I haven't heard anything. We've done two of the train tours there (Palace on Wheels and the Golden Chariot). They are like cruises by train with all of the excursions included.
While not quite at the top of my list, I have looked briefly at train tours there. What was your overall opinion on them? Were they pretty much adults only or where there children/teens on board?
I’d love an India ABD, but I’d frankly be shocked if it was ever announced.
Normally it would take just couple of days and application can be done online on this site - https://visa-to-india.com/. There you can also find all the visa requirements and types of visa etc. All you need is just a valid passport, recent picture, answer couple of question and pay a small fee. The approved visa will come to your email and you need to keep this confirmation on your phone/laptop/any other device to show when entering the country.I always wanted to visit India. Planned it before the pandemic, but had to put it off. Now I have returned to this idea. Does anyone know how much time it will take to get a visa?
I suspect logistics are just especially tough. So many folks I know who have visited have gotten stomach illnesses even when trying to be very very careful with what they eat.I would love if they announced an India trip. Is the reason why they haven't because India just isn't a popular destination in the U.S.?
It really can happen. That's why it is important to find out as much as possible about the places you are going to visit there, especially when it comes to eating.I suspect logistics are just especially tough. So many folks I know who have visited have gotten stomach illnesses even when trying to be very very careful with what they eat.
I think if a travel agency is good, it will warn about such situations, and maybe even provide the info about the safe ways. And of course, you can learn it by yourself using the Internet.It really can happen. That's why it is important to find out as much as possible about the places you are going to visit there, especially when it comes to eating.
I've read reports that women traveling alone in India are stared at because they are assumed to be prostitutes. India may not be a good place for solo female travelers.
A male guardian is actually required by law to accompany a female in some middle eastern countries. The custom seems to be the same in India but is not a law.
-Paul
Women are completely free to travel solo. There are no restrictions. I was in most of those countries last month.
That law in Saudi regarding women drivers was changed in 2017 by the Crown Prince. I don't see it being changed. No doubt there's still room for progress, but these are very different countries than they were 10 yrs ago.There are many written and unwritten gender issues is the middle east and Asia!
Until very recent change, women in Saudi Arabia could be sentenced to prison. for driving a motor vehicle! There have been some efforts to repeal male guardianship laws in Saudi, but they currently remain in effect. Dress codes and gender-specific areas are common.
There are often exceptions for foreigners, but don't assume the rights enjoyed by US women are the same in all countries.
-Paul