I need suggestions on what to do in India???

Since you have 40 days...u can divide all of it into 4 parts and visit the north, east or central, west and south of India.

Since u are landing in Mumbai...go around the places there first (the posts above have given many nice places to see around in Mumbai...including goa if u intend to be on beaches ..)

Then may be u can move towards north... u can land in Delhi (there are several cheap flights between Mumbai and Delhi)...have an idea of the capital..and from there u can go to near by places like Chandigarh, Jim corbett national park (u can enjoy the loghuts there, u need to book before u go there ...on the way to it is there booking office...I do not remember it offhand but may be if I remember will keep u posted if u are interested... I am not sure if it can be booked online), Ranikhet, Agra... Nainital can be a good hill station...if u like or u can leave it to the south india such as Kodaikanal... Simla in north may be not a good option as it is more of commercialised...Kodaikanal still has that charm...moreover I think it wouldn't be raining there at that time..you can then also go over to Rajasthan specially to Jaipur and Udaipur..

Moving down u can stop by at Panchmarhi in MP (Madhya Pradesh).. if u like to see some heritage of India u can visit Ujjain also.

Coming down to South, you can visit Kodaikanal near Madurai... then Bangalore, Mysore (do go to Vrindavan Gardens there), Ooty and then move on to Kerala...

East I have not mentioned anything as I do not know much about it except for Darjeeling... may be someone here can advice you...

Wish u a comortable and enjoyable holidays...

P.S. If u are planning to travel around by urself...u need to start booking right away as on some flights u can get good discounted rates if u book in advance such as Jetlite...etc. Train ticekets can be booked now 90 days in advance.

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no time to go to the hills.Take a package from a tour operator.For someone who does not know the country it's still the safest & best bet.

Minimum starts from $2500 for 8 days and $7000 for 14 days per person...The rates you have given are per person per night...

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aound US$ 500/- to 1,000/- per person for 7 days (including food, etc), a five star hotel journey covering north India i.e. Jaipur, Udaipur, ....Agra....Delhi...

South is beautiful....Ooty (new name Udhagamandalam), mysore, Banglore, Kodaikanal......

Non the less its a good experience

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Palce on wheels costs you upto 0.2mn INR for 7 dyas per person...

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If you want to experience the real India..you should visit small towns also...

Check it out... you can choose as per your interest...

http://www.mustseeindia.com/top-10-hill-stations-india

I'll be away from my PC for a couple of hours but will definitely hurry back to read some more of your great suggestions.... this is helping me to orientate myself quite a bit...

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Rail prices are in 2000-3000 INR bracket for one person for return journey. This is the rate for 2nd A/C two tier..

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Palace on wheels is a good way to travel up north

Check the links

http://www.palaceonwheels.net/

Goa has beautiful churches and temples and the atmosphere is quite different the the rest of the country

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Agra

Jaipur

Bangalore

Goa

Kerela

there are 7 - 14 day rail tours that I've seen, but they never quote prices until you book... so it's difficult to decide.

If I could do a two good tours that will cover different sights and cities, then I'm sure the 40 days will fly bye quickly!!!

I know that I will never have enough time to see all of India... Maybe next time I will do the Himalayas, Nepal, Bangladesh and the Eastern Half of India....

Go to Hyderabad, n hav Dum Biryani and Mango Pickle....:)

Kumaragom to (I don't remember name), 5 hrs journy from that biggest lake.

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and then don't forget "BIHAR".. laloo's own country .. lol

sorry for this destination.. but it's too tempting.

winner never quits and quitter never wins.. does it means that only one person will win all the time?

So much thing to try and GO for poor soul ZINC...:)

Anywayz, wish u hav a great vacation. Do snap some picz for Us so tat we might also go.

and Rizks dunt be jealous abt gods own country :))

we have beautiful lanscapes in Africa... and I am quite an outdoors person, I also like to learn about different cultural heritages, so I would love to visit some historical sights...

my wife and Neice would love to do some shopping and we have two young daughters aged 2 and 3.... so this will be a huge challenge for them as well....

I don't mind seeing some of the beaches, but that is not the primary reason for going... By the time I leave there, i would have liked to expereince India and a prat of what it has to offer... mumbai i am told is huge, and i am not that eager to spend too much time in the big cities!

thanks for the responses so far though.... really appreciated!!!!

You're right Shreeya Rajasthan is awesome too... you know what I really wanna do? I wanna take a year off and go travelling around India... That'll be awesome!

"Ali Baba and 40 thieves" are now "Ali Baba and 30 thieves" ; 10 were laid off.

incase you go to Goa.

www.goaholidayhomes.com

Aana free, jaana free,

Pakde gaye tho khana free.

True, North and South are completely different and equally beautiful in its own ways. I have been to Simla, Kulu, Manali, Delhi, Chandigarh.

Zinc try Kalka-Simla train journey, its exotic!!!

How did I forget Rajsthan?

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lol Shreeya :) u dint went to kumarakam ? :)

please provide the details of the places that you would like to visit?

winner never quits and quitter never wins.. does it means that only one person will win all the time?

guys..guys.. don't bombard with your home state visiting places..and start arguing among ourself about which place is better.

help the guy to let him get the best of the experience from india as per his taste, choice and budget.

sum up the good places with decent resonable price hotels, any safety precautions etc.

winner never quits and quitter never wins.. does it means that only one person will win all the time?

Shreeya who said i m a Keralite ?? :)

lol Someonenew...

But be careful when u go in the forest in Kerala, make sure its not a mating season for Elephants....:)

I am from Kerala and I dont think Keral ais the most beautiful part of India, you shud go to the hills himalayas MAN! theres nothing more magnificient than that. Its mind blowing!

"Ali Baba and 40 thieves" are now "Ali Baba and 30 thieves" ; 10 were laid off.

lol VB just kiddin :) heheh rMs %*^%*^%^*(%^% :)

ana maafi malaabri.. ana qatari !!! :)

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rMs..!!

It is a land of GODs, it is the real beauty spot of India, It's raining, but still enjoyable. try to find a better tour operator in kerala. to see the places.

Enjoy your holidays...

well.. what you like to visit?

plains? mountains? deserts? beaches???

or the historical places and buildings?

based on your choice and duration of the visit i can suggest you a tour plan.

winner never quits and quitter never wins.. does it means that only one person will win all the time?

I am not Keralite but take it from me. Kerala is most beautiful part of India. I have been there 2 times. Backwaters, food, Munnar, Perriyar, waterfalls and much much more...

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Since you have 40 days I think you have enough time for a round trip. Kerala is nice but dont miss the hills(Manali, Shimla, Ladak?) but make sure its season time and you get guides becasue sometimes they close tourism to those places becasue of the rains. I dont think you will be able to enjoy much in Goa becasue it'll be raining cats and RIZKS there:) But you can go there for a few days. If you want to go to some good beaches there are some in Karnataka like Gokaran(its supposed to be a Virgin beach) and Devbagh and Manglore.

"Ali Baba and 40 thieves" are now "Ali Baba and 30 thieves" ; 10 were laid off.

Zinc...

it is said by some mallus... Kerela is Gods own country...:)

Anywayz its really beautiful, hav a visit and dont forget to eat tat Fish which mostly all Mallus eat. Munna can giv u more details abt tat ....

yes zinc.. kerala is really a GODS own Country !.. lol !

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rMs..!!

I will land in Mumbai on 1st July and fly back to Doha on 11th August....

Maybe spend a week in Mumbai and see the surrounds, then move north for a week or two by rail and then south to Goa and Kerela.... everyone says I have to visit Kerela...

Holiday desk, they will guide you as per your budget and best places to seen in India along with hotel bookings....

i suggest manori in mumbai

Aana free, jaana free,

Pakde gaye tho khana free.

lol shreeya ....

Why don't you go back on holidays?

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wat abt kazanakkotta ? thayatheru? thane ? city ? koothu paramb ? lol !

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rMs..!!

welocme back buddy...Chowpatty & Juhu beach is fine but Kam...(not advisable for visitors)

VB wat abt choppati . kamathipura , juhu beach ? lolz :)

There is no rail pass as far as I know but you will have to book your train in advance. Since there will be five of you you can travel first class or 2-Tier AC. Flights are also cheap. First decide what kinda holiday you want. For eg: you wanna laze around beaches or you wanna do the hills or the jungle camping kinda holiday. Believe me in India you have all the choices.

"Ali Baba and 40 thieves" are now "Ali Baba and 30 thieves" ; 10 were laid off.

If you have time in your hands the trains can be the safest and cheapest means of travels throughtout India. You can do all your reservations online. But hurry up as trains are always full. Try to book for

nd A/C compartments.

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Ailaa is it Khajurao or BabuRAo...lol

Sorry, by mistake- mistake happened...:)

Good news-Rains have hit Mumbai-most romantic season in

Mumbai !

1. Heritage walks- VT station-DN Road-University-Gateway of india.

2. Gateway of india- Elephanta island ferry for elephanta caves (UNESCO world heritage site)

3. Shop at Fashion street, Crawford market, Lohar chawl.

4. Visit Prince of wales museum opp regal theater

5. Soak in sun on Girgaum chowpatty( beach)

6. visit Sanjay Gandhi national park, Borivali in rains !

7. Have cup of tea, coffee or beer from Taj hotel viewing old bombay harbour.

8. Fishing village, Colaba.

9. World trade centre for shopping exotic things and memorabilia.

10. Visit Siddhivinayak and Mumbadevi temple.

11. Visit Haji ali durgah amidst of arabian sea.

12. Eat bombay bhel puri at Vitthal bhel puri wala opp VT.

13. Evening walks on oval ground.

14. Visit chor (thieves) market on friday morn.

15. Trek to one of the small hill station, Matheran 100 kms( travel by overnight local train ) from bombay.

16. Visit Maharashtra nature park , Mahim.

17. All kinds of cuisins available in Mumbai.

18. All kinds of movies/ dramas.

Are you confusing Khajuraho and Ajanta Ellora?

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I've heard that the best way to see the country is to do it by rail??? is this so... how safe is it???? and is there something like a Rail Pass that allows you to travel to different places?????

TY for your suggestions shreeya.... will google them and see what they are like?

I've heard that the best way to see the sountry is to do it by rail??? is this so... how safe is it???? and is there something like a Rail Pass that allows you to travel to different places?????

TY for your suggestions shreeya.... will google them and see what they are like?

Ajanta Ellora ?? yea go there u can see many beautiful statues with great postures...:)

Matheraan in maharastra, Ooty, Banglore, Mysore, Darjling, Simla etc. etc. and the list goes on......

Ajanta & Ellora in Maharashtra, Konkan, Goa (beaches), Kerala, Panchmadhi ( beautiful and a real hill station in MP), Khajuraho (MP), Jim Corbett & Kaziranga National Parks, Himalyas (Simla, Kulu, Manali etc).

This is very small list.

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but if I was going back to SA on holiday it would be a cold dreary and wet winter, with rain, snow and cold temperatures down to -5C at times.... and after the 'heavy downpours' i experienced in doha, i could do with some rain.... LOL....

thanks for the tip though.... will contact them.... where are they based though?

rains.For sightseeing contact Sita Travels(SOTC)or Travel Corporation of India(TCI).They are reliable tour operators.