​Indian visitor posts that Sri Lanka is ‘so much better’ than his own homeland 

An Indian man’s candid X (Twitter) post saying that everyday life in Sri Lanka is ‘so much better’ than India has gone viral and sparked a wide online debate.

Ish @charassiaaa said he ‘felt numb’ after landing back in Delhi following a trip to Sri Lanka. He describes the stark contrast between the two countries.4

‘Our lives in India really amount to nothing. You don’t need to compare India with Europe. There’s a country [Sri Lanka] with so much better air, roads, infrastructure, cleanliness and civic sense right in our neighbourhood.’

The post quickly gained traction, crossing 127,000 views and prompting a flurry of reactions from users who shared their own travel experiences and perspectives.

Differences

Several agreed with Ish, pointing to visible differences they noticed the moment they arrived in Sri Lanka. 

One commented: ‘The moment you land in Sri Lanka, you realise the stark difference. Well built roads, cleanliness and air. Though the people look familiar, the land feels foreign.’

Another recalled walking long distances in Sri Lankan cities without discomfort. ‘I was also in awe of Colombo and Hambantota’s clean air, roads and footpaths. 

‘The best part was that we walked almost 10 to 12 kilometres to explore the cities. I can’t imagine doing that here in India without your mind getting busted.’