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What is the Osho commune? Is it a place for peace and tranquility? How long can you stay there and what is involved in your visit?

Do they have people dressed in traditional costumes in the procession? I love fairs as well. Anything that shows me how the native people of a country celebrate peaks my interest. I'd love to see this. Are the monsoons over in October?

Has anyone been to the Kila Raipur Sports Festival? It is like a rural Olympics of sorts, with races of all kinds. There is bulluck cart, dog, daredevil riders, motorbike, stallion and even tractor racing. It sounds like a fun event to go to.

Are there specific areas that we can travel by canoe? I'm also looking for rental places along the routes. I've heard people can canoe in Vihigaon but are there other places as well that are canoe tourist friendly?

I don't think you are the only one that thinks this way. Most of us do think of the worst things that could happen. You'd have to have a lot of trust in the people and I believe they have agencies that take care of references for this type of thing.

If you're feeling overwhelmed with all the planning then you should use a travel agent. Start by planning the little things yourself and the more often you do it the easier it becomes. You don't want to be stressed out before your vacation even begins.

Last minute flight bookings are a great way to get your flight cheap. Friends have booked flights to other countries the week before they leave and go fantastic price breaks. If your the type that's able to leave with a week or less notice you can take advantage of seat sales.

Has anyone visited the Stone of Qamar Ali, the levitating stone in Shivapur? They say the 154 lb stone can be levitated if 11 fingertips touch it and Qamar Ali's name is shouted out. Have you seen the stone levitating?

You could always buy a modest one piece bathing suit and a beach wrap to wear around. I believe some of the locals wear western type swimsuits to the beaches. Look at pictures of the beaches online and you will be able to see what the usual beach attire is.

I believe the weather goes from hot and humid summer to monsoon season then warm fall. Seems to me the best time to visit is December to February, when the weather is moderate but still summer like to us Americans.

Batter fried potatoes on bread with chutney sounds yummy! I definitely have to try this food when I am in India. Potatoes are my favorite becuase it taste great and is so versatile that it can be cooked in different ways, as well as with different foods.

That's what I was thinking too Annette. It never occurred to me that you could be breaking eating etiquette by doing the wrong thing. I still have a hard time eating with my fingers, even in America. I'll eat ribs with a knife and fork while others are using their fingers. I hate having...

Mango chutney is my favorite as well, my mother makes it with a little bit of a bite to it. I will put it on toast, meats like chicken or pork. I've tried other chutneys but mango is my favorite.

I was reading about cruises in India and came across this boat tour on the Kerala Backwaters in Kochi. It's a day tour billed as a small group cultural tour. You cruise on the boat and have dinner and tea with a local family. You can talk to them about their lives in Kochi and interact with...

That sounds like it would be a lot of fun and an added adventure to your travel! Even to watch them filming a movie would be exciting!