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Short Trip to India

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A January 2005 trip to Mumbai by sc2318

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Quote: I went on a 1-week trip to India (Bombay, Indore, New Delhi) for a business trip, but still managed to sneak in some fun.

Short Trip to India

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I stayed in Bombay for 2 days, Indore for 4 days (work conference), and Delhi overnight. Bombay was very busy and crowded with heavy traffic. I liked the Ghandi museum in Bombay. Mani Bhavan is the building where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his frequent visits to Mumbai. It was the home of Revashankar Jhavei, a diamond merchant, and a supporter of the Indian National Congress. It has been converted into a museum that houses the library of Gandhian literature as well as Gandhi's personal library. Gandhiji's room remains untouched and the rest of the museum is devoted to photographic exhibits. The exclusive VIP roads in New Delhi were cool. Our travel agent had a special pass that allowed her to use th...Read More

Meghdoot Garden

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The Meghdoot Garden is next to the Fortune Landmark Hotel, where our group stayed in Indore. It is located on a major street in Indore. A sign in front of the garden reads: "#12: Please do'nt tease garden's animals & buirds & do'nt feed thom." There is an entrance fee of 10 rupees per person. I'm not sure about the garden's hours, but it does get locked at night. There is a rocket-ship slide for children. It was difficult to tell how old the garden was, as it looked quite new. The grounds are very well kept and clean. My friend and I were the only foreigners in the entire garden, which was not uncommon in Indore. We got some stares from curious locals, which we were used to by our fourth ...Read More

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Meghdoot Garden

Indore, India

Pre-Trip Immigration

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I had my first taste of India when I went to get my visa at the consulate in New York City. I was in a small room overfilled with 100 plus bodies. They run a disordered, but somewhat mysteriously efficient system. I took a number and waited around for my number to be called. Towards the tail end of my time there, I broke down, found a relatively empty corner, and sat on the floor with no shame. After 2 hours, my number was finally called and I went to the teller's booth and submitted my visa application with picture and passport. After submitting my documents, I returned in 3.5 hours to receive my passport with a sparkly, new Indian visa. Despite the numerous hours you spend there and amid...Read More

Accommodation

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Even though the travel agent booked us at The Oberoi hotel, it still took the reception at least 30 minutes to check us in even though we arrived after 2am. I was later told by the travel agent that that is the normal course of business in India. The lobby of the Oberoi is very nice, but the design is more modern and sleek, so don't expect a traditional Indian look. The pool was outdoors and didn't look that nice. It was a bit cold to go for a dip. I didn't use the spa facilities; the massages were pricey (especially for India) since it was a nice hotel. My hotel room was great. I had a view of the Queen's necklace (see pictures).

Indore

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My group traveled to Indore via plane and van from Bombay/Mumbai for an industry work conference. The sidewalks in Indore weren't paved; we mostly walked on dirt roads. As I walked down the street, I often got stared down by motorists and bicyclists, since they had probably never seen an Asian person before (by Asian, I mean non-South Asian, since Indians are "Asian" too). I just waved to them; they probably thought I was a crazy tourist. There were cows and (what looked like) wart hogs roaming around in the streets. I saw an elephant with an advertisement draped down his side.In the "downtown" area, we experienced the colors and bustle of a small Indian outdoor market. We visited a traditional...Read More