Whenever India is mentioned on the global tourism map, images of a handful of ‘Golden Triangle’ cities often come to mind. But in this age of social media, the perspectives of foreign tourists are also changing. A video of American traveler Tony Klor, who eschewed mainstream tourism, is making headlines on Instagram. He explored the streets of Muzaffarpur, Bihar, eschewing the city’s vibrant atmosphere and enjoying the local flavors and culture. He shared a video that shattered stereotypes about Bihar.
“Get off the copy-paste list” – Tony wrote on social media.
In the caption of the video Tony took while roaming the streets of Muzaffarpur, he took a dig at the mindset of today’s travel influencers. Tony wrote,
“Today’s travel influencers are just busy copying and pasting the same list of Indian tourist destinations, whereas the real fun and adventure of travelling lies in places like Muzaffarpur.”
He added that he’s confident this city won’t be on any foreigner’s 2026 travel list or bingo card, but in reality, it’s a treasure trove. He praised the people’s warmth, saying, “Here, you don’t need to ask for a lift or help; people come forward to welcome you.”
A traditional Bihari wedding left me stunned and I said, “This is truly amazing.”
During his trip, the American vlogger visited the historic temples of Muzaffarpur and experienced the spiritual peace there. He also had the unique opportunity to witness a local and traditional Bihari wedding up close. Tony was completely mesmerized by the wedding rituals, colorful costumes, and traditional atmosphere of singing and dancing. Expressing his delight to the camera, he said, “Look how grand, vibrant, and beautiful Bihari weddings are. It’s truly an amazing and unforgettable sight.”
Social media users are moved by the video, praising the discovery of the real India.
As soon as this video appeared on social media, it was flooded with likes and comments. So far, it has been viewed more than 5 lakh times and liked by more than 31 thousand people. Internet users in Muzaffarpur and Bihar are filled with pride after watching this video. Commenting on the video, one user wrote, “My eyes became moist seeing a foreign citizen praising our city like this.” Meanwhile, another user praised Tony, commenting, “Instead of going to artificial and advertised places, this guy is searching for the real India that resides in the soil and hearts of the people here.”