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The first time I went to India was in 1998, for vacation. I traveled all around the country with friends of mine from school who are originally from Madras. [The photo here is of my friend Srid, standing next to our rented Ambassador--a 1997 model!] Soon afterwards, I found out that my new job also required frequent travel to India--so I've been back many times since then. I've been to a lot of cities in India--ask me about any of them. The list includes Bombay, Delhi, Chennai, Calcutta, Goa, Trivandrum, Pune, Hyderabad, Madurai, Shimla, Manali, Bangalore, Agra, Jaipur, Kodaikanal, Haridwar, Thekkady, Kochi, Udaipur, Kovalam, and Varkala.

Last visit to India: Feb 2006
Intro Updated Feb 7, 2006
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Reviews (9)

Getting around India Transportation (3)

Within India, which is a big place, I've traveled in cars (domestic and foreign), trains, and planes. At some point in... more travel advice

Haridwar station--don't disturb the cow! - India

Trains in India Transportation (3)

India's a big country, with generally substandard roads. To go long distances, if you don't feel like flying, the best... more travel advice

Pollution! This is Delhi, a... Warnings Or Dangers (1)

Pollution! This is Delhi, a city that I can't stand traveling to because every time I'm there I get a headache from the... more travel advice

Be choosy about which beaches... - India

Be choosy about which beaches... Tourist Traps (1)

Be choosy about which beaches you hit in India. I've been to Goa and also to several beaches outside Madras and on the... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Feb 7, 2006

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Memories of my first India trip

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Comments (41)

mallyak Sep 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM Report Abuse

Hello- featured member of the day!And a lovely page on India..will be back.
ellielou Feb 22, 2009 at 6:07 AM Report Abuse

btw, did you read White Tiger? If not, you should, and perfect book length for your next trip to India!
oldmonk_92129 Oct 27, 2003 at 10:09 PM Report Abuse

Hi Julie, As always, I am fascinated by pics of my home country.
Canadienne Mar 31, 2003 at 5:09 PM Report Abuse

Wow. . .and I thought it was starting to get too hot for my tastes in late February. :-) Super photos and tips.
waffs Mar 25, 2003 at 6:49 PM Report Abuse

India is gr8!
acemj Jan 27, 2003 at 10:59 AM Report Abuse

Your knowledge of the place is impressive. My father's from a little village in Kerala called Kumbanad.
husain Jan 16, 2003 at 11:18 PM Report Abuse

Great Cochin travelogue! I lost all the pictures from my trip because of a fault in the camera:(
nada1712 Nov 24, 2002 at 3:44 AM Report Abuse

An excellent and well written and interesting Travelogue with lots of good pics.
Paul2001 Sep 7, 2002 at 5:15 PM Report Abuse

I suspected as much about the beaches. Personally I would never go to India just to visit a beach. Instead I traveled through North and Western India.
slaybelle Aug 8, 2002 at 12:38 PM Report Abuse

truly outstanding page, very good