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  1. fl0w avatar

    RE: India to Sri Lanka by ferry or boat

    by fl0w 28 May 2012

    Javi, I went almost a year back and the price was 4400 something then and 3800 back...the flight was from Thiruvanthapuram. There are…

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    RE: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by musafir 21 May 2012

    if you take the train through the Pallakad gap in the ghats in Karnataka you 'll be wise to stop in Mysore en route. Otherwise…

  3. Grahamapoole avatar

    RE: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by Grahamapoole 20 May 2012

    Giora - I basically agree with you and Musafir re avoiding the bus and taking it in stages by train if he has time. We did precisely this…

  4. lynnekeys avatar

    RE: Sober June

    by lynnekeys 20 May 2012

    Went on hols to İran ın 2007 and we had no alcohol for a whole month; I was craving a cold beer much of the tıme we were there. When we…

  5. Grahamapoole avatar

    RE: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by Grahamapoole 20 May 2012

    You have answered it yourself - fly straight to Kochi, alternatively Trivandrum

  6. 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…

  7. 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…

  8. luxurytraveltoindia avatar

    Top Three Beaches to Visit on Kerala Holiday

    by luxurytraveltoindia 17 May 2012

    Kerala is one of the most popular holiday destinations in India located at southwest coastline of the country. Beaches are the prime attract…

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    Things to Do during Tours in Kerala – the God’s Own Country

    by luxurytraveltoindia 17 May 2012

    Kerala, the God’s Own Country, is one of the most beautiful states in India. It is located on the Malabar Coast alongside the azure Arabia…

  10. paulputt avatar

    Re: Is this doable for two weeks in Kerala?

    by paulputt 16 May 2012

    Yes it's doable. Couple of days in Cochin(Fort Kochi) then head for Allepey backwaters which is not far away, suggest taking a car,…

  11. saikunger avatar

    RE: India 1 month in Dec basic Itinerary-- thoughts?

    by saikunger 15 May 2012

    I agree that it is too many places for the amount of time you have. There's a good chance that one or other of you will get ill at some…

  12. sammyboat89 avatar

    RE: Malaria in goa

    by sammyboat89 14 May 2012

    OK, I don't mean to hijack this thread for my own selfish purposes, but I'd like to pose another related question that probably doesn't…

  13. John555 avatar

    RE: Getting to Ooty

    by John555 11 May 2012

    Via the Middle East to Cochin or alternatively Trivandrum, maybe Chenai.

  14. SFSwains avatar

    Varkala or Kovalam? Which beach is calmer?

    by SFSwains 10 May 2012

    Hi there - my husband and I are starting a one-year RTW trip with our flight into Trivandrum in mid-October. While we're not planning…

  15. sammyboat89 avatar

    RE: Applying for INDIAN visa from China

    by sammyboat89 05 May 2012

    Hmm, I think I'm going to go by John555 and jolienfrielink, and try my luck in Shanghai again at the end of June, but I'd still like some…

  16. torontomm avatar

    Re: "Pune"

    by torontomm 22 April 2012

    Thiruvananthapuram for Trivandrum yes, this one is the height of silliness and I have not met anybody who called Trivandrum by its new…

  17. edwardseco avatar

    RE:

    by edwardseco 22 April 2012

    See #4 & Trivandrum is..

  18. John555 avatar

    RE: Kanyakumari to Rameshwari

    by John555 15 April 2012

    Trains to Trivandrum 3 hours and cheap.

  19. Malsom2010 avatar

    Kanyakumari to Rameshwari

    by Malsom2010 15 April 2012

    Are there any buses from Kanyakumari to Rameshwari or Kovalam/ Trivandrum to Rameshwari? How long will the journey be and how much is…

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    Re: India with two young ones

    by LadyLuna 12 April 2012

    Thanks for even more useful input! Info on suitable accomodation is great, and the route you describe Starryeyes is what I have thought…

  21. Gwenitas avatar

    RE: Interesting places near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in June...

    by Gwenitas 01 April 2012

    Just got back from India on Friday. I would also suggest Varkala! It was my favorite beach in India - good food, vibe, shopping, yoga,…

  22. Madhu_Nair avatar

    RE: trekking in Kerala - recommend a trek

    by Madhu_Nair 27 March 2012

    Have you tried silent valley near Trivandrum? (easy access and great place) Or Gavi? (the best place to trek and seek wildlife.. and absolu…

  23. juliabee1958 avatar

    Re: Goa in August

    by juliabee1958 27 March 2012

    Thanks for the suggested itinery - although we did almost all that (except the Tea Station and Goa) when we were in India almost 30 years…

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    Re: trekking in Kerala - recommend a trek

    by kikibee 26 March 2012

    Far as I know, most treks in Kerala/Karnataka are day treks or overnight treks. With summer already here and temperatures soaring as April…

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    Re: India with two young ones

    by Starryeyes 25 March 2012

    We took our 1 and 3 year olds to Kerala for a fortnight in January a couple of years ago and had a fantastic time. I'd definitely recommend…

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