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| Mumbai for expats | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am not from an Indian background. I'm interested in spending 5 months in India this summer. How ...
A: Five months in India...that's a long time. I'm not sure if you're planning to stay in Bombay the ...
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| mumbai | 9/5/2008 |
Q: i am planning to stay for one night in mumbai what is a must to see and what should i try and ...
A: One night is a very short time. You must stay in South Bombay in the Fort/Churchgate/Colaba area. ...
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| 2 females travelling to Bombay in May for 2 weeks | 4/23/2008 |
Q: for 2 weeks from 2 May 2008. It is our first trip to India, and would like some general suggestions ...
A: Bombay doesn't have any major great sites you have to see, like the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The ...
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| India Travel | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have recently finished University and want to travel around India. I have been to India a few ...
A: Sorry but I don't really have very good knowledge of train travel in India. yes, I imagine it's ...
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| Traveling from Colombia | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have to go to India for a Business Meeting at Mumbai, but I do not know the best way to get there. ...
A: your question may be better answered by a travel agent but here's some info. London, Zurich, Rome, ...
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| two 19 yr olds travelling India this summer | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 19 year old female and i will be travelling to India with myboyfriend on a volunteer program ...
A: The monsoon begins anytime in late May or early June and continues through September. There is no ...
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| suitable swimsuit | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I'll be traveling to beaches in Goa and Kerala. Are bikinis acceptable, or should I wear a ...
A: It depends on how much attention you're comfortable with. In goa, either will be fine. In Kerala a ...
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| Business etiquette and attire? | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I'll be traveling on business from the U.S. and meeting with Indian executives from an automotive ...
A: The weather is Pune and Bangalore will be a little bit cool in the late evening and early morning so ...
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| Travelling around India | 11/3/2007 |
Q: my two friends and I are hoping to travel around India next Summer and we are not sure what months ...
A: Goa is def the best place to go to chill on the beach, meet new people and listen to good music. ...
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| Poovar Island/Trivandrum | 10/4/2007 |
Q: We are considering renting a villa on Poovar Island for ten days in Feb. We have been told that ...
A: I'm sorry but I don't know why swimming is not advisable in this part of Kerala. It could have ...
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| safe for a young woman to travel alone in India? | 7/28/2007 |
Q: "My daughter is volunteering for 7 weeks this summer for a small family-created charitable ...
A: In India, the culture is such that the director of the foundation feels personally responsible for ...
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| India travel with kids | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I will be going to India this November with my two sons. A 4 yr old and a 14 month old.We will be ...
A: The place you're staying is a quite far from downtown Bombay so it's important that you bring things ...
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| independent travel to India | 7/16/2007 |
Q: We are a couple, early 60's, well traveled, who typically travel independently. India is next on our ...
A: I think it's great that you prefer independent travel and I do believe you can do India that way. ...
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| Weather in Kerala at the end of August | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Hey there, just wondered if you could advise me on weather in Kerala from 16th August onwards. I ...
A: there are no guarantees for what the weather will be like in mid august. it is the rainy season so ...
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| India in July | 4/19/2007 |
Q: We are thinking of travelling to India for the month of July this year. I understand that ...
A: Sadly the monsoon does not arrive with a schedule so while you could have a great month you could ...
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| India in July | 4/19/2007 |
Q: We are thinking of travelling to India for the month of July this year. I understand that ...
A: The monsoon is quite unpredictable. there can be long spells of rain that last for 3 or 4 days or ...
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| shopping in Dehli | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I will be in Delhi for a week in May. I am tagging along on a business trip for my husband so I will ...
A: One great place is the Santhushti shopping complex which is opposite Samrat Hotel on Race Course ...
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| Packing | 4/12/2007 |
Q: First of all I would like to complement you on your work. You guys save our lifes! Im going in june ...
A: I'm not really sure what the weather (esp rain situation) will be like in the mountains at that time ...
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| Save for women to travel alone | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I am British and I am travelling to India during late May with my best friend. We are stopping with ...
A: sorry I was away for Easter weekend three days is not much time to see things. I wasn't able to ...
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| clothing | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Where does one get the clothing you speak of, like the dress with pants? I will be traveling to ...
A: If you're flying into New Delhi or Mumbai then you could shop there for Indian outfits. A store ...
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| a woman travelling alone with her son | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I am travelling to India in January for two weeks with my son who is ten. Will we be safe? Do you ...
A: Yes you will be safe. Take the usual precautions one would when travelling in a foreign country. ...
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| TEMPERATURES | 6/29/2006 |
Q: I'M WONDERING IF YOU CAN TELL ME THE TEMPERATURES AND WEATHER CONDITIONS IN MUMBAI AND DELHI IN ...
A: ..the temperatures will depend on how much it has been raining. In Mumbai, in a dry stretch, the ...
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| Safety for US citizenz | 6/22/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me how safe it is at this point in time for US citizens to travel within India? Is ...
A: To the best of my knowledge, there is no reason to be worried about travelling through the parts of ...
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| where to go in the South during July/August | 6/22/2006 |
Q: Amita, my partner and I are flying into Bombay at the beginning of July and flying back in mid ...
A: The south of India receives the brunt of the monsoon so I don't believe there is any place in the ...
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| Packing for Goa, Poovar Island, Cochin, Periyar | 12/27/2005 |
Q: Namaste, Amita; My husband and I will be spending a month in Southern India January ...
A: Happy New Year! The places you'll be visiting will all be quite warm with the exception of Periyar ...
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| Packing for Goa, Poovar Island, Cochin, Periyar | 12/27/2005 |
Q: Namaste, Amita; My husband and I will be spending a month in Southern India January ...
A: I'm about to leave for the airport myself -- off to Singapore for New Year's. May I reply in length ...
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| Salwar kameez. | 8/27/2005 |
Q: My first stop in India will be in Mumbai at the Ambassador. I'd like to buy or have made a simple ...
A: You could go to a store called FabIndia in the Kala Ghoda neighborhood. That is a long walk(20 min) ...
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| how to carry money | 8/24/2005 |
Q: It's me again! I will carry a money belt for my passsport, traveler's checks, etc. But if I wear a ...
A: Salwar kameez pants don't usually have pockets. Maybe you can keep a small amount of money in your ...
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| how to dress | 8/23/2005 |
Q: I'll be traveling around India in November with temperatures ranging from 52 to 84. I'd been ...
A: It's a good idea to wear a salwar kameez while travelling since it's so comfortable. When it's ...
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| how to dress | 12/18/2004 |
Q: I'd appreciate your advice on what to pack for a 3 week trip to India in November. We start out in ...
A: if you've never worn a saree before it might not be the easiest thing to learn how to drape and wear ...
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| Packing for India, Safety | 7/25/2004 |
Q: I am a 22 year old female who has just graduated from college. I will be going to Tamil Nadu to ...
A: The weather is hot all year round in south india so pack a lot of cotton clothes. When on your job, ...
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| Places to Stay in Bombay | 4/14/2004 |
Q: My wife and I are travelling to India in May. We are flying in to Bombay and expect to spend a few ...
A: the shelley's hotel is a great place to stay -- it's within walking distance of many sights and many ...
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