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RE: Mysore to Goa

by Grahamapoole 16 March 2012

There are 2 ways of doing it by train, daily via Hassan to Mangalore ~ #6517 leaving Mysore at 23.40, arriving Mangalore Central at 08.35…
Re: Indian Adventure

by Grahamapoole 23 February 2012

You aint going to be able to do much in 15 days, apart from Goa. Read the guidebooks. My only suggestion is train to Hampi, via Hospet,…
Re: Shravanabelagola

by musafir 24 January 2012

train from Madurai to Bengaluru.Then a train to Hassan or maybe take a bus to Mysore and then change for Hassan.
RE: Middle-India - where to go?

by Grahamapoole 09 November 2011

Hi Mike Tks for your info re Kannur etc. Sravanabelgol is a bit of a strange place, I've been there twice and you certainly get the impres…
RE: Should Hampi be in the itinerary if visiting Kerala????

by sbballer33 06 November 2011

If you flew in to Bangalore you could head from there up to Hampi. From Hampi you could either head to Badami for more temples and then…
RE: Travel plan to India - Mumbai and South

by musafir 13 October 2011

Hassan is a sh*t Hole and they named it after me which is a worry, My surname is Hassan. You can see Belur, Halebidu and Shreevanabela…
Re: Travel plan to India - Mumbai and South

by ines82 11 October 2011

I have 18 days, I was actually going to spend night in Hassan and make a one day trip to Halebid and Belur - but maybe it's better idea…
RE: Interesting Tours Near Bangalore

by nijkerk 30 May 2011

Agree with #7 re Mysore...and recommendations for Sravanbelgola its also a nice relaxed little town...pleasant quiet countryside for cycling…
RE: Interesting Tours Near Bangalore

by musafir 28 May 2011

I would stay at Hassan and see shreevanabelagola, Halebidu and Belur as a weekend away from Mysore or Bengaluru.
RE: Hampi to Ooty

by NewIslander 02 October 2010

Its long way. You will have to take a bus from Mysore which is the nearest big city. There are no trains to ooty except the toy train…
RE: Solo travel, do or don't?

by nijkerk 18 January 2010

Hassan ...just skip it Not worth a stop.If you are going there to visit Belur / Halebid then find a place to stay in one of those places,Hav…
RE: Belur & Halebid from Bangalore

by suraj_v 09 December 2009

Hi, Belur is arnd 230 kms from Bangalore..The road is pretty good, by Indian standards (or used to be till last year, when I went thr),…
RE: Southern India In November.

by NewIslander 08 October 2009

Drop Bangalore from your route. There's no reason to go there. There are lots of other better places to go to. Stop at Mysore instead…
RE: Weekend trips from Bangalore

by vthalakola 04 September 2009

On one weekend concentrate on seeing the sights in Mysore itself like Mysore Maharaja Palace, JagMohan palace, Chamundi Hill, Brindavan…
Re: Karnataka and Kerala from 18 to 30 of august

by ragsveera50 14 July 2009

Most temples in Kerala are out of bounds for non Hindus. In Tamilnadu & karnataka, they are less stringent but some temples bar non hindus.…
RE: Chennai & Bengaluru

by zauberberg 22 May 2009

Apart from a fantastic museum and a very good Indian classical music scene, Chennai has not a lot to offer. My suggestion would be to…
Driving Trip in Karnataka - please help!!

by chitra0828 01 April 2009

Hi all: we are planning to visit Bangalore in August 09 - 2 adults and 2 kids (9 and 6). We have about 8 days of family vacation time.…
Train from Hassan to Hasput or Habli?

by BURGUN90 25 December 2008

Does anyone know if you can take a train from Hassan to Hospet or Habli without going first to Bangalore ? I'm trying to find the quickes…
RE: HASSAN, KARNATAKA, CHANGING TCs

by bmh 30 October 2008

Hassan is a large trading town and all major banks have their branches there.State Bank of Mysore,junction of Bus Stand Rd and Bangalore-Man…
RE: Mysore-Mangalore/Udipi transport

by zauberberg 21 October 2008

The daily overnight train from Bangalore to Mangalore is now operating and goes via Hassan and Mysore, a much better and more comfortable…
Mysore-Mangalore/Udipi transport

by toots 21 October 2008

I have read previous answers to this. I am hoping the new train has started between Mysore and mangalore, but not expected. Is there a…
RE: Mysore to mangalore by train

by vthuppil 25 February 2008

Well, as of a year ago, all trains from Mysore / Mangalore took a huge roundabout route via Coimbatore in the south and up the Kerala…
Re: Mysore to mangalore by train

by two shoes 24 February 2008

My question: my wife and I want to travel from Mangalore to Hassan (and return) two weeks from now. Can't seem to find anything on IRCT…
RE: Mysore to mangalore by train

by zauberberg 24 February 2008

The only train I can find is #6517 Yesvantpur (Bangalore) Mangalore Express - daily - dep Mysore 22.35 (Hassan 01.20) arr Mangalore 08.00..…
Mysore to mangalore by train

by midnightragas 24 February 2008

Is this possible (via Hassan) ? (indian rail site is down at present) I'd like to do the trip in the daytime. Any help much appreciated!…