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india questions

  • 14-07-2008 11:16am
    #1
    ro1798
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    looking to get info on india, is 2 months to much.. not going to goa.. will be north west mostly...

    also is it worth the extra for 1st class or is 2ac ok and safe etc

    it is a couple going so any info would be great:D


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  • #2
    RATM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭RATM


    It all depends what you want to see- if you wanted to see all of India then 6 months probably wouldn't be enough, its a huge place.

    But with 2 months you could take in all of the north ( Kashmir, Ladakk, McLeod Ganj ) as well as doing the traditional triangle ( Delhi-Agra for the Taj Mahal to Jaipur back to Delhi ) or even carrying on from Jaipur to go into deeper Rajastan. Another option would be to head over to Varanassi to see the Ganges and the funeral ceremonies that take place.

    If you only want to stick to places west and north of Delhi Id say 2 months is enough time except if you want to do some extended treking up in Kashmir or Ladakk.


  • #3
    ro1798
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,320 ✭✭✭ro1798


    thanks for help, we will be flying into calcutta from bangkok, how long did you spend there and any big tips on the country etc?

    getting the indiarail pass thing...


  • #4
    RATM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭RATM


    I spent about 5 weeks there during which time I did the Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi triangle and then I headed north first to McLeod Ganj then Manali-Leh-Srinagar and back to Delhi. I did some treking in Kashmir which was excellent.

    As for tips- if you get Delhi Belly from the curries then stick to eating Tandoori chicken and naan bread, its a bit safer than curries ( although they are delicious- the food is a highlight of India in itself )

    Be streetwise- it is admired in India to try to rip off tourists, we are seen as fair game. Taxi drivers and rickshaws are the main protagonists but it can come from anywhere. Always agree a price and a destination before you get in, its also not uncommon for them to take you somewhere they'll get commission. Ignore any stories of a place being closed/burnt down/can't find it and make sure to have a hard neck if you hear stories of a drivers kid needing cash for a life saving operation.

    That said dont spend all your holiday worrying about these things, if you do get ripped off its not likely to be for much anyway but just be aware that it does happen.


  • #5
    dory
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,516 Mod ✭✭✭✭dory


    Yea, 2nd A/C is fine. Pack as lightly as you can, makes train travel easier. Just thing like lugging bags up and down the little bridges they have to get to platforms can hard with a big bag.
    I don't know much about the north west, I'm in the north east at the moment, which is a great place to live, but only really worth going as a tourist at festival time (Oct/Nov) to see the tribal culture. Also, if the culture shock is too crazy, or you just don't like India, the north east is a great place to go - very like northern Thailand.
    One thing about the Taj - be careful with the prepaid taxis. They take you to a mountain of carpet/ marble shops between stops. It's easier to just get a taxi to where ever you want to see.


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