need info on travel to India

slfcre8 · Jan 29th, 2005, 10:50

Hello, this is my first time to this site. I will be traveling with a friend to India In April-May for 3 weeks. We will be spending 10 days in Mumbia for a training and then would like to sight see and travel a bit in india for and Additional 7-10 days. Does anyone have any suggestions on things that we should do?

wonderwomanusa · Jan 29th, 2005, 11:24

You'd be well-advised to read a travel guide to India and see what sounds good to YOU. You probably can borrow one from the library.

A week in the hot season is not much time to get up to the mountains -- but it's a good idea! You're used to the heat, I suppose, but not to the sort of humidity that Mumbai has to offer, so you'll probably be moving slowly.

You might want to head for Rajasthan and tour around India's desert areas for a week before whatever you have to do next.

slfcre8 · Jan 29th, 2005, 11:45

Thank you for your quick response. I have already checked out many books on India at the Library. I was thinking about visiting the Ellora and Ajanta caves? Do you know anything about them. I know I don't have much time but do you think it would be worth it to go up to agra and visit the Taj mahal?

edwardseco · Jan 29th, 2005, 12:13

7-10 days ain't much given the rigor of travel in India. Without air or rented car Ajanta-Ellora_Dalautabad would be practical and excellent as well as Elephanta and Lonavala, depends..

slfcre8 · Jan 30th, 2005, 10:22

I was thinking about extending my trip by another week to spend some time in Kerala. I would like to experience some very authentic ayurvedic treatment. Can anyone tell me of some good places to do this? What is Kerala Really Like?

wonderwomanusa · Jan 31st, 2005, 11:27

I think Ajanta and Ellora are part of the very best that India has to offer!

Either Kerala or Agra would involve a lot of travellilng -- unless you fly, you'll spend 'way too much time on the trains, in my opinion.

Goa is pretty close to Mumbai -- but the beaches are not too interesting in the summer, so it depends on when you'll be there. There are some pilgrimages in Goa -- both Catholic and Hindu -- if you're interested in such things.

lonelyaztec · Jan 31st, 2005, 12:34

Hi

Since u can travel for 10 days, and can extend it little more, i suggest u can make it for about 15 weeks....

Here is a itenary for about 15 days.

U can go to Ajanta and Ellora - they are close to Bombay. - 2 days ( ie one day each )

Go to Delhi - Agra and Jaipur - it is called the Golden Triangle....
Delhi - 1 day of Red Fort, Purana Quila, Qutub Minar
Agra - 1 day ( for Taj, Agra Fort, Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri ) - start early
jaipur - 2 days for seeing all the palaces and forts

Also go to Udaipur from Jaipur....2 days here....

Go to Hampi in Karnataka - 3 days

Go to Kerala - Allepy or Kumarakom - 3 - 4 days. Do a back water cruise....stay in the backwaters...and also get a massage here.

I am assuming that u will fly to all the places.....

slfcre8 · Jan 31st, 2005, 13:26

thanks for all the information. Do you know what a trip like that would cost with all the flight, hotel stay and tours?

lonelyaztec · Jan 31st, 2005, 15:04

Slfcre8,

Hey, u can do all these places.....i could cost...let me work it out ...and send it to u.....

Costs...depends a lot on what kind of person u are....

If u want a 5 star hotel accomodation, it will cost u quite a bit....

U can travel by air, to some place, to some other places, air travel is not possible, so u may have to take a train.....so accordingly u have to plan.....

Bombay to Ajanta / Ellora - u have to take a bus / train / ferry...so, no air travel here...

U get back to Mumbai from Ajanta or Ellora..

Mumbai to Delhi by flight. Delhi sightseeing can be undertaken in a cab

Delhi to Agra - Train / Cab. Local sight seeing in AGra / Sikandra / Faehpur Sikri can be done in a cab.

From Agra u can take a train to Jaipur - a overnight train, so, u can save time.

Jaipur to Udaipur - Train.

Udaipur - Hampi - go by bus

Hampi to Bangalore by train..

Bangalore to Trivandrum by flight.....and take a cab from Trivandrum to Allepy...... ( There is no direct bus / train from Hampi to Allepy )

all local transport within a town can be undertaken by auto / taxi....

Budget / Star accomodations are available.

check this website called www.mapsofindia.com....this will give u a fair idea os where these places are located, and therefore, why i have suggested places in this order....

Since u will be in Bombay for a training, u will be able to call people and make bookings.....or, ur freinds in India should be able to help u book train / bus / accomodation.

The way i see it, it would cost u in all, for budget accomodations, transport by air / train and cabs - total of Rs. 1 L ...about 2250 US $

lonelyaztec · Jan 31st, 2005, 15:18

Hey, u asked this question, what is Kerela really like.....it is a World heritage site....
i have been to Kerala...it is full of backwaters.....

pls check this url...for info and pics....that will zap u....
http://www.keralatourism.org/
http://www.ktdc.com/

Also check - www.incredibleindia.org

Read my travelogues on Indiamike...it should help u.

Agra : http://www.indiamike.com/india/article.php?a=36

Hampi : http://www.indiamike.com/india/article.php?a=29

Kerala : http://www.indiamike.com/india/article.php?a=11
( This is about a cruise in the backwaters in Kerala ). Will give u an idea about Kerala.

Check all articles at
http://www.indiamike.com/india/article.php?c=1

slfcre8 · Jan 31st, 2005, 15:27

lonely aztec,

I'm alittle overwhelmed with all your information you have given me. It's great to know that there are so many places that I can look at for more information. I will check everything out tomorrow. I appreciate all your help.
By the way, I posted something else about doing a training in Chavutti Thirimmu. DO you know about this massage technique and if so what information can you give me?

lonelyaztec · Jan 31st, 2005, 15:37

Hey,

R u going to become a masseur

Alright.......if u want to know anything about anything....try google..

i did just that...and got loads of info on it.

Chavutti Thirumal.....( u have spelt it wrong ), is a type of massage done with the foot...check this url...u get loads of info.
http://www.soundtransformations.btin...pychavutti.htm

In case, u want to read up more....try google.

Since u will be going to Kerela when u come to India, u can hear about this art from the people who practise it.

Jan 29th, 2005, 10:50	#1
slfcre8 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 15	need info on travel to India Hello, this is my first time to this site. I will be traveling with a friend to India In April-May for 3 weeks. We will be spending 10 days in Mumbia for a training and then would like to sight see and travel a bit in india for and Additional 7-10 days. Does anyone have any suggestions on things that we should do?

Jan 31st, 2005, 12:34	#7
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	Itenary in India Hi Since u can travel for 10 days, and can extend it little more, i suggest u can make it for about 15 weeks.... Here is a itenary for about 15 days. U can go to Ajanta and Ellora - they are close to Bombay. - 2 days ( ie one day each ) Go to Delhi - Agra and Jaipur - it is called the Golden Triangle.... Delhi - 1 day of Red Fort, Purana Quila, Qutub Minar Agra - 1 day ( for Taj, Agra Fort, Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri ) - start early jaipur - 2 days for seeing all the palaces and forts Also go to Udaipur from Jaipur....2 days here.... Go to Hampi in Karnataka - 3 days Go to Kerala - Allepy or Kumarakom - 3 - 4 days. Do a back water cruise....stay in the backwaters...and also get a massage here. I am assuming that u will fly to all the places..... __________________ Aztec My photoblog

Jan 31st, 2005, 15:04	#9
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	Trip to India Slfcre8, Hey, u can do all these places.....i could cost...let me work it out ...and send it to u..... Costs...depends a lot on what kind of person u are.... If u want a 5 star hotel accomodation, it will cost u quite a bit.... U can travel by air, to some place, to some other places, air travel is not possible, so u may have to take a train.....so accordingly u have to plan..... Bombay to Ajanta / Ellora - u have to take a bus / train / ferry...so, no air travel here... U get back to Mumbai from Ajanta or Ellora.. Mumbai to Delhi by flight. Delhi sightseeing can be undertaken in a cab Delhi to Agra - Train / Cab. Local sight seeing in AGra / Sikandra / Faehpur Sikri can be done in a cab. From Agra u can take a train to Jaipur - a overnight train, so, u can save time. Jaipur to Udaipur - Train. Udaipur - Hampi - go by bus Hampi to Bangalore by train.. Bangalore to Trivandrum by flight.....and take a cab from Trivandrum to Allepy...... ( There is no direct bus / train from Hampi to Allepy ) all local transport within a town can be undertaken by auto / taxi.... Budget / Star accomodations are available. check this website called www.mapsofindia.com....this will give u a fair idea os where these places are located, and therefore, why i have suggested places in this order.... Since u will be in Bombay for a training, u will be able to call people and make bookings.....or, ur freinds in India should be able to help u book train / bus / accomodation. The way i see it, it would cost u in all, for budget accomodations, transport by air / train and cabs - total of Rs. 1 L ...about 2250 US $

Jan 31st, 2005, 15:37	#12
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	Chavutti Thiramal Hey, R u going to become a masseur Alright.......if u want to know anything about anything....try google.. i did just that...and got loads of info on it. Chavutti Thirumal.....( u have spelt it wrong ), is a type of massage done with the foot...check this url...u get loads of info. http://www.soundtransformations.btin...pychavutti.htm In case, u want to read up more....try google. Since u will be going to Kerela when u come to India, u can hear about this art from the people who practise it.

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Jan 29th, 2005, 11:24	#2
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dhaka Posts: 3,567	You'd be well-advised to read a travel guide to India and see what sounds good to YOU. You probably can borrow one from the library. A week in the hot season is not much time to get up to the mountains -- but it's a good idea! You're used to the heat, I suppose, but not to the sort of humidity that Mumbai has to offer, so you'll probably be moving slowly. You might want to head for Rajasthan and tour around India's desert areas for a week before whatever you have to do next.

Jan 29th, 2005, 11:45	#3
slfcre8 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 15	Thank you for your quick response. I have already checked out many books on India at the Library. I was thinking about visiting the Ellora and Ajanta caves? Do you know anything about them. I know I don't have much time but do you think it would be worth it to go up to agra and visit the Taj mahal?

Jan 29th, 2005, 12:13	#4
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,142	7-10 days ain't much given the rigor of travel in India. Without air or rented car Ajanta-Ellora_Dalautabad would be practical and excellent as well as Elephanta and Lonavala, depends..

Jan 30th, 2005, 10:22	#5
slfcre8 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 15	I was thinking about extending my trip by another week to spend some time in Kerala. I would like to experience some very authentic ayurvedic treatment. Can anyone tell me of some good places to do this? What is Kerala Really Like?

Jan 31st, 2005, 11:27	#6
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dhaka Posts: 3,567	I think Ajanta and Ellora are part of the very best that India has to offer! Either Kerala or Agra would involve a lot of travellilng -- unless you fly, you'll spend 'way too much time on the trains, in my opinion. Goa is pretty close to Mumbai -- but the beaches are not too interesting in the summer, so it depends on when you'll be there. There are some pilgrimages in Goa -- both Catholic and Hindu -- if you're interested in such things.

Jan 31st, 2005, 13:26	#8
slfcre8 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 15	thanks for all the information. Do you know what a trip like that would cost with all the flight, hotel stay and tours?

Jan 31st, 2005, 15:18	#10
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	Hey, u asked this question, what is Kerela really like.....it is a World heritage site.... i have been to Kerala...it is full of backwaters..... pls check this url...for info and pics....that will zap u.... http://www.keralatourism.org/ http://www.ktdc.com/ Also check - www.incredibleindia.org Read my travelogues on Indiamike...it should help u. Agra : http://www.indiamike.com/india/article.php?a=36 Hampi : http://www.indiamike.com/india/article.php?a=29 Kerala : http://www.indiamike.com/india/article.php?a=11 ( This is about a cruise in the backwaters in Kerala ). Will give u an idea about Kerala. Check all articles at http://www.indiamike.com/india/article.php?c=1

Jan 31st, 2005, 15:27	#11
slfcre8 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 15	lonely aztec, I'm alittle overwhelmed with all your information you have given me. It's great to know that there are so many places that I can look at for more information. I will check everything out tomorrow. I appreciate all your help. By the way, I posted something else about doing a training in Chavutti Thirimmu. DO you know about this massage technique and if so what information can you give me?

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