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#1 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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kalbakk says:
If you can't afford using a plane between places in India, and decide that you're taking the train, there's a few things you should be aware of.
- Make sure you've booked a ticket, and confirmed it. Not confirming it may have big consequences, like losing your seats.
- Only book a ticket on...
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#2 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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mattkati00 says:
Its important when trying to flag down a rickshaw to take note of other passengers that might be in the cab. Often times they will split the cost of the fare with you. There is no limit to the amount of people a rickshaw can carry, and I saw as many as a family of 12 in one before. Native Indians do...
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#3 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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coletteo says:
Just wanted to write a note on Palolem as I loved it so much when I was there - I found it so hard to leave as its easy goingness, clean beatifull quite beach (when I was there it was) friendly people. we stayed in these brilliant little huts, right on the beach - so cheap, basic but thats all I nee...
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#4 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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squashylights says:
If someone is planning to take a night pre paid taxi's in Mumbai from airport to their hotels then please beware of a scam they plot....In the middle of the road they say that the taxi has a problem and then they tell you to take another taxi...Well if such things happen then it's advicable not to ...
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#5 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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tntgoeast says:
You could enrol for at least two of the classes at the Tibetan Library (between McLeod Ganj and Dharamsala) where you'll be allowed to stay at the Library student accommodation for a small fee. The only requirement is that you attend the classes which can be learning Tibetan language/philosophy etc,...
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#6 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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philippevitale says:
unfortunatly in Tamil Nadu no one respect the trafic laws, to travel at night may be really dangerous, after 17:00 you see no women in public transport!,
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#7 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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ashleynpearson says:
I thought it could be helpful for some people to have a few general tips on how to get by in India. These tips are not intended to turn anyone away from travelling to India because there are so many good things about the country too...these are just some things to be prepared for!
Tip #1: HOW TO ...
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#8 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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goosey2001 says:
Good things to remember for women traveling in India, especially in rural sections such as Rajasthan:
(these don't apply to big urban areas)
1) Be culturally sensitive when possible. This means covering up bare shoulders, avoiding tank tops, mini skirts or tiny shorts.
2) Clothes that reveal...
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#9 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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agedoldlady says:
Bandra is within a 20 minutes drive ( depending on the traffic ) from the airport. It's called " The Queen of The Suburbs " and many of the Bollywood elite and prominent business people make their homes in the Bandra area. A very old community, founded by the Portugese, it's past is well represented...
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#10 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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kevin22 says:
watch out for taxi drivers in mumbai, always get down and check the meter properly before you start your jouney, be more carefull if the meter is covered by plastic, it makes it even more difficult to judge what your starting reading is.
Also be very carefull when you pay, sometimes its easy for yo...
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#11 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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pocahontas69 says:
India like anywhere has its highs and lows. Knowing what to pack and where to pack it is essential, especially if you are a backpacker and are travelling to a budget.
What to pack if travelling during monsoon season:
Kagool
waterproof and easily packed away taking up little space and weight
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#12 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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alexchan says:
Indian Railways services can be booked online! Visit www.irctc.co.in and book online, paying with your international credit card. Save the hassles of queuing at the foreigners booking office and paying in foreign currency.
Features include waitlisting and cancellations / refunds (for a...
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#13 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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shirdisaibaba says:
shirdi saibaba is my love , life and philosopher. I have been serving sai baba of shirdi for the past few years
Things to do in shirdi :
Sairam friends,
Baba loves lighting lamps so much...so when u go to shirdi, in evening time alady sells lamps which can be got opposite to dwarakamai...
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#14 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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agedoldlady says:
Mumbai is fast becoming a very important face in Asia. Please understand, I've come to love India - the good, the bad and the ugly, but this airport is beyond understanding. With many of the worlds' important players coming in and out of CSIA, you might expect the government would take the Aviation ...
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#15 of 38 general tips & advice in India
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prasan says:
hi.
i had pain at my low back due to my continous journey. i saw AMCART at hampi. it was a beautiful health centre with greenary all around.
Dr. Prasanna Kulkarni, an Ayurvedic doctor suggested me to undergo KATI BASTI treatment to me and it worked miracle.
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