Comments on Retire To India: 10 Best Places to Retire in India

Am I the only ethnic American who's checking t...

2012-02-07T14:58:23.911-06:00

Am I the only ethnic American who's checking this out? I'm from an old Eastern family but I spent 40 years promoting and enjoying many aspects of Indian culture.

I introduced Hariprasad Charausia to Boston, along with Shiv Kumar Sharma and Imrat Kahn, consulted for Dabur in Delhi and Ghaziabad and did master classes in the Malabar Hills over Mumbai. Divorced, no kids, I always thought of retiring in both countries.

It's hard for us to just plop down in India, buy a place, and spend our money - talk about visas. I'll be spending as much traveling in and out of the country, but I'm glad I found this site. Lots of good common sense and yes, Kolkata is impossible.

As an American, I'm not geared into the socio-genetical-jat/geographical/linguistical dharmas of Indian families. I'll always be a foreigner so I'll go where my best friend lives. The exiled offspring of the Zamindars breathe Tagore and worship academia but despair at the traffic, the heat, the pollution, the noise and nearly zero typical cultural institutions, no Kolkata philharmonic no Delhi Museum of Modern Art.

But we're talking retirement, and half a year with a driver, a cook, and total luxury might be a nice way to do it, especially if I acquire a few rental units and create that dual-income-stream.
Modern India is so totally laptop-Skype-powered global, I'm bound to make some friends - but guess I'll be a Bong. Kamen ache?

And it sure is cheap. I can visit all those other places.

I don't think common advice to "Indians&q...

2012-01-15T10:17:41.664-06:00

I don't think common advice to "Indians" is practical. Every Indian is some jati first, language next, so retirement should be considered where one will feel safe and more comfortable. This is especially important in old age, and doubly so for old women. There is really no place in India suitable. But some people could develop some villages to make them suitable. Most Indians are looking for a good degree of spiritual quiet and safety from runaway youth culture.

A few people from here have written to me regardin...

2011-12-27T20:22:33.756-06:00

A few people from here have written to me regarding the initiative to start a 'retirement group' of sorts. We've formed a small senior singles group on Facebook and are currently reviewing retirement communities around India with a view to joining one eventually and being a support to one another. If you're interested (and particularly if you're willing to help with the legwork and initial effort required), please write to me at krishvim@rediffmail.com and I can tell you how you can join our group.

When you retire you look for places which are less...

2011-11-02T09:07:53.249-05:00

When you retire you look for places which are less costly and weather wise livable and where emergency healthcare available.

In India I can recommend few places where you can have safe and healthy retired life.

COONOOR

COIMBATORE

MYSORE

PAANCHMARI

CHANDIGARH

KOLKATA

WAYANAD

KANNUR

Everywhere in India is best except UP, Bihar and D...

2011-10-17T23:50:08.020-05:00

Everywhere in India is best except UP, Bihar and Delhi.
Try to avoid these places.
Apart from these three Punjab, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerela, West Bengal, gujrat, MP, Andhra, Maharastra everywhere is good and have healthy atmosphere and quality life. After all we come to earth for enjoy the life not live with terror, robery, kidnapping,murder, rape, fraud...(which are common in delhi NCR, UP , Bihar)

how about nangal in punjab to live a life after re...

2011-10-08T21:24:36.418-05:00

how about nangal in punjab to live a life after retirement

Pondicherry is no more pensioners paradise. Though...

2011-09-20T07:23:56.679-05:00

Pondicherry is no more pensioners paradise. Though infrastructure is better than the Tamil Nadu, it has lost the French Charm due to corrupt politicians.Law and order is worst and Pondicherry crime rate is more that the national average.Pondicherry Police are hand in glove with the criminals and it is not safe place to lead a relaxed retired life.

I shall give Udaipur, Ranchi, Kasauli,Shillong &am...

2011-08-22T20:27:34.587-05:00

I shall give Udaipur, Ranchi, Kasauli,Shillong & Vizag a place in the list. Instead of Coimbatore I would add the neighbouring Mettuppalayam as Kovai is too hot in Summer.

I am thinking of settling down in Sidhharth Nagar,...

2011-08-20T14:15:15.163-05:00

I am thinking of settling down in Sidhharth Nagar, UP. Is it good? Please inform if anybody know about this place and how good it is.

Nasik in maharastra is best place according to me,...

2011-08-18T08:26:22.370-05:00

Nasik in maharastra is best place according to me, it is cheap, having pleasant climate through out the year, and its just 2 and half hour away from mumbai

Nice blog. We are a Tamil+English speaking couple....

2011-08-14T02:25:35.678-05:00

Nice blog. We are a Tamil+English speaking couple. Would like to retire with a small farm business to keep me and my wife occupied and happy. Place should have good hospitals + must be scenic and clean. any options ? Does Kodaikanal / Coonoor / Coimbatore come as a close match ?

I say that vijag is the real destiny for retired ...

2011-08-10T06:00:45.775-05:00

I say that vijag is the real destiny for retired people . the city has very beautiful climate.the cost of living is low when compared to other cities .people can enjoy natural beauties there.being sea shore people can experience cool breezes. as city is industrially developed transport facilities are awesome..

my vote goes to shillong meghalaya...... amazing p...

2011-07-25T00:16:16.815-05:00

my vote goes to shillong meghalaya...... amazing place with one of india's most beautiful scenery......... its the one place i'll always love to stay......

BHOPAL(M.P.)IS ALSO AN IDEAL CITY, SUITES COST, CL...

2011-06-23T09:57:17.792-05:00

BHOPAL(M.P.)IS ALSO AN IDEAL CITY, SUITES COST, CLIMATE,CONNECTIVITY &MEDICAL FACILITY. NEAR BY PANCHMARHI (HILLS)IS A FABOULS PLACE TO VISIT/STAY. BHOPAL HAVE SR. CITIZEN OLD AGE HOMES. LIKE ANAND DHAM & OF LION'S (SOUTH) CLUB. OFCOURSE THEY ARE NOT LUXURIOUS.
Views of Sharma, Retd. SR.Manager,(Public Sector)Insurance.

i retired from army.i found that most of my collea...

2011-05-01T10:06:40.486-05:00

i retired from army.i found that most of my colleagues chose undermentioned places to settle(one of the best places to retire)COZ MOST OF THEN DID NOT HAIL FROM THESE PLACES/STATES.
1.NOIDA
2.DEHRADUN
3.HARIDWAR
4.MHOW(NEAR INDORE)
5.BHOPAL
Reasons are not far to seek.good connectivity,medical facilities,military cantonrents etc etc

Nice article.... The places in your review are ve...

2011-04-25T03:48:12.907-05:00

Nice article....
The places in your review are very beautiful. . The places will relaxing my mind from depression. Nice info..

Beautiful Site..

2011-04-16T03:40:51.433-05:00

Beautiful Site..

Belgaum is a very nice retirement place. Belgaum h...

2011-04-14T17:26:31.713-05:00

Belgaum is a very nice retirement place. Belgaum has clean nice air, slower pace of life. Infrastructure in Belgaum is not too great. it is close to Goa, Kolhapur (even you can drive to Pune in 7 hrs). Cost of living is on average side unlike Goa or Pune where it is much higher.
Mysore is also similar though it is changing rapidly. Pune is not good for retirement anymore. For elder people Pune is too fast, hostile, congested and polluted.

The best place to retire is not necessarily a part...

2011-03-10T05:15:52.071-06:00

The best place to retire is not necessarily a particular destination. It is a place where you can have an active social life, good and affordable lifestyle.

Ideally, your home town suits the bill. But, if you live in a urban jungle, then perhaps consider a smaller town where you have considerable frinds/relatives.

In old age, your metabolism slows down, so it is best to go to warm climes like coastal belt (Mangalore, Goa win here).

But, if you are retiring young Hills are unbeatable option.

hello, me and my boyfriend are planning to live in...

2011-02-23T08:49:33.339-06:00

hello,
me and my boyfriend are planning to live in Goa.
We both are currently in Germany.
Can anybody name us a good place in Goa to stay and a safe aswell?
If anyone is there then contact me shida.deluxe@yahoo.com

When you think of retirement home, the first thing...

2010-12-29T00:12:20.142-06:00

When you think of retirement home, the first thing to consider is the city/town where you want to live. Most of the places in the 10 either suffer from poor infrastructure, excessive pollution, non-availability of manpower, extreme climates, over crowding, or a combination of one or more.

As a promoter of Retirement Homes in India, I have found that people want to retire to a Serene, Safe, and Congenial place, preferably away from the city. But, to a affordable place that has good Healthcare, Transport and Help at hand. Salubrious climate is the next requirement.

If you take these into account, the list of Best narrows down to: Outlying areas of Bangalore, Coimbatore, Chandigarh, Mangalore, Mysore and Pune. While Trivandrum is an ideal location, the lack of responsible help is a majore drawback. Other cities in the list lack both dependable Healthcare and Transport infrastructure. While Himachal is a idyllic spot, the winter chill is a serious problem not to mention the frequent landslides during monsoons.

Hi Anonymous, Are you a single woman? So am I. I&...

2010-12-12T11:02:31.385-06:00

Hi Anonymous,

Are you a single woman? So am I. I've lived off and on in India for the last 15 years (after 15 in the US earlier). Currently in the US making plans again to spend at least half the year in India -- mostly in Chandigarh and the hills. Chandigarh makes for a nice base from where one can go into the hills very often. If you like, get in touch at krishvim@rediffmail.com and we can discuss this more.

Hi Dharmendra: When u r not living at Gandhi Naga...

2010-12-12T00:05:19.225-06:00

Hi Dharmendra:

When u r not living at Gandhi Nagar, do u rent ur place or do u exchange for the alternative place..I would be interested exchanging home and if u r pls write to me preetiparekh42@yahoo.com
thanks

Think of PATIALA in Punjab. Very calm and quite. C...

2010-12-05T11:02:10.923-06:00

Think of PATIALA in Punjab. Very calm and quite. City of gardens. Not very expensive. Warm people. What more u need.

you are very informative!! however as a non India...

2010-11-21T12:44:26.912-06:00

you are very informative!! however as a non Indian resident, origin married to or else, just an EU citizen= retired who would love to retire to the Himalaya= legally= what can I do?
I knwo where I want to go , but can I go??