‘New Jersey labour chowk...’: Vlogger says it feels like travelling from New York to Chandigarh in a bus full of Indians

A video posted by Indian travel vlogger Nitish Advitiy showing his amused reaction to finding himself surrounded by fellow Indians on a bus from New York to New Jersey has gone viral on Instagram, drawing humorous and relatable responses from users. In the video, Nitish expresses surprise at the overwhelmingly Indian crowd on board, jokingly comparing the journey to a “direct bus service” from New York to Chandigarh. The overlaid text reads, “New York to Chandigarh — Direct Bus Service,” while the voiceover adds that it felt like he was headed beyond New Jersey.

Indian presence in New Jersey

In the caption, Nitish explains the reason behind his experience, noting that New Jersey — particularly Middlesex County’s Edison and Iselin — is home to a large Indian population. He highlights Oak Tree Road as a major hub for Indian businesses, often referred to as “Little India.” He also points out the broader concentration of Indian Americans across the New York metropolitan area, including India Square in Jersey City.

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Reaction to the video

The reel has garnered over 63,000 views and sparked a wave of reactions online. One viewer commented, “Not New Jersey, this is New India,” while another joked, “This bus has more Indians than a local DTC in Delhi.”

Others drew comparisons to college campuses with high Indian enrollment. One user quipped, “Just visit Northeastern. After a while, you’ll feel like you’re in Mumbai University.” Another remarked in Hindi that another Indian on the same bus was probably filming a similar video.

The clip has resonated with many in the Indian diaspora, drawing attention to the growing visibility and community presence in parts of the United States.