I've been planning for my India trip and wanted to visit the central part of India. However, it seems like the situation is no longer the same as the crisis between India-Pakistan has become worse lately. <BR>I am still considering whether to go on or cancel my trip. Just wondering, what would be your choice? Do you think there will be any nuclear war?

Nuclear war ! Definitely Not. Evidently the western countries, could not decipher and see through the war rhetorics of indian politicians. Mr. Blackwill the American Ambassador is also an amateur but with straight access to President Bush's office and thus neither powell nor rumsfield got a chance to vet his reports. <BR><BR>This was coercive diplomacy at its best. India and pakistan both know very well that none of them can hold a war for long.<BR><BR>India got a lots of International Attention and thus has in a way secured comparatively peaceful elections in Kashmir.<BR><BR>Nuclear War ! No way.<BR><BR>Book your flights and hotels and visit India and if you need any helpful refernces let me know at [email protected] <BR><BR>Cheers and Joy<BR><BR>Siv

Hi,<BR>I lived in New Delhi for 3 years (left 5/01) as an American Expat. Take it from me...you'll have a better chance of getting killed by travelling in the Indian highways than nuclear warheads. I mean the Indians drive carelessly. Most of the time the vehicle driving on the opposite direction, will drive on your lane. That's right...head on!!! Tell me if that is not scary. Also you have watch out for camels at night. They don't have tail lights and highways are not lit. My family travelled the Golden Triangle once (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur) and bowed never to do it again. We counted, on the average, 1 fatal accident per every 50 kms.<BR>Hope this helps.

Take note: corruption is a national anthem in India. Be prepared to be scammed and blackmailed for lots of money. Although I'm sure there are many experiences of people having a fabulous time in India, I will never step foot in that country. I love my friends who are Indian, but I certainly do not like the country. Watch your back!

Hi. You might want to get some more opinions before making up your mind. These guys definitely woke up on the wrong side of the bed. India is a lovely country with warm and hospitable people. Sure its not America, but it has its own charm and appeal. Depends what you're looking for. I dont think the situation with pakistan should be any kind of a factor in determining your visit-except kashmir the rest of the country is still safe. Try and read some other postings made on india (here on fodors). All the best...

Thanks all for the info. <BR>In fact now I am in Madras, India. India is unique and beautiful, despite of some aspects which are out of our control, e.g. corruption (I could't believe it happens in airport, but I witnessed it) and yeah, the traffic, it takes time to adapt to the culture. Anyway, believe me, the food is excellent <BR>Thanks again

meike,<BR>i would wait until the bugs settle in your stomach before i comment on the taste of the food. when i lived there, i used to average 1 attack of "delhi belly" a week.<BR>also on the comment regarding waking up on the wrong side of bed... i did that every morning i woke up while in india! other than poverty, curruption, filth, unbearable summer heat, no civil discipline, laziness, electric power outages, india is a nice to live.<BR>good luck... you gonna need it.

I stay in good hotel and that save a lot of hassles. I drink only bottled water, imported mineral water is recommended. And lastly, don't go for the street stall no matter how good the food looks like, the hotel/restaurant food might be expensive, but it really worth the money. <BR>Ben, I would suggest that you've to be prepared for the summer heat before you come over, or when you are here, think of those homeless ppl while you've a comfortable shelter, then probably you wouldn't say that the summer heat is unbearable. Another thing, Indians are friendly and helpful, apart from the beggars in the streets, I don't see any laziness in them. But I do agree about the prob of electricity outages. <BR>