http://www.indiamike.com/india/ India travel discussion forum for advice, sharing photos, chatting, and tips for those traveling to or within India. en Wed, 22 May 2013 22:40:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.indiamike.com/india/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/delhi-f19/mid-june-delhi-trip-advice-needed-t196336/ Wed, 22 May 2013 19:54:11 GMT I'll be traveling to Delhi on June 14, '13. I need some help with a lot of things.

I'll be leaving from Kollam (Kerala) on the 11th and reaching there on the 14th. I have to get to IIT Delhi.

However, that's the only thing I know for sure. India Rail Info gives me at least two stations when I input 'Delhi', so I'm not sure which one to pick. I'd prefer the closer one of the two to my destination. Also would love suggestions for a lodge/budget hotel, since I'll most likely be out the whole day, needing the place to only crash at night or freshen up. Or should I attempt to stay at the retiring rooms at the station?

Also would love suggestions for some good restaurants, and sweet shops, too. Thanks a bunch in advance! :) ]]> Delhi The Karicodist http://www.indiamike.com/india/delhi-f19/mid-june-delhi-trip-advice-needed-t196336/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/hill-stations-t196335/ Wed, 22 May 2013 18:27:18 GMT I'm looking for recommendations for hill stations.

I will be spending a couple of weeks in Bombay in February for my wedding celebrations, and I suspect I'm going to need a little time to rest and relax after that. Consequently, I'm considering spending 5 or 6 days at a hill station before leaving India. It will essentially be my honeymoon, so I'm looking for someplace quiet and beautiful (hence the choice of a hill station).

I don't mind traveling most of a day to get there, but I think Darjeeling may be a bit too involved for the length of time I have. The most important factors to me are:

Relatively quiet
Beautiful
Cool or cold (i.e. highs no higher than 70 degrees fahrenheit)
Local flavor (rather than tourist-generic)
Ability to "explore" the town
Opportunities to do some low-effort trekking (i.e. leisurely strolls through wilderness)

If anyone has any particular recommendations, I would really appreciate hearing them. I've seen lots of lists of the "Best" hill stations, but they all say the same thing: beautiful; cool; stress-free. I'd really love to know what makes one hill station different from another. Also, are the hill stations in Maharashtra very different from the ones in the North? I would expect them to be, but I haven't found any information on how they might be different. ]]> Mumbai (Bombay) MEllen http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22/hill-stations-t196335/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/introduce-yourself-f76/traveling-alone-to-goa-on-23th-may-t196323/ Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:03 GMT Hi
I'm travelling to goa on 23th may 2013 and traveling alone..Looking to meet up with travelers and have a few beers with. Also explore the night life of Goa.
A little about me, I am a 28 yr old guy from bangalore. Fun loving & outgoing. ]]> Introduce Yourself coolvijay http://www.indiamike.com/india/introduce-yourself-f76/traveling-alone-to-goa-on-23th-may-t196323/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/introduce-yourself-f76/gokarna-this-monsoon-t196313/ Wed, 22 May 2013 14:12:20 GMT hi there..
I'm planning a trip to Gokarna in the second week of june.
would the monsoon be in full swing by then? and what options are left for a stay on the beach?:confused:
is anyone going there round the same time?cool: ]]> Introduce Yourself chandan sham http://www.indiamike.com/india/introduce-yourself-f76/gokarna-this-monsoon-t196313/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/karnataka-f38/from-mysore-to-nagarhole-1-day-trip-t196312/ Wed, 22 May 2013 12:34:53 GMT Ok i surrender: after so many researches in internet and in IndiaMike i understood that sleeping near or inside Nagarhole is really too expensive for... Ok i surrender: after so many researches in internet and in IndiaMike i understood that sleeping near or inside Nagarhole is really too expensive for my idea of travel.
So i am planning to stay in a guest house in Mysore and make a 1-day-tour to Nagarhole National Park for safari.
My questions:

1- any idea of the cost of a taxi that will drive me and my partner from Mysore to Nagarhole where the safari starts, that will wait for us during the safari and will drive us back to Mysore?

2- is it true that there is a bus going from Mysore to Nagarhole in the morning (and, this is very important, stopping where the safari begins) and coming back in the evening from the same point?

3- should i ask to some tour operators in Mysore? any idea of the price or any suggestion on the tour operator?

thanks a lot
Claudia ]]> Karnataka claudiaitaly http://www.indiamike.com/india/karnataka-f38/from-mysore-to-nagarhole-1-day-trip-t196312/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/india-travel-itinerary-advice-f91/seven-cities-across-india-t196310/ Wed, 22 May 2013 12:17:30 GMT Hi guys, I am posting here the details of my seven cities in 3 weeks trip which I expect to do during end of 13 or mid 14. I know I have lots of... Hi guys,

I am posting here the details of my seven cities in 3 weeks trip which I expect to do during end of 13 or mid 14. I know I have lots of time to arrange/ fix everything but would love to hear from you guys regarding any suggestions.

Day 1 - leave Kolkata at night
Day 2 - reach Varanasi in the morning
Day 3 - stay at Varanasi
Day 4 - leave Varanasi in the eve
Day 5 - Reach Agra early moring
Day 6 - leave Agra in the morning and reach New Delhi by afternoon and then take a connecting train to Vapi (Daman) in the eve.
Day 7 - reach Vapi (Daman & Diu) in morning
Day 8 - stay at Daman
Day 9 - leave Vapi (Daman) by night to goa
Day 10 - reach Goa in the morning
Day 11 - stay at Goa
Day 12 - stay at Goa
Day 13 -leave Goa in the afternoon and reach Mangalore by eve
Day 14 - stay at Managalore
Day 15 - leave Mangalore by night to Coimbatore
Day 16 - reach Coimbatore in the morning and -then go to Ooty
Day 17 - stay at Ooty
Day 18 - stay at Ooty
Day 19 - leave Coimbatore by noon to Vishkhapatnam
Day 20 - reach Vishkhapatnam
Day 21 - stay at Vishkhapatnam
Day 22 - leave Vishakhapatnam by noon/ eve to Kolkata
Day 23 - reach Kolkata in morning/ noon

I am planning to use the great Indian railway as my mode of transport between these cities. Will be traveling solo and would love to utilize most of my time during this trip. Other than this, I am looking for cheap/ budget hotels (and couchsurfers may be) and local transport.

Please feel free to give your comments and/ or suggestions.


Thanks. ]]> India Travel Itinerary Advice highhope http://www.indiamike.com/india/india-travel-itinerary-advice-f91/seven-cities-across-india-t196310/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/itinerary-for-himachal-pradesh-t196306/ Wed, 22 May 2013 11:38:43 GMT hey guys...


i'm planning a trip to Himachal in around june end - july first week, probably

i'l be reaching mcleodganj via pathankhot

and then mcleodganj to bir biling (Tibetan Colony)

so any suggestion.. transport assistance or suggestion?? and charges ]]> Himachal Pradesh ArchitManocha http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/itinerary-for-himachal-pradesh-t196306/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/chai-and-chat-f73/where-should-i-go-t196290/ Wed, 22 May 2013 10:09:42 GMT I'm looking for a "dry" state in India (I'm a recovering alcoholic) where there aren't any bars. Preferably a small town but not too small. I'd like to rent a small bungalow or farmhouse under $1k/mo with a garden in it. Good internet connectivity or 3g is a must.

I'd like to have some kind of a social life (hence not too small a town). I am Indian and can speak English, Hindi & Marathi.

I'll be staying for at least a month, maybe even 4.

I'd like to avoid the southern states, I had a horrible time in Chennai last year. The people there tend to not respect privacy and individuality much. ]]> Chai and Chat jtmarlin http://www.indiamike.com/india/chai-and-chat-f73/where-should-i-go-t196290/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-visa-and-passport-questions-f9/british-child-in-pune-x-visa-expiring-oci-applied-t196285/ Wed, 22 May 2013 08:30:46 GMT Hello All, Looking for your inputs on my daughters X visa situation. We hold birtish passports and are in Pune since 4 years. Our daughter was born... Hello All,
Looking for your inputs on my daughters X visa situation. We hold birtish passports and are in Pune since 4 years. Our daughter was born in Pune. We got her British Passport and eventually (1 year after birth) X visa last year. The visa was granted only for an year. The X visa would expire in first week of June.
Here comes the twist, In the hope of avoiding visiting FRRO again I initiated OCI for entire family about 2 months ago. They wasted one month, returned OCI application because I sent only one DD for entire fee, they wanted 4 seperate DDs. So resent the application, it was acknowledged on 14 th May. The OCI website says acknowledged at FRRO mumbai and document printing status in UNDER-PROCESS.
Now I am in dilemma as to what happens if the OCI is not processed before 3 rd June, when her visa expires.
Do I still need to renew the X visa or not ?
Looking forward to your advice.
Regards ]]> Indian Visa and Passport Questions scorpwarp http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-visa-and-passport-questions-f9/british-child-in-pune-x-visa-expiring-oci-applied-t196285/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-visa-and-passport-questions-f9/apply-for-passport-as-single-being-married-t196284/ Wed, 22 May 2013 08:22:39 GMT Dear frns,
I am 28yr old workin Engg graduate,My marriage has passed a year and worst for me dat [cry] my wife continued her affair in my presence which i came to know after 3 months of marriage :mad:...so since then after quarelling 7 months have passed & she is stayin with her parents...I already taken the steps of legal to have divorce. Now since i cannot leave an opportunity abroad i wanted to apply for a passport and dat too with single, As by makin an passport with married status would involve her again in my life which i dont want, Please advice and suggest if its ok to go for passport with single status as for now ??? ]]> Indian Visa and Passport Questions Coolguy2205 http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-visa-and-passport-questions-f9/apply-for-passport-as-single-being-married-t196284/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/travelling-to-off-beat-dibang-wildlife-sanctuary-in-north-east-arunachal-pradesh-t196282/ Wed, 22 May 2013 08:05:42 GMT [cross posting from the Arunachal forum]

Dear friends
I am scheduled to travel to upper Dibang valley for a month long of offbeat exploration with a few mates this June. My itenerary as it stands now looks like this :

• Train from Nagpur to Howrah
• Train from Howrah to Tinsukia
• Tinsukia to Roing
• Roing to Anini
• Anini to Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary (where I have been invited to take part in an interesting Tiger reintroduction project)
• Explorations in Dibang Wildlife sanctuary
• Return back to Tinsukia and travel to North bengal and then to Nagpur.

I have 30 days for doing this trip as I understand that I would be venturing in uncertain territories and I would need a buffer of extra days in hand to mitigate delays and blockades. I am in the process of obtaining my ILP through a friend from Delhi. I have gone through some of the writeups that I could find on arunachal but I have not found any information specific to the dibang valley of the state.

Is there anybody here who can help me with the following information :

• Status of timings of the ferry over bramhaputra at Roing.
• Status of roads further north east from Tinsukia.
• Road connectivity from Dibang valley to Nagaland-Manipur-Mizoram-Tripura (as I might travel back by that route getting a glimpse into these states as I pass by)
• Any specific info on accomodation details in Dibang WLS.

regards,
Dr. A Ghosh ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks abheekg http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/travelling-to-off-beat-dibang-wildlife-sanctuary-in-north-east-arunachal-pradesh-t196282/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/forum-help-f53/how-to-edit-hotel-details-added-by-myself-t196281/ Wed, 22 May 2013 08:04:15 GMT Hi, I added a new hotel before adding a review, but I realised I forgot to add the website for the hotel. I'm unable to figure out how to edit & update the same. Could anyone please advise the steps? ]]> Forum Help paramiyer http://www.indiamike.com/india/forum-help-f53/how-to-edit-hotel-details-added-by-myself-t196281/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/travelling-to-off-beat-dibang-wildlife-sanctuary-in-north-east-arunachal-pradesh-t196280/ Wed, 22 May 2013 08:01:32 GMT [cross posting from the Arunachal forum]

Dear friends
I am scheduled to travel to upper Dibang valley for a month long of offbeat exploration with a few mates this June. My itenerary as it stands now looks like this :

• Train from Nagpur to Howrah
• Train from Howrah to Tinsukia
• Tinsukia to Roing
• Roing to Anini
• Anini to Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary (where I have been invited to take part in an interesting Tiger reintroduction project)
• Explorations in Dibang Wildlife sanctuary
• Return back to Tinsukia and travel to North bengal and then to Nagpur.

I have 30 days for doing this trip as I understand that I would be venturing in uncertain territories and I would need a buffer of extra days in hand to mitigate delays and blockades. I am in the process of obtaining my ILP through a friend from Delhi. I have gone through some of the writeups that I could find on arunachal but I have not found any information specific to the dibang valley of the state.

Is there anybody here who can help me with the following information :

• Status of timings of the ferry over bramhaputra at Roing.
• Status of roads further north east from Tinsukia.
• Road connectivity from Dibang valley to Nagaland-Manipur-Mizoram-Tripura (as I might travel back by that route getting a glimpse into these states as I pass by)

regards,
Dr. A Ghosh ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks abheekg http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/travelling-to-off-beat-dibang-wildlife-sanctuary-in-north-east-arunachal-pradesh-t196280/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/india-travel-itinerary-advice-f91/need-help-regarding-of-honeymoon-planning-t196279/ Wed, 22 May 2013 07:54:49 GMT Dear All,

I am planning for our honeymoon next year (2014) in February (end) from Calcutta to any scenic, safe & tranquil places. Jungles are not preferable. Can you guys kindly give some information regarding this?

Thanks in advance :) ]]> India Travel Itinerary Advice sumanta4u http://www.indiamike.com/india/india-travel-itinerary-advice-f91/need-help-regarding-of-honeymoon-planning-t196279/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/arunachal-pradesh-f152/travelling-to-off-beat-upper-dibang-valley-in-north-east-arunachal-pradesh-t196277/ Wed, 22 May 2013 07:33:03 GMT Dear friends I am scheduled to travel to upper Dibang valley for a month long of offbeat exploration with a few mates this June. My itenerary as it... Dear friends
I am scheduled to travel to upper Dibang valley for a month long of offbeat exploration with a few mates this June. My itenerary as it stands now looks like this :

• Train from Nagpur to Howrah
• Train from Howrah to Tinsukia
• Tinsukia to Roing
• Roing to Anini
• Anini to Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary (where I have been invited to take part in an interesting Tiger reintroduction project)
• Explorations in Dibang Wildlife sanctuary
• Return back to Tinsukia and travel to North bengal and then to Nagpur.

I have 30 days for doing this trip as I understand that I would be venturing in uncertain territories and I would need a buffer of extra days in hand to mitigate delays and blockades. I am in the process of obtaining my ILP through a friend from Delhi. I have gone through some of the writeups that I could find on arunachal but I have not found any information specific to the dibang valley of the state.

Is there anybody here who can help me with the following information :

• Status of timings of the ferry over bramhaputra at Roing.
• Status of roads further north east from Tinsukia.
• Road connectivity from Dibang valley to Nagaland-Manipur-Mizoram-Tripura (as I might travel back by that route getting a glimpse into these states as I pass by)

regards,
Dr. A Ghosh ]]> Arunachal Pradesh abheekg http://www.indiamike.com/india/arunachal-pradesh-f152/travelling-to-off-beat-upper-dibang-valley-in-north-east-arunachal-pradesh-t196277/