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RE: South India in late August

by lindachica 13 April 2012

Most recent trip to South India was in early August 2011. We were not hit by the heavy rains in Mysore. Over all, Mysore, and the surrou…
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: Kerala

by siddhartha 31 January 2012

As stated above, you can find plenty to do in Kerala alone. If you are there for two weeks and find yourself wanting something different,…
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.
Shravanabelagola

by zafermac 23 January 2012

What is the best way to reach Shravanabelagola from Madurai side on Mahavir jayanti which will be held on 5th April.
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: Should Hampi be in the itinerary if visiting Kerala????

by sbballer33 06 November 2011

I guess I'd be of the other opinion. I think in general Karnataka is a more interesting and diverse state than Kerala. I like Gokarna…
Re: Travel plan to India - Mumbai and South

by ines82 12 October 2011

Ok, thanks a lot. I have a last question I think: do you know if there is a possibility to hire a car in Belur and make a one day trip…
RE: planning itinerary: India

by fdbaz 07 October 2011

I'm doubtless not telling you anything you don't know ... but, IF you can do all-north, Mt. Abu (something of a hill station - good for…
RE: planning itinerary: India

by fdbaz 06 October 2011

If I understand correctly, the mandated, non-negotiable constraints under which you are working are: - maximum 20 days, in July - must…
RE: 2 weeks travel to south India ,Jan.,2011

by siddhartha 25 September 2011

My wife's family lives near Kottayam and I know the place pretty good for a paleskin. I have a bit of a soft corner for the area. However,…
RE: Kerala or Karnataka?

by flyingdutchgirl 12 August 2011

There's no reason why you shouldn't do both if you want to - however, for both beaches and temples I would prefer Karnataka. Many places…
RE: Bengalore: what should I visit?

by mattyboy876 12 July 2011

Well Mysore obviously, but you should also check out Shravanabelagola, it was voted the most amazing place to visit in India according…
RE: any advise welcome

by mattyboy876 27 June 2011

There are loads of women of your age traveling in India alone, you will be fine. You just have to be sensible. There are lots of threads…
Re: 6 Week Itinery For Indian Backpacking Through India

by Midnite_Toker 16 June 2011

Agree with kpopper above. Even if you stick to the red-only places, you will be zipping from Mumbai to the north then down again to the…
RE: India in July - a possible route!

by mattyboy876 15 May 2011

What sort of things are you into, then perhaps people can offer more advice...ruins, nature, cities, villages? I wouldn't go to Goa at…
RE: 12 days in South India need help !

by vikramjairaj 12 March 2011

I too think you can limit your travel only to Karnataka and Goa. In Karnataka you can visit Mysore Palace which is at Mysore, Hampi, Gomates…
Re: 6 weeks from mid August

by vikramjairaj 21 January 2011

Hi , I think there are lots to see in Chennai, Tamil Nadu In Tamil Nadu, I think Madhurai, Rameshwaram and The temples at Thanjavura…
RE: Mysore and surroundings worth a visit?

by lindachica 18 January 2011

Totally agree that Mysore and the surrounding area, is really nice. You can spend a week exploring Mysore and doing day trips in a relaxed…
RE: Few questions about my India journey plan.

by lindachica 18 January 2011

I'd agree with the PP and also suggest that you focus on only one area. Madurai is a neat city and you should be able to fly there direct…
Re: What are the best places to visit in south India?

by vacherouge 12 November 2010

Kovalam is a little more developed than Varkala but it's also a nice beach + closer to Trivandrum. I don't think it's necessarily worth…
Re: Goa to Kerala on a Royal Enfield

by flanagan 02 November 2010

*You could, for instance, go down to Honavar 50km or so after Goan border and than turn inland over the Western Ghats to Jog Falls that…
Re: South India travelling route

by thefisherman 17 October 2010

Sounds like a pretty good itinerary although you may want to stay a bit longer in Hampi as it's a pretty awesome place. Also, you should…
RE: South India in 25 days..

by vthalakola 10 October 2010

From mysore, make sure to go on a day trip to see Belur, Halebid and Shravanabelagola through some tour operator or your own rental car.…
RE: two weeks South-India

by piratexpress 05 October 2010

In two weeks, you could spend 2-3 days in Mysore, then move further on to Coorg/Chikmagalur/Sakleshpur for some trekking (much less touristy…