"Northern India" India by mickybleck

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Introduction

It was my first trip to India. As I had only 4 weeks I decided to go for the typical - or at least in most parts typical - tourist itinary. I went on my own, only with my flight ticket and the guidebook in my pocket and a place to stay in Delhi for the first 2 nights.

Before I went I had an idea about the places I wanted to see, how long I stayed at each place I decided when I was there.

My itinary:

Delhi - Agra - Varanasi - Kajuraho - Orcha - Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore NP) - Pushkar - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jaipur - Mandawa - Delhi

Last visit to India: Nov 2005
Intro Updated Mar 25, 2008
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Ramgarh Things to Do (8)

is even remoter than Mandawa - the town has no accomodation. When I was there I was the only tourist in town and spent... more travel advice

Mandawa Things to Do (8)

is situated in the Shekavati region at the edge of the desert between Delhi, Bikaner and Jaipur. The town is quiet, has... more travel advice

Khajuraho Things to Do (8)

is famous for its "erotic" temples. The quiet town was the captal of the Chandela Empire whose Rajput-family ruled... more travel advice

Jaisalmer Things to Do (8)

There I got my culture shock in the end: I was warned that tourism had boomed the last years and that because of the... more travel advice

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Written May 14, 2006

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nepalgoods Jun 28, 2008 at 12:42 AM

Great to see your experiences in India. It was nice talking to you in Karlsruhe. Greeting from Hamburg. Ulrike
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ger4444 May 1, 2008 at 5:45 AM

Ich freue mich schon auf Varanasi!!!!!
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BillNJ Apr 30, 2008 at 6:04 PM

Excellent tips and photos, Daniela. Wow, I can't believe that you went to India for 4 weeks with reservations for only your first 2 nights. Also, I think most people would lose their temper after your experience in Jaisalmer. :) Best from NJ, Bill
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ghajela Jan 29, 2008 at 4:20 AM

Your tip on Rajsthan were very true and genuine. Even I as an Indian living in Rajasthan experienced the same thing at Jaisalmer. Things have become very commercial around there.
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y2ketan2007 Dec 8, 2007 at 9:24 AM

Things are changing very fast here, for good or for bad. Traditions are being fast forgotten and the only language everyone loves is the language of money !
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flyfreak Nov 19, 2007 at 11:57 PM

Hi, I just saw your tip on Things to do in Varanasi. Very fascinating and interesting. A place I would like to go to one day, I have it on my mind for some time now ... all the best, flyfreak
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magdalena2007 Oct 5, 2007 at 9:20 AM

Love your page on India!
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mantru Oct 3, 2007 at 2:50 AM

people at work page is great..i too would like to experience the camel safari.....sleep under the open sky....ha ha looking forward for it..
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sanjmeh Apr 13, 2007 at 2:02 AM

Right. And the crowded markets there with the traffic with automobiles and buffaloes going together...
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jo104 Jun 9, 2006 at 1:00 AM

Wonderful pages - my friend is getting married in Calcutta but unfortunately its right before my exams so I had to decline what would have been my first trip to india