India

Last year I did something that I have dreamt of doing for many years. I visited Northern India. I have friends in New Delhi and we arranged to tour what is known as the 'Golden Triangle'. This took in Delhi itself, Jaipur with all its 'pink' buildings and the famous Taj Mahal. The review includes the names of the hotels we stayed in because it is about a 'tour' of Northern India. The hotels are all landmark buildings in their own right, especially the Jai Mahal Palace and they formed part of the tour. We flew to Delhi overnight from Heathrow and met up with our friends at the Taj Palace Hotel which is only ten minutes from the airport in a taxi. It ...  Read the complete review

A trip to india is not just a trip, it is an assault on all your senses, emotions, and a constant battle. All of that said that does not make it a bad experience, for me it has been one of the most special in my life, and having now been there 3 times, and going back at chrisymas, must say addictive. Its not clean, or sterile, it is a thronging mass of humanity, all trying to get by. However, it is beautiful, and for me the most spiritual country in the world- NOT Necessarily religious, but it really makes you look into your soul. Whether you visit the deserts odf Rajastan, with the majestic Jaislemer rising up from the desert, or the Ganges at Varanasi, with its throngs ...  Read the complete review

After having gone through most of the previous reviews i realised that , Indians seem to think the world of their country and tend to over look everything else, whereas foreigne tourists and travelers seem to think otherwise.......I frankly don't blame them,because most travel brochures and their Indian friends give them a glorious account of their country..but when they land here ALAS !!!!! Please don't take me as yet another India basher, that too being an Indian...far from it.I love my country no matter what it is but i am a realist, i have no blinkers on.I grumble and curse about the mad system that is prevailing here, the mismanagement, bad roads,...The ...  Read the complete review

India is huge country with too much of diversity but most of us do not know to cop up with it. may be that’s the reason many tourist like to move around particular zone other than exploring some great spots within the country. obviously political situation has restricted our movements (especially with family) in and around some of the spectacular sites like those in Kashmir. still there are too many other places to go and explore the richness of this great country. selecting enjoyable destination should not be a problem in india. let me share my opinion. General information- India has great varieties. Land includes mountains, a desert, jungles, ...  Read the complete review

Travelling in India was the hardest experience I had whilst travelling. I spent 5 weeks in India earlier this year and these were my impressions. Not everyone will agree with them I’m sure but they’re not atypical. We arrived in Delhi airport having sensibly pre-booked a hotel. What we didn’t realise is however worldly you are, however aware of scams, you cannot avoid being ripped off in India. If this bothers you (it does bother me) then India really isn’t somewhere you should visit. Once you get into a taxi, it will never take you where you want to go. Indian people will look at you and see dollar signs and so will try elaborate ...  Read the complete review