Comments on the style saloniste: My Indian Travel Adventure

Dear Friends (from all over the world), Thank you...

2011-07-15T15:39:04.219-07:00

Dear Friends (from all over the world),

Thank you so much for your enthusiasm. I'm so very pleased you liked this post--and that it might inspire you to travel to India.
While many of my friends travel to India often (on business or for a holiday), I often hear from other well-traveled friends that 'India is not on my radar' or 'I would never travel to India' or 'India was never on my list but now that I've seen it through your eyes I want to go there."
I suggest traveling in India, as I usually to, off the beaten path. Yes, arrive in Delhi, explore, then head for diverse regions to get to know people and villages, art, music, dance, architecture, history. It is rewarding, surprising, personal, and inspiring--and like no other place. I hope you will all have the opportunity to visit India. I'll be posting more on India in coming weeks.
cheers, DIANE

This is the most beautiful adventure to read and v...

2011-07-15T15:10:25.946-07:00

This is the most beautiful adventure to read and view. Thank you so much for posting. I hope to visit the places you've suggested in the future.

I can totally see why you'd go back in a heart...

2011-07-15T12:10:35.851-07:00

I can totally see why you'd go back in a heart beat. Visiting India has been on my wish list and reading your entry made me want to visit. Wonderful images too!

Thank you Diane!

Trinidad

What an amazing trip, and your wonderful post make...

2011-07-14T16:08:08.947-07:00

What an amazing trip, and your wonderful post makes it all the more enticing for me...gorgeous!!

Diane, Your portrayal of this little know corner ...

2011-07-13T09:19:20.758-07:00

Diane,

Your portrayal of this little know corner of the world is the essence of Shangri-La and hard to believe that such a place still exists. Wonderful photos and story... I too would love to see it first hand. It was sad to hear about the terrorist attacks in India today...

Much food for thought as we plan a December trip! ...

2011-07-13T08:17:41.026-07:00

Much food for thought as we plan a December trip!
Thanks so much.

I felt completely transported by this post...the s...

2011-07-12T15:26:05.038-07:00

I felt completely transported by this post...the slow moving river, the sounds you describe like the music of India...a sensory delight, beautifully written and evocativela.

Diane, This was dreamy.. THANK YOU. I feel like I...

2011-07-12T13:12:19.735-07:00

Diane,

This was dreamy.. THANK YOU. I feel like I was there.
Love your photos of the school and the children.

best and more best,

Katie

Hello- Received the following message from photog...

2011-07-12T13:01:36.020-07:00

Hello-

Received the following message from photographer Vincent Thibert in Paris--he photographed Ahilya Fort for me:

"I am jumping on it!"
My warmest regards, dear Diane.
Vincent

Dear Friends- Loved hearing from you! I like it w...

2011-07-12T12:57:21.794-07:00

Dear Friends-

Loved hearing from you!
I like it when readers say 'I was not interested in India and now I can't wait to go there.'

I had the following message from Richard Holkar, the prince who directs and designed and stage manages Ahilya Fort hotel:

Greetings Diane

What a great article!! Thank you SO much,

and we hope to see you again.

Best wishes

Richard

Diane, What a magical place! It makes me want to ...

2011-07-12T12:54:25.166-07:00

Diane,
What a magical place! It makes me want to go back to India! Thank you for sharing such a special piece of India. My sister is here for the summer since it's terrible hot there so we've had fun together traveling.
Wishing you a wonderful summer Diane. Hope to get back for there soon.
Fondly,
Audrey

Ohh how divine! I am passing this on to a client w...

2011-07-12T07:58:43.190-07:00

Ohh how divine! I am passing this on to a client who travels a great deal + I am ready to go. thank you, Diane
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It all looks really wonderful. India was not at t...

2011-07-12T06:23:48.411-07:00

It all looks really wonderful. India was not at the top of my list for destinations, but I may reconsider after your presentation.

Hi Katie- That was quick! You must have had your ...

2011-07-11T22:19:10.738-07:00

Hi Katie-

That was quick! You must have had your finger on the key just as this post went live.
Best times to visit are during milder weather seasons from September—May. Summer is too hot, winter, cool. Spring, Feb-April, is glorious. Go for at least 2 weeks, more.
After April it is simply too hot--until after the monsoon season (intense rain). You would not travel there from April-October, for best weather.
I was there in spring. It was glorious...warm but not hot. Evenings very pleasant. Could dine outside every day. Also ideal for fresh fruit and vegetables, lettuces. Keep me posted. I've been traveling to India since I was in college and have spent a lot of time there. I adore it. Love the people I encounter. It's a vivid and stimulating and (for me) very uplifting country, most inspiring. best, DIANE

Oh my Diane! What a magical adventure. India is a ...

2011-07-11T21:49:51.334-07:00

Oh my Diane! What a magical adventure. India is a place I would love to visit. You have made it all the more tempting. Is it a place to visit in the summer months? I will check the website you have shown. Thank you for sharing your beautiful trip!

Best,
Katie