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| Nainital-kullu-manali-shimla in December | 9/15/2008 |
Q: We plan to visit Nainital-kullu-manali-shimla-Massourie in late November to early December. Will the ...
A: The weather in Nov-Dec would be enjoyably cold and nothing to keep you from going to these ...
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| Indian travel | 9/5/2008 |
Q: We are a couple in our early 50s who would like to travel in India July/August 2009 by rail. We are ...
A: Gill, Weather in July/August would be humid and rainy in most parts India, so I would recommend ...
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| Train or bus in Rajasthan? | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I will be in Rajasthan for about week, 27th sept - 5th oct. We plan to travel by train or road/bus ...
A: Fransiska, There are plenty of good buses & trains between Delhi, Agra and Jaipur and both the ...
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| change | 8/13/2008 |
Q: we are travelling to India in September this year and we use a Travelex card to withdraw cash from ...
A: Banks do change foreign currency into indian rupees however you may be able to get a better ...
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| Monsoons and Recent Violence | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I'm planning on being in India from August 17 through September 15. I fly into Delhi and out of ...
A: mid Aug to mid Sept you can expect to get some monsoon in the north and maybe a little more in the ...
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| traveling w/family to amritsar, kerala, goa | 8/3/2008 |
Q: i have not been back in india for over 5 yrs, And never during mid august to beg sept, I will be ...
A: Ylara, For the period of mid Aug onwards you can expect some rain and showers in Amritsar and in ...
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| weather conditions | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to travel to Delhi, Jaipur, Agra first week in September - what type of weather ...
A: You can expect some heat (~35 degrees C) and maybe a little humidity during the first week of Sept. ...
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| Travelling in north during second week of july | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I am planning for a 4 day trip to the destination which can be reached by an over night journey like ...
A: July is the monsoon season so your best option would be Shimla or Massourie. You may also want to ...
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| Ladakh Trip | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Hey Shivom... hru doing... Well, me & friends are going to Leh on 30 of this month. It would be ...
A: Leh this time of the year is warm during the day and fairly cold at night, so wear and carry layered ...
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| Leh/Ladakh & Rajasthan | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I'm about in India around 26/9-5/10. This will be my first time to India. I want to explore much, ...
A: The road trip from Srinagar to Leh is around 400+ km which means atleast a days worth of travelling ...
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| Leh/Ladakh & Rajasthan | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I'm about in India around 26/9-5/10. This will be my first time to India. I want to explore much, ...
A: By end of Sept, quiet a few of the roads to Leh are closed. So it may not be possible to travel by ...
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| ATM withdrawal | 6/14/2008 |
Q: we are travelling to India in September this year and we use a Travelex card to withdraw cash from ...
A: This not in my area of expertise but I googled and found this: ...
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| Travel to Bodhgaya/Varanasi/Lumbini in September | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I am from Colombo. I plan to fly to Delhi in Sept. and to travel to Bodhgaya/Varanasi/Lumbini ...
A: I would like to help you with the prices etc but I'm in US and do not have access to anything ...
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| Travel to Bodhgaya/Varanasi/Lumbini in September | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I am from Colombo. I plan to fly to Delhi in Sept. and to travel to Bodhgaya/Varanasi/Lumbini ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering your questions, I was away from the connected world for a few days. ...
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| Ladakh | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Would like to know the apprx. temperature / Weather pattern in Leh city and around city during ...
A: Sampada, For weather check: ...
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| Travel to Ladakh in October | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I am planning to travel to Leh city and rest of Ladakh in this October. Is it possible to see Snow ...
A: You can expect to get snow around October if you travel towards Khardung La pass. This is the ...
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| aniversary | 5/1/2008 |
Q: it is my 10th wedding anniversary and we will want to stay 15 days in India, it is our first time ...
A: Congratulations in advance on your upcoming 10th anniversary! And it is indeed a great way to ...
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| Gurgaon-Mathura-Agra | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I'm visiting Gurgaon with my family (4 incl myself) and planning to visit Mathura and Agra on 21st ...
A: If you are planning to go for a day trip then I would suggest taking a cab for your trip. It gives ...
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| Travel during July & August 2008 | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking of travelling in India during July and August this year but am unsure about the ...
A: July and August in the north is towards the end of summers and there may be some monsoon. So if you ...
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| This summer in India | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I am about to commence on the adventure of a lifetime and a life-long goal: I am going to India for ...
A: Thats great, so you are finally getting to go on your long awaited adventure! While I can understand ...
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| general India travel | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I am planning a lower-end budget trip with two others in our mid-20s-30s. Our plan so far is to ...
A: Thats quiet an adventure trip you have planned! It certainly is feasible in the time you are ...
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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: Travelling by train for single female is fairly safe in India, just need to keep your usual guard up ...
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| India Travel | 2/13/2008 |
Q: First of all I would like to thank you for offering this assistance. Here is my situation. I plan ...
A: June as you have guessed rightly is fairly hot in India including the north (Delhi and surrounding ...
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| India in 11 days | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 28 year old female planning to spend 11 days on a budget, travelling alone in india. My main ...
A: Well I would recommend you to visit Jaipur and Jaisalmer (if possible) for seeing a rich cultural ...
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| rajasthan in august | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I'm sure you must habe been bothered about this before but what it is like to travel to rajasthan ...
A: August should be a good time to travel to Rajasthan since the monsoons are ending in August so it ...
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| India | 1/19/2008 |
Q: What a great site! I am thinking of coming to India in September this year. Fling to Delhi then ...
A: September would be the end of the monsoon(rainy) season in India. So you might see rain and humidity ...
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| Visiting Kulu Manali in July/August | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Hope you can help. I am concerned about the wetness of the area in July/August (the monsoon season). ...
A: July/August is the monsoon time and there are certainly good chances of rain in Manali however I do ...
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| India | 1/1/2008 |
Q: In my gap year after high school I am planning to go to India. Where are some great places to visit ...
A: First of all, wishing u a very happy new year! For travelling to the not so toutisty places, I ...
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| Republic day in Jaipur and more... | 12/18/2007 |
Q: ! I am a single woman in my 40s, arriving (for the first time) to India on Jan 15, for a 3 week ...
A: Your plan seems doable though a little aggressive. Since you are running on a fairly tight schedule ...
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| India in August | 12/9/2007 |
Q: Is it a good idea to go to North India in August? We do not want to have too much rain. What would ...
A: July and August are the months of monsoon in India, though I do not think it would be too much of a ...
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| Travel routes | 12/5/2007 |
Q: will be in india from the middle of June next year, arriving in Kolkata. We have about 4/5 weeks in ...
A: you can fly out from Banglore/Delhi for going to Thailand. I woul dnot recommend Mumbai as June/july ...
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| visit to shimla | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I would like to visit shimla kullu and manali in the first week of August next year. Can u tell me ...
A: August would have its share of rains. i dont think there is much to worry about landslides though in ...
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| ATMs & electrical outlets | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Two questions for you. I heard it's now better to use ATM cards in India rather than Am. Express ...
A: ATM cards for cirrus, pulse and star are widely available, atleast in the metro cities but if you ...
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| Travel in Ladakh Delhi Amritsar | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I am planning to go on an organised tour starting in Amritsar, up through Manali and into ladakh and ...
A: I had posted a reply to your question last week but for some reason I guess it hasnt reached you, ...
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| Leh in January | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I only have three weeks in India and therefore have very little time in each place. I was planning ...
A: Fanar, Sikkim has a totally different terrain and weather as compared to Leh. There is plenty of ...
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| Leh in January | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I only have three weeks in India and therefore have very little time in each place. I was planning ...
A: You have chosen a really tough time to visit Leh, it would be at its coldest and the days would be ...
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| taking the train | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I am going to India for the first time this November. I am wondering if I need to book railway ...
A: You can book your tickets online or ask your travel agent to make the reservations for you, it is ...
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| HELP NEEDED | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I am chaitanya , i am working as a software engg , i want to see agra and near by places in delhi . ...
A: If u are based out of delhi then you can go to ISBT from where a lot of volvo tourist buses leave ...
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| temperatures in Delhi, Rajasthan in late Dec. | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I will be traveling in India for 2 weeks from late Dec. thru early Jan. & would appreciate some ...
A: For late Dec thru early Jan, you are correct the temperatures are mildly cold during the day and can ...
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| Gurgaon-Delhi-Agra | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I am planning to spend a week with my family in Gurgaon. We have been booked into a resort at ...
A: I thought I had sent the answer to this question! But it is still showing in my pending list. so ...
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| Traveling to Delhi in 72 hours need advice | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I am coming to delhi for medical treatment with a company but may be extended time on own. I would ...
A: For clean and economical accomodation, I would suggest guest houses in Delhi. You can try ...
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| question regd timing to visit | 8/29/2007 |
Q: i have leaves from 1st to 4th september & i wish to visit darjeeling or kasauli.I just want to know ...
A: Shweta, have a look at (http://www.indiatourism.com/darjeeling-tourism/places-to-see.html) and ...
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| question regd timing to visit | 8/29/2007 |
Q: i have leaves from 1st to 4th september & i wish to visit darjeeling or kasauli.I just want to know ...
A: Its unlikely that you get any significant rain in september at either places except the occasional ...
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| travel to india in two weeks | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I will be traveling to Delhi on 9/11/07. We haven't made any reservations for ...
A: There are a lot of options in hotels depending o nur budget range. For the pricier ones u can look ...
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| Travel in aug. & sept | 8/20/2007 |
Q: cud u help me in finding the place in aug. last weekend, for 2 days or 1N/2days around delhi. we ...
A: if you are looking at somewhat exclusive options then u can consider the pataudi palace or Tikli ...
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| india in august | 8/13/2007 |
Q: i'm arriving in India at the end of august, and was wandering what places will be good to visit this ...
A: August-earl ysept would be humid so I would recommend going to north - manali, darjeeling, leh. In ...
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| I speak only English | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I understand that English is more common in India than in other countries because of the British. ...
A: your best bets would be Banglore, Goa and Pondicherry for English speaking. Though English is a ...
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| travelling within india | 8/9/2007 |
Q: i will be travelling to india for a month at the beginning of october and will arrive in delhi. it ...
A: For internal flights, you can checkout SpiceJet, Kingfisher, Air Deccan.. this link might help: ...
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| Trip to Dalhousie | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I am planning a trip with two of my friends to Dalhousie. I need to know if there are any luxury ...
A: You can get luxary buses for dalhousie from CP and ISBT. I havent personally travelled to Dalhousie ...
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| leh - in october | 8/6/2007 |
Q: i want to travel in ladak in the beginning of October for two weeks. is it possible that the ...
A: In octobers you can expect sunny days with temperatures upto 10 degree centigrade and at night it ...
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| leh - in october | 8/4/2007 |
Q: i want to travel in ladak in the beginning of October for two weeks. is it possible that the ...
A: October will be pretty cold for travelling to Ladakh. Travelling by road would not be an option as ...
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| Tribal Belt | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Hey Shivom..I'm planning to do the tribelt belt (Delhi-Manali-Rohtang-Kaza-Raksham-Shimla-Delhi) in ...
A: sorry for the delay in response, I'm myself presently travelling! August would be fairly rainy for ...
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| help | 7/29/2007 |
Q: ill be staying in Amritsar for the month of August. What weather shall i pack for? Any ...
A: You can expect some thundershowers and humid weather in August. Day weather can be warm and humid so ...
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| Travel to Mumbai | 7/23/2007 |
Q: With the Monsoon season, is it safe to travel to Mumbai around 20 August? Would there be any travel ...
A: Monsoon has been pretty bad in Mumbai off late, though by end of August I would expect the worst to ...
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| august/september travel - northern india | 7/18/2007 |
Q: We are planning to travel in northern India during August and September - mid august to late ...
A: sorry for the delay in response as I'm myself presently travelling! For mid August - september, I ...
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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: sorry for the delay in response as I'm myself presently travelling! A few things that you need to ...
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| Trip to delhi in july | 7/10/2007 |
Q: sir we are planning to visit delhi next week(by july 16). Could you please tell me whether it is ...
A: July is monsoons in India so while u can find lots of greenery and beauty u have to try to stay ...
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| ladak-leh | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I'm planning to go to India, in august,the area i want to visit is Ladak, do some trekking there and ...
A: August is nearly the end of monsoon season, you might get an occasional shower in Manali but for the ...
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| India Itinery | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I am travelling to India with a friend on the 23rd July for 12 days. We have organised a basic ...
A: The itenerary sounds very much possible, the only thin u need to worry is that July would still be ...
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| August in dehli | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I am travelling to Dehli in August and I know it is monsoon season, but how bad is it? Also can you ...
A: Sorry for the delay in reply as I was travelling myself. Monsoon season in Delhi in august would be ...
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| Where to go in august? | 6/3/2007 |
Q: i'm going to be travelling with my boyfiend and I just wanted to know which is the best place to go ...
A: For August and monsoons, I would suggest going to Rajasthan - jaipur, udaipur, jodhpur etc depending ...
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| trailler in India | 5/27/2007 |
Q: we're a couple and planning a year road trip in India by a trailer. the problem is that we cant find ...
A: That sounds like quiet an adventurous venture! While it is a great idea you would have to do a good ...
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| Travelling to Delhi In july | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I am planning to travel to Delhi with family during July/15 to July/21, will be monsoon there, how ...
A: Its quiet a small period for so many places, the weather as you can predict in monsoon would be hot ...
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| Shoes During Monsoon Season | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I will be in India June/July/August. I know it's monsoon season and will have the umbrella....but ...
A: The markets in most places are open on weekends, or atleast most of them. Make sure you check with ...
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| Shoes During Monsoon Season | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I will be in India June/July/August. I know it's monsoon season and will have the umbrella....but ...
A: If u are planning to be outdoors only when transiting from ur car, then you probably dont need to ...
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| Cycling Manali to Leh | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I am planning for cycling tour from Manali to Leh in spetember, and I don't want to go through some ...
A: I would recommend that you make the plans for cycling to Leh from Manali in August. September would ...
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| India travel | 5/14/2007 |
Q: We are a group of students from Europe, traveling to India in June. We plan to stay in Delhi for two ...
A: - You can check with YMCA and YWCA hostels in Delhi, alternatively u can also go online and google ...
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| North India August 2007 | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I wuold like to travel (about 20 days) with my girlfriend in August in the north part of India: ...
A: As u have correctly mentioned this is the monsoon period,I would recomend that u make your trip from ...
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| finding a college-age group to travel with now | 5/12/2007 |
Q: My 19-year-old daughter is in Udaipur, where she was supposed to have a volunteer assignment with an ...
A: I'm not aware of youth groups where specifically for travel purposes but there are 2 options I would ...
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| india in aug | 5/10/2007 |
Q: beginning of aug, but its suppose to be monsoon season. where do you recommend going, is their any ...
A: Thats correct, august would be monsoons in India, I would suggest you to consider from these ...
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| New Dehli for Business | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I will be in New Delhi for business from the USA at the end of June-beginning of July. I will be ...
A: Well June-July are amongst the hottest months of the year so u can expect temperatures upto 45 ...
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| TIGERS | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I am thinking about touring northern India in November. In reading different blogs and forums it ...
A: For Tiger sightings your best bets would be the Kanha and the Ranthambore national parks. Other ...
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| Delhi in August with family | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I am thinking of taking my family to Delhi and the surrounding area in August. If I stay inland, ...
A: By August, typically, the monsoon would not be a problem especially in the areas you mentioned. You ...
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| Delhi | 4/17/2007 |
Q: In May we will be going to Delhi for 1week. My husband will be at a trade show during the day so I ...
A: Delhi haat would be the place to shop for indian handicrafts and things for home, the Santushti ...
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| Traveling in June | 4/15/2007 |
Q: We are a group of college students from Europe, who want to visit India in June. We are aware that ...
A: For a 14 day trek I would suggest 2 options : One is to Go from Delhi to Manali and then to Leh by ...
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| Delhi | 4/14/2007 |
Q: In May we will be going to Delhi for 1week. My husband will be at a trade show during the day so I ...
A: For shopping options in Delhi, I would recommend you to visit the following places : Delhi haat, ...
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| June in a budget | 4/12/2007 |
Q: im going to spend july in India and still, after hours on the computer, I need help. You know what ...
A: For cheaper flight options you can consider Air India and also there is the option of travelling on ...
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| Save for women to travel alone | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I am British and I am travelling to India during late May with my best friend. We are stopping with ...
A: If u havent travelled to India before then it would surely be a good and a very different experience ...
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| India in Late May/June | 3/20/2007 |
Q: My wife and I are planning to travel in India in Late may/june. I have been back since I was 19(ten ...
A: In terms of safety, Leh is completely safe, it is thankfully totally unaffected by the kashmir side ...
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| India in Late May/June | 3/19/2007 |
Q: My wife and I are planning to travel in India in Late may/june. I have been back since I was 19(ten ...
A: Thats seems to be quiet an itenarary! Well if u r travelling in May/June, then I guess you would get ...
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| Delhi- Agra- Jaipur- Delhi | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I am planning to visit Delhi for a couple of weeks in September and I was wondering how viable is it ...
A: Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi form a triangle and is a very well frequented travel tour for tourists, it ...
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| Vaccines- shots | 10/10/2006 |
Q: months at an artist residency, then plan to travel to Nepal. I have a delicate immune system and my ...
A: I would recommend you to get yourself vaccinated for Hepatitis and also get flu shots. Besides this, ...
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| trip to delhi | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I am going on a trip to new delhi for the awards day of my dad starting on 23rd of this month and ...
A: Delhi has a lot of reasonable hotel options, it depends on the area where u want to be close to. In ...
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| GOA AND MOUNT ABU, RAJASTAN | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I believe that I would like to retire to India. Many people tell me that Goa would be ideal, but I ...
A: Retiring in India has got its pluses and minuses, I presume you have already made a visit to India ...
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| Travel to Jodhpur in August | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I will be travelling with my husband to Jodhpur from 18th to 25th of August. We will be there on ...
A: You will have a nice trip to Jodhpur, Rajasthan has a lot to offer with a very rich cultural and ...
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| Varanasi and then? | 6/24/2006 |
Q: And thank you for having already answered a lot of my questions about travelling to India. I m ...
A: Varanasi is indeed an interesting city to visit, it is not the usual tourist destination for a ...
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| Getting to Agra from Gurgaon | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I am interested in making a day trip to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal during the weekend and would ...
A: For your day trip I would recommend you to go by road from Gurgaon. There are local travel agencies ...
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| Delhi & Gurgaon | 5/26/2006 |
Q: I will be on a lengthy business trip starting in August. I was told the business site will be in ...
A: Well u are choosing here amongst the best! Trident is the newest and as of now the best luxury hotel ...
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| Accommodation in Gurgaon: August 06 | 5/21/2006 |
Q: I'd like to stay near the Sahara mall and other shopping centers. In terms of the budget, I can ...
A: That would be a pretty tight budget for the area. I'm myself putting up in gurgaon and quiet far ...
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| Gurgaon | 3/10/2006 |
Q: We live in NY and will stay at the Trident Hotel, which I see from their website is lovely. My ...
A: Melissa, Trident is indeed the finest option for staying, you would definitely enjoy it. Ok, now ...
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| Gurgaon | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I will be staying in Gurgaon for 2 weeks this April with my husband as he is working there. Is it ...
A: Gurgaon is a reasonably big place, it has plenty of shopping options in terms of malls, shopping ...
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| Shopping | 2/21/2006 |
Q: Shivom - I'll be in Delhi on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Can you direct me to the best low-cost ...
A: Alright, I'm assuming that u want to shop for clothes and some souvineirs. The good places to ...
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| Thanks for your advice! | 1/31/2006 |
Q: Just wanted to drop you a short note to thank you for your advice regarding my trip to Delhi. I just ...
A: Thats nice to know u had a lovely time in India. Hopefully you will come back for more & next time ...
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| Must-sees in Delhi | 1/10/2006 |
Q: I will definitely take on as many of your suggestions as time allows. My friend Lokesh (the one ...
A: Another suggestion about Taj Mahal, the beauty of the place is a lot more at dawn and dusk, I know ...
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| Must-sees in Delhi | 1/10/2006 |
Q: I will be travelling to Delhi (from Australia) in a week's time to attend a friend's wedding. Given ...
A: This is a nice time to travel to Delhi, but coming from Australia its gonna be a major climate ...
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| hi
i am planning a trip... | 9/18/2005 |
Q: i am planning a trip to india in november. i am looking into internal flights from mumbai to goa and ...
A: November would be good time to visit coz of the pleasant weather. For flying between ...
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| Ladhak | 6/25/2005 |
Q: How are you? Another matter of doubt to clear; In the month of September: would it be okay to go ...
A: I'm doing fine, thanks, I did get ur itinerary. To answer ur ques, I would suggest you to carry 2 ...
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| Trekking | 6/17/2005 |
Q: Nice to hear from you. Your suggestions were valuable, and when incorporated with the information ...
A: our plan for Leh was to fly there and explore some of the remote area in 4X4 drives. Im still not ...
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| Trekking | 6/14/2005 |
Q: How are you? My friends and I are planning a trekking cum camping trip to Ladhak this September. ...
A: thats quiet a long list you have there! Unfortunately I personally havent been to Ladakh yet so cant ...
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| travel from amritsa to varanasi | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I am just about to spend June in India and my schedule involves travelling from Amritsa to Varanasi ...
A: sorry for the delay, I was trying to checkup the possible travel options for a direct flight ...
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| Udaipur / Electrical adapters | 10/20/2004 |
Q: I'm doing some research for my husband, who is going to be staying in Udaipur for six months ...
A: The standard voltage in India is 220v at 50-60Hz frequency. Your husband would be needing a Voltage ...
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| Travel to Delhi | 9/13/2004 |
Q: My husband is going to India for a conference, we want to spend first a few days (5/6) in and ...
A: December is a good time to visit Delhi as the season is cold and pleasant. To make a visit to the ...
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| travel in MP in august | 3/18/2004 |
Q: I'VE HEARD RECENTLY THAT IN MP AT DAYTIME IT IS VERY HOT.AS WE ARE GOING IN AUGUST WOULD IT CREATE ...
A: Yes, it is indeed very hot in MP and around August, it would be around 38-42 degree celcius and a ...
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| travel in MP in august | 3/16/2004 |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHETHER MONSOON WOULD CREATE A DISTURBANCE? WE HAVE TIME OF 24 DAYS ROUGHLY.SO ...
A: The other places you can visit in MP are Kanha & Bandhavgarh - forest reserves, Ujjain(close to ...
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| travel in MP in august | 3/12/2004 |
Q: I want to visit Madhyapradesh in august.The places are ...
A: its definately possible to visit these places provided you have enough time. Since ur itenrary is a ...
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