Leaving in 12 hours - any last advice?

mbcorwin · May 23rd, 2008, 21:34

Headed out for my first trip - 2 weeks in Mumbai, Manali/Shimla, and Delhi/Agra. Any last minute advice?

abhi182 · May 23rd, 2008, 21:43

Being a sucker for any trip deep in the Himalayas, I'd have said skip Delhi /Agra and continue on to Leh from Manali

The Taj Mahal is brilliant and all that, but I wonder how would one appreciate the beauty in the crazy heat and dust of May

mbcorwin · May 23rd, 2008, 21:56

I wish! Saving Leh for my next trip...

karuna · May 23rd, 2008, 22:11

Don't Do It! Stay Home!

KateW · May 23rd, 2008, 22:16

Bring an umbrella. It's been raining in Delhi for days and days and it's like UK rain wet

Cheap 'n' Best · May 23rd, 2008, 22:21

I'll have to agree with Abhi, Agra and Delhi will be hot. Also agree with Kate, an umbrella would be good.

Personally I would advise you to get above 1500m and enjoy the cooler air.

camelgirl · May 23rd, 2008, 22:59

Only advice is take it easy when you first get there. Take naps

You've got a good trip planned by limiting your itinerary and getting into the mountains. Don't miss Fatipur Sikri when you go to Agra to see the Taj. It's almost always part of any Agra trip and it's well worth it.

Have a great time & get back to us when you return. We like to hear peoples India stories!

mbcorwin · May 24th, 2008, 00:43

thanks to everyone for helping with all my planning - full trip report coming when I return!

brownboy66 · May 24th, 2008, 01:05

Don't forget the Delhi meetup! 5th of june (venue to be advised...)

otherwise, have a great trip.

mbcorwin · May 24th, 2008, 02:05

Cool - where is it being held?

brownboy66 · May 24th, 2008, 02:33

that's the part that is yet to be advised (we'll put something in the thread next week - so check in again).

Adventures Anil · May 24th, 2008, 03:05

plz lemme know the vanue date time for delhi meet . thx

brownboy66 · May 24th, 2008, 11:58

Just keep an eye on the meetup thread Anil - as you already have.

Adventures Anil · May 24th, 2008, 15:28

thx brownboy 66.i will keep checking .

zoltan · May 24th, 2008, 16:11

Take a pair of thick socks for use at Agra. When your bare feet hit the marble, you may find it too hot without some for of covering (hence the socks).

When you finish, if you won't want to keep them, find a suitable recipient nearby.

Cheers
Zoltan

May 23rd, 2008, 21:34	#1
mbcorwin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New york Posts: 26	Leaving in 12 hours - any last advice? Headed out for my first trip - 2 weeks in Mumbai, Manali/Shimla, and Delhi/Agra. Any last minute advice?

May 23rd, 2008, 21:43	#2
abhi182 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Madras! Posts: 90	Being a sucker for any trip deep in the Himalayas, I'd have said skip Delhi /Agra and continue on to Leh from Manali The Taj Mahal is brilliant and all that, but I wonder how would one appreciate the beauty in the crazy heat and dust of May __________________ Planning a trip to Spiti this December - Can you help shed some light

May 23rd, 2008, 22:11	#4
karuna Just a big girl with a small dream Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: A little town you've probably never heard of Posts: 2,976	Don't Do It! Stay Home! __________________ Mosquitos suck.

May 23rd, 2008, 22:59	#7
camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 2,032	Only advice is take it easy when you first get there. Take naps You've got a good trip planned by limiting your itinerary and getting into the mountains. Don't miss Fatipur Sikri when you go to Agra to see the Taj. It's almost always part of any Agra trip and it's well worth it. Have a great time & get back to us when you return. We like to hear peoples India stories! __________________ My selected India photos http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...r/7030/cat/500

May 24th, 2008, 01:05	#9
brownboy66 newbie with some admin tools...... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,733	Don't forget the Delhi meetup! 5th of june (venue to be advised...) otherwise, have a great trip. __________________ "the last meal is history - its the next one that's important" - Garfield (the cat) IndiaMike Mod Team.... just some plonker with access to the mod tools

May 23rd, 2008, 21:56	#3
mbcorwin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New york Posts: 26	I wish! Saving Leh for my next trip...

May 23rd, 2008, 22:16	#5
KateW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 144	Bring an umbrella. It's been raining in Delhi for days and days and it's like UK rain wet

May 23rd, 2008, 22:21	#6
Cheap 'n' Best Occasional Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South India Posts: 140	I'll have to agree with Abhi, Agra and Delhi will be hot. Also agree with Kate, an umbrella would be good. Personally I would advise you to get above 1500m and enjoy the cooler air.

May 24th, 2008, 00:43	#8
mbcorwin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New york Posts: 26	thanks to everyone for helping with all my planning - full trip report coming when I return!

May 24th, 2008, 02:05	#10
mbcorwin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New york Posts: 26	Cool - where is it being held?

May 24th, 2008, 02:33	#11
brownboy66 newbie with some admin tools...... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,733	that's the part that is yet to be advised (we'll put something in the thread next week - so check in again).

May 24th, 2008, 03:05	#12
Adventures Anil Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 245	plz lemme know the vanue date time for delhi meet . thx

May 24th, 2008, 11:58	#13
brownboy66 newbie with some admin tools...... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,733	Just keep an eye on the meetup thread Anil - as you already have.

May 24th, 2008, 15:28	#14
Adventures Anil Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 245	thx brownboy 66.i will keep checking .

May 24th, 2008, 16:11	#15
zoltan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 899	Take a pair of thick socks for use at Agra. When your bare feet hit the marble, you may find it too hot without some for of covering (hence the socks). When you finish, if you won't want to keep them, find a suitable recipient nearby. Cheers Zoltan __________________ India (and other) photos click here

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