How and where to go for two weeks at the end of August? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 9 answers
Advice for first trip to India? [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 19 answers
I am going to be in Hyderabad for a month (February) for work and would welcome any feedback and suggestions. I read this thread but I have some more specific questions:
I am staying in Banjara Hills at the Taj Deccan. I will probably be getting home around 9pm on weeknights. Are there restaurants, etc., in walking distance that would be worth checking out, or should I stick to the hotels? Is it an area one can easily walk around in? How safe is a woman alone at night?
Are there any quick weekend trips worth doing, say leaving Sat and returning Sunday?
What should I see in Hyderabad itself?
I don't want to be too skittish about eating/getting sick, what are commonsense rules to follow?
What are tipping conventions for hotels, restaurants, cabs, tours?
Are there any guidelines I should follow in terms of dress?
I would also welcome any and all other tips. Thanks!
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 5 answers 
Broke-ass Americans taking a trip to India-- what to give as gifts to our hosts? (2007 update on someone else's AskMe question from 2005) [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 8 answers
Should I avoid traveling in NW India during the monsoon? [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2007 - 5 answers
Can you fly into India with a one way ticket? [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2007 - 11 answers
What's the least expensive way to get to India? [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2007 - 8 answers
What's the best way to organize a reasonably inexpensive (but not super-low budget) trip to India?
Should we use a travel agency to tour around (we do not want a group tour, though)--and if so, which one? Any recommendations for tour books? Any recommendations for must-not-miss sights?
posted on Mar 10, 2007 - 10 answers
please elaborate about getting sick in india. really. [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2007 - 36 answers
Going to Bangalore on business. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2007 - 8 answers
we're taking a four month old baby to north east india in two weeks. please give us some travel tips about travelling with a baby in india and keeping her warm and my nipples from getting frostbite. [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - 11 answers
I will be leaving in a month for Jaipur, Rajasthan, to study abroad. I'll spend the spring living with an Indian family, studying international development, and doing an internship at an NGO in or near the city. Afterwards, I may travel around India for a while with a friend. Please give me any and all advice you have about traveling and living in India. [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2006 - 8 answers
IndiaFilter: anybody have any specific tips on places to visit / avoid in Tamil Nadu? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 3 answers
Is trekking/bumming around the Indian Himalayas in February a good idea? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2006 - 6 answers
A friend and I are planning to go to Chennai in search of adventure (we're from Singapore) in March '07. Any advice? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2006 - 2 answers
I'm searching for a 3-month law-related not-for-profit summer job outside of North America. Where should I go, and what should I do? [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2006 - 5 answers
Cost of living in Mumbai? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2006 - 3 answers
I am traveling to Kolkata for a week around Christmas. I am researching shots/meds requirements and am coming up against recommendations for malaria protection. I'm reluctant to use doxycycline or Lariam. I'm looking for personal experience info about the different options. Other travel advice, tips, or recommendations are also welcome!
posted on Oct 8, 2006 - 8 answers
An American in India: What do I need to bring with me on a 6 week trip to Bangalore, India? What should I see and do while there? [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2006 - 11 answers
Where/how can I watch Jeremy Piven's Journey of a Lifetime? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2006 - 11 answers
Know any good travelling websites? Most specifically for backpacking in Asia... [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2006 - 14 answers
What should I do in Hyderabad, India? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2006 - 8 answers
I am going to take a gap year at the end of my time as a sixth former at school, and I need advice on making itinerary decisions. [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2006 - 6 answers
India: When and where to go? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2006 - 11 answers
What part of Mumbai should we try to stay in? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2005 - 7 answers
Landing in Bombay December 12th. Returning to London December 28th. Any tips to make this an exceptional holiday? [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2005 - 7 answers
Travel advice requested - Kerala, India [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2005 - 12 answers
Can anyone recommend some good books on Indian (particularly South Indian) culture/history/politics/etc? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2005 - 8 answers
India:
My company has just decided to ship me off to Bangalore for two weeks, starting FRIDAY. Please, inform me about what I need to know about travelling to India.
posted on Mar 22, 2004 - 25 answers
