tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post112436278121012153..comments2009-07-15T19:16:57.236+05:30Mridulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899575209261241247mridulablog@gmail.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1150804094795924792006-06-20T17:18:00.000+05:302006-06-20T17:18:00.000+05:30Hi Suma,<BR/><BR/>I saw your website and it has some interesting desings but a lot of things are not very clear from the site! I thought I would give you this feedback.Mridulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899575209261241247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1150803853567656522006-06-20T17:14:00.000+05:302006-06-20T17:14:00.000+05:30Suma<BR/><A HREF="http://www.s2fashions.com/" REL="nofollow">www.s2fashions.com</A>www.s2fashions.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487243501142058154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1150803622752192152006-06-20T17:10:00.000+05:302006-06-20T17:10:00.000+05:30I do agree with Mridula that jeans are common nowadays, but the styles that we have in salwar kameez or chudidar kurta surely makes it a big hit. The kurtis worn over jeans is a good example of indo western look.<BR/><BR/>suma<BR/>http://www.s2fashions.comwww.s2fashions.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487243501142058154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1141455412670236472006-03-04T12:26:00.000+05:302006-03-04T12:26:00.000+05:30Rajasthan Diary, this I thought is just advice for frequently asked questions. I too found it weird, particularly salwar kameez for ladies. I thought jeans are quite common even in smaller places these days.Mridulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899575209261241247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1141451044229384072006-03-04T11:14:00.000+05:302006-03-04T11:14:00.000+05:30How can goverment decide about ones dress code. if somebody feels comfortable in Jeans he or she could wear it. In India there are a lot of unwanted limitations.<BR/><BR/>It completedly depends upon you itself which dress you want to wear and nobody can't insist on you on a particular dress code.rajasthandirayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04578375606003703979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124774563009860082005-08-23T10:52:00.000+05:302005-08-23T10:52:00.000+05:30Interesting stuff. Youth Hostel Association of India (YHAI) also does not allow people to wear shorts, though I guess there is no need to wear one on a Himalayan trek, but it also seems a philosophical issue with them. They did let people wear shorts though on the Goa trek.Mridulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899575209261241247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124739253375365602005-08-23T01:04:00.000+05:302005-08-23T01:04:00.000+05:30I've an anecdote to share about the same...u would think the "dress-code" applies to women alone. I've been at receving end once. I was visiting a school in rural Gujarat. I was put up in an ashram, where I was <I>politely warned</I> not to wear shorts in the ashram premises. Being early Autumn and not used to Indian heat (ya ya ppl dont believe me when I say this), I was a=only carrying zip-off pants. I would use them as pants whenever in Ashram and would zip them off into shorts the minute I stepped out.Mustanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984514588637621200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124621063822076432005-08-21T16:14:00.000+05:302005-08-21T16:14:00.000+05:30I guess touts are really common and they really pester you but if yoou tell them you already have booked your place they might leave you alone. It will be a good idea to pre-book your hotel in Goa as it gets really difficult to find a room here in December. Last year I remember reading in newspapers that every single hotel room was booked by October itself.<BR/><BR/>Guides tend to rush you through a place. So, what we do is to take a quick tour with them and then explore a place on our own pace.Mridulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899575209261241247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124561522300252262005-08-20T23:42:00.000+05:302005-08-20T23:42:00.000+05:30I've read about touts. Are they a constant problem? How do you find reliable help if you need a guide or directions to a hotel or shopping (although we'll probably try to do most of our shopping just before we leave so we don't have to carry it all with us)?<BR/><BR/>We're only going to travel with a small backpack each, so we'll have mostly lightweight clothing that folds down well and can be layered; no jeans or heavy jackets.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to hear that we'd have to take our shoes off anyway in a temple. I was a little worried about finding good walking shoes that aren't made with leather.lily bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14662875508747381496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124534054744755702005-08-20T16:04:00.000+05:302005-08-20T16:04:00.000+05:30Niki, short skirts are accepted in India only in big city's upscale places like Malls and swank restaurants and they are not common. The outdated part is salwar kameez. Jeans can be worn almost anywhere in India now.<BR/><BR/>Lily maybe then you will not stand out so much. The leather part could be true of big and famous temples because otherwise belts are commonly worn. But to enter any Hindu temple you have to take off the shoes before and leave it in a locker mostly provided, otherwise they can get pinched!<BR/><BR/>Shorts etc. are becoming accepted in big cities in a few places like Malls but are not common. Oh! I often wear shorts on my evening walks near my house. It was not so easy 10 years before.<BR/><BR/>It is a sound advice not to travel alone and avoid dark and deserted places even if you are two people. Lily have you heard about the tout phenomenon in India? <BR/><BR/>Thoughts, I differ, jeans are very common in India now and like my recent trip to Ladakh, I had nothing but jeans and trousers and shirts with me. Had no problem at all anywhere till date. <BR/><BR/>Even in the Malls now you do not get too much attention with tank tops and short skirts but yes, on streets and public transport it will invite unpleasantness. And foreigners are comfortable with salwar kameez because no one explained to them the original function of duppata!Mridulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899575209261241247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124504912660175892005-08-20T07:58:00.000+05:302005-08-20T07:58:00.000+05:30i have seen many foreigners comfortable in cottom salwar kurta than many Indians!!! Would say a skirt and tank top a strict no if u wanna mingle with the majority...and if u r not going to the touristy places then jeans for girls is also a bit off..thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07005235722645982030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124469834887491112005-08-19T22:13:00.000+05:302005-08-19T22:13:00.000+05:30My husband and I both have brown hair and eyes, so we blend in as well as can be expected most places we go. I had a friend in college who was 6'3" and blond. She stood out a bit when she visited India.<BR/><BR/>The guidebooks I've read all warn against traveling by yourself and that shorts, short skirts and tank tops are inappropriate. They also say that wearing leather (such as shoes or belts) may keep you from entering certain temples.lily bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14662875508747381496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124465748356734032005-08-19T21:05:00.000+05:302005-08-19T21:05:00.000+05:30yeah i was ashamed of my skirt when i traveled Ambala. some men looked offended cuz i exposed my legs. this kind of advice can be seen in many travel guide books. glad to hear that is out of date(^^)/niki yokotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12937925270420958588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124449531560787852005-08-19T16:35:00.000+05:302005-08-19T16:35:00.000+05:30Avik, you have a wicked sense of humor.<BR/><BR/>Crystal, I wanted to ask people from outside India, how they found the advice. All my life living here I am biased I guess.<BR/><BR/>Ashok, gald to hear that you are your sunny self again and I too thought the dress code is just a bit out of date.<BR/><BR/>Lily, I guess whatever you do you will get noticed. But if you are travelling in a group or as a couple people tend to pay less attention. It is the single girl or even guy who will get maximum glances.<BR/><BR/>I guess going regional will not help much if you have looks that make you stand out. I hope you will have a nice trip this year.Mridulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899575209261241247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124387805045438192005-08-18T23:26:00.000+05:302005-08-18T23:26:00.000+05:30It seemed like good basic advise. I have a friend who travels to India frequently and prefers to wear a salwar kameez because of comfort. I think only the most optimistic Westerner would think they will blend in just by wearing Indian clothing.<BR/><BR/>Mridula, what's your opinion on wearing regional clothing as #10 advised? Do you notice Westerners more or less?lily bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14662875508747381496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124387221848892052005-08-18T23:17:00.000+05:302005-08-18T23:17:00.000+05:30isnt the dresscode thing a bit out of date?<BR/><BR/>btw thanks for helping out in the time of distress...am now back in full form. :D&gt;|&#39; ; &#39;|&lt;http://www.blogger.com/profile/08669314873895119755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124383066208771032005-08-18T22:07:00.000+05:302005-08-18T22:07:00.000+05:30I read thru the list and found the advice practical and helpful. For example I also wondered the best time of year to go, because I know the seasons are different than in the west, and looks like Spring is best. I read several travel magazines and often they don't address the more practical issues. And as far as clothing, cargo pants and a t-shirt is probably always the way to go, and Very Very comfortable shoes as I've learned from experience!Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504338910632563310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13575792.post-1124373522378375342005-08-18T19:28:00.000+05:302005-08-18T19:28:00.000+05:30me ???<BR/>Oh Gosh !!! no miniskirt...no salwar....no tops....<BR/>I prefer dhoti-punjabi....<BR/>and on the beach ???........*blush*Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16472041383367377154noreply@blogger.com