New Zealand Travel Vlogger Shares His Brutally Honest Ranking Of North India Names This City The Most Underrated

Reflecting on the country's capital, Daniel described Delhi as ‘a chaotic introduction to India, where historic old Delhi and the modern capital exist side by side’.

The destination that impressed him the most was Jaipur. According to Daniel, the Pink City offered ‘colourful architecture, incredible palaces and the best overall mix of everything we experienced.’

In Jodhpur, he was captivated by the imposing Mehrangarh Fort, noting that the city is "dominated by the enormous Mehrangarh Fort, with some of the best views over the city."

However, it was Jaisalmer that emerged as his biggest surprise. Calling it "easily the most underrated" stop on the itinerary, Daniel said the golden desert city "felt completely different from every other stop."

The final leg of his journey took him to Varanasi, one of India's oldest and most spiritually significant cities. He described it as: "Spiritual, confronting and intensely alive, with so much of daily life centred around the Ganges."

Daniel's route took him from Delhi to Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer by road before he boarded a flight to Varanasi. His honest observations and appreciation for the diversity of experiences across North India offer a fresh international perspective on some of the country's most visited destinations.

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