| P Barratt |
06 May 2005 |
Stayed at Taj Chandela, Hotel - Khajuraho, India.
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We were in Khajuraho for 2 days. The town was perhaps the most touristy of all the places that we have been. We got pestered constantly and it was a relief to get back to the hotel. Went to Raja's Cafe as recommended in the lonely planet,don't bother. It said it was owned by a Swiss woman. Possibly a long time ago,dirty and grim.There didn't seem like too many places to eat apart from the hotels unless you want the cheapest places. We were there for a short time so just ate in the hotel. It's so cheap anyway, approx £2-3 for a main course at a 4-5 star hotel. I've been to India 5 times and found the safest way is to eat in the best hotels unless you are a backpacker. The overall cost is minimal.
We went to the light show at the Temples at 7.30 pm. It lasted for about an hour but half that time would've been better. The temples are right in the town centre (its a very small town-a village really)I thought they were fantastic. Architecturally and visually. Mostly in very good condition.In a lovely park setting, a complete contrast to the town. You can easily walk around them in a couple of hours.
We walked round the town in about an hour tops. Mostly small shops (tourist types) and tailors. You could get most things made here. I ordered a dress and blouse from the hotel shop before coming into the town. In the hotel there was no hassle I probably paid more but I was happy with the result.
The rickshaw drivers were the most persistent of anywhere that I've been but probably the poorest I have seen. There weren't too many tourists but it still doesn't make it very pleasant to walk around with the constant hassle.
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| S Dorn |
06 April 2005 |
Stayed at Umaid Bhawan Jaipur, Hotel - Jaipur, India.
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Jaipur is a great place and a must visit for anyone going to India. It is worth taking a tour as there is many sights to see. I organised a tour through the RTDC, which can be booked at a couple of RTDC offices and RTDC hotels. It only cost 100 rupees for a half day tour and 150 rupees for a full day tour, both with an english speaking guide. I found a great vegetarian restaurant called "The Parantha Hut' in the new city, which served clean and very tasty food (I went back several times).
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| S Alder |
07 March 2005 |
Stayed at Clarks Shiraz, Hotel - Agra, India.
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We arrived in Agra by rail and picked a taxi at the station, we agreed to book the taxi for 2 days for Rs 1250 which included an excellent guide and took us to all the sights in Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, and of course a couple of factory shops making marble ornaments and jewellery, but we didn't feel pressurised to make any purchases. There is a restaurant (Riao Restaurant) to the left as you exit the hotel, about 40 metres along the road (Rs 5 if you want to take the cycle rickshaw) which is quite good, but not much cheaper than the hotel restaurant, beer is not on the menu but is available (Kingfisher Rs 150).
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| R Dalrymple |
23 January 2005 |
Stayed at Suba Palace, Hotel - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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Right next to the Suba is a great jewelry store. The food at Indigo is amazing. One of the best bars I visited in Mumbai was Olives on Thursday nights.
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| A Qureshi |
31 December 2004 |
Stayed at Park New Delhi, The - New Delhi, India.
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Mughal Empire Monuments were worth visiting in Delhi as well as Agra. Pahar Gung market is very interesting.
For a very tasty chicken, lamb or goat tandoori meat visit KARIM Restaurant near Nizamuddin tomb in Delhi.
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| B Evans |
30 December 2004 |
Stayed at Sarovar, Hotel - Udaipur, India.
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Udaipur is an interesting little city with less hassles than many other places in India. Don't miss the Monsoon Palace & lunch at the Garden Hotel Restaurant owned by the Taj Group.
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| D Miles |
20 November 2004 |
Stayed at Suba Palace, Hotel - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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Alibaba Klaypot restaurant across from the hotel was very good, reasonable price, although the beer was expensive.
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| S Bubar |
25 October 2004 |
Stayed at Suba Palace, Hotel - Mumbai (Bombay), India.
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Visit Prince of Wales museum. I ate in 3 very good restaurants : Khyber, Mahesh Lunch Home, and Status. Found Bombay to be very interesting, but shop alone. If a tour guide takes you to a shop, you may be paying up to 30% more. Take time to shop before you buy big ticket items like carpets and jewelry.
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| M Biefnot |
24 October 2004 |
Stayed at Bajaj Indian Home Stay - New Delhi, India.
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We had a great time in India around the Golden Triangle (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur). We travelled by train, which was fine in sleeper class (upgrade possible on the train!) and by tuk-tuk within the city (know your fare and stick to your destination, as drivers can be quite cunning). When the Metro is finished, Bajaj will be very near a line. A good place for food in Delhi is the Embassy restaurant on Connaught.
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| A Wiederhold |
29 August 2004 |
Stayed at Taj Mahal Hotel - New Delhi, The - New Delhi, India.
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Recommend to go to Sheratons Bukhara restaurant, with fabulous central asian and indian bbq food. You can even ask to go into the grill room and they give you a cook hat, so take your fotos! Bill Clinton was also dining in this restaurant.
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Traveller's Tales: Restaurants and eating places in India
