Travelling around India

juie · Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 4

Hi - I'm due to fly into Mumbai at the end of November for a couple of months and was wondering if anyone else fancied meeting up/travelling around? I'm planning on fitting in goa, hampi, varanasi, rajasthan, pretty much everywhere really! I've heard that India is a really dangerous place for women to travel alone, so am trying to get a few like minded people together and maybe to try and meet up beforehand in London.

satinder · Joined: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Patiala

I would like to be your travel partner in India

amazing_uk · Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 1

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gingej · Joined: 07 Sep 2008 Posts: 3

Hello, i plan to go to india alone too, but start of November??

wsminkapila · Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 2

Hi there,

U can emal me at wsminkapila@gmail.com since I would be there by the same time. probably we can just catch up for a tea or so.

Cheers

jd_303 · Joined: 19 Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Location: London

hey there, there is a liklihood I may be there end of Nov as well, travel plans have been thrown about a bit recently with waiting to get a perm residency visa for the Uk before I split but if it happens, I may be there for 3 weeks in Oct, nepal for November and well if I like india could get back there...if I go in Oct it will be varanassi, Agra and Delhi as Ill be rollin with some Indians I met through work from the UK....bit random but could be fun. (Im not indian by the way Im australian)....

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tomsmith · Joined: 09 May 2008 Posts: 2

India, the exotic land of the East, is an amazing travel destination. Be it the majesty of the Himalayas or the splendour of the Taj Mahal, the calm of the Kerala backwaters or the piousness of Tirupati - every corner of India has something to enthrall the mind a traveler. It is no surprise therefore, that the country has become a hot tourist destination in the recent years, with visitors all over the world coming in to experience the rich cultural and geographical diversity of the country.

Most tourist spots in India have colourful markets that sell a wide array of local handicrafts, gift items, curios and other nick knacks to visitors. If you planning to shop in these local markets, do not forget to bargain hard. Shopkeepers tend to ask exorbitant prices for their goods, and you can often get an article for half the quoted price. Tipping is an usual practice in hotels and restaurants, but the amount should be restricted between one to three dollars, as per the service availed.
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Mubarik Baktoo · Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 2 Location: London

Mubarik Baktoo · Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 2 Location: London

Hi i would be same time in India Goa as you .Would be great if we could meet in London before hand let me know my mobile 07969285097 speak to you soon!

With Regards
M Baktoo

Chris121212 · Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 12

SO, it's like 5 Degrees where I am, and all you guys can think of is talking about your travelling in India. Am I jealous?

Yes. Twisted Evil

sofia_luna · Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 4 Location: cornwall

hey hey
i am here in india already, am travelling alone at the moment but am looking to meet up with people on the way.
im in goa till mid novemberish and after that i have no plans. . .
be great to hear from you x sofia

SantoD · Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 3 Location: London

yeah... I do have plan going to India. Fly to Mumbai and travel around using trains and national flights. I hate 'organized' holidays Mad

Is it difficult for foreign people to travel in India alone?

Living9 · Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 2

Travelling in India alone as a female is not dangerous. As always be careful not to display too much body; particularly in Moslem areas, out side of beach areas and exercise natural caution.

I travelled there for several months on my own and never had any bother but I had a few near misses, particuarly in accepting invitations to dinner from guys and then having to prove I wasn't in fact a whore just because I was travelling alone and unmarried. Wear a ring, make up a story about meeting family somewhere etc - again areas differ.

Generally it is difficult to not meet Western travellers whereever you go and I only every spent 5 days without speaking to one (Nepal to India on bus).

Travel light, stay healthy, don't try anything dodgy and if you decide to get high be sure about your location and company.
Smile

emsicle · Joined: 03 Feb 2008 Posts: 13 Location: England

India is a great place to travel, you will have an amazing time!

If your worried about going solo maybe do a tour?

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marutiza · Joined: 04 Feb 2009 Posts: 2

Hi juie,

There is nothing to worry about in india. if you want to stay in hotel you can visit hotelly.com

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joza09 · Joined: 08 May 2009 Posts: 3

Hai Friend,
It's nice to hear that you are going to visit INDIA by November.
I can recommend KERALA for you. It's a beautiful part of India only 5-6 hours from Goa by train. I'm sure you are going to have a nice time in INDIA.
Thanks

lisaS81 · Joined: 30 Jul 2009 Posts: 2

Hiya im thinking of travelling to india in Nov, the only thing putting me off is im a single female. iv travelled a lot including SEA and quite fancy some of the hardcore travel around india, just a bit daunted about been alone. iv not planned anything yet and im dead flexible on everything, if your still planning on the trip it would be great to hear from you lx

*Linda S* · Joined: 06 Aug 2009 Posts: 2

Hi Julie,

you said you are going to be out there for a few months does that mean you will be there over Christmas? I've randomly booked a month off work for Christmas hols and was thinking of spending time in India but dont want to have christmas day on my own!! if you were looking for a travel buddy for then I could be up for it. My email address is lindastevens2@yahoo.co.uk look forward to hearing from you

Linda

*Linda S* · Joined: 06 Aug 2009 Posts: 2

ive just realised the original post was 2007 but the above applies to anyone else travelling to india at Christmas...