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http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/uttarakhand-uttaranchal/rishikesh

Rishikesh Travel Information and Travel Guide - India - Lonely Planet

Ever since the Beatles rocked up at the ashram of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the late ’60s, Rishikesh has been a magnet for spiritual seekers. Today it styles itself as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World’ – with some justification – as there are masses of ashrams and all kinds of yoga and meditation classes. Most of this action is north of the main town, where the exquisite setting on the fast-flowing Ganges, surrounded by forested hills, is conducive to meditation and mind expansion. In the evening, the breeze blows down the valley, setting temple bells ringing as sadhus (spiritual men), pilgrims and tourists prepare for the nightly ganga aarti ceremony.

Yuni-Net : Yuni Net -- Practical Help in New-Delhi

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Yuni-Net/ Yuni-Net is a private group (5.500 Members) that helps foreigners living in Delhi to exchange information quickly and effectively. Yuni-Net provides a means for people to connect in an atmosphere of trust, and puts members in direct touch. This group is moderated. Advertisements are not allowed (even disguised advertisements) of any kind for services. Members have expressly indicated that they do not want to receive advertisements (as these can be unreliable), but that they do want feedback and personal recommendations coming directly from their fellow members.
http://www.indiamike.com/india-articles/indian-railways-rac-and-indian-railways-waitlists/

Indian Railways RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) and Indian Railways Waitlists Explained - What RAC and Waitlists mean and how to understand them for the Indian Railways - The India Travel Forum | indiamike.com

photo by happysnapper999 Now that waitlisted tickets can be purchased on the internet, it’s time we had an article explaining waitlists, waitlisted tickets and RAC tickets. (I’ll also explain a little about ticket allocation/quotas and how you can use them to your advantage)
Above : The platform at Amritsar before departure of the Shane Punjab Express for Delhi... Without a shadow of a doubt, the best way to see India is not on a plane at 35,000 feet, but at ground level on the incredible Indian railway system. In fact, no visit to India is complete without experiencing the bustle of Indian railway stations and a safe & comfortable journey on an Indian express train with the tea seller's welcome cry of 'Chai, chai, garam chai' coming down the aisle. You can safely forget media images of overcrowded suburban trains with people sitting on the roof.

Train travel in India - a beginner's guide

http://www.seat61.com/India.htm
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g580106-Activities-Rishikesh_Uttarakhand.html

Things to Do in Rishikesh - Rishikesh Attractions - TripAdvisor

Owner description : Aspen Adventures is a proactive travel organization dedicated by a team of well qualified professionals, who are well versed with the complexities of...... more » Owner description : Aspen Adventures is a proactive travel organization dedicated by a team of well qualified professionals, who are well versed with the complexities of Travel & Tourism trade. We endeavor in providing an insight into the 'Real India’ - an opportunity to view the beauty of India, its simplicity, vastness, vegetations, adventure sports and the hidden treasures of this great land!Aspen Adventures was formed to provide an exclusive, unmarked and personal approach for travel to the Indian subcontinent. Aspen Adventures provides travel opportunities of all kinds, forms, and for everyone. It believes in presenting India in a way that is quite unique, unexplored and unhindered.

Learn India

The boy's first day in India sees them learning how to drive a Rickshaw around the manic streets of Delhi and then trying to work in a call centre. http://www.fox.com.au/shows/hamishandandy/india
http://www.meetup.com/GlobalExpatsInDelhi/

Global Expats In Delhi (Delhi) - Meetup

Being an American Expat in Delhi I can relate to all other Expats in India and especially in the Delhi Area. I am new to India, having come here after 14 years. On reaching Delhi I looked for a place to meet fellow Expats from any part of the world, and when I came up with nothing, I started this group. The purpose of this MeetUp Group is to provide all Expats a common platform to share views and experiences, get advise and help from fellow Expats and above all to network and get to know each other, and have fun in the bargain. So all fellow Expats, no matter what you do or where you hail from, come join this group and lets get together and experience being an Expat together.
http://www.indiamike.com/india/india-travel-itinerary-advice-f91/escape-from-delhi-t3781/ That's correct, it's 15 km from the centre of Gurgaon (Fountain Chauk). Leaving Gurgaon, one heads south to Pataudi Chauk, from where the left-hand road goes to Pataudi, the road ahead goes to Sultanpur. Coming from Delhi though, there is an easier, shorter and less congested way to get there via NH 8 (Jaipur Highway). The Haryana Tourism hotel is right next to the lake area, separated by a fence. HH (helpful hint): How to avoid parking charges at the Park complex - park in the hotel complex for free, and walk back 70 m to the Park entrance!

escape from Delhi - India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com

http://wikitravel.org/en/Nainital From Wikitravel Nainital , Uttarakhand , India [1] is one of the most popular hill stations of India. It is famous for its lake, after which it is named. The town has a population of 38,560 (2001 est.) Set amidst the towering peaks of the Kumaon Hills, the lake resort of Nainital has a lot to offer. From boating to feeding animals at the zoo; from picnicking on the hills to exploring Jim Corbett's home, Nainital has all that you could hope for in a hill station.

Nainital travel guide - Wikitravel

Mountain Quail Lodge | Mountain Quail Lodge Pangot | Mountail Quail Pangot | Lodge Mountain Quail | Pangot Lodge Mountain Quail

Location: From Nainital to our Lodge / Camp is approximately 12.5 kms. On the Kilbury Road and one kilometer short of Pangot village. About: At an altitude of 6500 ft. our main Camp at Pangot is a short drive from the hill station of Nainital and is separated from the town by a mountainous ridge. Located on a hillside close to a clear running stream, Mountain Quail Lodge & Tented Camp has dense Oak and Rhododendron forest covering the slopes directly behind and to each side; in front there is a range of jungle clad hills through which can be glimpsed the high Himalayas. http://www.thetopcamp.com/camps-retreats/mountain-quail-lodge-pangot.html

Kathmandu travel guide - Wikitravel

Kathmandu (काठमाण्डु) [1] is the largest city and capital of Nepal and the namesake of the Kathmandu Valley . Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, Kathmandu is now a hub for independent travelers as well as a growing vacation spot catering to all budgets. As a result of considerable urban growth in recent decades, it is now part of one continuous urban area together with Patan to the south. [ edit ] Get in Visas are available on arrival for citizens of most countries, and one passport-sized photograph is required. To complete the process, you must pay a fee: Transit ($5), 15 day ($25), 30 day ($40) or 90 day ($100.)

Travellers' Choice Destinations Awards - Outdoor & Adventure - India

Known as both the "Garden City" and "The Silicon Valley of India," Bangalore (officially "Bengaluru") is a techie’s paradise, boasting the highest concentration of... more » Known as both the "Garden City" and "The Silicon Valley of India," Bangalore (officially "Bengaluru") is a techie’s paradise, boasting the highest concentration of IT companies in the country. When you’re done geeking out, there are plenty of gardens, museums, natural features, palaces and temples to fill your dance card.
Leh is located in the Indus river valley at a crossroads of the old trading routes from Kashgar , Tibet , and Kashmir . Its importance as a trading town slowed down with the partition of British India, and ended with the closure of the border in 1962 during the Sino-Indian war. Since the 1999 war with Pakistan, and the consequent development of the Manali-Leh highway, it has become a bustling tourist town, with large numbers of Kashmiri traders. It's a small town, easy to get most places by foot. The old town is a compact area of mud brick houses and narrow lanes directly to the east of Main Bazar.

Leh travel guide - Wikitravel

Goa , [1] a state on India 's West coast, is a former Portuguese colony with a rich history. Spread over 3,700 square kilometers with a population of approximately 1.4 million, Goa is small by Indian standards. It has a unique mix of Indian and Portuguese cultures and architecture that attracts an estimated 2.5 million visitors each year (including about 400,000 foreign tourists). Since the 1960s, Goa has been attracting a steady flow of visitors -- first the hippies and returning expat Goans, then the charter tourists (starting with the Germans in 1987), pilgrims visiting Catholic and Hindu shrines, those opting to settle in Goa as their home, people going for medical treatment, and a growing number of those who attend seminars and conferences in Goa.

Goa travel guide - Wikitravel