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I found this website that says it is actually a delicacy. I don't think I could eat it though. I'd never get past the thought of eating red ants. I do like the leaf cups. Anyone could make those.

Jaebi is a mixture of Maida flour and yoghurt. It's category is Fried/Sugar Syrup based. To me it looks more like a donut or a funnel cake rather than a pretzel. What do you think?

I would say if you are comfortable doing these things then do them. I would eat and shop in places that are well populated though. You are a brave lady traveling alone like this. I would always like to have a companion with me.

I had not thought about teas and spices jnorth88. That would be a good gift also and might even cover your male friends. Especially the spices. The scarves and shawls are a given for the ladies though.

I understand there's quite a nightlife in Shillong. Are you into that sort of thing? It's also touted at the tourist capital of the east. Shopping is supposed to be good and of course there are all the tourist attractions.

I would just give them a little extra tip rather than try to give a gift. If this sort of thing is necessary then how about buying them a drink or a snack while on the tour. That should be sufficient.

Many years ago we had some friends from Trinidad. They prepared dinner for us one night that was, at the time, very delicious and heavy on the curry. However, I became ill that night and remained that way for the whole next day. Ever since then, I have not touched a thing containing curry...

I would concentrate on some of the great flea markets if I were you. Fabric or needle work would be lovely for the ladies. Try to find some of the beautiful scarves that India offers. The men will be harder and I would need some help here also.

As we are getting ready to spend quite a bit of time in the Himalayan Foothills, what kind of cuisine can we expect? I look forward to tasting some of the food there and have been looking online to see what it would be. Is there anything you can recommend that I not miss?

I think the best thing to do is have someone with you at all times. Especially someone who knows the area and what the people are like. You're right rz3300. This doesn't happen only in India but all over the world.

Tamboa. How did the Green Revolution put farmers out of business? Maybe I don't fully understand what happened but today "India exported $39 billion worth of agricultural products in 2013, making it the seventh largest agricultural exporter worldwide and the sixth largest net exporter. Most of...

The foothills of the Himalayan Mountains look like a wonderful place to go. Since I'm traveling with children I have read that there is lots to do and see there including the Corbett National Park. Has anyone ever done this that could tell me a little about it?

Jim Corbett National Park look perfect amelia88. My kids would love this. We can stay on the property and do either a jeep safari or an elephant safari. I'm not sure I'm up to riding on an elephant. Thanks for the suggestion.

These are all incredibly beautiful. Jog Falls reminds me a lot of Niagara Falls here in the States. Do any of the planned tours include some of these falls? The pictures would be awesome.

The hotels in India are most likely popular chains that are found all over the world. They will provide all your essentials but like others have said here, if you prefer a particular brand you should probably bring it with you.