Topic started by Ramji on Sat Jan 29 06:12:48 .
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Dear friends:

I am visitng India after several years and solicit any kind of input in the form of info,suggestions, views and warnings. My itenerary includes Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Bombay and Delhi.

Thanks.

Responses:

• From: hemachander G L (@ ) on: Tue May 6 08:36:45
  
  Yes, I request u to visit our centre, specialized in bags & made-ups of degradeable natural fibres. I hope this would interest u.
  Regards
  Chander
  Cell: 09840071088 Attn: Mrs. Vanithalakshmi
  
  
• From: Ramadas (@ dclient80-218-23-75.hispeed.ch) on: Tue May 6 13:39:20 EDT 2003
  
  If you really think it is your "motherland" then you really do not need any info or warnings. When you were a child did you ever go to your mother's lap by somebody's guidance or info or warnings?. You just went to hug her with full confidence and trust.! Is it not? So just go to her like you go to your mother. She is sure to embrace you!
  
  
• From: TamilNattan (@ cvg-65-27-251-73.cinci.rr.com) on: Tue May 6 14:08:26 EDT 2003
  
  Warning-
  
  Some people may try to sell some specialized bags made of natural fibers to you.
  
  
• From: embargo (@ ac8d783d.ipt.aol.com) on: Sat May 10 00:35:04 EDT 2003
  
  My motherland is located in the southern end of Indian subcontinent. North is Karnataka and Andhra. West is Kerala. South is sea. It is called Tamil Nadu.
  
  
• From: shakthi (@ 203-195-199-246.now-india.net.in) on: Sat May 10 07:00:53 EDT 2003
  
  hi,
  
  plz do visit india ur motherland after august..........else ur mother is tooooooooooooooooo angry that she will burn ur skin in her wrath!
  
  
• From: Ramadas (@ dclient80-218-23-75.hispeed.ch) on: Sat May 10 08:00:36 EDT 2003
  
  Jokes and philosophy apart. Some points to remember:
  1. If you are a citizen of some other country carry a copy of your ID papers with you always.
  Always get the telephone number and address of your country's consulate/embassy nearest.
  2. Do not hesitate to go to the police if you have problems from rowdy elements.
  3. Do not flaunt yourself that you are from some other country. If you look like an average Indian that would be ok to save you from fleecing.
  4. Do not expect the same standards of cleanliness, orderliness, prompt-service, non-corruptive practices as in the country in you are living.
  5. Do not carry too much cash with you. Most important towns and cities have atleast one ATM in the center of town. Traveller cheques issued by nationalised banks like State Bank of India are better if you want to carry a lot of money around. All places have a branch of SBI so encashing is not a problem.
  6. Prefer to eat vegetarian food from restaurants as they are safer. Prefer to go to popular vegetarian restaurants.
  7. Dress simply and modestly. If interested try to learn and dress like the locals. (Every 400 kilometers have slight differences in dressing in India which is one of the greatest cultures of the world!)
  8. If you are visiting religious places and places or worship obey the rules and regulations of that place. People of other religions may not be allowed to most places of worship except churches.
  9. Above all keep a modest outlook and respect everyone as India is democratic, secular country.
  10. Prefer public transport as they are less expensive, safe and you can really can have a "feel of India" if you travel so.(unless you have a host to take you around in his vehicle).
  11. Three star and lesser hotels are less expensive and again you can get a "feel of India" if you stay in them.
  
  

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