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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 2:35 am
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Originally Posted by cln
Me and my wife are thinking about a trip to India in Winter(January?), we will be in Asia and want to do a sidetrip.
keep in mind that january is fog season in north india so you are looking at a lot of delayed flights & trains....

Originally Posted by cln
2 nights Agra / Taj Mahal - i read everywhere that 2 nights/1full day is enough..... ( ITC / 4P / DT ? want to redeem points )
i like the itc....2 days would be enough....

Originally Posted by cln
Train to Agra is safe for me and my wife ?
very safe....

Originally Posted by cln
5 nights Goa ( i have booked a mistake rate from otel @ Holiday Inn which is still confirmed
i'm not a big fan of goa....there are many other places you can go to....

Originally Posted by cln
How many days would you suggest in Delhi ?
Where to go else ? ( i have racked up some SPG points... )
Can you suggest something ?
2 days would be enough....if you want to use spg points then the sheraton as a cat 2 is amazing value on points....

Originally Posted by cln
My wife is very scared because of the "rape" stories....
how safe is india ? we only have experience of travelling in US, europe and south east asia...
safe....very safe....
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