India in November

[david small]

I�m going to India; Delhi, Agra, Lucknow etc for three weeks, any tips would be much appreciated.

[Sylday]

It's difficult to comment, without knowing how you're travelling - luxury package or economy backpacking? But my first tip, either way, would be to get a good guide book - personally, I favour "Lonely Planet" - and ensure you get off the beaten track (and away from the tour guide, if there is one) from time to time.

Next, and perhaps controversially, try not to be too affected by the poverty and deprivation you'll see all around you. Note, rather, how people who are desperately poor by western standards still manage to lead fulfilling and enjoyable lives.

Third, more practically, if you're eating at local places, choose the most popular, rather than those that look "nice" - the food is more likely to be freshly cooked and therefore kinder to your tummy.

[jon c]

In Delhi, try to check out the Lotus temple, and also the Bangla Singh (it's a massive Sikh temple slap bang in the centre of town - I was lucky enough to get a Sikh taxi driver who gave me a personal guided tour!) For food, you should try the Chor Bazaar restaurant on Asaf Ali in Old Delhi - food is good, and it is bizarrely decorated!