http://www.indiamike.com/india India travel discussion forum for advice, sharing photos, chatting, and tips for those traveling to or within India. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.indiamike.com/india http://www.indiamike.com/india/india-travel-itinerary-advice-f91/north-india-itinerary-help-t95920/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:49:37 GMT Hey all I will be traveling to India in December. I have a school program in Kerala first then will be flying to meet my brother in Delhi afterwards. Here is the itinerary we have planned, after spending time on this site I feel like we could fit more into it but not sure how to work that out. Can anyone give some advice on where to go and how to fit it in? Or is this good as is?? What is not to be missed? Thanks in advance! Dec 16: Arrive Delhi in the evening Dec 17: Day Trip to Agra Dec18-20: Delhi, overnight train to Varanasi Dec 21-25: Varnasi, half day visit to Sarnath in there (is this too long??) Dec 25: Flight from Varanasi to Jaipur arriving in the evening Dec 25-29: Jaipur Dec 29:Train back to Delhi Dec 29-31: Delhi Dec 31: Afternoon flight home Hey all I will be traveling to India in December. I have a school program in Kerala first then will be flying to meet my brother in Delhi afterwards. Here is the itinerary we have planned, after spending time on this site I feel like we could fit more into it but not sure how to work that out. Can anyone give some advice on where to go and how to fit it in? Or is this good as is?? What is not to be missed? Thanks in advance!

Dec 16: Arrive Delhi in the evening
Dec 17: Day Trip to Agra
Dec18-20: Delhi, overnight train to Varanasi
Dec 21-25: Varnasi, half day visit to Sarnath in there (is this too long??)
Dec 25: Flight from Varanasi to Jaipur arriving in the evening
Dec 25-29: Jaipur
Dec 29:Train back to Delhi
Dec 29-31: Delhi
Dec 31: Afternoon flight home ]]> India Travel Itinerary Advice Chiguy1984 http://www.indiamike.com/india/india-travel-itinerary-advice-f91/north-india-itinerary-help-t95920/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/delhi-f19/our-only-day-in-delhi-is-a-monday-t95919/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:33:29 GMT We arrive in Delhi late Sunday night and leave for Agra early Tuesday morning. We had organised a private vehicle to take us on a day tour of Delhi on the Monday, but now realise that a lot of the tourist sites ( including the Red Fort which was to be the highlight ) will be closed. Can anyone suggest the best way to spend the day and give the kids an introduction to India ( this will be their first day of a five week holiday there ). We arrive in Delhi late Sunday night and leave for Agra early Tuesday morning. We had organised a private vehicle to take us on a day tour of Delhi on the Monday, but now realise that a lot of the tourist sites ( including the Red Fort which was to be the highlight ) will be closed. Can anyone suggest the best way to spend the day and give the kids an introduction to India ( this will be their first day of a five week holiday there ). ]]> Delhi koki http://www.indiamike.com/india/delhi-f19/our-only-day-in-delhi-is-a-monday-t95919/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/bangalore-f25/bike-trip-in-the-first-week-of-december-t95918/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:50 GMT We are planning to go for a bike trip on the first week of December. Destination will be within 100 km radius from Bangalore. If anybody game leave a message with your phone number at: info@travelingbeats.com and we will contact you. We are planning to go for a bike trip on the first week of December. Destination will be within 100 km radius from Bangalore. If anybody game leave a message with your phone number at: info@travelingbeats.com and we will contact you. ]]> Bangalore jeet http://www.indiamike.com/india/bangalore-f25/bike-trip-in-the-first-week-of-december-t95918/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-hyderabad-f132/best-neighborhoods-for-pet-dogs-t95917/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:16:52 GMT hi, everyone!

we're moving to hyderabad in january. i've lived in india before and know all about the roaming packs of semi wild dogs! but i have also seen that more and more people have pet dogs.

i was wondering if any of you expats brought your dog(s) with you.

also, which neighborhoods are best to live in with a dog or to walk a dog in?

thanks!

sumi ]]> Moving to Hyderabad sumitra000im http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-hyderabad-f132/best-neighborhoods-for-pet-dogs-t95917/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/bangalore-f25/discrete-mathematics-teacher-t95916/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:16:22 GMT Can anyone tell me about good discrete mathematics teacher in Bangalore as soon as possible. Please help with contact number. Can anyone tell me about good discrete mathematics teacher in Bangalore as soon as possible. Please help with contact number. ]]> Bangalore jeet http://www.indiamike.com/india/bangalore-f25/discrete-mathematics-teacher-t95916/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/india-travel-itinerary-advice-f91/udaipur-hotels-t95913/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:54 GMT Hi could you tell me how these three hotels in Udaipur are? I want to know about cleaniless, atmosphere, good neat rooms, sheets and toilets and good food. Lake Pichola hotel Shiv Niwas Palace hotel Shikarbadi hotel Hi could you tell me how these three hotels in Udaipur are? I want to know about cleaniless, atmosphere, good neat rooms, sheets and toilets and good food.

Lake Pichola hotel
Shiv Niwas Palace hotel
Shikarbadi hotel ]]> India Travel Itinerary Advice Go Green http://www.indiamike.com/india/india-travel-itinerary-advice-f91/udaipur-hotels-t95913/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/rajasthan-f26/dunes-near-bikaner-t95912/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:44:53 GMT Hello, I am in Jaipur right now and making my way to Jaisalmer and Bikaner and Im very pumped for a camel trek. Having never seen a desert before I would love to see some dunes although Ive read they are not like the big saharan ones. Id prefer to do the camel trek in Bikaner where its a little less touristy than Jaisalmer but can dunes be seen on a 2-3 day trek? Thanks in advance, Hello,

I am in Jaipur right now and making my way to Jaisalmer and Bikaner and Im very pumped for a camel trek. Having never seen a desert before I would love to see some dunes although Ive read they are not like the big saharan ones.

Id prefer to do the camel trek in Bikaner where its a little less touristy than Jaisalmer but can dunes be seen on a 2-3 day trek?

Thanks in advance, ]]> Rajasthan CanadianCurry http://www.indiamike.com/india/rajasthan-f26/dunes-near-bikaner-t95912/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/sikkim-f34/ixb-to-gangtok-transport-hotel-questions-t95911/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:47 GMT Hello,
I will be arriving in Bagdogra on the 22nd of Dec with 3 other travelers. We were hoping to use the helicopter service to travel to Gangtok. Is there any way to reserve this ahead of time? I attempted to email the address given by the Sikkim tourism development corp but have gotten no response at all. If I called them could I make a reservation?
Also, I was wondering if we will be missing a lot by taking a helicopter instead of a jeep. Is the drive a can't-miss experience? I would assume the views from the helicopter would be pretty amazing as well.
Finally, should we make reservations ahead of time for Gangtok and Darjeeling in late December? I know this is peak tourist season in most of India, but I would think it would be a bit slower in the cold mountains.

Thank you very much for any advice offered. ]]> Sikkim Ford_Prefect http://www.indiamike.com/india/sikkim-f34/ixb-to-gangtok-transport-hotel-questions-t95911/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/yoga-spirituality-and-religion-in-india-f54/rishikesh-in-december-t95909/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:37:45 GMT Any idea what to expect in rishikesh in december? Does it get really cold or manageable? I've been there in summer, but iam concerned about the weather in december , especially due to my plans to stay in an ashram and iam sure they will be without heater or hot water.

Any feedback will be appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Yoga, Spirituality, and Religion in India prince09 http://www.indiamike.com/india/yoga-spirituality-and-religion-in-india-f54/rishikesh-in-december-t95909/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttar-pradesh-f60/any-night-activity-beside-clubbing-and-bar-in-these-place-t95907/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:39 GMT I want to know when do the bazzar closed? And what people(indian and tourist) do at night? thanks for your help!! I want to know when do the bazzar closed?
And what people(indian and tourist) do at night?
thanks for your help!! ]]> Uttar Pradesh takbbb http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttar-pradesh-f60/any-night-activity-beside-clubbing-and-bar-in-these-place-t95907/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/money-issues-and-india-travel-f138/best-way-to-carry-money-on-a-2-month-trip-t95906/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:02 GMT Hi, We have a rough idea of how much money we need but dont really know how to carry it. what is the maximum you can take with you from the uk (flying with Air India)? Is it worth taking a mixture of cash and travelers cheques or can we rely on using HSBC Maestro debit cards at ATMs when we get there? have been ripped off on exchange rates and fees when withdrawing from European atms previously but is India any different? finally is it worth taking sterling with us and exchanging it locally? are we likely to get better rates locally then from from here in the uk? apologies if i am covering old ground but your suggestions would be very useful Thanks in advance. Hi,

We have a rough idea of how much money we need but dont really know how to carry it. what is the maximum you can take with you from the uk (flying with Air India)?

Is it worth taking a mixture of cash and travelers cheques or can we rely on using HSBC Maestro debit cards at ATMs when we get there? have been ripped off on exchange rates and fees when withdrawing from European atms previously but is India any different?

finally is it worth taking sterling with us and exchanging it locally? are we likely to get better rates locally then from from here in the uk?

apologies if i am covering old ground but your suggestions would be very useful

Thanks in advance. ]]> Money Issues and India Travel anamhaq http://www.indiamike.com/india/money-issues-and-india-travel-f138/best-way-to-carry-money-on-a-2-month-trip-t95906/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-railways-f10/hampi-to-kerala-to-mumbai-t95905/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:36 GMT Hello,

What's the best way to go from Hampi to Kerala? Is it via train or can you take a flight as well?

Also, I'm trying to figure out a way to go from Kerala to Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi. I would assume the best way to get to Mumbai and Delhi would be flights but what about Hyderabad? Also, where can you catch a flight from in Kerela?

By best, I'm just trying to save time. I'd rather take any trains at night.

Thanks in advance! ]]> Indian Railways tiger07302 http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-railways-f10/hampi-to-kerala-to-mumbai-t95905/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/rajasthan-f26/going-to-the-rat-temple-at-deshnoke-soon-t95904/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:14:57 GMT hi there,
my girlfriend and me are planning to leave pushkar as soon as we can (finally, because we dont like it here, but that's certainly another story).
her biggest wish is to see the rat temple before we leave rajastan for the south
, so how can i resist :D !
I would like to know if there is some cheap guesthouse or hostal (100-250 max) available.
or any other recommendation would be most welcome which is nearby.
the reason im asking is cos we will arrive by bus coming from ajmer. so i just wanna avoid going to bikaner first while driving through deshnoke. thanks for all your answers in advance
cu around
Steffi
Til
:) ]]> Rajasthan che23 http://www.indiamike.com/india/rajasthan-f26/going-to-the-rat-temple-at-deshnoke-soon-t95904/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/india-expat-area-f84/resident-in-india-t95903/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:53:41 GMT My sri lankan friend went to India from Sri Lanka on a 3 or 6 moths tourist visa 6 years ago. He is a sri lankan national, tamil. He still living there, obviously over stayed his visa. He has registered with the police and have a letter from the police saying he has been living in that address for 6 years. Can he say he is a resident in India when applying for a UK settlement visa - on the visa application form. He explained the whole story of how and when he came to India, etc.

My question is what is the meaning of residence?

I know for tax purposes he is treated as a 'residence' there. but what about for immigration purposes?

Any advise is welcome. even if it is not useful! ]]> India Expat Area Hmm http://www.indiamike.com/india/india-expat-area-f84/resident-in-india-t95903/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kolkata-calcutta-f21/1-month-stay-apartment-t95902/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:56 GMT Hello,

Basically, I just need a place to sleep and wash for a month...I'm not sure what the best option would be. I would prefer something cheap, safe and near Belur Math. Would there be something? Thanks!

Edit:
Also, this would be for January... ]]> Kolkata (Calcutta) letaprimas http://www.indiamike.com/india/kolkata-calcutta-f21/1-month-stay-apartment-t95902/