AboutAmita Chauhan Expertise I can answer any questions about Bombay including ones about lodging, restaurants, shopping and sightseeing. I will answer general questions about travelling in India such as what to pack and safety concerns. PLEASE do not ask me about the weather.
Experience I am a U.S. citizen of Indian origin, who has lived in Bombay for the past 15 years, after moving here from New England. I have a good idea of what a Western tourist expects from India.
Question dear Amita Chauhan
I am a 20 year old girl who wants to travel to India in middle December first to Bombay and then after 5 days I will go to Igatpuri to take a course in vippasana I wanted to ask you how safe it is for a girl to travel alone to Bombay and how can I find a cheep place to get room in Bombay in that time? please tell me the tips you know for traveling alone to your country
Answer Sorry but I'm not sure about the cheap Bombay hotel rooms. I would advise you to look carefully since some of the cheaper places will be in bad areas of the city.
Please look at my older answers about safety tips for traveling in India for women. I have answered this question many times so you will find the info by browsing older answers.
