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I only found out yesterday from news websites about this move by Indian railways. I was not able to use my credit card because my address was not Indian but now people would be able to register using their foreign address and phone numbers and use their credit cards directly with IRCTC. Thanks...

I have seen so many women and sometimes men wearing a red dot on their forehead and would like to know why they do that. Is that makeup or does it have some cultural significance of some kind? To complicate things further I have some times seen a dot that is creamish in color and some times...

I have seen pictures and videos from friends and family who have been to India and always wondered what is so special about the Indian underwear that men wear on river banks when they bathe and on beaches as well. I am not able to find a picture of what I am talking about so I am hoping you...

The van service inside comes in handy when it is too hot. It is a large area to be covered on foot especially with temperatures in their 40's.

Jaipur has some beautiful forts and palaces that you can visit. It is also not very far from Delhi.

I just checked Lansdowne and there are very few accommodation choices but pictures look nice. I will try to go there when I am in Delhi again. Thanks for the nice ideas.

I may not be an expert travelogue writer, but I want to share my experiences and insights about India. As I continue exploring, I will keep adding to this guide, ensuring it remains valuable for anyone planning to visit India. Why Visit India? India, the second most populous country in the...

Alcohol is the only reason I do not venture into that state. Tourism and ban on alcohol do not go hand in hand very well.

I would suggest canceling both and getting booking in Tatkal as the price difference will be minimal due to your point to point journey. If you do not want to do this then Aadi's suggestion is excellent and makes a log of sense.

Where are you going to work those 20 days? It would be helpful in suggesting good options. India is not a small country. I have been visiting India almost every two years for the last 15 years and still havent seen enough to say that I know India, It surprises me every time.

Yes the bike on hire thing is an added plus at Goa and it is a more touristy place with a lot more things to do as compared to Kerala.

I am going to Kerala too so you can send your wife with me to Kerela and you can go to Goa :) Jokes apart, Goa is more of a happening place with decent party scene going on all over the place and loads of tourists from across the globe and from within India. Kerela is more of a relaxing kind of...

I came across the visa on arrival in India post and found out that UK is not in the list of countries that can get visa on arrival. Is that a mis print? It is hard to understand why UK is not on that list when every other developed nation is including USA and some countries like Nigeria have...

Hello, I have seen some very interesting discussions and some very good advise on this forum about different topics so I decided to register and ask something I have been trying to figure out for some time. I am planning a visit to India for a month but I am on a tight budget and have no...