Travel related to the South Asian country of India. Also known as Hindustan. The country is known for its diverse geography, languages, cuisines, climate and culture.
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How to visit India, Nepal and Sri Lanka on a single trip
On my upcoming trip to India, I also would like to visit the neighboring countries of Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Assuming I am flying into India (and out again) this means I need to get a multiple entry ...
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Can I take advantage of student discounts with Indian airlines if just passed out from college?
Within the next few months, I have to fly to Hyderabad for a job. My college will have finished by then. It will have finished in July precisely. But officially my Identity card doesn't expire until ...
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Valid Indian visa in an expired passport
I recently had to renew my passport. The expired one has an Indian visa that will be valid until 2016. Is it necessary for me to get the visa transferred to the renewed passport, or can I get ...
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How safe is northeast India?
How safe are the North-Eastern provinces of India, like Tripura or Nagaland?
I keep reading articles about some uprisings but they are years old.
Is it better now? Has anyone ever been there?
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Can I take both a laptop and a tablet in my carry-on bag when going to india?
I am planning to travel to India (COK airport, Kerala) from United States. I want to take my laptop as well as my tablet (iPad). Am I allowed to take both in my backpack with my documents related my ...
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Shower for a traveler passing through Delhi
Since I have a bunch of flights and train rides that depart from Delhi, I go through the city quite a few times without the need of a room for the night. I'm interested whether there is a shower ...
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Are there safe places to store luggage for a couple days in New Delhi?
I'm travelling India for a few weeks. We plan on doing a few overnight trips from New Delhi and do not want to carry all our luggage with us. We don't have anything really valuable but it would be ...
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Bus or taxi from Coonor (or Ooty) to Coimbatore?
On 23rd Dec, I (and 2 friends) will be starting from Ooty (Udagamandalam) and need to reach Coimbatore Train station before 15:00 (from where there is a train at 15:25 to Chennai - Booked).
Now there ...
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Using the IndRail pass for a good Indian experience
Site61 tells a lot about the railways in India, and suggests some nice looking trips to do. One can buy an IndRail pass, and could travel around India by train say 15 or 21 days long.
Is there anyone ...
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Can I take two laptops to India from United States? One bought in India and one in US
I will be landing at New Delhi airport. The worth of new laptop (Lenovo Yoga Idea Pad 13) is about $1000 and old one (Macbook Pro) is > 1 lakh INR. I want to leave the new laptop in India. I have a ...
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Land route from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Amritsar, Punjab in India
Is there a well known backpackers' overland route between Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Amritsar, Punjab? Touching up on Agra and Varanasi in between, if possible. Preferably by bus and/or trains. I'm up to ...
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Where to book Indian train tickets online?
I've read that trains in India are very busy and its best to book in advance. So where is the best website to book online? I've found the site www.cleartrip.com and www.makemytrip.com - both of which ...
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Zipline adventure operators in Jodhpur
A Lonely Planet guidebook says that it is possible to only ride one line of Flying Fox at Mahrangarh fort and their website quotes:
Half an hour for Zip 1 only
but I still can't find the price ...
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Getting permission for photography from Yamuna river coast
How to get a permission to take a photo from Taj Mahal's back side? I would like to be able to get to the other side of the river and take a snap from the beach there. I asked an officer there how I ...
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One way refund of round trip flight due to flight cancellation
Recently I traveled with KingFisher Airlines in India. The flight was a round trip domestic flight and cost 811 USD. I made it on the way there, but on the way back due to financial problems, ...
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Visiting villages in Kerala
How do I visit and spend a couple of nights in non-touristy villages in Kerala between Kochi, Alappuzha and Kollam? Do I just hire a boat and ask them to take me to such a village?
Could you ...
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How to get from Bagdogra to Kurseong
What would be the best (and fastest) way to get from Bagdogra to Kurseong?
I'm flying to Bagdogra and land there at 1 PM and will make a booking for a toy train from Kurseong to Darjeeling that ...
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Air travel info between Andaman islands
What is the exact process of applying for helicopter ride between Port Blair and Havelock island? I've seen the application form here but I'd like to know the whole process. Did anyone here actually ...
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Minors travelling abroad alone from India
As I am 15 years old I could't find age of travel abroad alone. What is the age of travel alone to abroad from india?
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On-site photography workshop in Nepal or India
I am an amateur photographer but do not have the patience to take classes to get better. I've heard of good workshops being taught while trekking in the Andes or the Himalaya but I cannot find ...
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Getting from Pushkar to Ajmer early in the morning
At what time does the first public or private bus go from Pushkar to Ajmer?
I have a train at 8 AM from Ajmer but would like to stay for a night at Pushkar.
If I can't get to this train on time by ...
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Weather map for India including monthly averages?
Where can one find an online weather map of India, including monthly averages of temp & rain, as well as live forecast?
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What should I do to apply for a Schengen visa without income tax return?
I would like to apply for a Schengen visa to travel to Florence, Italy between 30th June to 8th July where I will be attending EuroPython. My request for the grant has been approved by EuroPython ...
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Which ATM in India accepts TD Debit card (Canadian)
I'm going to travel to India from Canada soon. My account is with TD bank. So I would like to know which ATM or banks in India accepts debit card from TD.
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Which Indian trains have shorter booking period?
Most of the long distance trains in India have bookings opened 90 days before the train ride.
There are some that have a shorter period available.
Which exact Indian trains have reservations open ...
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Can I buy malaria medication in India?
In question 'Is it necessary to take malaria pills when travelling in South India?' we discussed whether it is necessary to take any medication. So if one has decided to take the pills, is it possible ...
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Buying tailor-made clothes while in India
Hopefully I've read the FAQ correctly, and this is one of the shopping related questions that is allowed... Note that I'm not after recommendations of where to go, but instead information on how to ...
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Flight cancellations in Ladakh
How often do the flights get canceled due to bad weather (or any other reason) from Leh to Delhi in May?
If a flight does get canceled, what are the policies for dealing with that for AirIndia and ...
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Need malaria meds for Rajasthan in February?
Rajasthan appears to be relatively low risk for malaria in February, so should I take malaria meds while I'm there (for two weeks) or just try to avoid getting bitten? Obviously I'll use Deet and take ...
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Getting from Mumbai to Hospet
I need to get from Mumbai to Hospet/Hampi in mid (to late) March and will probably book a bus but if something goes wrong and I'm not able to book it from outside of India, I'd like to know what other ...
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The simplest way to get to and from Wagah border ceremony
I will be staying in Amritsar for a few days but will be on a tight schedule.
Since I want to see the Wagah border ceremony, what do you think would be the best way to get from Amritsar to Wagah, see ...
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Where can I get a Sitar lesson in New Delhi?
Is there any English friendly music school in New Delhi that allows one off lessons for Sitar? Particularly one that would provide the Sitar for you.
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Diving in the Andamans
Which diving operator has the best PADI (or SSI) instructors in the Andaman islands?
I'm planning on taking an Open Water course (either PADI or SSI) there and would like to know which company has ...
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The best Keralan spices
On my trip to India I'm visiting Kerala about mid way timewise and since that state is pretty famous for its spices, I'd like to know which spices are the most famous (and the best) ones which I ...
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Small side trips traveling between US & India
When traveling from US to India, I know that its very easy to have a short tourist stop in
Singapore: Stopovers >3hrs(?) get a free tour of the city
Hong Kong: Visa on arrival, on an 8hr stopover I ...
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How long does it take to get an Indian visa in London for a UK national?
I am running a bit late with my visa application to India, as I am still waiting for my passport... How long does it take to get a double-entry tourist visa in London's office for a UK national? Is ...
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Getting from Delhi to Haridwar
I want to go to Haridwar from Delhi. Which is the fastest and cheapest way to reach there? Also I want to know which are the must visit places there and nearby to it?
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Clarification on Indian visa
I am Malaysia citizen. Recently I had to renew my Malaysian passport, but my Indian visa still valid up to 2015 in my old Malaysian passport. Can I carry both passport and travel through Malaysian ...
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Can I visit Schengen countries on a long term French Visa?
I have requested for a french long term student visa from India.Its a France visa and not a Schengen visa. My question is that can we still go to other Schengen countries on this visa? If not then ...
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The cheapest and quickest way to get from Cuba to India
What is the best route to get to Cuba from India?
In airways. Cheap and quick. And has a balance between those two.
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When visiting northern India in September, where to begin weather-wise?
For non-extreme hikers that want to play it safe, and are visiting India during September and early October - is it better to begin in the north-east (Sikim etc.) or north-west (Himachal-Pradesh etc.) ...
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Recommended Tour Operator for 'Golden Triangle' India
I'm planning on visiting India in November/December. I'd like to spend 4 days doing the 'Golden Triangle' - Delhi/Agra/Jaipur.
I'm looking to do this on a cheap budget i.e. back packer style. I'm ...
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Apply for India visa but not effective immediately
As Canadian national applying for a visa for India, I have a problem. I wish to visit in India, but I want to make the application now since I will get very busy in coming months. If I apply now, I ...
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Need malaria medication for Rajasthan in July / August?
I am going to Delhi and various towns in Rajasthan this summer. This part of India is usually low risk but then again, it will be monsoon season. I've been to see my GP who says it's a none to low ...
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Getting from Kochi to Kodanad by public transport
How to get to Kodanad Elephant Training Center from Fort Kochi (early in the morning) by public transport? I know that there are taxis and tours available but 1000-1200 rupees for such a trip seems a ...
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Chavitti uzhichil course in Kerala
I'm looking for a course in Chavitti uzhichil (massage using feet) in Kerala that is as cheap as possible (approximately 200 euros). No need for accommodation or food as part of the course. I need it ...
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What is a good place in Goa to stay with a beach and scuba diving?
We are going to Goa with small children and are trying to find a nice beach resort, but with a decent dive shop, so that the adults could also do some diving. Any ideas?
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Is it bad to give money to beggars in India?
What is the best policy to adopt with regards to beggars in India? Is it ok to give them money/food? If not, are there any charities to which it would be appropriate to give instead?
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Best deals for students booking international flight tickets from India
I will be travelling to and fro from Hyderabad (HYD), India to Berlin (TXL), Germany.
Duration: 20th May to 20th August of 2013 (3 months)
Class: Economy Class (as low as possible)
Where can I find ...
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Visiting Indian Formula One circuit in Greater Noida
The Indian Grand Prix is one of the newest circuit in the F1 Calendar and I want to know:
Which airport is closest to the circuit?
Where to stay?
Is there public transport from/to airport/circuit?
