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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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Out of Delhi Delhi
15 Reviews Rajasthan Government run very comfortable Volvo buses from Bikaner House, Pandara Road, New Delhi to Jaipur and from Sindhi Camp, Main Bus Stand, Jaipur to Bikaner House, Pandara Road, New...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lotus Temple Delhi
2 Reviews The bahai house of worship, or the Lotus temple, in south Delhi, is one of the cities popular tourist attractions... This interesting and innovative design- where the structure resembles a lotus...
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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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It can get very hot and humid in India I found that T-shirts are not the best option, as it does not ”breathe” very well. Cotton shirts are much better.When visiting temples/mosques, remember to remove your shoes before entering. Special dress codes may be required for women.I was in Delhi during December/January and it was quite cold. It seems that you do need warm clothes for the winter in Delhi.
Women from all over the world have a fascination for sarees. It seems difficult to wear and carry but is not really so. This tip is for all those female tourists who have a fascination for sarees and out of such an emotion have purchased or want to purchase a saree during a trip to India. For guidelines on how to wear a saree, follow any of the following links.http://shylaacreations.com/Saree_wearing.jpghttp://ziegfeldgirl.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/indian-sari-or-what/http://www.nightsoil.co.uk/index3.htmhttp://rcscwc.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!CCF565E9EB04C861!230.entry
Since, u r planning around 21days tour of India, I will suggest following places which may be of great interest for you. They are 1. Delhi (National Capital)2. Agra (Taj Mahal)3. Jaipur (Lots of Forts & rich culture)4. Goa (Beaches & beaches)5. Varanasi (Endpoint of Ganges & Oldest Living city in the World)6. Lakshwadeep (Island)7. Kerala (Backwaters)For details on Delhi, visit http://www.exploredelhi.com/places-to-visit/index.html Apart from this, if u don't want to engage a guide/travel agent, u can book tickets for train online at www.irctc.co.in and status may be checked at www.indianrail.gov.in (Official Site bit slow) www.cleartrip.com....train search (good information available) U may manage without a guide but u should finalise ur Iterniary before arrival, so that u r clear on what to do in India. Regarding booking of these types of tours, u may look for options on...
Hello there,First n foremost, welcome to India- the Land of Spirituality...indeed it is a wise decision to visit this place which is inhibited by more than a billion people but i guess not even 1% is spiritual out of the total...so wat makes this country so unique...well, the simple reason that the rest 99% is also not atheist and are on the way to their spiritual journey, no matter he is a leader, doctor, engineer or anyone for that matter and without sounding too offending, people here do not go to spiritual places in vacations... it is an ongoing process...this is India...well, almost at all the places u will find the real spiritual flavour with some local touch, but some of the famous places are really world known by now... am sure google will fetch u some results for the same...as for some local knowledge , i would suggest u must visit Vrandavan once n know wat a spiritual city is...
Hunie Goa is as safe as other beaches of the world !!! Well all on ur own needs lil more use of brain. So rather use it ispite of searching for a group. and as far as it goes for Northern India again i would say check up these guys they r the best in the business...http://www.panamatourntravels.com or mail them about ur itinerary on there mail id info@panamatourntravels.com or info@vibrentindia.com The people place and culture is differnt from rest of the world... The people are so caring but still good and bad occurs parallel.
well u may check up this company...http://www.panamatourntravels.com or mail them about ur query on info@panamatourntravels.com info@vibrentindia.com Being around the Tajmahal with my best other half is the fondest of my memories to cherish thru out my life.
The monsoon season engulfs most of India between June and August and it is wet season basically. There are periods of intense rain in most parts of India and so much so that life can come to a stansdtill in some parts. Many areas get flooded (specially states like Assam, Bihar, Gujarat (sometimes)). Bangalore is not impacted as much. Delhi had its share of rain in the begining of Monsoon season in early June. Now, it is slightly better. But there is no flooding in Delhi and life is normal. But I'll say, it is not a good season to go around most of the places in India.
Mumbai is a really wet place during the monsoons.Bring your rain coat for sure.take anti malarial before you come(not that there is an epidemic right now,but the monsoon surely brings a rise in the mosquito population.So better to be careful.Bring a combination of warm and cool clothes.The weather would be ranging from humid stickiness to chillness.Bring clothes that would dry easily(the blended variety)You get medicines if required,easily in India.Medical doctors are generally good and dependable if you go to a reputed hospital.So dont worry on that account.Better to avoid eating on the roadside eateries.Stick to mid range or upscale restraurants.Avoid eating uncooked food,like salads.Only sealed mineral water to be had(insist on the seal to be opened in front of you in restraunts)Dont let my precaution list scare you!Monsoon is a lovely time to be here.The welcoming green freshness...
People have a common thought that it is not good to visit India during monsoon, as the heavy rains lash the most cities. However, I would like to say you that monsoon tourism has emerged as a new theme in India for last few years. Kerala is one such spot which is best to visit during monsoon. Combining Ayurveda with Monsoon is a wonderful vacation idea. You may enjoy the rainy season at its best in kerala. Monsoon packages are offered by the travel agents, keeping in mind the requirments of global trotters. You may book a suitable package through the website http://www.vacationsindia.com/
Book your train tixs online,otherwise you will spend a whole day waiting in line to do so in India,tixs prices are ok for overnite,comfortable AC trains...Spend 1 -2 days in Agra,and please see Red Ford!,have euros to see the monument-American pesos are not accepted anymore at T.H.Stay a week or more at Varanasi-it's dreamy with it's lagoon,I had a great time at a backpackers place called ,,,,I forgot-it's another name for Ganysh,damn it was great!Beata I needed absolutely nothing packed from home,one could buy all over there and for much less,including meds!Money went like water I wonder how do Hindu survive in their own country!I met the nicest people - travelers in India and have foundest memories of that trip.India still keeps on giving-a year later I reep the benefits of this trip."If you are good to India India will be good to you" one of Hindu people met on the road
Neemrana Fort-Palace State of Rajasthan
2 Reviews and 235 Opinions This is such a lovely place, whether for a couple celebrating their love or for a singleton,...
Taj Lands End Mumbai
4 Reviews and 521 Opinions 22,000 square feet of meeting space connected by pre-function areas suitable for exhibitions ...
Leela Goa
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Q: Hello folks, I am thinking to travel to India from July 28-Aug 28 2012. It includes both north and south India. I heard about...
A: 1. If you limit your travels to the plains of India during Jul 28-Aug 28, 2012, you'll experience high humidity, heat and quite a few showers. As it is, South India is...
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