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  1. Steph0312 avatar

    India 1 month in Dec basic Itinerary-- thoughts?

    by Steph0312 14 May 2012

    Hi all, I'm planning a trip to Asia at the end of the year for about 2 months, with about 1 month in India! I've loved the country, culture,…

  2. Aurin avatar

    RE: Getting to Ooty

    by Aurin 11 May 2012

    Lon-Del-Coimbatore

  3. phaniteja avatar

    Kodaikanal - Best Tourist Place for Summer Vacations

    by phaniteja 30 April 2012

    Tamil Nadu is said to be one of India’s hottest states as it is situated quite close to the equator. However, it is a wonder that one…

  4. kotagiri_tea_planter avatar

    RE: Short trips from Chennai, andy idead?

    by kotagiri_tea_planter 25 March 2012

    There are some temple towns nearby, like Tirupati or Chidambaram. Pondicherry is also not too far. If you are considering flying, that…

  5. uselessbaba avatar

    RE: From Pondicherry to ...

    by uselessbaba 11 March 2012

    The quickest and simplest way to Ooty, would be the overnight bus Pondy-Coimbatore, and then jump straight onto the Ooty bus from Coimbatore…

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    RE: Bangalore / Kerala for a week

    by pashern 09 March 2012

    Hey, You can have a couple of days' stay in Kochi and head to Alleppey for a stay in house boats before heading to Munnar and Thekkady…

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    Re: places to see in south India and yoga/meditation

    by pashern 01 March 2012

    Hello, If you are looking on a spiritual trip then I would recommend you to goto Coimbatore, a city in the western part of Tamil Nadu,…

  8. Grahamapoole avatar

    RE: Ooty

    by Grahamapoole 26 February 2012

    I have just returned from TN, Ooty is a curiosity,bloody cold in Jan at nite. Probably the only justification is the train ride down…

  9. rayayla avatar

    South India Trip - can't wait !

    by rayayla 31 January 2012

    This November me and my girlfriend want to spend a little over 3 weeks in the south of India, somewhere around Diwali. I've made a little…

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    RE: Seeking Travel Companion Southern India February

    by ahjamm 17 January 2012

    Hello, I will be visiting India from 8th to 16th of Feb (Coimbatore - Bangalore - Mysore) I'm 30 yo, I am an accountant. will be comin…

  11. REJUJACOB avatar

    Silent Valley National Park,Kerala

    by REJUJACOB 09 January 2012

    The formation of this evergreen forests was formed about 50 Million years ago. This magic valley is almost like a painting .It is in…

  12. Grahamapoole avatar

    Thanjavur, Trichy, Coimbatore

    by Grahamapoole 06 January 2012

    We would appreciate any up-to date advice on accommodation in the 1500 to 2500Rs range for each of these locations, double room B&B. Also…

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    RE: Indian Subcontinent FAQ thread

    by Grahamapoole 06 January 2012

    Kannur, Thanjavur, Trichy, Coimbatore In November, I received some excellent advice from Giora, SoulCurry and Mike30. Now need some…

  14. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: Kerala itinerary help please

    by Williamsontherocks 23 December 2011

    we spent some days in the Coconut bay beach resort, about 10 kms south of Kovalam. Nice small place with very good food and not any other…

  15. irfansherazi avatar

    RE: Travel from Goa to Coimbatore

    by irfansherazi 23 December 2011

    Check out Redbus.in............. You can book online too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  16. rupesh344 avatar

    RE: Travel from Goa to Coimbatore

    by rupesh344 14 December 2011

    You can get tickets easily for buses... try to book from redbus,in ..i think it will help you...

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    Re: Travel from Goa to Coimbatore

    by ndrx 13 December 2011

    Vasco Da Gama » Mangalore Central = [http://erail.in?T=VSG::MAQ:] Mangalore Central » Coimbatore Jn = [http://erail.in?T=MAQ::CBE:]…

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    RE: Travel from Goa to Coimbatore

    by traveltheweb 13 December 2011

    Madgaon Exp (0671) This is one train I know that goes from Goa to Coimbatore. But unfortunately I do not have any information related…

  19. rvirany avatar

    Travel from Goa to Coimbatore

    by rvirany 13 December 2011

    Looking to fly out of Goa on 1/4/2012 - Flights from US seem pretty expensive and the duration long due to layovers - Would it be better…

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    RE: Is it possible to do South to North to East then back to South?

    by wpgo 07 December 2011

    1) It is possible if you are a train-fanatic and want to spend your 15 days on a train. But then (if you are indeed a train fanatic) I…

  21. thirdmainroad avatar

    Re: southern india itinerary help and ashram advice

    by thirdmainroad 21 November 2011

    Well, I'd suggest the following travel plan then: Arrive Chennai Day 1 and 2 Chennai Day 3 and 4 Mahabalipuram Day 5 and 6 Pondy …

  22. uselessbaba avatar

    RE: Absolute best 'nature' experiences in southern India and/or Rajasthan

    by uselessbaba 15 November 2011

    If you want to get off the tourist trail and explore some of the most pristine rainforest in India, then I would suggest Silent Valley,…

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    RE: Traveling South India Sept-Nov 11 (experience and advice)

    by freenerd 22 October 2011

    From the Verkala train station we walked to Verkala Beach. A rikshaw there was 70 Rs. Tourist Verkala is basically a huge cliff with one…

  24. sureshsamuel avatar

    RE: Lone Traveler

    by sureshsamuel 08 October 2011

    Hi Margo, Please change your route as follows: Kovalam Madurai Coimbatore Ooty Mysore Bangalore Hampi Goa Chennai (Madras) Mahab …

  25. thirdmainroad avatar

    Re: Some advice from those who have traveled in India and Malaysia.

    by thirdmainroad 17 September 2011

    Hello Les, I am glad you found my post helpful. Where I'd suggest you book trains well in advance is to and fro big cities, like Mumbai,…

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