lotus temple because it was republic day, no forewarning about this. No monetary compensation as well. I was instead brought to a scarf shop, was pressured into buying a subpar scarf for INR500. A lot of hard selling, then I was treated coldly after, not even shown out of the place. Crossed a river, was pressured by the driver to take a picture of it with my film camera. Went to Iskcon, was not allowed to leave as I was seen as a tourist and had to pay for books i did not want. Was very very awkward. Offered INR100 for him to leave me alone, he wanted INR500.