Any traveling tips for someone going to india?

Question

We are going to New Delhi and Agra, any thing we shold, avoid, or any tips on places that definitevly a must visited are greatly appreciated

thanks :)

Answer 1

I have read all the messages before me and a have a few things to say:

I suggest you to move around in you city of landing whether Delhi or Mumbai etc. and plan your visit to the places of tourist interest in that region only. Don't make a hectic tour. Visit country side and places of your interest in the region as your time and budget permits. Whole of India is a beauty and a kind of experience in itself.

Don't look for cheap places to stay/eat but you may look for economic avenues if not very comfortable and luxurious. Avoid areas of Paharganj in Delhi to stay as you may be getting recommendations by certain set people in their stereotype messages. India is a very beautiful country to explore, far beyond congested and crowded streets of Paharganj in Delhi, an old city area burdened on the available infrastructure, just for savings of petty amounts.

For your trip to Agra - Taj Mahal etc; I suggest that you take a conducted guided tour by Air conditioned Coach, arranged by your budgeted/decent hotel itself. They will take care of A to Z of your requirements during the tour and cover many places as you won't be able to cover otherwise. Though Shatabdi Express is a prestigious train, I suggest you to forget it until you become conversant with the local situations. Take care of your comfort, enjoyment and overall stay.

Stay for a couple of less days but make a quality trip and enjoyable too. Once you are able to plan your trip properly, you will find India so compelling to visit time and again. Follow the popular phrase: In Rome do as the Romans do; and you get abundant enjoyment.

Answer 2

1) Akshardaam is beautiful. Plan to spend the better part of a day there. Also, their cafe is very cheap. You can't bring any food or beverages in or cameras/cell phones/etc.

2) CP is a great place to go. Lots of shops and their is a great market on the outer circle. I can't think of its name. Also, the emporium shops are very nice. They don't haggle much in those shops but at the market they do. Never accept the first price and don't be afraid to walk away. You will find the same thing at another booth.

3) Be careful of what food you eat. Don't eat any fresh veggies or fruits that you can't peel. You don't know how they may have been prepared or what they are washed in. Also be careful of water. Not only the plain water but any drink that may have been prepared w/ unboiled water. As well what the mint sauce served on most tables. This is almost never made w/ bottled water.

4) Don't give money to beggers. They will only ask for more and follow you more and more beggars will come to you.

5) It is very hot right now in Delhi. Be prepared not to be able to do much because of the heat. It is also monsoon season. Keep you body covered for protection from mosquittos and the sun.

6) Visit the Taj. Take your time. It is one of the most beautiful sites ever. It is also in a very dirty city. Watch for pick pockets.

7) Always carry bottled water w/ you everywhere. Don't risk drinking anything if you aren't sure of it.

8) Use the metro in Delhi. It is very clean and much easier than cabs or buses. It is also air conditioned.

9) Dilly Haat is a great place in Delhi for handicrafts from all the Indian states.

10) Don't touch or feed the dogs or stray animals. You will see all kinds - dogs, monkeys, cows, pigs.

11) Have fun! Delhi is a great city w/ great people.

Answer 3

Take a Cab, early in the morning from Delhi, Go to
1 Agra - See the Taj Mahal
2 Mathura - See Lord Krishnas birthplace
3 Brindavan - There are a few world heritage sites (Lord Krishna Temples)
4 Fatehpur Sikri - See the Buland Darwaza

Then probably next day, you could catch a cab from delhi and go to JAIPUR which is 100 - 150 kms away. There are a lot of things to see there !

I just came back from a tour of all these places last week. Thats why i was so fired up.

Just keep a look out for ppl who will act as guides, beggars, and do anything to get some money. Some shops will try to sell you cheap goods of bad quality. Avooid them too.

Have a Happy tour !

mail me about your trip
[e-mail]

Answer 4

When buyin handicrafts ot sth from small shop or street vendors, remeber that u would be paying 4-5 times more than an Indian. SO bargain bargain !!

Only drink botelled water and no ice cubes!!! (westerners have weak immune system)
Anytime you miss pizzas and burgers or wuteva we have good chains selling western junk food n non junk food.

Delhi.... yah! try and avoid it. There isn`t much to see. Try going to Jaipur instead.But Delhi has it`s own charm. The seat of power is here. ;) (i`m from delhi)

Always remember to get a pre paid taxi ( i know this system exists in delhi)!! It would be safe & also note down the Taxi number by which you are travelling. why take risk?

Contact ur embassy 1st, if you ever have a problem. Your embassy is your most imprtant contact point anywhere in the world outside your country.


Have anice stay here in India and I hope you carry pleasant memories with yourself of India.

Answer 5

I enjoy noticing Master Quark's "overflowing frustration" if someone is having his/her own perspective of things and those thought going against this "self styled supreme expert". This has been happening quite number of times now and this Master is taking time out to edit his messages to vent his frustration even though someone is posting much after him.

Mr Master doesn't realize that each individual has has own brain, whether one applies or not for various reasons. At Yahoo! Answers, each of us only forward our suggestions to the best of our knowledge and rest it is the wisdom of the Asker to make his/her own judgment. Why he is in pains when some one differ from him. He boasts spending 3 months in India every year but this does not give him a license to practice his 'half cooked maturity' by imposing his opinions on others - if someone disagree with him.

I am an American citizen and have traveled quite a lot including India. Personally speaking, I find Master Quark suggestions not up to the mark on so many times about India, at times misleading. Yet it is the judgment of the Asker and others interested to take a wise decision applying own mind as well.

Let us keep this avenue trouble free and allow each of us to express freely and responsibly and leave to the prudence of the stakeholders.

Answer 6

I went to Chennai. So I can't really tell you what to see. But otherwise umm if your going to hand someone something give it with right hand. Muslims care about this the most. No one will beat you up or anything theyll just think you have no tact. Don't give money to beggars or you will be bugged by them your whole time. And they will find where you are staying.

Most restaurants and such you can go ahead and eat at. If you aren't in the city I'd be careful and take some Immodium tablets. Food poisoning isn't fun (i got it).

For the most part you don't have to worry about anything. Streets are safe, people are friendly for the most part. Just don't treat the people or things with disgust and don't tell people how such and such is much better at home.

Answer 7

the taj mahal is great.
i loved it.
it's a lot bigger than i'd imagined.

i can tell you that when you're going to agra to see the taj mahal, you're gonna a pass a couple of toll booths--like the ones in front of the bay bridge and stuff. when they figure out you're from america, england, etc., they tend to charge you more than normal. watch out for that.
also, right when you reach the toll booth closest to the taj mahal, you're going to find a bunch of people harassing you and asking you to let them be your tourguides.
that was the most hectic part of our journey.
they freaking try to sell you stupid stuff and they won't stop following you around.
plus, there are a bunch of pick pocketers in agra and new delhi. new delhi's crowded so i'd watch out.
and there are many, many rabies-infested dogs in both agra and delhi.

Answer 8

obviously go to the taj mahal. look around delhi, view the capital. but there not much else if your not willing to go around in a taxi. i highly suggest you do. one is rajastan which is maybe five hours west. there ar hundreds of things to view their, its probably one of the best places in india, its amazing. make sure u visit jaipur palace there, u can actually stay in old palaces. then from delhi theres a place up north called rishikesh. its at the foothills of the himilayas and its just amazing, its along the holy ganga river and if you have time you can be driven as far into the himilayas as you choose. i went from rishikesh all the way into china, and its so crazy (scary to) DELHI IS BORING SO GET AROUND

Answer 9

Have you gotten your shots yet? Malaria and other diseases not common in the U.S. are rampant there.

Otherwise, just be aware that the locals will see you as a way to make easy money, so use common sense. Also, money talks, so if you want something done, you're gonna have to slip somebody the equivalent of a "Mr. Jackson."

Answer 10

before everything be certain think ofyou've have been given your injections. you do no longer desire to wind up with Malaria or something in case you're travelling. India is an exceedingly unique united states, in a feeling that that's amazingly different once you shuttle from one section to a different. even though, listed below are some everyday advice that could desire to come again in reachable: a million. In maximum cities, that's no concern for a westerner travelling on my own. Indian cities are rather secure, however wandering on your guy or woman in dark, in quiet areas would not be the terrific thought. 2. Dressing on your western clothing in nice, do exactly no longer demonstrate too lots flesh. that's for particular to charm to interest of fellows you're able to extremely do without. 3. you would be waiting to get a sort of foodstuff in all important cities, alongside with McDonalds, and Pizza Hut. do exactly no longer ask for purple meat. remember cows are sacred in India. 4. do no longer drink faucet water, everywhere. continually purchase a bottled water. on a similar time because it won't kill you, it could make you ill via fact your immune equipment would not be used to it. 5. human beings in India are many times very friendly, and inviting in direction of concentrated visitor. English is extensively spoken in all important cities, so which you need to no longer have a project interacting, however getting used to accents ought to make an effort. 6. whilst figuring out to purchase in interior of sight markets or interior of sight shops, be arranged to good purchase. in case you hate to good purchase, then you definately could finally end up paying ridiculous volume of money. yet another selection is to stick to severe-end city department shops, and shops, that have fastened fees. 7. in case you're travelling on my own, do no longer settle for lifts or something from unusual men. on a similar time as no longer all and sundry is rapist or a fraud, like everywhere else, that's greater proper to be secure than sorry. 8. in case you're unfamiliar with the country, then the terrific way could be to hire an first rate excursion instruction manual. That way you're certain to no longer leave out any ought to-see places, and could additionally get a flavour of interior of sight lifestyle. Have an incredible holiday!!