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Mauritius offers some of the world's most exciting dives. Over 600 species of fish and 430 types of sea creatures swim through this blue paradise. Divers can experience thrills and beauty here. The whole island is surrounded by barrier reef. This creates a buffer zone where it is easy for...

Kerala is a great place for canoeing, especially if you are a beginner. If you stay at a resort, you should be able to receive quality instruction from hired guides. One can canoe through both lush natural areas and get glimpses of life in small rural villages. Another great place for canoeing...

India has many great places for fishing. If you're concerned about legality, just check with the concierge at your hotel. They should be able to make arrangements for you. Corbett National Park is a great place to go for many reasons. Along with fishing for Goonch, Masheer and Brown Trout, you...

As the other posters have mentioned, you will probably be safest if you stay in the urban areas. Mumbai and Bangalore have LGBT film festivals. Delhi and Kolkatta are noted for their pride festivals. Pune has a strong LGBT activist scene. Yes, India does have some very vocal people who take...

If I were you, I would find an app for that. Most modern, quality weight loss apps include Indian cooking. Just find one that helps you learn how many calories, grams of fat, carbs and sugar are in each food. Don't deny yourself too much. After all, you are on vacation. Just keep portion size...

Have you looked at visiting a tea plantation? Should you go, I'm sure they would happily make your drink in a traditional way if you asked. There are many other tea tours offered in India. One of the most well known tea brands, Darjeeling, offers a tour of their facility. It's located near the...

I want to learn more about Indian culture through history museums. I will be landing in Kolkatta. I'm still planning out the rest of my trip.

My first stop in India will be Kolkatta. I am considering staying in youth hostels for most of my time in India. In the past I've had pleasant stays in hostels elsewhere. However, I've also had some other experiences at hostels which were not so good. Can anyone give me a recommendation? Or tell...