India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com http://www.indiamike.com/india/ India travel discussion forum for advice, sharing photos, chatting, and tips for those traveling to or within India. en Tue, 21 May 2013 22:14:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com http://www.indiamike.com/india/ How to get reasonable Taxi and Auto Rickshaw fares in India http://www.indiamike.com/india/article-comments-f126/how-to-get-reasonable-taxi-and-auto-rickshaw-fares-in-india-t196257/ Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:53 GMT A new article entry has been added: How to get reasonable Taxi and Auto Rickshaw fares in India ---Quote--- Travelling by taxi or auto... A new article entry has been added:

How to get reasonable Taxi and Auto Rickshaw fares in India

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Travelling by taxi or auto rickshaw is an essential part of travel in India. This article gives you tips on booking taxis and auto's while traveling around India.
]]> Article Comments The India Mike Community http://www.indiamike.com/india/article-comments-f126/how-to-get-reasonable-taxi-and-auto-rickshaw-fares-in-india-t196257/ Indian Citizen marrying US Citizen in India http://www.indiamike.com/india/marriage-related-visa-questions-f150/indian-citizen-marrying-us-citizen-in-india-t196256/ Tue, 21 May 2013 20:37:26 GMT Hello Everyone, I have been researching a lot on this topic and thought its be great to seek assistance from all you people here, please advice... Hello Everyone,

I have been researching a lot on this topic and thought its be great to seek assistance from all you people here, please advice the best you all can!

I am residing in New Delhi (India) and my BF is in Charlotte, NC (USA). We have been together for 3 years. He is a divorcee and has all his documentation complete. We want to get married in India by Nov'13. Our relation is 3yrs long and we have enough proofs to authenticate the same.
Can someone advice us the best visa and correct way to get through the process. I have been to US on Tourist visa in 2012 and he has been to India on tourist as well.
For the marriage he wont be able to come for more then 2 weeks, we would like to return together after settling all formalities.
Can I get the depandant visa this fast? How many days does it take after registered marriage to get these formalities completed? ]]> Marriage related Visa Questions Leegari http://www.indiamike.com/india/marriage-related-visa-questions-f150/indian-citizen-marrying-us-citizen-in-india-t196256/ Kedarnath http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttarakhand-f135/kedarnath-t196250/ Tue, 21 May 2013 15:31:36 GMT Hi I would like to go Kedarnath from Joshimath after visiting Badrinath and then from Kedarnath I would like to go Hardwar Kindly suggest... Hi

I would like to go Kedarnath from Joshimath after visiting Badrinath

and then from Kedarnath I would like to go Hardwar
Kindly suggest me:-

:) how to make the programme

:)How much time it will take from Joshimath to Gourikund

:) Transport available or not

:) how much would be the fare from Joshimath to Kedarnath as well as From Kedarnath/Gourikund to Hardwar ]]> Uttarakhand bbairagi http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttarakhand-f135/kedarnath-t196250/ Left Luggage. http://www.indiamike.com/india/rajasthan-f26/left-luggage-t196245/ Tue, 21 May 2013 14:29:40 GMT I travel overnight from Dehli to Udaipur. So I'm thinking of bailing out
at Chittogargh & going to visit the fort,then take a bus onwards in the afternoon.
is there a left luggage room at,Chittogargh bus station?
A bus departs at,15 20 arr Udaipur,17 30,or should I take the train at 16 35 arr 19 00?
Greetings.
Homerus. ]]> Rajasthan homerus http://www.indiamike.com/india/rajasthan-f26/left-luggage-t196245/ Taxi to Kurseong http://www.indiamike.com/india/west-bengal-f32/taxi-to-kurseong-t196244/ Tue, 21 May 2013 14:21:20 GMT Where is the best palce to take a shared taxi from,to go up to Kurseong,Njp or Siliguri? And How much? Greetings, Homerus. Where is the best palce to take a shared taxi from,to go up to
Kurseong,Njp or Siliguri? And How much?
Greetings,
Homerus. ]]> West Bengal homerus http://www.indiamike.com/india/west-bengal-f32/taxi-to-kurseong-t196244/ Moving to Chennai http://www.indiamike.com/india/chennai-madras-f24/moving-to-chennai-t196243/ Tue, 21 May 2013 13:59:38 GMT Hello! new to this forum. moving to Chennai with a dog. Seeking advice/info on housing and pet care. Are there gated communities that are dog... Hello! new to this forum. moving to Chennai with a dog. Seeking advice/info on housing and pet care.

Are there gated communities that are dog friendly, in expat areas such as ECR or boat club? any recommendations?

Is it possible to bring a foreign worker - housekeeper and dog caregiver, has been with us for a long time. ]]> Chennai (Madras) Vanakkam http://www.indiamike.com/india/chennai-madras-f24/moving-to-chennai-t196243/ ICICI rupee travel card http://www.indiamike.com/india/money-issues-and-india-travel-f138/icici-rupee-travel-card-t196242/ Tue, 21 May 2013 13:54:20 GMT Hi,

I'm hoping someone can help me..have looked into ICICI Bank for a while now, I have used the bank before for their travel money and exchange rates as it's usually really competitive but I was just wondering if anyone here could provide me with some information from a non-bias point of view as I am looking to get the Indian Rupee Travel card, is it worth it? What are the main benefits?Online it says you can use the card at any ATM bank in India, but that you also get access to special offers and discounts whilst dining, travel and others. Has anyone used the card for these purposes? Are there any drawbacks?

Thanks again!!! :) ]]> Money Issues and India Travel TravelerR1 http://www.indiamike.com/india/money-issues-and-india-travel-f138/icici-rupee-travel-card-t196242/ Boorah Kailash - Is it a myth or is it real? http://www.indiamike.com/india/trekking-and-mountaineering-in-india-f89/boorah-kailash-is-it-a-myth-or-is-it-real-t196239/ Tue, 21 May 2013 12:55:02 GMT Hello everyone,
Was trying to gather information on the elusive 7th Kailash, but didn't get any. Has anyone heard of the Borrah Kailash:confused: ( 7th kailash)? If yes please share details.
I would like to visit this place if it really exists.

Comments welcome :)

Thanks,
Wandersunlimited ]]> Trekking and Mountaineering in India wandersUnlimited http://www.indiamike.com/india/trekking-and-mountaineering-in-india-f89/boorah-kailash-is-it-a-myth-or-is-it-real-t196239/ Driving directions from Pune to Goa - Travel Logs http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/driving-directions-from-pune-to-goa-travel-logs-t196237/ Tue, 21 May 2013 12:21:49 GMT I am starting a new thread for this just cause the help I need is different. 1st off, let your answers be hinged on the fact that I am Goan so I... I am starting a new thread for this just cause the help I need is different.

1st off, let your answers be hinged on the fact that I am Goan so I have a fair understanding of places around Goa. And I well aware of the weather in June, places to stay etc.

What I need help is with driving directions.

So we are planning to go to Goa on June 7th, Friday night. A few of my friends and me are planning to drive down to Goa after work on a Friday night.

Yes I have warned them about how bad the weather can be right now and how dangerous the road is after Kolhapur, especially in the rains, AT NIGHT.

Now when I generally go to Goa, I prefer flying or taking the Volvo. In both cases, I don't need to know the road and don't care. But now I am entrusted with locating roads. I am still skeptical about the idea but I'd like to know if taking the road from Nippani, Kudal, Sawantwadi etc is a better road to take or drive up to Belgaum and then take a right from there. Personally I'd prefer the former but I'm open to ideas.

What I would need help with is since it's rainy nights, travel logs from members who've made this trip before. Also, essential information like detailed maps and places at night we can stop at if required for fuel or anything else since this will be an all night drive.

Also, till Kolhapur is not a problem. But after that, what is the road to take, pics etc. Wouldn't want to be lost in the dead of night.

Now I know a lot of you will deter me against this but this is atleast not on bikes. Silver lining and all that...

So, can someone help with text and visual maps and pics et all?

Just for anyone who wants to know, I have a place in Nerul where we will be staying at. I'll add to the thread "different things I did in Goa", pics with places close to my house that tourists don't generally go to.

Look forward to your help. ]]> Goa markrodricks http://www.indiamike.com/india/goa-f23/driving-directions-from-pune-to-goa-travel-logs-t196237/ Walking along the Yamuna http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttarakhand-f135/walking-along-the-yamuna-t196234/ Tue, 21 May 2013 11:51:41 GMT In this stressed out time where everyone is doing Chardam Yatri in 10 days might be a strange questions but I believe a true pilgrimage should be... In this stressed out time where everyone is doing Chardam Yatri in 10 days might be a strange questions but I believe a true pilgrimage should be done walking. Is there a path along the river so that it might be possible at least to walk the last 30 or 50 kilometres towards Yamunotri? Maybe somebody has actually done it? ]]> Uttarakhand Quetzal http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttarakhand-f135/walking-along-the-yamuna-t196234/ Day trip from Chandigarh to Kasauli http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/day-trip-from-chandigarh-to-kasauli-t196233/ Tue, 21 May 2013 11:49:29 GMT Hi IndiaMikers, Namaste! I will be Chandigarh with my family from 8-10th of June , owing to the extreme heat at this time of the year ( Also I... Hi IndiaMikers,

Namaste! I will be Chandigarh with my family from 8-10th of June , owing to the extreme heat at this time of the year ( Also I don't think there's that many sights in Chandigarh as well) ,I thought of a day trip to kasauli since it's about 55 KM from Chandigarh and sounds like a place to visit. I would like some suggestions if possible about what I can do at kasauli ( Sights,food and activities ) in a day trip. Are there any guided tours of the brewery? Any advice would be highly appreciated!! :)

Thanks in advance,

Sagar ]]> Himachal Pradesh camerox888 http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/day-trip-from-chandigarh-to-kasauli-t196233/ Booking tickets with Bank of Baroda debit card http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-railways-f10/booking-tickets-with-bank-of-baroda-debit-card-t196232/ Tue, 21 May 2013 11:45:26 GMT I finally managed to register our bank of baroda card for online purchase and was now using it first time to book train tickets. Something went... I finally managed to register our bank of baroda card for online purchase and was now using it first time to book train tickets. Something went wrong. I was using gateway 2 icici bank- is this okay for users of other banks and do I have to see the bank manager again to find out why the card is not working?
Any experiences welcome ]]> Indian Railways Quetzal http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-railways-f10/booking-tickets-with-bank-of-baroda-debit-card-t196232/ Organised tour around Munnar http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/organised-tour-around-munnar-t196226/ Tue, 21 May 2013 11:37:38 GMT Hey guys,

my friend and I (both female, 24) are planing to visit Tamil Nadu and Kerala at the end of August. As we don't have too much time, we were thinking about joining an organised tour to visit Munnar and the main attractions around it. Can anyone recommend us something? We are traveling on a low budget, so the costs shouldn't be too high.

In case you need this information:
We will go from Madurai to Munnar by bus and afterward to Cochin, also by bus.

Thank you in advance for any kind of help!!

Olifffka ]]> Kerala olifffka http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/organised-tour-around-munnar-t196226/ <![CDATA[Sept'13@Darjeeling]]> http://www.indiamike.com/india/darjeeling-f145/sept13-darjeeling-t196225/ Tue, 21 May 2013 11:37:06 GMT Friends. Planning to visit Darjeeling & Gangtok by last week of Sept'13
Through other threads i have noted down the places to visit, need help with the following [puhlease]

1) Am coming with my wife & 2 yrs old kid. Is Sept 27th a right time to visit? i do not want to be in the midst of rain/bad weather considering it is the first time we travel towards northwest & we are from south india where we deal with 40 deg hot sun every day!

2) Please advise a hotel near mall for approx 3000rs a day. Also please suggest good taxis/cabs who can speak some english! :D

3)share your experience if you had traveled to Darjeeling with a 2 yrs old kid, it will help me to understand if a kid can handle the cold weather/precautions that i need to take other than a winter jacket for him. ]]> Darjeeling hills2relax http://www.indiamike.com/india/darjeeling-f145/sept13-darjeeling-t196225/ Speeding in Corbett National Park? http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/speeding-in-corbett-national-park-t196223/ Tue, 21 May 2013 11:34:43 GMT From 'Amazon' I purchased a Kindle book, it's about Corbett National Park and its Tigers. Several times the authors writes about his crazy driver's speeding, I'm quoting:

"With his jeep he drove rally-like."
"He turned his jeep and raced back from where we had came from."
"For me it was not possible to sit in the jeep, I had to stand, otherwise I would have broken my vertebra".
"I constantly had to hold myself in order not to fall from the vehicle and I often feared I might lose my camera."
"I gave him the nickname Driver from Hell."
"He pressed down the accelerator pedal completely."
"He jerked the Skukuzi violently around."
"With 60 km/h he went through the dry riverbed."

I wonder is this normal??? I'm working as a guide and driver in South Africa's national parks. Here, on gravel roads the speed limit is 40 km/h, on tarred road 50 km/s. There are many speed traps and if you are caught you have to pay a heavy fine. Not long ago a delivery truck went into a herd of Impala antelopes, killing 21 animals! He was fined 3.000 Euro and banned from Kruger National Park for life.

When visiting Corbett I gonna insist on doing the driving myself. It will only be me and the guide (naturalist). He just has to tell me "go left, straight, right". I would drive slowly and when I want to stop for watching or taking photos it's entirely up to me.

What are your experiences with drivers? ]]> Indian Wildlife and National Parks KeenOnCorbett http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-wildlife-and-national-parks-f74/speeding-in-corbett-national-park-t196223/