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North India Round Trip last 2 weeks of April

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Good day guys! I am planning to travel in North India for the first time. I will be flying to New Delhi on the 15 th of April 2011. It would be nice to get in touch with people feeling like sharing two weeks of their life in India with me . Let me know
13 years ago, March 4th 2011 No: 1 Msg: #130433  
Good day guys! My name is Coco. I am from the Netherlands. I am planning to travel in North India for the first time. I will be flying to New Delhi on the 15 th of April and return to Europe on the May 1st 2011.

From New Delhi, I am opened to go to any places as long as it fits in a 2 weeks planning max.

I want to combine my trip with meeting nice people & preferrably share some good moments together. So far I am travelling alone and I gave myself a month to find some travelling buddies. It would be nice to get in touch with people feeling like sharing two weeks of ther life in India with me .

Let me know. Reply to this

13 years ago, March 5th 2011 No: 2 Msg: #130481  
Hi Coco, you might want to try out North East India for a two week trip. Its definitely one of the most beautiful regions in India with a variety of wild life and mountains to look at. I would suggest Kaziranga national Park (Assam), Shillong and Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) and Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) as your itinerary locations. You can contact Luit Holidays travel site for details. Reply to this

13 years ago, March 5th 2011 No: 3 Msg: #130489  
Good one SidHaz. thks :-) Reply to this

13 years ago, March 16th 2011 No: 4 Msg: #131340  
Hi Coco,
Nice to here that you want to visit India as this is the best time to visit Rajasthan , North East and Uttrakhand.
Cheers!

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13 years ago, March 26th 2011 No: 5 Msg: #132032  
i would suggest go up to some places in himachal or uttarkhand..rajasthan will be a hot and dry during the time..u can visit macleodganj in himachal pradesh with lots of back packers where u might find a travell companion for the rest of the trip..u can visit manali, kasol, and trek to malana...if u r interested...or else you can go to rishikesh in uttarkhand and relax and practise some yoga...happy travels.. Reply to this

13 years ago, March 26th 2011 No: 6 Msg: #132050  
Thanks for your advices wanderlust180 ... I am going to stick to this planning for now. Everyone is welcome:
15 april - Arrival in Delhi
16 april - Delhi
17 april - Delhi (Akshardam temple)
18 april - Chandigarh, visiting some of the parks in town
19 april - Shimla
20 april - Shimla
21 april - Shimla
22 april - Mumbai (via Delhi)
23 april - Mumbai
24 april - Mumbai
25 april - Mumbai
26 april - Goa
27 april - Goa
28 april - Goa
29 april - Goa
30 april - Delhi Reply to this

13 years ago, March 27th 2011 No: 7 Msg: #132121  
your plan seems good...but i feel 3 days in shimla is a little longer considering its just a small town and can be done at max in 2 days...and even mumbai sems a little longer..you can add the remaining days to your goa plan..if not you can also visit places like gokarna and karwar near to goa..i suggest be flexible with your schedule..follow your heart...rest assured u will have a great stay...gud luck.. Reply to this

13 years ago, March 28th 2011 No: 8 Msg: #132167  
Hi COCO,

Hope you have come to India earlier too,,otherwise comming to India and not visiting Taj Mahal, so if this is the first time you should visit Taj Mahal. Can do same day tour to Agar from Delhi or can stay overnight in Agra to as there you will find hotels of all budgets.

Going to Goa at this time of year will be a bit hot for you as you are comming for a very cold place, but its ok to stay in there for couple of days to have a feel of the city.

Also should visit the capital city of Rajasthan - Jaipur to see the City Palace Museum and Janter Manter (a unique observatory in the world), Hawa Mahal and Amer Fort. Can also visit Choki Dhani in the evening for traditional rajasthan meal served in Rajasthan style and an Rajasthani village kind of set up.

Suggest the following route:

15 april - Arrival in Delhi
16 april - Delhi - visit the old Delhi and New Delhi parts- must visit Raj Ghat, Jamma Masjid, Chandani Chok Mkt., take a Rickshaw ride around Red Fort Area and passing though the busy and narrow street of old Delhi an experience.India Gate, Sansad Bhavan, Rastrapati Bhawan and other government buildings. Can also see a sound of light show at the Old Fort or Red Fort in the evening at 1900 hrs onward.

17 april - Delhi
visit the New Delhi part visit the Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple (bhai temple), Humayun's tomb, Akshardam Temple and in the evening visit the Sikh Temple - Gurudwara Bangala Sahib, Sacred Heart Cathedral and Birla Mandir (Laxmi Narayan temple) to attend the evening Hindu prayer - all in close vacinity.

18 april - Chandigarh, visiting some of the parks in town

19 april - Chandigarh to Kalka and then take a toy train to Shimla

20 april - Shimla - visit the Jhaku Temple and old Imperial Buildings and spend the evening time at the Mall where all the town & tourists gather.

21 april - Shimla - Delhi

22 april - Delhi - Agra

23 april - Agra - Jaipur

24 april - Jaipur - Delhi - Mumbai

25 april - Mumbai - must see Prince of Whales Museum, Elephenta caves, Chopati, Marine drive and if interested can also see some Bollywood film shooting at some film studio.

26 april - Mumbai - Goa - flight

27 april - Goa - visit North Goa

28 april - Goa - Visit South Goa

29 april - Goa

30 april - Goa -Delhi flight

In case of any doubts..write again
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13 years ago, March 28th 2011 No: 9 Msg: #132193  
@ Ashu78 ...
Wowo, what a nice list of ideas.
Thanks mate ...! Reply to this

13 years ago, March 29th 2011 No: 10 Msg: #132215  
you are most welcome...in case you need any further help do let me know, may be i can help u a bit.....have a nice trip.. Reply to this

13 years ago, April 1st 2011 No: 11 Msg: #132616  
Ho Coco,

I agree with Ashu - Taj Mahal, Agra and Jaipur is amazing ;-) Worth seeing much more than Mumbai or even Goa ;-) I recommend Palolem Beach in Goa - just a paradise;-)

Enjoy,
B Reply to this

12 years ago, April 2nd 2011 No: 12 Msg: #132718  
hi coco,
have u worked out the cost part of it?
if u require any help regarding that u r most welcome.
cheers. Reply to this

12 years ago, April 7th 2011 No: 13 Msg: #133143  
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The only negative of the trip: I understand that contributions from preferred companies/vendors/stores are important for the guides and for agent. But the constant push is very annoying. I have been to India and many other countries before and I came to India to show my wife the sights and the beauty of India, not to buy goods from generally overprized stores.

Here is the link to there website <snip>
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12 years ago, April 7th 2011 No: 14 Msg: #133187  
To Ashu ...
I did not really worked out any cost part. I thought about taking enough money with me.
As far as accomodations are concern, I can go from anything for free up to € 40.00 per night.
For food & beverages, I will have to do with what I find where I find it.

Travelling around will certainly cost me more. In my first two days in Delhi, I will try to figure out more regardings my travel plan, cost and time frame.

Thanks for proposing your help.

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Cheers,
India, here I come.
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12 years ago, April 7th 2011 No: 15 Msg: #133189  
To Marcelo,

Thank you for sharing your opinion mate ... as far as I am concerned I am not going to spend any moneys on materialistic stuff, so they can try as much as they want sell me goods.

The only one I might pay for are foods, accomodations & transports all to be consumed within 8 hours :-)

I will try to stay polite thought ... and kindly say: "I have this one already, but thank you"

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Cheers,
India, here I come. Reply to this

12 years ago, April 9th 2011 No: 16 Msg: #133310  
N Posts: 2
Hi once again

I think since you are looking for two week North India tour. Must see in North India is Agra (Taj Mahal) and Rajasthan. I think best suited itinerary for u is <snip> - Just have a look at it and plan accordingly.

Do let me know if any more help needed

Cheers and enjoy,
Marcel
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12 years ago, April 10th 2011 No: 17 Msg: #133385  
N Posts: 7
Hi Coco,

I am Deepak from new delhi and recently joined Travel Blog and seen your posts as you are coming for your India Tour and i can assure you that you will not going to forget this India Journey in your life because there are many things which will you see new in every parts of India.

I am running two hotels one in delhi and other in goa if you need any help from me i will be happy to serve you during your tour,

Cheers

Deepak Reply to this

12 years ago, April 10th 2011 No: 18 Msg: #133399  
To Deepark.

Hi Sir, Good to hear from you. Myabe you could give me some hints about the use of mobile phone in India:
- Should I take a Sim-card from my country and it would work in India?
- Or is it better/easier to use an India phone Sim-card while I am in India?

Thanks in advance for your reply.
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Cheers,
Coco
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12 years ago, April 11th 2011 No: 19 Msg: #133477  
N Posts: 7
Dear Coco

Thanks for your message yes i will prefer you shd use India Sim card as there are many schemes are going on and will cost you very cheap.

For taking above facility in India you have to give photocopy of passport/Visa Copy/two photograph to the Concern Person.

Regards

Deepak
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12 years ago, April 29th 2011 No: 20 Msg: #134958  
N Posts: 3

In response to: Msg #130433 Hi Coco,
Well this is Ved. I live In Gurgaon near Delhi. Gurgaon is a beautiful city in every sense. If u can add this city in ur plan and want to come here then i wud luv to b ur host here. Reply to this

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