Just Returned From The Promised Land

JayTee · Apr 27th, 2005, 19:02

Hi Ya'll, I have just this week returned from India, I used this website to do much of my research before my departure, and found it to be very very informitave. I just registered today April/27th/05 in order to post a thread, this is my first.
I thought I would do my bit to assist others who may be a little apprehensive as I was more than a little concerned about my first trip to the North (I had done Kerala a couple of years ago).
For the record I am a middle aged man 44yrs, traveling alone as my wife refuses to visit or take the kids to India, she does not understand India and has no interest in India, but she understands that India is in my heart and is happy for me to do what I have to do.
Anyway, I arrived in Delhi at midnight got a prepaid taxi to the Marina hotel, no problems 250/-rs. All went well. I traveled by train to Varanasi stayed at the Scindhia guest house FANTASTIC, went by train to Agra, forget where I stayed ? but it was wonderful, went by train to Jaipur, stayed at the Arya Niwas, FANTASTIC, went by train to Jaisalmer, stayed at the Jaisal Castle inside the fort, FANTASTIC, returned to Delhi by train.
I Just want all of you to know, during my 3 weeks (very short but hey, better 3 weeks than not at all) though the weather was warm, the people ALL OF THEM were warmer still. I experienced nothig but warmth, kindness, generosity and consideration from everyone I had the pleasure of meeting, both on trains, in guest houses and on the street.
My advice is, go to India as soon as possible with an open heart and an open mind...........Oh and an open wallett.
Enjoy every minute that you are there do not be intimidated with the visual aspects of India's big dirty cities they are wonderful but remember it's the people who make the cities of this world and the Indian people are among the kindest people to be found anywhere.
In my experience, in order to run into trouble in India you would have to be very unlucky or very very stupid.
Be respectful, courtious and patient and I'm sure all will be well.

Ram Ram JayTee

Indojingai · Apr 27th, 2005, 19:36

JayTee: Welcome to the forum, it is nice to have you here.
Your keeping an open mind and realistic expectations with India made you have a great travelling experience.

You have been changed forever in certain ways even without your knowning it.

Ram Ram, Dua Salam!

lonelyaztec · Apr 27th, 2005, 19:45

Welcome to the forum JayTee...

seventies'hippy · Apr 27th, 2005, 23:07

Welcome JayTee,
Pleased you had a great first time in India & have taken time out to post some feed back.
Just one thing. you said "India is in my Heart", and I got to wondering if it's a 'roots' thing or just an acquired Interest, maybe you like the food, I dunno,,

Care to add to that,

Nick-H · Apr 27th, 2005, 23:58

Hello Jaytee. Welcome and thanks for that report, glowing with the happiness of your experience

crvlvr · Apr 28th, 2005, 01:21

Quote:

traveling alone as my wife refuses to visit or take the kids to India, she does not understand India and has no interest in India

Kudos for making it out, inspte of the obstacles. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip and thanks for the great advice.

skell · Apr 28th, 2005, 01:37

I'm glad you had such a great time, and Congratulations to you and your wife for agreeing to disagree. I went to India without my husband, but with his blessing also. I'm sure it worked out better for both of us.

JayTee · Apr 29th, 2005, 23:27

Hi Folks, Thanks for your replies to my first "post" it feels good.

Seventies Hippy ! wish I was ten yrs older and knew you way back when. Sounds like you had a real good time in the 70s, I was still at school at that time. Pleased to see you and your good lady are retracing those steps, good luck and keep on moving.
In answer to your question: India has always been a magnet to me, the cultural differences the architecture the people the food the smells the tastes.................you know.............everything. I just love it.

seventies'hippy · Apr 29th, 2005, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayTee

the cultural differences the architecture the people the food the smells the tastes.................you know.............everything. I just love it.

Seconded,,,,,,

Apr 27th, 2005, 19:02	#1
JayTee Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Glasgow Scotland Posts: 6	Just Returned From The Promised Land Hi Ya'll, I have just this week returned from India, I used this website to do much of my research before my departure, and found it to be very very informitave. I just registered today April/27th/05 in order to post a thread, this is my first. I thought I would do my bit to assist others who may be a little apprehensive as I was more than a little concerned about my first trip to the North (I had done Kerala a couple of years ago). For the record I am a middle aged man 44yrs, traveling alone as my wife refuses to visit or take the kids to India, she does not understand India and has no interest in India, but she understands that India is in my heart and is happy for me to do what I have to do. Anyway, I arrived in Delhi at midnight got a prepaid taxi to the Marina hotel, no problems 250/-rs. All went well. I traveled by train to Varanasi stayed at the Scindhia guest house FANTASTIC, went by train to Agra, forget where I stayed ? but it was wonderful, went by train to Jaipur, stayed at the Arya Niwas, FANTASTIC, went by train to Jaisalmer, stayed at the Jaisal Castle inside the fort, FANTASTIC, returned to Delhi by train. I Just want all of you to know, during my 3 weeks (very short but hey, better 3 weeks than not at all) though the weather was warm, the people ALL OF THEM were warmer still. I experienced nothig but warmth, kindness, generosity and consideration from everyone I had the pleasure of meeting, both on trains, in guest houses and on the street. My advice is, go to India as soon as possible with an open heart and an open mind...........Oh and an open wallett. Enjoy every minute that you are there do not be intimidated with the visual aspects of India's big dirty cities they are wonderful but remember it's the people who make the cities of this world and the Indian people are among the kindest people to be found anywhere. In my experience, in order to run into trouble in India you would have to be very unlucky or very very stupid. Be respectful, courtious and patient and I'm sure all will be well. Ram Ram JayTee __________________

Apr 27th, 2005, 19:36	#2
Indojingai One in a billion member. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 996	JayTee: Welcome to the forum, it is nice to have you here. Your keeping an open mind and realistic expectations with India made you have a great travelling experience. You have been changed forever in certain ways even without your knowning it. Ram Ram, Dua Salam! __________________ I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle.

Apr 27th, 2005, 19:45	#3
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	Welcome to the forum JayTee... __________________ Aztec My photoblog

Apr 27th, 2005, 23:07	#4
seventies'hippy Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,127	Welcome JayTee, Pleased you had a great first time in India & have taken time out to post some feed back. Just one thing. you said "India is in my Heart", and I got to wondering if it's a 'roots' thing or just an acquired Interest, maybe you like the food, I dunno,, Care to add to that, __________________ . . . My Photo Gallery

Apr 27th, 2005, 23:58	#5
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,712	Hello Jaytee. Welcome and thanks for that report, glowing with the happiness of your experience __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 28th, 2005, 01:37	#7
skell Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The OC Posts: 975	I'm glad you had such a great time, and Congratulations to you and your wife for agreeing to disagree. I went to India without my husband, but with his blessing also. I'm sure it worked out better for both of us.

Apr 29th, 2005, 23:27	#8
JayTee Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Glasgow Scotland Posts: 6	Hi Folks, Thanks for your replies to my first "post" it feels good. Seventies Hippy ! wish I was ten yrs older and knew you way back when. Sounds like you had a real good time in the 70s, I was still at school at that time. Pleased to see you and your good lady are retracing those steps, good luck and keep on moving. In answer to your question: India has always been a magnet to me, the cultural differences the architecture the people the food the smells the tastes.................you know.............everything. I just love it.

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