Strategy To See India

[William Black]

BeeRich wrote:

> Hiya folks.
>
> Just wanted to get people's opinion about how to "see India". I
have
> some time free and would love to see the country, and I have a
couple
> of ideas, some concerns, and I don't want to miss out, as I know
it's
> a highly dense country with many things to see. Here are some
> thoughts:
>
> - I'd probably travel by train everywhere (30 day rail pass)
> - I want to see Goa, Mumbai, Kerala, Calcutta, Delhi
> - Food is a significant part of this trip
> - I suspect I'll get sick for a week (not by desire, but through
> normal travelling luck)
> - One possible strategy is to start in Mumbai, head down to Kerala,
up
> the East Coast to Calcutta, then back to Mumbai through Delhi to fly
> out
>
> I'd like to hear what people think about this. Any ideas
appreciated.

Train is an excellent way to see India. Long distance car journeys
can be trying as large towns and cities are often not bypassed and can
be dreadful to get through.

My recommendation is to arrange a car with a driver who speaks English
at each of your chosen destinations (But not in Goa where most of the
taxi drivers speak some English and hiring a car can be expensive)

Don't take a single car as drivers, however good, tend to only know
their own area and decent up-to-date maps are often difficult to
acquire.

As for stomach upsets, pack Imodium and get some local stuff called
'Brake'.

--
William Black

[William Black]

BeeRich wrote:


> You see nothing and you spend your time in airports.

Spending time in India airports is a dreadful way to spend time.

> I won't be visiting temples and the sort, as I am not interested. I
> am interested in the cities and environment. Karela is showing lots
> of potential.

Indian cities are pretty hard work, although deeply entertaining.

When you're in Bombay try not to get stuck in the tourist ghetto of
Colaba.

Are you interested in 'environment' as in 'nature' or 'environment' as
in 'polluted'?

--
William Black

[William Black]

BeeRich wrote:

> On May 18, 4:39 am, William Black <william.bl...@***********.uk>
wrote:
>
>> Are you interested in 'environment' as in 'nature' or 'environment'
as
>> in 'polluted'?
>
> Hi William. Environment as in "India". Whatever it delivers. I've
> never had interest in museums and religious histories and all that.
> Yes it's a big part of India, so I doubt I won't get my fair share.
> But I'm more interested in cities and getting mobile. I'd like to
get
> onto the back of a truck for a bit, if I can. LIfe rides on by like
> that. Love that stuff.

Well I'm sure you'll find Indian public transport entertaining,
especially the buses.

Be aware that outside the tourist traps India is not 'tourist
friendly'. The people are friendly, but you'll be seen as a wallet on
legs by many of them...

--
William Black