"What a wonderful Childhood" India by wrldtravler

India Travel Guide: 27,721 reviews and 75,579 photos

Was Born at the Breach Candy Hospital in Bombay, India. Have the most wonderful memories of India. I wouldn't be half as interesting as I am had I not lived in an environment as diverse as post-colonial India. It's everything a kid could want, magical stories to mythical/mystical gods from far-off lands to gastronomical cuisines.

A Different World!

Monks Shopping, Only in India!

There’s no country quite like India. A land so diverse yet so confused, one full of paradigms and dichotomy, full of Maharaja’s and paupers. From the snowy peaks of the Himalayas to the tropical beaches of Kerela. From Arranged marriages to the Taj Mahal.
It’s over-whelming and intoxicating but whatever it is or might be.. It’s an experience, and one that will change you forever.

Pros and Cons

Pros:food, culture, history, people, topography, climate
Cons:pollution, poverty, dirty, populated, conservative
In a nutshell:It has Character, you might not like it but you can't deny it.

Last visit to India: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Sep 5, 2008
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Garuda's Chariot at Hampi Things to Do (12)

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The tomb for a King Things to Do (12)

Inevitably, the tourist?s first stop in Bijapur. Set on a platform amidst lush green lawns, the immensity of the Gol... more travel advice

Chamoli & Valley of Flowers Things to Do (12)

If Mother Nature has ever smiled on earth, it must have been in Chamoli – the enchanting land in the arms of the... more travel advice

Kedarnath Things to Do (12)

Lying at an altitude of 3.584 meters on the head of river Mandakini, the shrine of Kedarnath is amongst the holiest... more travel advice

Warnings and Dangers (1)
Lone Female in India - The Dichotomy
Favorites (4)
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Faiza-Ifrah Oct 27, 2007 at 8:25 PM

your pages were referred by Giempiero on misc forum in his member of the day feature. very well written up on a very beautiful country and people. i liked ur tips. you show everything in black and white. one day i will be there soon :-)
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aukino Oct 31, 2006 at 8:21 AM

Hi there, i was just reading your comments and my girlfriend is heading to India alone. Can you buy pepper spray over there?
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radz Jun 14, 2004 at 10:53 AM

Happy birthday!Nice Pics&info of places..awww valley of flowers!!!!you had been there..i just only heared about it...sounds so beautiful!!
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vaticanus Nov 24, 2003 at 3:51 PM

Treasure filled pages! Invaluable suggestions in every tip category.
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Paul2001 Aug 2, 2003 at 12:00 PM

Very helpful tips with fine photos.
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Maline Apr 25, 2003 at 2:48 AM

Great pictures and well-written tips. Must have been great growing up there!
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waffs Apr 13, 2003 at 1:16 AM

that's Ganesh or Ganapathi u call it? what's the version u know? shiva cut the boy's head and replaced it with an elephant head? India was a gr8 experiance for me.. friendly ppl with intresting rituals.
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herzog63 Dec 15, 2002 at 10:16 AM

Great Page!! India is really diverse!
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silvia-m.b Jun 9, 2002 at 8:33 AM

Great India pics! Thanks a lot!
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oja Apr 10, 2002 at 12:34 AM

Well, speaking of A+`s...;))