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RE: Please help with itinery for trip ending in the Andamans

by Api 30 May 2012

As mentioned before when you go is critical. I just got back from the Andamans and talked to people there about going during the monsoon.…
Re: Kolkata revisited, for the third time.

by paulputt 29 May 2012

Thanks les112. I was there during Diwali last year and thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Kolkata. See here for an account of my visit.…
RE: Kolkata revisited, for the third time.

by Grahamapoole 29 May 2012

Fascinating les112. I also have a romanticised memory of Calcutta just spending a few days there on business 34 years ago and have been…
Re: Kolkata revisited, for the third time.

by sanjeevsharma 29 May 2012

Hi, Its great seeing your pics. I have gone through the web site and I would love to see the changes in Kolkata from 1965 to 2012. I…
Re: Overland from Mandalay -->Imphal (India)

by beyondborders 29 May 2012

*Connectivity through Myanmar crucial for India's Look East Policy and ties with Asean* The Hindu NIRUPAMA SUBRAMANIAN NAYPYITAW, May…
Re: Hotel Aafreen in Kolkata

by Maverick224 29 May 2012

BED BUGS - lots and lots of them. We stayed at Aafreen on 27th May 2012, and had the exact same problem as Ericatravelfeet. They prete…
Kolkata revisited, for the third time.

by les112 28 May 2012

I have visited Kolkata three times. The first being in 1965, then in 2002 and the latest in March 2012. Over this time, I have witnessed…
RE: Bangladesh to Darjeeling

by Giora 28 May 2012

There's an absolutely wonderful border crossing from Bangladesh to West Bengal at Gaur, where the border consists of the old moat of a…
Re: Bangladesh to Darjeeling

by Travelogbd 28 May 2012

Hell sweet dear, no need to go back to Kolkata, long journey from Shilliguri. You come to first to Shilliguri, then take a direct AC Bus.…
RE: West Bengal Travel Mate for May

by mejinju 28 May 2012

India....... I thought in India, there is something special spiritual atmosphere and inspiration and these will come into my mind. Because…
RE: Cheap Accommodation In Central Kolkata

by mejinju 28 May 2012

India....... I thought in India, there is something special spiritual atmosphere and inspiration and these will come into my mind. Because…
RE: Volunteer Opportunities in India

by mejinju 28 May 2012

India....... I thought in India, there is something special spiritual atmosphere and inspiration and these will come into my mind. Because…
Incredible Kolkata!

by mejinju 28 May 2012

India....... I thought in India, there is something special spiritual atmosphere and inspiration and these will come into my mind. Because…
Bangladesh to Darjeeling

by mroseup 28 May 2012

Hey guys!! Does anyone know if it is possible to travel over land to darjeeling from anywhere in bangladesh. I am trying to avoid going…
RE: trip to India in early 2013

by musafir 27 May 2012

I will be coming overland to Kolkata from Bangladesh in late September 2013 if all goes well. Maybe you could hold off until…
RE: from Darjeeling to Patna

by Giora 26 May 2012

It's as safe as anything in India. I would STRONGLY advise you to use trains while travelling in Bihar. The bus situation in Bihar is…
RE: Which country in Western Europe has the best rail system?

by lucapal 23 May 2012

#4 The train from CdG airport into Paris (normal train,not super deluxe) is possibly the most horrible train experience in the world…
RE: Summer Vacations

by Jeraboa 23 May 2012

That's a really broad question and difficult to answer without knowing your interests. India is a huge and diverse country with unlimited…
RE: From Bangkok to Greece

by Sciureie 21 May 2012

Thanks Anabase. I did a research on the Thorn Tree. Very helpful. Ok I'm not an expert hitchhiker but I have travelled much. I think…
RE: A few Questions....

by musafir 21 May 2012

Kolkata often floods in the rainy season so hitch up your sari /shalwar/lungi and be prepared to wade through flooded streets.…
RE: From Bangkok to Greece

by Anabase 20 May 2012

I just hope that you are an experienced hitchhiker, because India is challenging and you’ll have to cross it from west to east if you…
A few Questions....

by bexi12 20 May 2012

Hi, I plan to travel to India et the end of July for 3 weeks.I am aware it is monsoon season which isn't ideal but as a teacher the summe…
Re: Flights Yangon to India

by phillipking 20 May 2012

Just a quick follow up to say thanks for the advice. I did as one poster suggested andsent emails to three different travel agents in…
RE: From Bangkok to Greece

by Sciureie 20 May 2012

Ok.. So what if I start my trip in Kolkata (Calcutta) India? I will do this at the end of August, so I could get all my visas from my…
RE: Kolkata to Dhaka by plane

by mahmud 20 May 2012

I think if you sit right side of the plane, you will be able to take some photos.