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  1. nomaddream avatar

    RE: Is it safe for single girl traveling alone?

    by nomaddream 29 May 2012

    A glimpse of where Women stands in Modern India. This was an article that was recently published in Times of India. "Man marries thrice…

  2. ChowderSingh avatar

    Eco-tourism in Ratnagiri

    by ChowderSingh 27 May 2012

    If Agri/Eco tourism excites you, then you can check out how India's most famous mango, the Hapus or Alphonso is grown organically in the…

  3. sreeveetil avatar

    RE: south india travel

    by sreeveetil 10 May 2012

    Hi Jordi, A few locations that could diversify your trip are visiting States like Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and…

  4. priteshkulkarni avatar

    My travel blog on Malvan - Tarkarli trip

    by priteshkulkarni 10 May 2012

    Hello , My next travel blog on Malvan - Tarkarli trip (Maharashtra) . http://pritskulkarni.blogspot.in/2012/04/trip-to-beautiful-malva…

  5. Midnite_Toker avatar

    Re: Russians in Goa - is it as bad as they say?

    by Midnite_Toker 05 May 2012

    Approaching a Shiva temple in Shiroda (first beach north of Goa in Maharashtra), I noticed a clutch of Bullet motorbikes outside and some…

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    RE: millet harvest

    by SoulCurry 03 May 2012

    Ed, finger millet is called ''naachani'' in Marathi, and ''raagi'' in Kannada. In the north, they grow more of pearl millet, and call…

  7. edwardseco avatar

    RE: millet harvest

    by edwardseco 03 May 2012

    Okay, you Marathi valas, help a doddering soul out. Millet is used for a particular food item in Maharashtra. It is B..

  8. torontomm avatar

    Re: 2 weeks in India, where would you go?

    by torontomm 28 April 2012

    Once an active fort on mountain top to defend the Tiracol river estuary the Tiracol fort located on the border of Goa and Maharashtra…

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    RE: Itinerary India July-August Suggestions wanted!

    by moogway 25 April 2012

    Hey, While the first leg of your journey sounds pretty complete for your purposes but you might want to add Mount Abu/Barmer to visit…

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    RE: Delicate stomach in India

    by SoulCurry 17 April 2012

    tom, you're going to Maharashtra. Do try ''kaande pohe'' http://www.nehafoodproducts.com/full-images/kande-pohe-759822.jpg This is a lovely…

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    RE: Delicate stomach in India

    by SoulCurry 04 April 2012

    You dread hot food, and you're travelling to Maharashtra :) Wish you all the luck, OP. I really second merantau's suggestions at #4. …

  12. tom83749 avatar

    Delicate stomach in India

    by tom83749 03 April 2012

    I'm going to Maharashtra soon, which is so exciting. I've traveled widely, but not to India. I am worried about finding alternatives…

  13. nfscdarius avatar

    RE: India Travel

    by nfscdarius 01 April 2012

    hi there, in the state of Maharashtra you could try the western coast of Maharashtra i.e. the konkan coastal region serene untouched…

  14. vineetkoushik avatar

    RE: Mumbai

    by vineetkoushik 30 March 2012

    There are many exciting and interesting things in Mumbai like: 1. Various folk dances of Mumbai that are performed during the festivals…

  15. SFSwains avatar

    Backpack Rain Covers?

    by SFSwains 28 March 2012

    We'll be visiting India for about 2-3 months beginning in mid-October. From there, we'll be head to mainland SE Asia. In India, we'll…

  16. hpickle avatar

    North India in July - too hot or not too hot - need help!

    by hpickle 25 March 2012

    Hi all! Just need some help pretty urgently about my travel plans to India this summer. Me and 3 other friends (all around 21yo) are…

  17. edwardseco avatar

    RE: Horrible Bus from Udaipur to Jodpur

    by edwardseco 15 March 2012

    The one exception is short haul Maharashtra STDs where the Marathi of the farmers will warm the soul whatever the dust and danger of the…

  18. nijkerk avatar

    RE: Travelling in monsoon season?

    by nijkerk 14 March 2012

    # 5 You are correct...but anyway Ill add this, I spent most of last September travelling from Bombay to Delhi through Maharashtra, M Pradesh…

  19. Midnite_Toker avatar

    My cycle ride along the Sindhudurg coast, India - pix!

    by Midnite_Toker 06 March 2012

    The coast of Maharashtra has some magnificent beaches and fascinating market towns. I took my local, single gear +Hero Hercules+ bicycle…

  20. Midnite_Toker avatar

    My cycle ride along the Sindhudurg coast - pix!

    by Midnite_Toker 06 March 2012

    Just got back from this! The coast of Maharashtra has some magnificent beaches and fascinating market towns. I took my Hero Hercules…

  21. go_2 avatar

    RE: ISTANBUL -- BY BICYCLE!

    by go_2 01 March 2012

    Interesting post by a new poster - especially as he's in INDIA. +"I am in Maharashtra for 3 months working on a short film as a matter…

  22. bornaramblingman avatar

    RE: The REAL village experience of India!

    by bornaramblingman 01 March 2012

    Okay, so let me get this straight. If I come on LP and talk about an experience I had, then it is okay as long as I do not give credit…

  23. Pirate_at_50 avatar

    RE: The REAL village experience of India!

    by Pirate_at_50 01 March 2012

    Good on you, Ansh. The defensive attitude was amusing. As if someone would fly from the US for a couple days in Maharashtra. But I suppo…

  24. bornaramblingman avatar

    The REAL village experience of India!

    by bornaramblingman 01 March 2012

    A couple of weeks ago I had an opportunity of a lifetime, to spend a few days camping in the middle of the mountains in rural Maharashtra…

  25. Aritro_Dasgupta avatar

    Re: two months

    by Aritro_Dasgupta 23 February 2012

    In south India particularly do not miss- Devbagh- on the Goa-Karnataka border, it is an island. Also Mangalore is a very interesting place.…

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