Mani (A New Life Wandering)27 Comments on I’m Going To India!

I’m Going To India!

Sunset in India

This week we booked tickets to go to India in October! That is my mom, my brother and I. 

It will be a short trip (just 12 days), but I am excited number 1 because I haven’t traveled to any country outside the US besides Mexico in 2 years, and number 2 because it’s India and it’s awesome.

After our short time living in India in 2013, back in the US I did not want to eat any Indian food for a long time! But it has been long enough that I am so ready for this delicious cuisine! And nothing beats authentic.

We are going to Meherabad, a small rural town for a “pilgrimage/spiritual trip” where the Meher Pilgrim Retreat is located. The nearest city is Ahmednagar in the state of Maharashtra and the closest big city is Pune, about 2 hours away. As usual, we will be flying to Mumbai and then having a driver take us to Meherabad (6 hour ride).

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The MPR (Meher Pilgrim Retreat)
The women's garden at the MPR
The women’s garden at the MPR

I am not necessarily looking forward to the journey there which will consist of a flight from Portland to Denver, then a flight from Denver to Newark where I will meet my mom and brother and then a 15 hour flight from Newark to Mumbai and then a 6 hour drive to Meherabad. Phew, got tired just from thinking about it. We arrive at night to Mumbai so we’ll stay there for the night at a hotel and drive the next day.

And then of course the dreaded jet lag. But I’ve experienced it so much that I’ve gotten pretty good at it. The worst is when you go back home, that’s when it takes me at least a week to get back to normal.

Anyway, I’m flying out on October 1st and I will be back with photos and maybe stories!

27 thoughts on “I’m Going To India!”

  1. AnnaJ August 13, 2015 — 5:00 pm

    Safe travels and have fun! ?

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  3. Sue Slaght August 13, 2015 — 8:56 pm

    Wonderful! Enjoy the trip.

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  4. Soul n Spirit August 14, 2015 — 1:30 am

    O man, you are coming so close to Aurangabad ! Ahmednagar is just an hour distance from this place. Do tell me if uou cross or I can come to meet you. Would be fun !

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      Mani (A New Life Wandering) August 14, 2015 — 10:37 am

      It is close! Is that where you live? Because of the short trip, I won’t be able to travel outside of Ahmednagar, but you are sure welcome to visit the Meher Pilgrim Retreat where I’ll be!

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  5. anenglishwomaninmumbai August 14, 2015 — 2:28 am

    Have a great trip! You will love India! Stay safe and don’t brush your teeth in the tap water 😉

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      Mani (A New Life Wandering) August 14, 2015 — 10:25 am

      Thanks! I have been to India many times though. 🙂

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  6. Marcella ~ WhatAWonderfulWorld August 14, 2015 — 4:30 am

    So exciting and the retreat sounds wonderful! India is one of my favourite countries so I can’t wait to hear all about your trip 🙂

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      Mani (A New Life Wandering) August 14, 2015 — 10:29 am

      India is definitely one of the most interesting places in the world. Even though I have been to this place many times, every trip seems to give me something different, I don’t know what to expect 🙂

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  7. DD's Thought Card August 14, 2015 — 5:47 am

    I would love to visit India! I can’t wait to see it through your eyes.

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      Mani (A New Life Wandering) August 14, 2015 — 10:30 am

      India is truly a unique place. Hopefully I’ll bring back some interesting stories 🙂

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  8. Debbie M. August 14, 2015 — 6:04 am

    Something for you and us (the blog followers) to look forward to!

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  9. Jasmine S. August 14, 2015 — 6:50 am

    So exciting!! Can’t wait to read all about it! Have a safe trip 🙂

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  10. Eva August 14, 2015 — 12:28 pm

    So cool!! I’m glad for you 🙂

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  11. Diana August 17, 2015 — 6:27 pm

    Have a fab trip!!!!!!!!!

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  12. Ayla August 23, 2015 — 1:32 am

    Sounds like a fantastic trip! I absolutely love India and I would do anything to go back there just for the food! Have an awesome trip 🙂

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      Mani (A New Life Wandering) August 23, 2015 — 9:48 am

      Thank you! Which is your favorite place/city in India?

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      1. Ayla August 23, 2015 — 10:35 am

        Oh that’s hard to answer! Loved Varanasi, Mumbai and Kerala the most if I had to pick 🙂

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        Mani (A New Life Wandering) August 23, 2015 — 10:41 am

        River, city and beach. Nice combination 🙂

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  13. Melody Brown August 28, 2015 — 6:11 pm

    I have always wanted to travel to India. I’ve heard it is absolutely beautiful there. Maybe I will one day and get to try the authentic food, thanks for posting!

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