7 Types of Desi Travellers You’ll Always Spot on Every Trip

There are so many types of desi travellers, and they bring their desi-ness wherever they go.

Whether it’s an aunty who is packing a little extra for 'just in case' situation, or an uncle who has high expectations and gives reviews as if every hotel service person is taking an exam, to the know-it-all desi guy who competes with the tour guide.

So let’s dive deeper and check out all seven types of Indian travellers.

We all know that uncle or aunty who packs as if they are going to open a mini grocery store abroad. They always pack "just in case" items because, as you know, just in case.

Whether it's a medical kit with medicines for headaches, stomach aches, colds, and probably a medicine for when they “just don’t feel right or a stash of achaar, Parle G biscuit, and an entire spice collection.

As a result, their suitcase becomes not just a travel bag but a survival kit for an imaginary apocalypse.

You will always find that Indian client who, no matter how well they are taken care of, will never be satisfied.

For example, during checkout, a receptionist might ask, "Did you have a pleasant stay?", They would respond like, "Yes, yes, everything was nice, but your pillow too soft, Wi-Fi too slow, and the orange juice too sour. Next time, you improve everything, and then maybe 4 stars i'll give."

When an Indian family travel together, the number of bags could make you wonder if they’re moving countries.

Also every one's needs must count. 'Dadiji wants chai every two hours,' mom eats only vegetarian, kids only want wifi, and dad with his mood swings. If there is a delay or last-minute plan, you'll hear him mutter, "This is why I travel solo for office trips."

And when it’s photo time, it could take at least 30 clicks to get one decent family picture. Someone’s either has their eye shut or the sister thinks her arms look fat from this angle, and by the end of it, the dad’s already halfway done with his patience.

When Indian's travel in groups, someone would definitely pull out a Bluetooth speaker or start a Bollywood playlist. From “Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge" to “Kala Chashma”.

Other group tours may travel like they are going on a school trip, where everyone must stay in formation. And when the guide says, 'follow me' they would say, "Wait, we want to take a group photo in front of McDonald's."

When the itinerary says “Bus leaves at 9:00,” what that really means is start convincing everyone to board at 9:00 because some are still asking for extra chilli on their omelette, some are asking the waiters to reheat their coffee, and some realised that they left their charger or sunglasses in the room.

A chill cousin would usually say, "Yaar, guys, let's just vibe," in any family arguments. They usually just go with the flow, completely unbothered by anything. Whether it's a missed bus, lost luggage, or dad complaining, they respond with, 'It's fine bro, all iz well."

Influencers in training travel with their tripods and feel the need to change their outfits multiple times for “different aesthetics.” Every meal is a photo shoot; it doesn't matter if the food gets cold, but the lighting has to be perfect.

They also spend more time editing reels than actually sightseeing. When they travel, the viewers see more than they see. They would constantly say, “Wait, wait, do that again for the camera.”.

The "I know Better" traveller is allergic to instructions. They feel that they don't need guides, Google or maps; they "know everything".

If the guides start explaining about a 500-year-old palace, they would interrupt and say, “Actually, in India, our forts are older.... and cleaner also, if you go at the right time.” If a guy suggests something, they would say, "No need, I have already researched this".

So here are the 7 types of desi travellers, so which traveller type are you?