Hey I have a post that will help: money in India it’s better to use the ATM here and you’ll find them everywhere

I’m browsing through your blog as I go, ’cause I’m going for three weeks to India in two weeks time. Loving the advice and getting ready for my hardest trip ever. In regards to money would you recommend bringing euros and performing the exchange in the local banks? Is it easy to find banks in the major cities in Rajasthan? I want to avoid the exchange houses or exchanging money here because of commissions, so what’s your opinion?

Thanks,
Miguel

Awesome – that’s really great to hear! I’m glad the blog articles are helping you! :)

Thanks so much for your post. I am planning to travel India in October for around 2 months and have been getting a lot of negativity from family and friends about being a solo white female backpacker in such a ‘dangerous’ country. A pep talk was definitely needed and I will certainly try to go with the most open mind possible and allow india speak for itself rather than be too influenced by the negativity of the media and other people’s negative opinions. Love your blog – it’s a huge help in planning my trip!!

Thanks
Amy x

wonderful!

there are a few hostels popping up like Zostel and Stop brands.

That sounds like an awesome plan! I will totally do that next time, because I get a lot of people afraid of Bombay

If you get another post like that point her in my direction and I’ll arrange to meet up with her!

wow it sounds like you had a really tough time. I’m so glad you shared your experience. I think it’s really helpful for people to hear that different areas can give you different outcomes, along with some bad luck of meeting assholes over and over!

THanks Danni.. happy to help

You can take rickshaws (auto’s rick’s rickwalas) within cities for rides that are less than about 30 min they are just fine and comfortable plus cheaper than a car. In some cities like bombay they use a meter, and other times you negotiate before you get it. They’ll have a list that shows the rates per meter.. just check that they show you day time rates!

Thanks for the vote of confidence! Will definitely use your posts for planning.

i wöuld löve löve löve söme advice ön transpört and höw yöu göt fröm city tö city safely. i think that is the part that möst cöncernes me.

i will be göing sölö, and have heard aböut these things called rickshaws? but i wöuld like tö knöw höw it was för yöu if yöu used them and höw the system wörks..

alsö i think yöure such and inspiratiön, and i löööve reading all öf this.

(sörry my ö had döts!)?

heather xxx

honk ok! lol yeah i think that they tolerate things so well maybe because they don’t realize how hot or loud it is in comparison? I have no clue how they stay so “shanti!” I think you should totally try to venture our on your own. Once you’ve done it a few times it’ll be like second nature to you.

You’re coming to India- yay!! So cool. I’ve heard the same about Morocco and that it can be difficult at times. Since you’re feeling brave you’ll have a kickass time in India, no worries girl!