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Comment on A Taste of their Own Medicine: Five Games to Play with Indian Touts by Klara

Klara — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:42:04 +0000

Hey Shannon & Katie,
I am also planing my first trip to India January 2012. eventhough I am planning on spending some time in Northern India- I would like to venture out to other parts of India. I would love to hear which cities you plan on visiting and if there is any chance you would like a companion? I will also be going solo!

Comment on 1. Be Prepared by Harry Everett

Harry Everett — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:07:55 +0000

Regarding the VISA I was just wondering if you could possibly get one lasting longer than 6 months.
Thanks alot

Comment on 28. I.N.D.I.A. by Bradley Howe

Bradley Howe — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:28:53 +0000

p.s. Matttttttt Daaammmooonnn had me pissing. Not been able to watch a film or interview with him in it without saying that myself. x

Comment on 28. I.N.D.I.A. by Bradley Howe

Bradley Howe — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:26:18 +0000

thank you for bothering to take a break from your wonderful trip to write such informative and descriptive essays. Off to India for five months in November 2011 and you’ve conquered many prejudices and allayed so many fears, as well and given new ones! x

Comment on 28. I.N.D.I.A. by craig

craig — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:08:25 +0000

Go for it Shabeer, I am going to India soon and will be in a similar boat (i.e. no job on return). What are going to do for so long though? I am planning for a month, then heading to thailand for the easy life :0

Comment on 1. Be Prepared by Mark Otterway

Mark Otterway — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:11:57 +0000

Regarding Indian Visas- If you are applying for an Indian Visa in England avoid the hassle of going to the High Commission in London and avoid those notorious queues that I have heard can sometimes stretch beyond the 2 hour mark.

I got my visa very easily at the visa centre in Hayes. Filled out the form on the HCI website, took it along with me and was out within 5 minutes. 3 days later I went back and within 10 minutes I had my passport back with my 6-month multiple entry visa.

It cost me just £30 and I was so glad I didn’t go all the way into London to do it.

Comment on 1. Be Prepared by dean

dean — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:59:06 +0000

hi is it true u can still buy pristine royle enfeild mbikes there as im thinking of going, and buying 1 . thanks dean

Comment on 28. I.N.D.I.A. by Shabeer

Shabeer — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:02:29 +0000

Thank you for this post. it’s really detailed and gives me a lot of information. I plan to travel India in the next few months and today is my start of researching. I plan to go for 3 to 5 months on a very small budget which I am selling up all of my stuff here in the USA and also giving up my job. I have no idea what I am going to be coming back to with no job or home so wish me luck.
How much did this trip cost you? I plan on backpacking.
thanks.

Comment on A Taste of their Own Medicine: Five Games to Play with Indian Touts by Katie

Katie — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:34:39 +0000

Hey Shannon,

I’m planning on a trip to India in Janaury 2012 and I’ll be on my own aswell! Do you fancy comparing itineraries and seeing if we could go together?

Comment on A Taste of their Own Medicine: Five Games to Play with Indian Touts by shannon

shannon — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:15:42 +0000

hey there, i really enjoyed your writing! im planning my first ever trip to india in january 2012. im also doing it alone, and being female, the prospect has been a bit daunting at times. but, your blogs made me feel much better. just having a laugh at the thought of doing “the pelican” to an unsuspecting tout… i’ll be sure to let you know if i do!