oh yah.... don't buy your tickets before (I never had trouble getting tickets anywhere I went). You shouldn't lock yourself into anything before you arrive in India. you will learn so much in the first 24 hours about places to go I guarantee you that your plans will change.

Thank you for your advice blgerber. I think I have decided to do the south. When I have a chance I'll take a look at your blog.
I love reading people's blogs about India.