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Best way to see Golden Triangle (India) sights?
Hi,
Im planning to do some backpacking in India and looking at the best way to see the Golden Triangle sights. Has anyone any advice on this? If tours are a good way to go about it, which companies are good to go with? Is it best to book this before you arrive in India or from a local travel shop? I was thinking that it may be cheaper if I booked it when I arrive rather than using a UK tour operator. I like the idea of tours, preferable one aimed towards backpackers, as its good for meeting people. If I were on, for example, a 5 day tour its a good way to make some new friends Alternatively, if I decided against tours and instead arranged my own transport how feasible is this? Are trains, rickshaws, etc worth the hassle? This way appeals to me as you have more freedom to stroll around at your own pace rather than stuck to a strict timetable. Would give some consideration into a personal driver that I seen some of but would prefer to opt for local transport as I feel it gives you a better feel for the city and how locals travel. Anyway any advice would be much appreciated as I really value tips based on other travelers experience. Cheers Burnsy |
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Best way to see Golden Triangle (India) sights?
"bizt" wrote in message ... Hi, Im planning to do some backpacking in India and looking at the best way to see the Golden Triangle sights. Has anyone any advice on this? If tours are a good way to go about it, which companies are good to go with? Is it best to book this before you arrive in India or from a local travel shop? I was thinking that it may be cheaper if I booked it when I arrive rather than using a UK tour operator. I like the idea of tours, preferable one aimed towards backpackers, as its good for meeting people. If I were on, for example, a 5 day tour its a good way to make some new friends Alternatively, if I decided against tours and instead arranged my own transport how feasible is this? Are trains, rickshaws, etc worth the hassle? This way appeals to me as you have more freedom to stroll around at your own pace rather than stuck to a strict timetable. Would give some consideration into a personal driver that I seen some of but would prefer to opt for local transport as I feel it gives you a better feel for the city and how locals travel. Anyway any advice would be much appreciated as I really value tips based on other travelers experience. Cheers If it's your first trip to the Third World then India is hard work. It is not tourist friendly. My advice would be to get a car and a driver who speaks English for your first week or so and see where you go from there. -- William Black I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Barbeques on fire by the chalets past the castle headland I watched the gift shops glitter in the darkness off the Newborough gate All these moments will be lost in time, like icecream on the beach Time for tea. |
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Best way to see Golden Triangle (India) sights?
On Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:23:39 -0700 (PDT), bizt
wrote: Hi, Im planning to do some backpacking in India and looking at the best way to see the Golden Triangle sights. Has anyone any advice on this? If tours are a good way to go about it, which companies are good to go with? Is it best to book this before you arrive in India or from a local travel shop? I was thinking that it may be cheaper if I booked it when I arrive rather than using a UK tour operator. I like the idea of tours, preferable one aimed towards backpackers, as its good for meeting people. If I were on, for example, a 5 day tour its a good way to make some new friends Alternatively, if I decided against tours and instead arranged my own transport how feasible is this? Are trains, rickshaws, etc worth the hassle? This way appeals to me as you have more freedom to stroll around at your own pace rather than stuck to a strict timetable. Would give some consideration into a personal driver that I seen some of but would prefer to opt for local transport as I feel it gives you a better feel for the city and how locals travel. Anyway any advice would be much appreciated as I really value tips based on other travelers experience. Cheers Burnsy I agree with William. What is your budget? I did the Golden Triangle last March. I used a driver for 5 days to go Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi and spent two days in Delhi without the driver. The driver, with car, cost about 13,000 INR including tip; I was generous, he was a good driver. You could do it cheaper by train, but I can't advise on that. I certainly would NOT advise renting your own car, read this to see why: http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/2008...ian-roads.html If you want a recommendation on drivers, try www.indiamike.com or contact me direct via the blog comments. Cheers, Alan, Australia -- http://loraltravel.blogspot.com Latest: Two Indian Hotels: to Sleep, Perchance... |
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Best way to see Golden Triangle (India) sights?
In article , Alan S says...
What is your budget? I did the Golden Triangle last March. I used a driver for 5 days to go Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi and spent two days in Delhi without the driver. And I thought the golden triangle was the area in KL between Bukit Bintang and Chinatown ;-) -- Alfred Molon http://www.molon.de - Photos of Asia, Africa and Europe |
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Best way to see Golden Triangle (India) sights?
"Alfred Molon" kirjoitti s.com... In article , Alan S says... What is your budget? I did the Golden Triangle last March. I used a driver for 5 days to go Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi and spent two days in Delhi without the driver. And I thought the golden triangle was the area in KL between Bukit Bintang and Chinatown ;-) -- For us drug traffickers, the region bordering to Thailand, Myanmar and Laos is the Golden triangle. |
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Best way to see Golden Triangle (India) sights?
On Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:08:37 +0200, "Markku Grönroos"
wrote: "Alfred Molon" kirjoitti ws.com... In article , Alan S says... What is your budget? I did the Golden Triangle last March. I used a driver for 5 days to go Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi and spent two days in Delhi without the driver. And I thought the golden triangle was the area in KL between Bukit Bintang and Chinatown ;-) -- For us drug traffickers, the region bordering to Thailand, Myanmar and Laos is the Golden triangle. I didn't realise you were a drug trafficker as well as a homophobe. Do you have any other admissions to startle us with? Cheers, Alan, Australia -- http://loraltravel.blogspot.com Latest: Two Indian Hotels: to Sleep, Perchance... |
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Best way to see Golden Triangle (India) sights?
"Alan S" kirjoitti om... On Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:08:37 +0200, "Markku Grönroos" wrote: "Alfred Molon" kirjoitti ews.com... In article , Alan S says... What is your budget? I did the Golden Triangle last March. I used a driver for 5 days to go Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi and spent two days in Delhi without the driver. And I thought the golden triangle was the area in KL between Bukit Bintang and Chinatown ;-) -- For us drug traffickers, the region bordering to Thailand, Myanmar and Laos is the Golden triangle. I didn't realise you were a drug trafficker as well as a homophobe. Do you have any other admissions to startle us with? Triangle is a symbol typically associated on homosexuality. For me the idea is a bit strange but so be it. A few years back I spent a few hours in Amsterdam. I decided to visit a homo monument. If I recall it right it was a kind of triangle embankment by a canal. Once an American reverend was furious about seeing one of the teletubbies on telly. He is all purple and has a triangle aerial on his head. Our zealot and son of the Inquisition found that a clear sign of homosexuality. A TV programme for children showing Sodom and Gomorrah week after another. Brimstone! Brimstone! Brimstone! I agree: the righteous clergyman has many, many bolts loose in his head. |
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Best way to see Golden Triangle (India) sights?
On Oct 27, 11:02*pm, "Markku Grönroos" wrote:
"Alan S" kirjoitti om... On Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:08:37 +0200, "Markku Grönroos" wrote: "Alfred Molon" kirjoitti ews.com... In article , Alan S says.... What is your budget? I did the Golden Triangle last March. I used a driver for 5 days to go Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi and spent two days in Delhi without the driver. And I thought the golden triangle was the area in KL between Bukit Bintang and Chinatown ;-) -- For us drug traffickers, the region bordering to Thailand, Myanmar and Laos is the Golden triangle. I didn't realise you were a drug trafficker as well as a homophobe. Do you have any other admissions to startle us with? Triangle is a symbol typically associated on homosexuality. For me the idea is a bit strange but so be it. A few years back I spent a few hours in Amsterdam. I decided to visit a homo monument. If I recall it right it was a kind of triangle embankment by a canal. Once an American reverend was furious about seeing one of the teletubbies on telly. He is all purple and has a triangle aerial on his head. Our zealot and son of the Inquisition found that a clear sign of homosexuality. A TV programme for children showing Sodom and Gomorrah week after another. Brimstone! Brimstone! Brimstone! I agree: the righteous clergyman has many, many bolts loose in his head.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - *********ROTFLMAO................You really have a thing for homosexuals don't you Markku??? So much in fact I believe that you are really one yourself. Don't be shy old bean...........................Come out. |
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Best way to see Golden Triangle (India) sights?
On Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:27:39 +1100, Alan S wrote:
On Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:08:37 +0200, "Markku Grönroos" wrote: For us drug traffickers, the region bordering to Thailand, Myanmar and Laos is the Golden triangle. I didn't realise you were a drug trafficker as well as a homophobe. Do you have any other admissions to startle us with? Cheers, Alan, Australia -- http://loraltravel.blogspot.com Latest: Two Indian Hotels: to Sleep, Perchance... Uhu! Let MarKKKu think he is the indisputable rta's expert in perverts, homosexuals and Ubermenschen. I cannot imagine any other reason why he keeps posting here! :-o Mort |
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