Touristic India: Let Me Explain!

topic posted Wed, March 19, 2008 - 11:38 AM by  JZ
Hey, All. I'll explain first: I love the off-the-beaten path, adventurous travel, have lived and studied abroad and have certainly had my fair of wonderful and crazy travel experiences. In fact, I've worked as a flight attendant for the past 12 years.

However, I'd like to travel with my 72 year old father to India and see a few highlights -- comfortably. Crazy, huh? = )
He's in good heath, but walks a bit slower because of painful arthritic ankles. I want comfortable and clean hotels, as he is easily impressed with and highly appreciative of a bit of modern luxury and I don't mind paying for it for quite possibly our most wonderful Dad/Daughter vacation ever.

All I know as of yet is that I want to see the Taj Majal with him, and I want to do as much 'homework' about the trip to make it as comfortable, enjoyable, mind-blowing and non-stressful trip for him as possible. I love opening his eyes to new worlds, but I like to do all of the grunt-work of pre-planning so that I can provide for him the most seamless experience possible. I guess I like playing 'travel agent.'

I'm thinking end of April/ beginning of May. Maybe 10 days tops, which includes travel days. We'll be flying standby on whatever airline -- that isn't a problem as I work in the airline industry and can travel for next to nothing. What I'm looking for is 'must see' spots or tips on a 'touristic' trip which would include the Taj Mahal. Any and all recommendations are welcome, either here or in a personal message. Thank you!
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JZ
offline JZ
Los Angeles
  • Re: Touristic India: Let Me Explain!

    Wed, March 19, 2008 - 1:51 PM
    i don't know anything about india.. but i am just beaming at the energy of a daughter planning a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with her dad! that's awesome. you have a wonderful wonderful time!
  • Re: Touristic India: Let Me Explain!

    Thu, March 20, 2008 - 12:38 PM
    Hi JZ, you must go to Varanasi, the most holy place in India. Try to go to the Himalaya in Sikkim or visit Daramsala the home of the Dalai Lama. Try the Anaman Islands, kind of bounty experience. And so on..

    Greetings
    Erik
    • Re: Touristic India: Let Me Explain!

      Thu, March 20, 2008 - 12:52 PM
      India has so much to offer.

      There are beautiful high end hotels which will make your trip relaxed. If your father is adventurous enough to try India, make sure his vacation is stress free.

      New Delhi the capital. Three days here would be splendid. New Delhi is expensive so a hotel that is $150 would be in the mid end price range.

      The state of Rajasthan which is a six- year train ride from New Delhi is worth visiting.
      Udaipur and Jaisalmer better than Jaipur and Jodhpur
      Lots of place to visit.

      Agra, a day here is sufficent. Agra is a few hours away from Delhi on the train. Travel first class A/C, its higher end .

      Kerala down South is considered God's own country, would be a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of India. A house boat trip in the backwaters is a very relaxing experience You can take a two day trip on a house boat. The cooks prepare traditional meals while you relax. Kerala is very green and lush state. At the end of your house boat trip, you can stay at The Coconut grove in Kumaragam. A beautiful hotel on the water with an Ayurvedic spa in house.

      Namaste
  • Re: Touristic India: Let Me Explain!

    Tue, March 25, 2008 - 9:58 PM
    Without going into details about where to go, I think that time of year will be too hot for an elderly person in the north and that it might be better to go in mid-feb-mid march or else in october-nov

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