New Delhi Travel Forum

Hi guys,

As the saying goes, I'm an ABCD, American Born Confused Desi :)

I'm planning my second trip to India and would like to ask for recommendations on the places I've decided to stay at.

1) Delhi : Caravan Homestay: http://delhicaravan.com/

2) Agra : Howard Park: http://www.parkplaza.com/agrain/

3) Jaipur : Thaltara http://www.thaltara.com/

Please let me know if these are good places and would suit a single girl. I've tried a couple of homestays with a hotel in between to take a break in Agra. I'm really interested in being with an Indian Family. The choice was also because of my pet dog I'll be taking along (These locations allow pets).

I've contacted them and they seem to be friendly and have good reviews on tripadvisor too. Also, how much deposit is required to block your room in India?

Hello guys,
Well, I may be comming to New Delhi for probably a week and just want to know about the expenses. These are the questions:
1- How much would a good and respectable hotel would cost including meals per day.
2- How traveling around is being done. I intend to use taxi, are they metered, if yes then how much is a journy going to cost for every kilometer of Travel?.
3- What are the tourist attractions of New Delhi?
4- Being a foreigner, am I allowed to open an account in the local banks and which are the best to choose from.
Thanks for the replies and I would come back to this excellent forum if I come up with more questions.
For now you all take care and be safe :-)
Amir.....................!_!+ :-)(-:

Hi,

I am interested in making progress learning Hindi. Can anyone recommend a Hindi languag school in Delhi which caters for foreigners, i.e. classmates from all over the world, helps with accommodation and perhaps organizes trips over the weekend etc? I would be interested in going for about one month. Tried searching the web but found only one school in Delhi and am convinced that there must be somer more?

Thank you!

Hi guys,

I am soon travelling to India with a group of people to trek in Dharamsala, but then I am staying for a couple of day on my own, as I wanted to see more attractions. I got a quote through www.indiatraveltours.com, and it all looks good, but I haven't found any customer feedback. Anybody heard of them or had any experience with them? Cheers!

I wonder if there are some antique shops in New Delhi which sell Nepali Gurkha knife ... if any. Let me know!

who know this travel agency?
www.adventureholidaytours.com

I have a few mixed questions...
1. how bad is the pollution?
2. how much is cable and cell phone monthly?
3. As for cable..are there any channels that we get in the states?
4. Cell phone would be to call local and if possible international-or is that very expensive? I am not sure what the best way is to communicate (cell phone, landline, skype) with folks back in the states once we move there? I was thinking vonage may be best?

I am likely moving to New Delhi for 2 or 3 years and wondering where folks recommend living? Is there preferred areas of New Dehli?

Can anyone please tell me how far the Velvet Apple Hotel in New Delhi is from the centre of New Delhi (Connaught Place) and what is the best way to get to the city centre - bus/taxi/train or rikshaw? I cannot figure out from the map what the distance is from this hotel. Also, how far is the hotel from Old Delhi? I will appreciate feedback very much!!

I am Atty. Dennis Gorecho, a maritime lawyer from the Philippines. I will be attending the Maritime Health Conference in Goa, India this September 23 to 27, 2009 . After the conference, i intend to travel to the Golden Triangle. I will be in delhi by Sept28.. I plan to visit taj mahal on Sept30..I will leave for bangkok on Oct 3..any suggested itinerary? any recommended budget place cheap but nice in delhi?

I want to know about are the main things to see in New Delhi India

I got quite lower budget n with that planning a trip to Rishikesh.
My fellow travelers suggested me 2 accomplish vid GANGA BEACH RESORT.
Kud nybody let me noe bout his xperience if faced vid ganga beach resort.

We will be in Delhi this November, 2009. In my shopping lists is to bring back home few small bags of Henna for my hair. I don't want the Henna that has a strong pungent smell, I just want a regular wine colour which give a pretty shinny look. Where would these HENNA be sold? We will be staying in the very center according to one of our travel agency who fixed our tour...Thank You!
Oh! how do you say Thank You in India? Also how do you say Please do not make my dish spicey.
cheers to you folks!

Ive just arrived in Delhi and am wandering if anyone knows where its possible to buy a plug adapter for UK plugs and also New Zealand plugs in Delhi? & whether its possible to get mobile broadband via a laptop and expresscard??

thanks

Hi,
Does anyone know of service apartments or guest house near Escorts hospital. I'm looking to spend around $60-$70 per night. Thanks

Hello,

I will be staying in Karol Bargh, , BB palace hotel, near the metro station.

Now I need some suggestions for shopping, eating and some little sight seeing. Its been my 4th trip to Delhi, so I have seen all the important
markets/sightseeing places, still wanted to see something different, Delhi is such a beautiful city..

I would like to get recommendations for cloth shopping (only Malls, under one roof), not soo expensive or too cheap, a decent ones. I was in CP circle last time, but I was almost lost in places, didn’t enjoy much shopping, so is there any specific locations there for shopping?

Some good hotels/restaurants (budget) near my hotel?

Also I would like to know whether there is any amusement parks, some real good ones. ?

Suggest one good discothèque near Karol Barg/CP (close to my hotel).

We will be in Delhi for 4 nights, but we don’t want to repeat our mistake from the last time, which was the time we spent in travelling. So please suggest places which are close to our locality.

Thanks in advance for the replies :)

Hi fellow VT'ers,

I will be in New Delhi from Aug 6-13th. What area do you recommend I stay in? I will be travelling solo.

Is it best for me to do a day-trip to Agra? or an over-nighter?

Many thanks for your help!
Lana

Has anyone ever stayed at the YHA in New Delhi. Looking for cheap, but I'm a single female, so looking for safe too. Thanks.

Hello everyone :)

I'm heading to Le Meridien New Delhi soon and I am wondering whether Metro Walk Mall is within walking distance from the hotel ?

Anyway, is there any shopping malls / shopping areas / places of interest nearby (walking distance) that hotel ?

Thanks for your help :)

J O E

Hi,
There seems to be some serious shoppers on this site so I'm hoping that I can get some advice in finding this particular type of fabric in Delhi.

Ive used a picture of it as my homepage pic, its the top of a dress commonly made in India in the 70's and 80's which is reproduced on a smaller scale now. Its a very thin soft cotton often with a border print. Often with paisley, birds, butterflies etc.

Any markets, shops, wholesalers names etc would be much appreciated. I am looking to buy several hundred metres :)
Thanks so much in advance!

i have quote for india tour, can any body tell me if they have used tour operators called holiday india operating out of delhi there price is very good thanks kaymac

I will be doing the "golden triangle" in October and spend ONE night in Agra. I will be transported from Delhi to Agra in a motor car and this will take about 4 - 5 hours. I'm booked into the Royale Residency, which is supposed to be within walking distance to the Taj Mahal.
Could anyone suggest how I could best spend the few hours I will have in Agra?
Is evening time really the best time to see the Taj Mahal?
Must one buy an entry ticket in order to see the exterior of the monument and take photos?
How far is the Red Fort from here and what is the best way to get there?
Is it true that there are many volunteers around the Taj that will take photos of one - are they reliable and do they use their own cameras? How do they let one have the photos? Can they be trusted with my camera?

Can anyone please give me a website address or an email address so that I can make a booking at this highly recommended hotel: Saubhag homestay in South Delhi? Thanks so much!

Can anyone tell me whether a 3*hotel will be a safe option for a first time traveller to New Delhi? Also, what organised day trips out of New Delhi can be recommended? I will be spending 7 days in this city.

Hi,

where can I buy a wooden Buddha statue in Delhi? I'm in Delhi only till sat morning.It would be great if I can get some store names today.

Thanks in Advance
Harsha

Hi,

I'll be in Delhi for an eight-week internship starting June, was wondering if any of you have leads on where (websites or otherwise) to start searching for apartments, what rent I should expect, what other details?

Thanks!

Hi
I'm looking for a good hotel in the Hauz Khas area in South Delhi,near the IIT to be precise.My sister has to attend an interview there and they are looking at places in the area to avoid traffic jams.

Thanks in advance

Harsha

Hi,

My indian friend is getting wed on June 5-6 and sent me his invitation. His wedding will be in Lucknow but said I could fly to New Delhi and will have more transportation options to Lucknow. I am trying to get affordable flights from Manila to New Delhi but all I get were quite expensive..your assistance will be highly appreciated!

Cheers,

Nalie

My husband and I wish to go to Delhi, Agra, Varanassi etc in September. We usually just turn up and then book accommodation/tours when we arrive? Is this possible to do in Delhi or are we better off booking prior to going to India? How much is a 3 star hotel per night approx and how much for a driver for a day? Thanks Rose.

Can anyone recommend a good, English speaking driver with ac car to possibly hire out of Delhi to drive within the Golden Triangle? As inexpensive as can be and how exactly would the driving work? Say I choose to stay in Agra for a couple nights, will the driver return for me?? What is the average cost of hiring a driver?

Is this recommendable or should trains be used? Just don't like the idea of having to haul our large bags around for every train trip.

Which areas of Delhi should be avoided? Which areas should not be missed?

(Please email me directly with driver info if you do not wish to share here on the forum). Thanks!