My Visit to India...

[timmy]

IFG Brothers: Quite some time ago, when I joined IFG, I got into a discussion with some of you regarding an itinerary of a visit to India. Many of you contributed suggestions to my ideal of a 6 month visit, where I'd spend 1 month based in 6 different areas. And, I've discussed my wish to do this with some of you privately.

However, I have come to one firm decision regarding my proposed visit: When I come, I will most assuredly visit Chennai at the very end -- I will go there last.

I fear that if I went to Chennai first, I know I would have to go to see Alarmel Valli dance Pandanallur Bharatanatyam, and that's as far as I'd ever get. So I need to save that part for last.



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I saw her dance almost two years ago here -- including Lament for a Fallen Warrior -- and I'm still moved by it. So beautiful!

[OverUnderPump]

look forward to catching up.
I am in Bangalore currently and thats not very far from Chennai, so if you are in town just let me know.

regards

OUP

[hamiclar01]

All the best for your journey Tim. Hope you enjoy the experience. Do let us know if there is anything you need. Of course, keep a few of our phone numbers handy

[essdee1972]

All the very best! In case you are in Mumbai, do get in touch.

Cheers!
EssDee

[prashantsingh]

You must do the golden triangle. Delhi ,Jaipur and Agra.
If you want to visit the Himalaya come this side.

[winnie_the_pooh]

Timmy,

The places I would recommend

Drive to Leh ( then fly back), Orchha, Khajuraho, Mandu ( do see this place),Bhopal to see Sanchi and Bhimbekhta, Diu, Port Blair,Lakshwadeep if you like diving,Aurangabad to see Daulatabad fort ,Ajanta.Ellora and a poor copy of the Taj Mahal Bibi Ka Makbara and do see the Auragabad caves as not many go there,Hyderabad and do visit the Golcunda fort.

The North Eastern part of the country is not visited by foreign tourists generally which is a pity.

[rraju2805]

The North Eastern part of the country is not visited by foreign tourists generally which is a pity.

The northeastern have a lot of transport problems . Siliguri is the only entrance of NE . Only one railway line & NH 31 connect NE with the whole country. Guwahati is the only one internation airport of NE . Manipur , Mizoram & some part of Arunachals are forbidden for foreign tourists...

[gladiatorgarg]

hi timmy its a wise decision to visit india because of its wide range of ethnic,cultural,geographic n culinary diversity jst to name a few, but i wud like to suggest dat u keep atleast 3-4weeks for the eastern part of the country as its unique in itself n has a reach source of flora n fauna which is hard to find in this entire subcontinent...if u happen to b in del plzz do let me know...
have a nice vacation
with warm regards- garga

[thebrowningeffect]

Hi Timmy
That's a great news. Let me know if you come to UP. There are many spectacular places to visit here. Let me know when you come here. Hope you have a nice time in India.

Regards

[xl_target]

Timmy,
Please let us know when you plan to do this. We all want to help you plan this trip.

[dr.jayakumar]

i live in tamilnadu and i never seen an a dance once.though my kids are into it.i somehow feel way out.
let us know of your trip.maybe i can help you if need be.
regards.