Agra and the Taj Mahal (India) > Reviews > Not a place to forget

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It was 1998 when I went to India, and I honestly have to say it was the best eye opening experience of my lie. It is just an excellent place to visit, some the scenes are just breath-taking.

It was an organised tour 14 days and cost us £500-00 for air-flight and an extra £130 or board which included meals. We did take some spending money and our money exchanged for rupees, with the pound being strong we got a good price, and we had quite a lot o spending money.

The places we visited were the Taj Mahl to Bombay itself. What I learnt really quickly that there were two countries in this world. One was the poor areas, the inner slums and the other was the luxurious five star treatment available if you had the money. I think we were somewhere in between.

Seeing the sun rise in the morning was really something. However, remember to take some sun cream with you as it can get very hot and at mid day at times unbearable.

The people are friendly and are willing to help you, camel rides, horse and carriage are good ways of transport although it can be a bit bumpy in some places.

The open markets were excellent places to shop, you could haggle your price down and the items were so cheap. You could eat out at restaurants and have very good meal for about 300-400 rupees which is about £3-4 and so it was exceptional value.

But, a word of caution don't try everything, some things are just to hot and will leave you with diarrhoea, make sure you take some diarrhoea tablets with you. There's always a chance with the hot climate you could be struck down.

Overall, I really recommend India to anyone, tourists are welcomed with open arms, there's a lot to see and a lot to embrace. Different cultures, foods and you will find some excellent gifts to bring back for friends and families.

The good thing is that unlike holidays to Ibiza etc the memories stay with you much longer, you really come back a better person. And if you do come back it will take you a few weeks to get back into routine.

A truly marvellous experience.