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An all boys getaway? Then, Goa's the place to be. Especially around Christmas. The tourism is well-developed, you can lay there on the beach while you get served beer after beer, and there's plenty to do. Plus, you can find more info on Goa from friends, from this forum, from travel websites, to...

Mr Ranganathan, living within Delhi will cost you more than living in Noida. Living in Gurgaon is most expensive though. So, I would stick to your original plan of living in Noida. You'll have to scout properties yourself, but much of the good residential colonies/vihars in NCR have parks and...

Yes. Join the Film School that's in Pune. It's called FTII. That's the only sureshot way of getting into bollywood. But, don't get your hopes up. The chances are that FTII will get you work in some TV series or a short part in some forgettable movie. After that you'll be on your own for at least...

1cr = 10 million rupees ~ 200,000 CAD With taxes, fees, and all, it will be around 200k canadian dollars. Also, make sure you know state or UT specific land laws before buying. There are places where you can't buy a property if you're from another state, so if you're from another country or an...

Who knows :) I mean there are plenty of strange creatures in the himalayas. Maybe there is a species of ape that exists there. Or maybe the monks got a little too high one day and saw things. The story started with Tibetan Monks and then it spread quickly thanks to our basic need for...

Hmm.. 3:30 is an awesome time man. If you can come down and run one of the airtel runs, you'll be able to get a certificate and all. This will help you compete for the much bigger marathons including the Mumbai and Boston Marathons. You can actually travel the world running marathons if you...

I see that you're from Delhi, in which case, I will begin with places that are far instead of those nearby that you can visit anytime later. So, let's forget about nearby hill stations. The first place I would recommend that you go to is Kerala. It has exotic beaches, amazing architectural...

To add to that detailed list: 1. Rajasthani Thali Restaurant: You'll get pure veg Rajasthani and Gujarati food here. Finger licking good. 2. Sambar Pure Veg: This is a south Indian restaurant that serves food similar to what you get in the traditional Coffee House. 3. Marwari junction: I highly...

The best time to visit Udaipur is right now. Winter is coming or rather is already here and this is the best time to visit the place. In terms of foot fall, you'll not find a decrease in the number of tourists, quite the opposite. Go in November. Be there just in time for their Shilpgram...

1. and 2. Its 20kms and would take around an hour w/traffic. 3. There is a specific system where you go to the taxi kiosk and book a cab. And the cabs come turn by turn only. 4. Yes. As long as you're there during before 10 pm. After that also you'll find plenty of options. But, there are a...

Ujjain is a pretty special destination. What came as a surprise to me were the innumerable Bhaang shops that lined the markets. We were there early morning and office goers were loading up on canabis, which blew my mind. I mean, we thought we could take anything but bhaang isn't for everyone for...

Well, I don't have a personal preference. But, I have felt that Ola cabbies undergo less vetting, which is not a good thing. In terms of service, both services provide the same kind of a deal. I have never really felt a difference amongst the two.

Worst time to visit Leh is after the monsoon season. Especially, if you're traveling via Manali. The rains bring with them landslides and the like. And the path is so remote that you wouldn't want to get stuck there.

There are two limits- one on your card and the other for the atm. Each atm differs in the maximum cash it can give you. The average range is 10000 to 50000 rupees per day, depending on the atm. The most common atm machines belong to the State Bank of India. And the best ATMs to use are HSBC atms...

Now would be a good time to visit. I mean right after the monsoon is the best time to visit because that's when the temperatures have dropped, everything has become even more beautiful and your activities won't be hampered by incessant monsoon rain or the scorching summer sun. Also all those...