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Do I need a visa?
You need to obtain a visa from the Indian Embassy in your own country before
you travel to India.
A handy hint: Make a few photocopies of your passport and visa for easy
check-in at hotels, travel arrangements and for money exchange.
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Are Kullu and
Naggar the same place?
Kullu is the name of the valley and also the name of the main town. Very
often Kullu Valley is referred to as Kullu-Manali. Bhuntar airport is in
Kullu, plus I live in Kullu. Naggar is a 40 minute drive north of Kullu
town, yet still in Kullu valley
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What is the altitude
of Naggar?
Naggar is at an altitude of 1,760 metres
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How do I change
money in Naggar?
It is possible to exchange cash and travelers cheques in
Naggar. There is an ATM machine, but is only open between
9am – 5pm (not exactly
anytime!!).
ATM machines are available in Manali (a 30-minute drive north).
ATM machines take most international credit cards. Visa and Mastercard
or Mastrocard, are all accepted.
American express is not accepted anywhere.
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Are there ATM
machines in other towns?
The closest town is Patlikuhal, 15 minutes from Naggar.
Banks in Manali, 40 minutes from Naggar, ATM machines with State Bank of
India and Punjab National Bank
HDFC bank in Manali accepts foreign exchange for cash & travelers
cheques.
Banks in Kullu all have ATM machines.
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About computers
at the seminar:
A) The aim of the seminar is to create an opportunity to
experience case-taking by the teachers as we would do in
our own clinics. Dr. Dinesh beautifully
describes case-taking as “scientific intuition.” In order
to absorb this subtlety of case-receiving, the teachers have requested
that
we not have the barriers of tables, so if you wish to use your lap-top,
you can place it on your lap.
All the lectures and case-takings will be typed by an appointed person
in order that you can listen to the lectures and watch and absorb the energy
of the case without needing to record it word for word. All the lecture
notes, power-point presentations and live-case and video-case transcripts
will be made available on the website to download after the seminar.
In India there can be power cuts and electrical fluctuations. At the seminar
we will provide a CVT (constant voltage transformer) as a precaution against
power surges, but we will not be responsible for any failure in our efforts
to prevent it. We will have back-up power so the session will not be interrupted
by power cuts.
B) For those who do bring a computer,
you will need a plug-adaptor to fit an Indian or American plug.
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Can I bring
a partner who is a non-homeopath?
Non-homeopaths
are very welcome. The partner group at presious
Himalayan Sensation seminars had a great
time together, teaming up for sightseeing and participating in
activities, like meditation, yoga, evening
singing and cultural events. It is really a family feeling
and an inner journey as well. Also, sharing
a hotel room is cost effective as there is a very minimal
charge for a shared room.
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What will the
weather be and what should I wear?
Spring weather in the province of Himachal Pradesh is changeable.
The sun is warm, but due to high altitudes, the air remains
crisp. At this time
of year, the temperature does not go above 25° C, nor lower than 8° C
, so I suggest you bring summer clothes, as well as a warm sweater
and jacket. Night time can be cold, so bring warm clothes for the
evenings.
Delhi will be about 35-40° C.
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What else to
bring?
Flashlights and umbrellas are available at the local stores if need be.
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Do I need vaccinations?
Vaccination is not required for travel in northern India.
There is no malaria in Himachal Pradesh (the altitude is too high). Infectious
hepatitis is also rare in Himachal. Of course, we must always be careful
about the water we drink. New water filters will be installed at seminar
venues. Bottled water is available at the local Naggar shops.
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What foods are
available in Naggar?
The seminar lunches are vegetarian, with a variety of lentil and vegetable
curries with rice and Indian breads and a yogurt dish. The curries are
not chilly hot. The variety of vegetables include fresh green peas, green
beans, carrots, potatoes and other root vegetables, spinach, cauliflower,
cabbage, squashes, beetroot, eggplant, and some specific local vegetables.
There will also be a simple steamed vegetable option. Desert will include
a Indian sweet dish and local fruit.
Morning and afternoon teas: black tea, coffee, chai, sweet baked goods,
biscuits and some salty crackers.
Meat and fish is available from local restaurants for the evening meal
if you are non-vegetarian.
The standard hotel breakfast: oat porridge, yogurt, fruit, cornflakes or
muesli, wheat-based Indian breads, toast, pancakes etc.
The hotels are all family run, and will happily try to accommodate your
special dietry needs.
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What not to
eat in Delhi
Don’t drink tap water. You can buy bottled water everywhere
or in your hotel.
Avoid freshly squeezed fruit juices from roadside places or cheaper hotels.
Don’t eat from road-side venders at all.
Avoid eating raw food (it is usually washed in tap water.)
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Delhi restaurants
I recommend
There is a restaurant in all the suggested hotels on our website.
In addition to the restaurant in your hotel:
The Zen: in Connaught Place for Asian food. Their Thai curries are good.
Saravana Bhavan: on Janpath (a few doors down from McDonalds on Janpath– sadly.)
This is a landmark the taxi drivers will know. Very good South Indian
food, reasonably priced, a fast food type of atmosphere. Good for
lunch.
Imperial Hotel Garden Party Café: on Janpath for a trip into
the time of the British Raaj. The Imperial hotel also hasan excellent
Thai
restaurant, but it is costly.
The Turtle Café: top of the Full Circle Book and Music store
in Kaan Market (15-minute auto-rickshaw ride from Janpath) is for
good western-style
cuisine. Good coffee.
United Coffee House: E-15, Inner Circle, Connaught Place.
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Shopping in
Delhi
Janpath (is a main road in central New Delhi) It is the main
shopping area for tourists (5–10 minutes from all the hotels listed on the website).
The prices a little higher there, geared for the tourist, but you can bargain – a
lot!
The Government Cottage Emporium on Janpath. Air-conditioned, government-regulated
prices – i.e. no bargaining. (Every rickshaw driver will have a suggestion
of a better emporium you should visit, where they will get a commission.
Don’t believe it. This is the best one.)
Anokhi, 32 Khan Market. Tel. 011 24603423. Good shopping for classic yet
trendy Indian clothes for women. Once you find Anokhi, you will see other
similar shops in that area.
Dilli Hutt is another cute shopping area for buying gifts, handicrafts.
A15-minute auto-rickshaw south of Janpath (close to Kaan Market).
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Sight-seeing
in Delhi
Jamma Masjid mosque (Sadar Bazar, Old Delhi).
Lodhi Gardens (South Delhi). Visit also the tombs of Hazrat Inayat Khan
and Nizzamudin nearby. Catch chanting at sundown. Also a great restaurant
in the gardens.
Qutab minar: (on route to Lodhi gardens).
Visit India Gate and Government buildings (10-minute auto-rickshaw from
Janpath)
The Red Fort (walled city of Delhi).
Lotus Temple http://www.bahaindia.org/temple/
Akshardham Temple (Near Nizamuddin Bridge). (A 40-minute taxi ride from
Janpath.)
Also, the Kay Bee Tours and Travel at the Blue Triangle YWCA can arrange
full-day and half-day tours for you.
- Is the water in Nagar safe to drink?
I install my own personal water filter at the seminar venue,
so the filtered water is safe to drink. Also, bottled water is
available from the local shop.
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