As first time visitor in India, which destination would be your first choice & why?

prince_anurag · Apr 8th, 2003, 14:12

As first time visitor in India, which destination would your first choice & why?

1. Rajasthan
2. Kerala
3. Gujrat
4. HImalayas
5. North- East India
6. Central India
7. Orissa

indiamike · Apr 8th, 2003, 16:24

I added Goa to the list also.

prince_anurag · Apr 8th, 2003, 17:17

Thank you Mike for adding Goa into the list.

Somehow I missed it, as I was more concentrated on Cultural tourism. Probably my subconscious would have considered Goa for Beach Tourism only!!!

However in my point of view, Goa can not be a destination of first choice, but add-on destination. What do you think???

Watson · Apr 8th, 2003, 18:22

In my opinion Goa should definitely be a first time listing. The historical and cultural significance of the state with it’s Portuguese influences and hippie trail background. I didn’t go their the first time, but made it last time and I would go again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again...

steven_ber · Apr 8th, 2003, 20:13

is this poll to get the opinion's of would-be first timers to india, or, to ask members where, in their opinion, would be the best place for a first timer to go?

Alan D · Apr 8th, 2003, 20:26

My thought also. Is it only for first timers or for people who have been in India 10 or 15 times and we now have to imagine we are coming to India for the first time?

Could you explain whose votes you would like prince_anurag.

Everyone's or just people intending to visit India for the first time?

IVAN · Apr 8th, 2003, 23:20

Depends on why do you want to go. (what's your psychological trip)

All those places are different "Indias".
Rajasthan, if you are into the "old movies" trip (maharadjas, romanticism, Contrast between the harshness of the land and the history with the arabian nights atmosphere of some places, again against the nature of the places, forts, places of war) for example, etc.

Each destination has its own and so have you, probably.

No time now, but I'm sure others can detail the spirit of various places.

indiamike · Apr 9th, 2003, 04:34

Quote:

Originally posted by prince_anurag
Thank you Mike for adding Goa into the list.

Somehow I missed it, as I was more concentrated on Cultural tourism. Probably my subconscious would have considered Goa for Beach Tourism only!!!

However in my point of view, Goa can not be a destination of first choice, but add-on destination. What do you think???

I apologize it was your poll and I shouldn't have messed around with it. However since someone has already voted on Goa I am going to leave it in there.

Mike

prince_anurag · Apr 9th, 2003, 14:02

Mike- Please never mind! I appreciate your interest in the Poll & inclusion of Goa as a destination of first choice.

This is a Travel Forum & every member of this forum should feel responsible to rectify, improve and/or add his views & experiences to the subject to make it best.

I request you Mike & other members of the forum to take active part to make it more useful & success.

prince_anurag · Apr 9th, 2003, 14:12

Yes indeed Watson! However could you suggest a person, who has never visited India, to visit Goa first of all. Goan culture can not been seen as pure Indian culture (as you stated- Portuguese influence and hippie trail background!). So could the first timer get the real flair of Indian culture, visiting Goa first???

prince_anurag · Apr 9th, 2003, 14:21

Dear Steven,

This Poll is to ask members as well as guests where, in their opinion, would be the best place for a first timer to go?

As far as I think, decision to choose any destination in any country for the first timer is mostly influenced by a person, who has already visited that country. Am I right??

Midnite Toker · Apr 9th, 2003, 14:28

I voted "Himalayas," because the hill people one encounters in typical hill areas (forgetting the Parvati valley and surrounds for a moment) are usually easier to get to like if you are a first-time visitor. There are fewer hassles in upland areas, and just about everyone who begins their trip in places such as Shimla, Darjeeling or Uttaranchal before heading for the lowlands comes away with good impressions of India. Those who begin in the lowlands (Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur...) occasionally get stung rather badly by touts and scamsters and seem by reaction to defend themselves against what India has to offer, missing many subtleties. That's only my anecdotal contact with other visitors; I didn't do a statistical survey or anything.

Your Royal Highness_anurag, I had no problems understanding what you wanted to do with this poll. It was fairly easy for me to imagine being a first-time vistor to India and then think back, over the places I have visited since that time (23 years ago!), which would have left me with the best impression of the country.

BTW, could you offer a definition of "pure Indian culture..."?

prince_anurag · Apr 9th, 2003, 14:32

Dear Steven & Alan,

This Poll is to ask members as well as guests where, in their opinion, would be the best place for a first timer to go? Everyone can poll- be he/she a first timer or a person who has already visited India.

Thru the results of this poll first timers can always reconsider their decision in choosing the destination. And the persons who have already visited India can share their views & experiences, which would definitely help first timers! Am I right???

Thank you Evan for your beautiful presentation of Rajasthan and encouraging us to share our views & detail the spirit of various places.

prince_anurag · Apr 9th, 2003, 15:47

Dear Sir Toker,

Thank you very much for your invaluable suggestion of starting the journey from Himalayas. My intention behind this Poll was to bring out such kind of precious suggestions, which would certainly be of help to the first timers.

As far as pure Indian culture is concerned, I meant to mention about any place where no foreign culture could be felt easily. As in case of Goa, Portuguese influence is quite significant. Though I'm not against Goa. Here, the question is for the first time destination in India!!

Alan D · Apr 9th, 2003, 18:34

I also voted Himalayas.

I like mountains and the pace of life is more relaxed than many other parts of India, people are friendy, don't hassle you and are helpful when you need help. This was a difficult choice as the same is also true of the people in many other parts of India.

An easy introduction to India for first-timers. Be careful of the water though

View Poll Results: As first time visitor in India, which destination would be your first choice?
Rajasthan	47	38.52%
Kerala	24	19.67%
Gujrat	3	2.46%
Himalayas	33	27.05%
North-East India	7	5.74%
Central India	6	4.92%
Orissa	4	3.28%
Goa	16	13.11%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 122. You may not vote on this poll

Apr 8th, 2003, 14:12	#1
prince_anurag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: India Posts: 50	As first time visitor in India, which destination would be your first choice & why? As first time visitor in India, which destination would your first choice & why? 1. Rajasthan 2. Kerala 3. Gujrat 4. HImalayas 5. North- East India 6. Central India 7. Orissa

Apr 8th, 2003, 17:17	#3
prince_anurag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: India Posts: 50	Thank You Mike! Thank you Mike for adding Goa into the list. Somehow I missed it, as I was more concentrated on Cultural tourism. Probably my subconscious would have considered Goa for Beach Tourism only!!! However in my point of view, Goa can not be a destination of first choice, but add-on destination. What do you think???

Apr 8th, 2003, 20:13	#5
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,926	is this poll to get the opinion's of would-be first timers to india, or, to ask members where, in their opinion, would be the best place for a first timer to go? __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Apr 8th, 2003, 23:20	#7
IVAN status unknown Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Croatia Posts: 616	Depends Depends on why do you want to go. (what's your psychological trip) All those places are different "Indias". Rajasthan, if you are into the "old movies" trip (maharadjas, romanticism, Contrast between the harshness of the land and the history with the arabian nights atmosphere of some places, again against the nature of the places, forts, places of war) for example, etc. Each destination has its own and so have you, probably. No time now, but I'm sure others can detail the spirit of various places. __________________ Humor is Freedom Check my Links -> http://www14.brinkster.com/jnana/links.htm cum grano salis

Apr 8th, 2003, 16:24	#2
indiamike Retired Admin Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Joisey for now Posts: 1,760	I added Goa to the list also.

Apr 8th, 2003, 18:22	#4
Watson You look, No Problem! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 229	In my opinion Goa should definitely be a first time listing. The historical and cultural significance of the state with it’s Portuguese influences and hippie trail background. I didn’t go their the first time, but made it last time and I would go again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again...

Apr 8th, 2003, 20:26	#6
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,869	My thought also. Is it only for first timers or for people who have been in India 10 or 15 times and we now have to imagine we are coming to India for the first time? Could you explain whose votes you would like prince_anurag. Everyone's or just people intending to visit India for the first time?

Apr 9th, 2003, 14:02	#9
prince_anurag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: India Posts: 50	Mike- Please never mind! I appreciate your interest in the Poll & inclusion of Goa as a destination of first choice. This is a Travel Forum & every member of this forum should feel responsible to rectify, improve and/or add his views & experiences to the subject to make it best. I request you Mike & other members of the forum to take active part to make it more useful & success.

Apr 9th, 2003, 14:12	#10
prince_anurag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: India Posts: 50	Yes indeed Watson! However could you suggest a person, who has never visited India, to visit Goa first of all. Goan culture can not been seen as pure Indian culture (as you stated- Portuguese influence and hippie trail background!). So could the first timer get the real flair of Indian culture, visiting Goa first???

Apr 9th, 2003, 14:21	#11
prince_anurag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: India Posts: 50	Dear Steven, This Poll is to ask members as well as guests where, in their opinion, would be the best place for a first timer to go? As far as I think, decision to choose any destination in any country for the first timer is mostly influenced by a person, who has already visited that country. Am I right?? Last edited by prince_anurag : Apr 9th, 2003 at 14:37.

Apr 9th, 2003, 14:28	#12
Midnite Toker absconding member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 474	I voted "Himalayas," because the hill people one encounters in typical hill areas (forgetting the Parvati valley and surrounds for a moment) are usually easier to get to like if you are a first-time visitor. There are fewer hassles in upland areas, and just about everyone who begins their trip in places such as Shimla, Darjeeling or Uttaranchal before heading for the lowlands comes away with good impressions of India. Those who begin in the lowlands (Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur...) occasionally get stung rather badly by touts and scamsters and seem by reaction to defend themselves against what India has to offer, missing many subtleties. That's only my anecdotal contact with other visitors; I didn't do a statistical survey or anything. Your Royal Highness_anurag, I had no problems understanding what you wanted to do with this poll. It was fairly easy for me to imagine being a first-time vistor to India and then think back, over the places I have visited since that time (23 years ago!), which would have left me with the best impression of the country. BTW, could you offer a definition of "pure Indian culture..."? __________________ travel tips, blog, downloads, panorama photos, online security, tokes: the tokezone

Apr 9th, 2003, 14:32	#13
prince_anurag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: India Posts: 50	Dear Steven & Alan, This Poll is to ask members as well as guests where, in their opinion, would be the best place for a first timer to go? Everyone can poll- be he/she a first timer or a person who has already visited India. Thru the results of this poll first timers can always reconsider their decision in choosing the destination. And the persons who have already visited India can share their views & experiences, which would definitely help first timers! Am I right??? Thank you Evan for your beautiful presentation of Rajasthan and encouraging us to share our views & detail the spirit of various places.

Apr 9th, 2003, 15:47	#14
prince_anurag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: India Posts: 50	Dear Sir Toker, Thank you very much for your invaluable suggestion of starting the journey from Himalayas. My intention behind this Poll was to bring out such kind of precious suggestions, which would certainly be of help to the first timers. As far as pure Indian culture is concerned, I meant to mention about any place where no foreign culture could be felt easily. As in case of Goa, Portuguese influence is quite significant. Though I'm not against Goa. Here, the question is for the first time destination in India!!

Apr 9th, 2003, 18:34	#15
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,869	Himalayas I also voted Himalayas. I like mountains and the pace of life is more relaxed than many other parts of India, people are friendy, don't hassle you and are helpful when you need help. This was a difficult choice as the same is also true of the people in many other parts of India. An easy introduction to India for first-timers. Be careful of the water though

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