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  1. scottyheather avatar

    RE: Apartment in Chennai or surrounding area?

    by scottyheather 30 May 2012

    No problems - good luck!

  2. jules44 avatar

    RE: Apartment in Chennai or surrounding area?

    by jules44 30 May 2012

    Funnily enough,I just found and am using that site,but thank you very much for taking the trouble to respond! Julie

  3. scottyheather avatar

    RE: Apartment in Chennai or surrounding area?

    by scottyheather 30 May 2012

    Hi - I see you've got no replies so I thought I'd mention that you should try indiamike site too - you might get more luck on there. …

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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.…

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    Itinerary Advice and Travel buddies

    by Voshow 30 May 2012

    Hi All, Look for some advice on my current itinerary. Primarily looking for advice around my timings, routing and place not to miss that…

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    Itinerary Advice and Travel buddies

    by Voshow 30 May 2012

    Hi All, Look for some advice on my current itinerary. Primarily looking for advice around my timings, routing and places not to miss…

  7. itsparitosh avatar

    Looking for North Indian Room-mate in Chennai

    by itsparitosh 29 May 2012

    **Looking for Room-mate in Chenna*i* who knows cooking also..mail me at itsparitosh@gmail.com

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

    by torontomm 29 May 2012

    In India the most interesting way to travel is by trains so avoid domestic flights and take as many trains as possible. Your starting…

  9. bluehels777 avatar

    Please help with itinery for trip ending in the Andamans

    by bluehels777 28 May 2012

    Hello Everyone, This is my first Thorn Tree post and I would really appreciate your help. I am considering applying for a sabbatical…

  10. jules44 avatar

    Apartment in Chennai or surrounding area?

    by jules44 26 May 2012

    Hi there, Was wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction for finding an apartment in Chennai for at least 1 month? We…

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    RE: Our Big Adventure Needs some advice

    by Ash_210 24 May 2012

    @ mem_ceres we got some cheap flights from Chennai to Hangzhou we couldn't say no too. I tend to agree, were going to cover nepal whilst…

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    RE: Indian head wobbling

    by RayCCroc 22 May 2012

    It seems to be falling out of fashion a bit with younger urban Indians, but a few years ago I was presenting to a senior engineer in Chennai…

  13. Ash_210 avatar

    Our Big Adventure Needs some advice

    by Ash_210 22 May 2012

    Our plan for our big trip is India for 6 month (travelling mainly via train around the coast and spending 1 month Volunteering in an…

  14. nardir3 avatar

    Re: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by nardir3 21 May 2012

    Thanks Musafir. This is the useful reply I was hoping for.

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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…

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    RE: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by Grahamapoole 20 May 2012

    Giora - the route to Tanjore via Chidamburam, also Karakai was unavailable after about 10.00, that's why we went thru' Trichy, the tourist…

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    RE: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by Giora 20 May 2012

    I think Pondicherry's fascinating personally, but I do have particular interest in India's colonial history. I'll agree with you that…

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    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…

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    RE: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by Giora 20 May 2012

    This is definitely a trip you want to do by train: it will be much quicker and more comfortable. I would never recommend an overnight…

  20. Grahamapoole avatar

    RE: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by Grahamapoole 20 May 2012

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

  21. musafir avatar

    RE: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by musafir 20 May 2012

    take a train and stop over some where in the deep south of Tamil Nadu. Don't take the bus, AVOID!!!

  22. nardir3 avatar

    Re: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by nardir3 20 May 2012

    Thanks for the replies .I could fly straight to Kochi,I am coming from KL.I have previously spent some time in Kerala(which I love),but…

  23. Grahamapoole avatar

    RE: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by Grahamapoole 19 May 2012

    I dont think that there are any decent train times - the daily one leaves at 04.00. I agree with Aurin - fly if you can afford it, alternat…

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    RE: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by idlysambar 19 May 2012

    If you are going by bus or train, check for tickets from Chennai to Ernakulam. If you are going by flight, check for Chennai - Kochi flights…

  25. Aurin avatar

    Re: Chennai to Kochi by bus

    by Aurin 19 May 2012

    Fly or train.

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