Originally Posted by
ghia74
1. Is it true that most locals do not wear shorts?
2. It is my understanding that while people might not have an issue with me in shorts, if my sister is wearing them it might be considered rude. Is this true?
I wouldn't wear shorts anywhere in India.
3. We are doing strictly tourist stops, is their a dress code for the Taj Mahal?
None that I'm aware of, as long as you don't dress too sloppy. I wouldn't even bring jeans to India - they aren't comfortable in the heat and humidity. Stick with khakis, as the previous poster said.
5. We are packing real light and just want to bring one pair of shoes, are sneakers ok?
Should be fine.
Bonus question while I have the floor, we are spending one night at the Mughal Agra. Everything I have read here about the restaurants at the hotel says they are sub par. Anyone have a dinner recommendation in close proximity to the hotel?
I ate at the Mughal Sheraton's restaurant in early 2007 and thought it was pretty good, but maybe we were just lucky.