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MISCELLANEOUS Goa

55 Reviews I would suggest you get to Goa and exchange foreign currency for Indian rupees, locally you can get a better rate than even the going rate. Check with 2/3 people before actually changing as each...

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MISCELLANEOUS Mumbai

33 Reviews The National Park is a lively forest. An estimated 800 types of flowering plants, 284 kinds of birds, 5,000 species of insects, 36 types of mammals, 62 reptiles and 150 species of butterfly call the...

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General Delhi

26 Reviews Well hi travelers, If you need some minor repair of your clothing Seamsters are easy to find. they are usually located on the streets mostly near the residential areas and taking care of the small...

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The people and their food Hyderabad

8 Reviews When I first came to Hyderabad I was very said seeing that so many people doesn't even have decent place to sleep and I was surprised how poor they are. The only thing they have is today and they live...

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BEACHES Goa

13 Reviews A large, rusty and abandoned russian ship is anchored at the beach of Candolim. The rope has a foothold right on the beach. I don't know how long time this ship have been anchored here, but it doesn't...

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GATEWAY OF INDIA Mumbai

8 Reviews The most distinctive skyline of Mumbai is the one you can see when you take the boat to Elephanta Island. As you go out from Gateway of India, you can see the silhouette of the Gate and the Taj Mahal...

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Out of Delhi Delhi

14 Reviews I have a great experience when i was tired of the city and got to leave delhi for just a day trip....really nice and relaxing DSI was so easy to use and the driver was super nice, i planned the trip...

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Legacy Of A Dynasty Hyderabad

9 Reviews To live in Hyderabad is to live in an age gone by . Hyderabad is much more than a picture post card setting. A city of subtle contrasts everyway you look at it. It is here that old n the new meet, the...

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LOCAL TRAVEL Goa

11 Reviews With the festive season round the corner, Goa is all set to welcome its visitors who make a beeline to its shores during the October to March season that is the best time to explore this picturesque...

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BEACHES Mumbai

7 Reviews Elephanta Caves. 45 minutes ride by boat to a small island will take you to elephanta caves. The idols have been carved out of solid rocks in caves. A cool morning trip can revive your nerves. The...

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Red fort Delhi

6 Reviews After the `First war of independence' in 1857, or as the British called it: `the sepoy mutiny', where there were several armed uprisings against the occupation of India by the British thru the `East...

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Hussain Sagar Lake Hyderabad

5 Reviews Hussain Sagar is not only a link between culturally different Hyderabad and Secunderabad, known as twin cities all over the country, but its a showcase of hyderabad, historically and contemporarily....

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LOCALS Goa

14 Reviews Whilst staying in Candolim, despite it being a relatively built up tourist destination it's hard to escape the poverty. We often saw the same locals every day who we would stop and talk to. A number...

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CULTURE Mumbai

9 Reviews We were travelling with an English family with 4 very blonde children aged 6 - 16 years. As we left the caves I became aware that a small group of about 7/8 Indian youths were following us. I was...

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Shopping Delhi

9 Reviews Unless you want a 'Maharaja Mac' stay away from the McDonalds. Stick to local food, its great. Drink only bottled water, unless you want an attack of the 'Delhi Belly' and eat street foods hot out of...

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The New Face Of Hyderabad Hyderabad

4 Reviews The Hyderabad US consulate is being set up in Hyderabad and will start operations from December 2008. This temporary consulate office will be located at the Paigah Palace, Begumpet, a heritage...

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OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS Mumbai

8 Reviews This is Sanjai Ghandhi national park,view from Kanheri.Its thick natural forest.Entrance to the park is for car Rs 30.person Rs 10. How to go there,its nearest railway staion is Borivilli.If you...

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Rajpath Delhi

2 Reviews Literally translating to `Kings way', Rajpath was built by the British to impose and impress. It was supposed to intimidate and drive home the point that they were in-charge. Even today, when you make...

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TRAVELLING Mumbai

9 Reviews 1. Is it safe to travel there as a single woman? - Yes, its pretty safe use the same precautions you would in any other city. Do not wear very lowcut or short clothes because unfortunately you will...

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Transportation Delhi

7 Reviews At the Domestic and International airports in Delhi, there are some useful maps of the city available. They also have some important numbers and other info about the city- sightseeing, restaurants,...

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QUEEN'S NECKLACE-MARINE DRIVE Mumbai

2 Reviews Marine Drive (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Road) or popularly known as the Queen's Necklace, the promenade stretches from Walkeshwar (where the Maharashtra State Governor's Bungalow is located) to...

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India gate Delhi

5 Reviews We did not have any time here our guide was rushing as around to get us to a emporium, to earn money out of us, and when you complain they keep telling you we don't earn a lot of money. Being without...

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DRINKING WATER Mumbai

3 Reviews Most locals understand English , local languages spoken are Marathi,Hindi , Gujarati, its a melting pot of many cultures ,faiths . City is always on the move . Ensure you only drink packaged water...

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Raj Ghat Delhi

3 Reviews Favourite thing to Do in Delhi - sight seeing of all the historical Monuments like India gate, Red fort, Jama Maszid, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar, Birla Temple and many more place to interest in...

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MEALS Mumbai

7 Reviews No one should really miss the seafood tastefully done at any of Mumbai's finer Indian restaurants especially if you are travelling onwards inland where seafood becomes scarce and unfresh yet...

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long term visa to India

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Currently you can enter and once you leave you have to wait two months and they are fairly strict about that.Many asian countries allow you long term residence if you can show money in the bank and a source of money every month.But dont expect to live that cheaply in any of the south eastern asian countries..Buying property in India does not give you any visa priority.If you have any ancestors who were from India, that would give you a permanent visa called Overseas Citizen of India... up to generation 4There are 11 million Illegal Immigrants in USA and I am sure there are quite a few in India as well from Bangaladesh Pakistan nepal and Myanmar..Try to get in touch with an immigration lawyer in India and they can help you plan the best way. The Departure Gate at the Airport

Pure Energie

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Oh so many things.. First is the high pure energy of life that permeates every sinew of my being when I'm there. I could really tell the tangible difference of feeling, once I returned to the USA (Los Angeles).The Temple's, the sea, the rice paddy fields, wondering sadhu's(holy men).. Bulls, cows everywhere. Jst seeing a man walking his elephant in the night. India is a big place, I was in the Southern part for my first trip.. The Temple's were my main reason for going. Its a very magical experience..Keep in mind if you go to the temples and you are a foreigner , some temple's will not allow you in.. It's a very sacred time for pilgrims and they are protective of the temple's, Most temple's will allow you in..Also you will need to be in traditional Indian attire.. :o) I visited a Temple called Rameshwaram. IN this temple there are 21 sacred wells. For Hindu's this is a place where one...

Best Travel time to Rajasthan

by rajkhan11

from Oct till Middle of the march is the best time to go in Rajasthan. there would not be any rain at all. prety good weather though its been a little warm by this time around and expected to be gone a bit colder during the night.its a begining of the season but still could get better price then those high peak months Of nov and Dec.you can not be picky and many places to offer many and that too different stuffs. compeletely a colorful place.....go out and grab the fun!!!

Visiting the Himalayas

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You cannot do this in Feb - March. Ladakh (Leh) is inaccessible at the time. Even Srinagar is not easy to reach. You should be able to do Manali, Dharamsala and other places though. Best time to do this. Start in late May - late June.You mean 8 days for ALL these places?! Its not enough. And I mean its simply not enough. Not because you will see so many things but travel times are restrictive. If you have only 8 days and no more, stick to either one of these 3 sections - 1. Dharamsala+Dalhousie+Manali; 2. Manali+Ladakh or 3. Srinagar+Jammu+Kashmir valleyThere are quite a few good ones out there. I can also help. See my profile.With a small kid, acclimatization is going to be a big issue and medical facilities are not very readily available. Another reason why you should not rush up or down slopes in a hurry.The Himalayas are a young, dynamic range. Roads often get blocked by landslides...

about lucknow city

by Sameer_Kumar

Lucknow is nice city with small airport and everything is not so far off. Hazratganj is beautiful market where you can enjoy your evening. Chicken is speciality food of the town and there are many types available but Indian taste is very spicy so if you wish to be light taste you must pre inform the preparator r take your own bread along with you. City has many places to visit. Some of the major and famous shopping places in Lucknow are Aminabad, Kapoorthala, Hazratganj and Janpath. Best transport is your own feet, but you can take cycle rickshaw for short distances and auto rickshaw for long distances (3-10 kilometers). Traffic is slow but if you haave time you can enjoy this too.Tourist Attractions:Bara Imambara,British Residency,Chattar Manzil,Jama Masjid,Lucknow,Rumi Darwaza etc

How Much to Tip??

by Donna_in_India

N/ATipping is fairly common in India with the exception of rickshaw drivers or taxi drivers, unless you hire them for the day (although a few rupees or rounding up the fare is always appreciated). These amounts are meant as a guideline. Tip ONLY in rupees, not any other currency. Check to see if a service charge has already been added to any bill.Waiters - generally 10-15 percent of the bill in upscale places, in smaller places (local/budget) tip Rs. 10-20.Bellmen - Rs. 50 - 100 (depending on how much luggage).Hotel Doorman - Rs. 50-100 when you checkout.Hotel Maid - Rs. 100-200 for your stay (5+ days). Be sure to hand deliver.Room Service - Rs. 20-50. (20 for smaller things, 50 for meal delivery).Drivers/ Guides - half day/ Full day sightseeing trips Rs. 150 - 250.Drivers/ Guides - long trips spread over many days Rs. 150 - 200 Per traveller/ day.Porters (train stations/airports) - set...

ELAND HOLIDAYS Travel Agency located in New Delhi

by bezauBernd

India Travel Agent - India Travel Agency located in New DelhiIn October 2010 I planned a 5* Inda round trip. I contacted several agencies. I felt a little insecure, dealing with a company located in India, having no references. So before transfering money to the agency, I tried to get some "security" by searching the web for the company and for their staff. I finally found the company and their staff at "Facebook" and at "Xing". So at least I knew they were existing and it wasn't a fake company - so I decided to book my trip with them and to transfer the money.As I did not find the company here, at VirtualTourist, I thought I write about the Travel Agency called ELAND HOLIDAYS as some kind of a reference. I do not work for this company and do not get any commision! I just want to promote their business as they really did a perfect job for us! I can strongly recommend ELAND HOLIDAYS'...

You are most welcome

by kunwarpawan

Hi Fifi !This is Pawan from the city of Taj- Agra . I am here on VT since long . You can hv a look on my page to hv a light idea of my place n ppl .You can write to me anytime for any querry . We can meet on a cup of coffee anytime anywhere in Agra if you ever wish to . Wish you all good luck n happy travelling .Pawan

Ambassador Classic

by georeiser

Ambassador Classic ("The king of Indian roads") is a car manufactured by Hindustan Motors of India. It has been in production since 1948 with few modifications or changes. And you really feel it when you enter the car. The car is a slow rattletrap with bad brakes. I felt unsecure in the car. Many taxis in India are an Ambassador Classic.

money money money

by smirnofforiginal

Rupees are not available outside of India.Regardless of popular belief the airport is not always the best rate of exchange offered but obviously you will need to change a certain amount of money there because India is a cash palce and everytime you turn around you have to hand it out for one reason or another!ALWAYS opt for the small demoniation of notes you can be given. Airports will try to send you away carrying 1000 rupee notes - you will have a terrible time trying to use them anywhere because whilst everybody takes your small change nobody ever has change to give you! The best notes are 10 rupees and 50 rupees although having a few hundreds doesn't hurt as most places of interest will charge foreign visitors 100 rupees upwards.

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