Forum: India

Getting hotel reserved well in advance is a good way to avoid last minute disappointments but by this tactics, we loose the benefit of last minute cheap deals. Should we wait till last moment to get he best deals? Getting multiple proposals and...

My visa is running out, and I need a new one. Does anyone know how easy it is to get an India tourist visa from Sri Lanka? I don't want to end up going to Nepal in February... any info would be helpful. Thanks

Hi! My friend has gone to India for 8 weeks, and I'd like to be able to call him. He is on O2 PAYG and I'm on a Vodafone contract, and don't have a landline. He doesn't have access to the internet, so I can't Skype. What would be the best thing for...

I'm going with some college age kids to india. Previously, I went to Japan and stayed for about 30USD a day in various dormitory style youth hostels. Is something similar reasonable in India? Basically, none of us need a really fancy place with a...

Can anyone recommend a great tour co. in New Delhi, I am currently exploring the following Co's..Real India tours (Raju) ,Sadhana travel service,Max Holidays, trans india holidays and Natraj Tours & Holidays. Any experiences with any of the above...

We will be in Delhi on Repulic Day, Jan 26,2008. Should there be any concerns for tourist in veiw of the overwhelming crowds and I understand tight police security??? What was your experience like??? Is it cool to get involved with street...

I am looking for an air mattress or air mattresses to go in a roomy (10x10 ft) camping tent. Either 1 queen or king size, half a queen size mattress might work best for me so that if i move, i am not bouncing all over the place (my experience with a...

Hello Friends, Its pankaj here I am really attracted toward the beauty of Indian state M.P., The colorful culture, heritage cities like Gwaliar , Khjuraho, Indore, Giant and eye captivate forts , temples and other land marks, food , wild life,...

Hello Friends, Its pankaj here and I am really attracted toward the beauty of Karnataka Fringed with coconut trees, Canal Network, Beautiful culture, the food, floating houseboats hither thither through canal ways, all are so beautiful and...

Hi everyone, I need help for my mom who visited me in US but is travelling alone on 18th oct. to india. She needs help in knowing the correct terminals and gate no: for her flight in jfk. her route is dallas--> jfk--> mumbai..thru delta airlines....

Ecotourism is a growing area in the tourist friendly state of Kerala. Ecotourism in Kerala has taken off in a big way because Kerala has many destinations known for their natural beauty and exquisite landscape. Kerala is one of the greenest...

We are traveling to India, Nepal and Bhutan for the first time next week. Does anyone have any recommendations about currency? The books I have are rather nebulous or may have outdated information on the subject. We are coming from the US. What is...

My son sent a Western Union Money Transfer from dubai,uae in the name of my daughter payable at State Bank of Mysore,diamond garden branch,chembur, Mumbai 400071.Even after submitting id and valid address proof the bank refused to pay the...

Hi everyone! We're planning to spend 4 weeks in India in February. During that time we would really like to get to the Andaman Islands to do some diving and some serious relaxing for a week or so, maybe more... I was just looking up prices...

I will be in Pune this April for two weeks. I will be teaching a a school there during that time. I've read that I should dress conservatively. What should I wear for work clothing and shoes? Are open toe shoes appropriate? Also, I can't believe I'm...

I had a wonderful trip to India a few years back. I found it to be a fasicinating country. I think travelers either love or hate India. Very colorful, vibrant country. Sometimes it was fun just to stand on a busy street corner and watch the...

I am a US citizen visiting India on a one year tourist visa. It was issued Jan 28, and I entered India on February 28. I wish to return to the US October 4, but I need to do something to start a new stay in India. Do I have to renew a visa, or...

Hello Everyone, I will be in Mumbai for a couple of nights in December. Can anyone recommend places to stay that are not so pricey, yet safe? I will be in the Vile Parle West area. What other things would you recommend to do/see in Mumbai? ...

Is it safe for females traveling alone to visit India? Are there some areas that are better than others?

Hi all , I would like to know if anybody is able to arrange a trek to the Anai Mudi Peak inside the Eravikulam National Park near Munnar . Please reply back at mr.anils@gmail.com

Has anyone out there had any experience with Indus Tours ? We are planning a trip to Rajasthan. Of course Delhi & Agra first then on to Rajasthan and ending up in Mumbai. Their plan and pricing seem fine, car/driver and all hotels check out well....

Are there any beach towns north or south of Mumbai ???say within 50 Kilms ?? We would like to fly out of India from Mumbai, but first we'd like to spend a few days on a beach to chill out before heading home. Any suggestions would be appreciated....

dear all, i spent 6 months in india last year and had no trouble getting my 6month tourist visa from the embassy in dublin. this year i'm hoping to travel back again, but for longer, maybe 9-12 months. has anyone any idea how difficult/easy it is...

are thre any spanish or latin americans in Mumbai...it would be good to meet up and share experiences...