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Forum: Asia
Apr 3rd, 2018, 02:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,861
Posted By ellen75005

Agra & Old Delhi We flew from Varanasi to...

Agra & Old Delhi

We flew from Varanasi to Delhi and were met by our driver, Krishna, who took us to Agra, a four-hour drive, mostly on a well maintained four lane highway. We had booked the...
Forum: Asia
Apr 2nd, 2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,861
Posted By ellen75005

You're absolutely not hijacking the thread. This...

You're absolutely not hijacking the thread. This is what it's all about!
Forum: Asia
Apr 2nd, 2018, 01:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,861
Posted By ellen75005

tripplanner001, it took A LOT for me to make the...

tripplanner001, it took A LOT for me to make the leap. I think I was concerned about the poverty mainly and how that would affect me. The only instance of culture shock I've encountered was when we...
Forum: Asia
Apr 2nd, 2018, 01:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,861
Posted By ellen75005

Re the cash payment at the Varanasi hotel, I made...

Re the cash payment at the Varanasi hotel, I made that reservation myself. CaliNurse, I remember that when you recommended we stay on a ghat, I cancelled the previously booked hotel and started...
Forum: Asia
Apr 1st, 2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,861
Posted By ellen75005

More Varanasi... After the morning boat ride...

More Varanasi...

After the morning boat ride we returned to our guest house, Shiva Ganges View, on Mansarovar Ghat. We had a good breakfast on the rooftop patio watching the boats and the antics...
Forum: Asia
Mar 31st, 2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,861
Posted By ellen75005

Varanasi Varanasi, or Benares as we heard...

Varanasi


Varanasi, or Benares as we heard the Indians refer to it, is the oldest and most holy city in India. 35,000 pilgrims make the trip to Varanasi every day. How do you describe an...
Forum: Asia
Mar 31st, 2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,861
Posted By ellen75005

Progol, Your question is one I've been...

Progol,

Your question is one I've been thinking about. In retrospect, I think I would have loved the first week, especially Udaipur, but for a first time visit, one week was perfect. My next...
Forum: Asia
Mar 31st, 2018, 02:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,861
Posted By ellen75005

CaliNurse, The did walk in Mumbai, mainly...

CaliNurse,

The did walk in Mumbai, mainly along the coast (if that makes sense) but not to the Gateway of India. They felt very safe and there were a lot of people. Conversely, they walked from...
Forum: Asia
Mar 30th, 2018, 03:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,861
Posted By ellen75005

tripplanner001, I'm so glad I did. It took...

tripplanner001,

I'm so glad I did. It took a lot of pestering from my husband but I've thanked him numerous times these past two weeks. I can't imagine not having had this experience!
Forum: Asia
Mar 30th, 2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,861
Posted By ellen75005

Unforgettable, Incredible India

We have just returned from our first trip to India. First, I want to thank fellow Fodorites for all your excellent advice and answers to my many questions. There's no question that our trip was much...
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