"Traveller from India" harsha966's Profile

Introduction

Finally after 3 years I got a chance to update my profile. So much has happened in last three years that it would be impossible to list all of it here. Like everyone else here on VT, I love travelling and I have only seen India and United States till date so I guess I am a rookie compared to a lot of other people on this site. I love the mountains but I also like water. Hence, the constant fight to balance my trip in such a way that I get to see beaches and mountains in the same trip. :)

Advice for people planning to come to India

Me with one of my travel friends

I like to travel on my own and try to meet the people and feel the spirit of the place and I am sure most of the people here on VT also feel the same way. I think it is the only way by which you can see the "real" place and experience the local culture. Having lived all my life in big cities, very often I feel the urge to get away from this maddening city life and go to the countryside where life is still slow and peaceful. I prefer to go to the himalayas as it is so peaceful and quiet (as long as you avoid the touristy and popular places) and the people are really helpful and kind.
I guess a lot of you must have heard that india is a very unsafe and a difficult place to travel..but its not fully true. As with any other place it has its share of good things and bad things and as long as you are smart and sensible you will be fine and try to take the negatives with a pinch of salt.

Places I have seen

Trying Sushi in Boston with a friend

Goa - Palolem, Vagator and Old Goa. (2004, 2006) - amazing trip. Palolem is the best beach. White sand and laid back atmosphere and the best part is that it is clean and not crowded for most part of the year.
Dharamshala - Been there 5 times already and its my favourite place. Very peaceful, quiet and beautiful. I met His HOliness Dalai Lama two years back and it was a magical experience.
Lot of other places in Himalayas: Kausani, Binsar, Bhimtal, Nainital, Manali, Kasol etc.
Jaipur, Ajmer and Pushkar, Rajasthan.
Agra - The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. (2005, 2006)
Washington DC
Philadelphia
New York City
Chicago
Boston
Charlottee
Richmond
Atlanta
Tampa
Miami
Houston
Austin

My future travel plans

Clubbing in Miami at Mansion

My future travel plans include:
Andaman & Nicobar Islands- they are more beautiful thanany of these fancy foreign islands..its just that they are not marketed very well.
Europe - My next big trip will be to Europe. London, Paris, Brussels, Milan, Croatia, Serbia and Malta.
Australia and New Zealand - have a few friends there so hoping to go there in the next two years.
South America - I have some really nice friends in Rio and Lima. Hopefully I can go there some time soon.

Intro Updated Oct 20, 2008
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Usctwin May 23, 2012 at 9:21 AM

Happy belated birthday, hope it was a great one!
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connectingrod May 21, 2012 at 11:13 PM

A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip
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giedre Oct 15, 2009 at 3:27 AM

thanx for your mail! have a super great weekend!
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Acirfa May 28, 2009 at 2:19 AM

Happy Birthday, have a great day.
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kristil May 25, 2009 at 3:05 PM

Better late, than never - so I wish that every day of Ur life could be full of happiness!!!
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moiraistyx May 22, 2009 at 7:13 PM

Hope you have a great birthday!
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anrionatarken May 22, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Happy Birthday! May the next year be happy and wonderful for you!
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Rachbel Dec 14, 2008 at 9:44 PM

Thank-you for your comments on my page and pictures, Harsha! I'm glad you enjoyed them...and it looks like you have been fortunate to have done a lot of traveling too! I would love to come to India someday! Take care! Rachel
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starship Nov 10, 2008 at 6:39 AM

Thank you for the kind comments! I hope you will build some pages on places where you have visited and also on India!
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Anjutka Nov 4, 2008 at 3:01 AM

Hi! Thank you very much for the nice words and nice to meet you:)) You have an interesting page and I hope to read more about your travels soon...Cheers!