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  1. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: South Goa in November

    by ansh_jain_97 13 April 2012

    +Any sugestions on what to do/see while we are in Goa+ If you want to see some nice churches and chapels, go to Old Goa: pretty calm compar…

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    Need some help / suggestions re: Itinerary

    by Yamahuh 08 April 2012

    Hey Thorn Tree people - I'm hoping that you can help me with a bit of planning for my upcoming trip to India. A bit of information first:…

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    Re: hotel in delhi

    by hilron 29 March 2012

    Some weeks ago I was in Goa and wrote about it in my blog. If you like churches, basilicas, cathedrals, go to Old Goa. Not many people…

  4. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: India Ideas

    by ansh_jain_97 24 February 2012

    As far as I know, March isn't high season in Goa...I think others can advise whether parties would even be on...But Goa does have some…

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    RE: Visiting GOA in Mid-April for 8 nights/9 days.. plz advice on trip plannng

    by ansh_jain_97 19 February 2012

    Regarding the resort, what is your budget? Since you have 8-10 days, you can very well see something apart from the beaches. You don't…

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    RE: Best of Goan gastronomy

    by Donkeystone 10 February 2012

    Although Vindalho can be prepared using fish, it is mainly a meat (pork) dish. Eateries Casa de Cha. Old Goa road, opposite Corporation…

  7. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: help with itinery through india

    by ansh_jain_97 02 February 2012

    +the places weve been thinking are: Mysore, ooty, Chennai, kovalam, chochin and mangalore. are these good places to go? where would you…

  8. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: To Goa, or not?

    by ansh_jain_97 24 January 2012

    What are your other interests besides quiet beaches? Why I ask this is as Goa has more than beaches- such as a lovely lush interior and…

  9. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: Mumbai and Goa

    by ansh_jain_97 23 January 2012

    +Things to do in Goa which aren't beach orientated+ Old Goa- has nice churches, and quite calm compared to the busy beach areas. There…

  10. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: First trip ever..to India, Goa

    by ansh_jain_97 20 January 2012

    Hmm...if you really want some suggestions you should be more specific with your interests. Anyways, if you like churches go to Old Goa-…

  11. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: goa backpacker place

    by ansh_jain_97 02 January 2012

    Besides, there's more to Goa than beaches, so if beaches are disappointing you can always head elsewhere (like seeing the churches in…

  12. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: Making the most of Goa

    by ansh_jain_97 08 December 2011

    Agra? How will you get there from Goa for two-three days? Since you like nature, consider visiting Dudhsagar Waterfalls: http://anshjainblog…

  13. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: 4 week Itinerary Southern India

    by ansh_jain_97 07 December 2011

    Will you depart from Mumbai too? You could spend a couple of days in Mumbai- or spend them at the end if you're departing from there.…

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    Re: Travel plan to India - Mumbai and South

    by ines82 26 November 2011

    Finally, the travel plan changed and we didn't visit so many places we had planned however we do not regret anything :) So starting from…

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    Re: 6 weeks in India

    by yangzo 25 November 2011

    Hi, you havent mentioned your major purpose of trip to India - sightseeing, leisure, piligrimage or both? Depending on what's your main…

  16. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: daytrips from Goa

    by ansh_jain_97 21 November 2011

    In Goa, for a half-day trip, you can visit the chirches of Old Goa--quite nice. Also within Goa is Dudhsagar Waterfalls- check my [blogpost…

  17. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: India becoming ever more popular with tourism

    by ansh_jain_97 17 November 2011

    Mattyboy- I understand what you're saying. Have you been to Goa away from the beaches, like Old Goa and interior areas, like Dudhsagar…

  18. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: Two weeks in Goa and Kerala

    by ansh_jain_97 10 November 2011

    > What (...) interesting things to do What are your interests? In Goa apart from beaches you can visit Old Goa- which has good churches--an…

  19. with2kidsintow avatar

    Re: Middle-India - where to go?

    by with2kidsintow 08 November 2011

    We just spent 3 months traveling in the South and based on your interests of architecture and culture, i'd probably recommend: __Panjim,…

  20. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: Goa top 5 places to go

    by ansh_jain_97 03 November 2011

    Old Goa has nice churches---it's a calm place---so that's a good place to visit.

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    RE: Help needed - Goa and Kerala over Christmas and New Years

    by bagamoyo9 29 October 2011

    And thanks ansh_jain_97, we will like being on the beach, Indian culture, and some outdoor activies, so we will like to do a variety of…

  22. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: 25 day India itinerary... Need help!

    by ansh_jain_97 25 October 2011

    While I agree Goa is very touristy in beachy areas like Calangute and Baga, there's much more to Goa than beaches--good architecture in…

  23. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: 3 weeks Bengaluru to Mumbai in Noevember / December

    by ansh_jain_97 23 October 2011

    Personally I would forget adding Ooty---but Mysore is a good place to visit for a few days. Bandipur and Nagarhole national parks are…

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    RE: The Churches of Goa

    by Donkeystone 22 October 2011

    Although sj's "boiled" bore little resemblance to "built" apart from 2 consonants and 1 vowel, the rest of the post appeared fairly legible.…

  25. ansh_jain_97 avatar

    RE: The Churches of Goa

    by ansh_jain_97 21 October 2011

    After visiting the churches of Old Goa I was quite surprised that not many itineraries on here included Old Goa.

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