Recent content by Chanterelle

I agree with Kira, the Maharaja Express looks and sounds amazing, and a great way to see lots of different things in India without having to pack and unpack in hotels. I also see there is a famous tourist train called the Palace on Wheels. I am not sure how they compare, but the Maharaja looks...

Are the fees at Indian universities a good deal compared to other countries? How much difference is there between the cost for a local student, versus an international one?

I had to Google this too!! They sell a veggie version of the Maharaja Mac too, which sounds amazing. The breakfasts look similar to those I would see at home, and I am curious to know if the coffee is as good. I bet someone somewhere is traveling the world and blogging about the McDonald's in...

I love airports, and unless I am really tired between long flights I actually find watching what is going on to be more fun than anything else. If I was going to be there all night I would definitely look at a local hotel though. I have bought lounge passes a couple of times, but not all...

So I happened across an article online that claimed to share secrets from the Indian hotel industry, and one of them was that towels and bed linens are often not changed between guests unless you specifically request that happens. (I am guessing here that if something looks okay it is left...

I can't see why they would grant a visa for less time than requested unless there was something suspicious about your application, which I am sure there isn't. Maybe it would be safer to ask for a little more than you need, so you have that wiggle room if it was shortened. It makes it difficult...

Horse riding is a hobby I love but don't have enough time for during my working week,so I was excited to find a dedicated horse riding holiday is on offer. They have two locations, Rajasthan and Assam, and I think Assam sounds better for me. The promise of it being a bit less touristy is a big...

That sounds like a great idea, but I am not sure such an opportunity exists. There may be hotels which are owned or operated by Maharajas, but I don't know how much contact you would have with them. I'd love to be wrong on this though so maybe someone else will chip in with some leads for you.

I once did a weekend bus tour with a group of strangers, (not via MeetUp), and got stuck next to a woman who was determined to be negative about everything she saw or did. I am an upbeat person, so you can imagine how it was. I mean sure, maybe she had problems or things on her mind but it was...

I have been looking at Indian cooking sites online to get a list of 'must eats' together, and found a picture and brief description of gulab jaamun. I can't really imagine what the texture of the balls is like inside. Anyone tried this and able to feedback? Also, are they teeth achingly sweet?

What a great group Arabella. I would love to join and make use of it if I am going to be in your area. I've had experience with MeetUp groups before, and all were very positive, so anyone thinking about it, give it a go. Looks like you have some good things planned, well priced too.

Gina, so you want the experience of a date with an Indian guy but are not looking for love/a one night stand so basically no romantic intentions? I think you'd be best off asking an Indian female friend to set that up, as guys on dating apps are going to (quite naturally) think you are looking...

Hi Gina, are you asking about romantic dating? As in short term because you are going to be traveling through? Or are you mainly looking to meet and socialise with local people? If it's the first you could join an online dating site early and chat to a few people before you arrive. If it's more...

I also like historical sites, especially if they are not too crowded. (Not sure how feasible that hope is in India though.) I know in some countries you are not allowed to visit certain places without an official guide from the site, which puts me off. I've done it but being talked at endlessly...

I read somewhere that some have beds and I am wondering if that is a better choice than the reclining seats. Are they usually well heated or air-conditioned? I'm not particularly looking for luxury, but I do like to feel comfortable, have some privacy and get at least a few hours sleep on an...