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Post by anshjain97 on Jan 9, 2013 15:39:50 GMT
Not been to Amritsar but my parents were there in April. Expect loads of crowds at the Wagah Border Crossing, but according to their experience- and relating it to my experience from other places- the pushing is lower at the male stand than the female one.
Delhi is my hometown and I like it a lot- modern as well as traditional. Don't forget to venture in to New Delhi- colonial architecture, clean streets, India gate and some nice areas.
Don't hesitate to ask me about Bangalore- I'll try my best to help!
Otherwise, I'm not too good with the itinerary posts- I'm sure everyone's advice would be useful.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 15:50:19 GMT
I've heard about the crowds in Amritsar, ansh. I think I'm prepared (well, not really) Thanks, I might need some help regarding Bangalore. I'm not good at the itinerary side of it either really. I just put a rough guide but I am a questioning if we will have time to do all that, somehow I doubt it, but well see... Anyhow, I'm not too bothered, I know I will return some other time to do and see more. I can't wait to see my sons' reactions to the country!
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Post by anshjain97 on Jan 9, 2013 15:55:27 GMT
I think you have more than enough time in many of the cities.
Have you thought about visiting a hill station?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 16:19:32 GMT
You think so, ansh? I hope so.
Yes, I would like to see some hill stations. Hopefully in Sikkim and Kashmir (Ladkah) (if we go).
btw, everyone needs a permit to get into Sikkim now, they made that rule in 2012. Apparently it's easy enough to get though and it's stamped into you passport.
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Post by spindrift1 on Apr 27, 2013 8:18:36 GMT
So, several weeks ago I spent two nights and three days in Pondicherry...a very good experience. I stayed in a lovely old Colonial house on the top floor with amazing views over the town and with the sound of chanting starting every morning around dawn. We strolled along the Promenade every evening/night enjoying the crowds and admiring the beautiful people (jasmine in hair, lovely sarees). I didn't hear any French being spoken. Of course we went to the Sri Aurobindo ashram but only for half an hour since these days you are guided in and out fairly quickly with the emphasis on the 'out'.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2013 9:17:19 GMT
I doubt that the colonial side of the city has changed much since I was there, but I bet that the Indian side is now totally transformed.
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Post by spindrift1 on Apr 27, 2013 12:12:52 GMT
Did you visit the Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple? It is fantastic - look at this: Well, I shall be writing much more about Pondi (Puducherry) in my thread.....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2016 8:01:05 GMT
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