An Australian traveller shared his heartwarming experience in India. His viral video is winning hearts online. Duncan McNaught, who is currently exploring the country, recently shared a video on Instagram titled “India deserves world record for this!” — and it perfectly captures the unmatched warmth of Indian hospitality. What began as a casual meeting with a local turned into an unforgettable cultural experience filled with food, family, and kindness that left him completely speechless.
In the now-viral video, Duncan is seen sitting inside a bus, smiling as he recounts his story. He said he met a man named Gaurav just three days ago, but the stranger quickly turned into a friend. Gaurav welcomed Duncan into his home, shared meals with him, took him to a family wedding, and even accompanied him to the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Before they parted ways, Gaurav went one step further — he booked a bus ticket to Jaipur for Duncan to continue his journey.
Calling it “unlike anything else in the world,” Duncan said he was blown away by the generosity and warmth he received. His video also shows moments of him sipping chai and snacking on namkeens, enjoying buttery parathas, attending a lively wedding celebration, and standing in awe at the Golden Temple.
For Duncan, what stood out most wasn’t just the sights or the food — it was how a stranger treated him like family. “The Indian hospitality is something like no other. This is insane,” he said, visibly moved.
Internet reacts
Many people praised the Australian traveller’s post, saying it perfectly captured India’s spirit of hospitality. One user highlighted how Indians truly live by the phrase Atithi Devo Bhava, treating guests like gods. Another shared their own experience, saying their recent visit to India was equally heartwarming because of the people. Some noted that every place has its good and bad sides, and they were glad he got to experience the best of India. Others simply said, “That’s Indian culture.”
In the now-viral video, Duncan is seen sitting inside a bus, smiling as he recounts his story. He said he met a man named Gaurav just three days ago, but the stranger quickly turned into a friend. Gaurav welcomed Duncan into his home, shared meals with him, took him to a family wedding, and even accompanied him to the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Before they parted ways, Gaurav went one step further — he booked a bus ticket to Jaipur for Duncan to continue his journey.
Calling it “unlike anything else in the world,” Duncan said he was blown away by the generosity and warmth he received. His video also shows moments of him sipping chai and snacking on namkeens, enjoying buttery parathas, attending a lively wedding celebration, and standing in awe at the Golden Temple.
For Duncan, what stood out most wasn’t just the sights or the food — it was how a stranger treated him like family. “The Indian hospitality is something like no other. This is insane,” he said, visibly moved.
Internet reacts
Many people praised the Australian traveller’s post, saying it perfectly captured India’s spirit of hospitality. One user highlighted how Indians truly live by the phrase Atithi Devo Bhava, treating guests like gods. Another shared their own experience, saying their recent visit to India was equally heartwarming because of the people. Some noted that every place has its good and bad sides, and they were glad he got to experience the best of India. Others simply said, “That’s Indian culture.”
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