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  1. rohitraj avatar

    Re: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

    by rohitraj 20 May 2012

    More detais about these three places is there in my blog @ http://www.tripabstract.com/2012/05/20/kerala-heaven-backwaters/ nd Pics @…

  2. luxurytraveltoindia avatar

    Package Tour to Kerala – Notable Destinations

    by luxurytraveltoindia 17 May 2012

    Kerala is a beautiful Indian state. It is located on the Malabar Coast alongside the azure Arabian Sea in Southern India. It is regarded…

  3. luxurytraveltoindia avatar

    Kerala Holiday Destinations – An Overview

    by luxurytraveltoindia 17 May 2012

    Famed as the God’s Own Country, Kerala is one of the most alluring and attractive states in India. It is very popular among vacationers…

  4. jcps avatar

    RE: Is this doable for two weeks in Kerala?

    by jcps 17 May 2012

    It is doable if you don't mind the rain. If you are tight on budget, you can take the public bus in from Kochi to Allepey. From Fort…

  5. sunilkaushik15 avatar

    RE: Mumbai to Cochin - where to go in between?

    by sunilkaushik15 13 May 2012

    Hey Lizzipoo, The 2 week schedule that i would recommend are 1. 3 to 4 beachees in Goa (Bhaga, Anuna and Pololem). 2. Next you can head…

  6. Wanderer8 avatar

    Hotel in Kollam

    by Wanderer8 02 May 2012

    Does anybody know if Ashtamudi Villas in Kollam is still open? Their website is down and I cannot find a phone number for them. Also,…

  7. raymed avatar

    RE: Please advice - trip to South India and Andaman

    by raymed 29 March 2012

    Okay, okay... I get the point, to many stops in the first 3 weeks of the trip ;-) @howardburkat, originally I had 2 nights on a houseboat…

  8. kimwallaard avatar

    RE: I love to help those who come to South India

    by kimwallaard 19 March 2012

    Hi, Im planning on coming to Kerala 7th April for two weeks before flying north, what would be your suggestions on what to see, currently…

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    RE: Kerala in March/April

    by loling 19 March 2012

    Rohithjnair2, since your from Kerala. What beach around Kochi to Varkala would you recommend to stay at? Looking at getting off houseboat…

  10. gustaakimaafho avatar

    RE: Kerala in March/April

    by gustaakimaafho 18 March 2012

    1) In April, the weather in Kerala generally hovers around mid 30 degrees centigrade. So expect hot and humid weather: I am afraid not…

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    RE: Varkala to Hampi

    by phoggi 10 March 2012

    Bus to Kollam Overnight train [Kollam to Bangalore|http://www.indianrail.gov.in/cgi_bin/inet_srcdest_cgi.cgi] Overnight train [BLR to…

  12. Andrea0587 avatar

    RE: April/May Yoga in India

    by Andrea0587 09 March 2012

    I just did a teacher training course at Parmarth Niketan Ashram outside of Kollam, the asana instructor's name is Bhooma and he is absolutel…

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    RE: India - 3 weeks

    by Andrea0587 09 March 2012

    Hi Leyla, I am currently traveling in India (solo female) and have been in the South (Goa>Kollam>Varkala>Munnar). I was really nervous…

  14. footlooseferrett avatar

    RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

    by footlooseferrett 03 March 2012

    You need to be a good swimmer in Varkala because the currents and waves are strong in the sea. I wouldn't let that put you off as the…

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    RE: Kollam (KERALA) Auto driver - guide named SUDHI who's excellent

    by Pirate_at_50 26 February 2012

    +The only request Sudhi made was for us to+ tout him on a place where we hate touts.

  16. garellio avatar

    Re: Kollam (KERALA) Auto driver - guide named SUDHI who's excellent

    by garellio 26 February 2012

    We've just returned from India having spent a couple of days in Kollam and we encountered the infamous Sudhi. At first we thought he was…

  17. lynnekeys avatar

    RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

    by lynnekeys 14 February 2012

    Definitely take the Alleppey-Kollam ferry. We did that and paid peanuts for a long pleasant day out (there and back) which others on housebo…

  18. jesly avatar

    RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

    by jesly 13 February 2012

    hi, You can do the kayaking tour in alleppey backwater. It is beginning kayaking tour in kerala. call for kayaking tour +91 85474 87701…

  19. lexdales avatar

    RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

    by lexdales 10 February 2012

    Thanks for these responses, it was really what I was looking for. Out of curiosity, why should you be a good swimmer in Varkala? …

  20. Minisuitcase avatar

    RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

    by Minisuitcase 09 February 2012

    I like Jabberwocky's suggestions, although we did not go to Periyar. I agree to miss Alleppey town, really nothing there of interest except…

  21. Jabberwocky avatar

    RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

    by Jabberwocky 09 February 2012

    - I would suggest 2 days in Kochi - thence to Alleppey (skip the city completely, instead take a houseboat overnight er from Alleppey…

  22. johnavery4u avatar

    RE: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

    by johnavery4u 08 February 2012

    By the looks of it i think i can suggest you Athirappilly falls and the area around, even the falls Vazhachal which it leads to a scenic…

  23. raj79040 avatar

    Re: 10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

    by raj79040 08 February 2012

    hey alex.. welcome to kerala ? Are you planning a bike ride or is it travel by other means... i'm in cochin so contact me incase u need…

  24. lexdales avatar

    10 days, Southern Kerala (Kochi / Kollam / Alleppey / Varkala / etc?)

    by lexdales 08 February 2012

    I'm going to be traveling from Delhi to Kerala for 10 days starting Feb 17th. I've been around India some but not the south, and am curious…

  25. blaumatzi111 avatar

    Kerala Houseboat

    by blaumatzi111 04 February 2012

    Hi, i will be in Kerala in april and of course i want to do a houseboat tour overnight. My questions: Who can recommend a houseboat compa…

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