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

by Yarra 29 May 2012

Helen, A month or two in Tamil Nadu and environs is not hard to fill up with wonderful experiences. You could roll on out of Chennai…
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…
Re: South in June

by aashishg 19 May 2012

It depends. It will be raining. A lot, if you're in Kerala, or anywhere on the West coast all the way up to Mumbai. That said, it is also…
RE: South India - Westernghats

by ivar 18 May 2012

Good day. Western Ghats run for 1500+kms criss crossing 4 states. So it would be very difficult to comment without knowing which area…
Re: 5 part Documentary - Wildest India

by paulputt 17 May 2012

Segment 4 was indeed on the Western Ghats and yes it was Good.
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,…
Re: 5 part Documentary - Wildest India

by paulputt 11 May 2012

Loling, Hope all went well re your Visa. I think segment 4 is in the Western Ghats area,Sth India, Hope so as I have spent some time…
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…
RE: South India laptop/yoga

by rominj 15 April 2012

http://www.upasanaretreat.com -Upasana Retreat Nestled, among the rain washed mountains of the Western Ghats, bordering the Kudremukh…
RE: Reviews FAQ

by rominj 15 April 2012

Checkout Upasana Retreat –http://www.upasanaretreat.com Nestled, among the rain washed mountains of the Western Ghats, bordering the…
Re: Yoga In Kerala/Goa??

by rominj 15 April 2012

http://www.upasanaretreat.com/ Upasana Retreat - Nestled, among the rain washed mountains of the Western Ghats, bordering the Kudremukh…
RE: Wheelmen and Cyclistes

by flobster 02 April 2012

Some fave tour moments (thinking of them as I go along) - Looking back to see my home city as a distant smoky blob on the horizon (has…
RE: trekking in Kerala - recommend a trek

by fl0w 26 March 2012

3 - I believe that's Kodaikanal :) junggle - Do get permission from the Forest authorities while trekking. It is easy to get permission…
RE: places to see in south India and yoga/meditation

by jayeonthrontree 01 March 2012

It's getting very, very hot in South India, so I would recommend Munnar and Coonoor, in the Western Ghats. Hampi is reachable from Goa…
RE: Best National Parks in India

by jayeonthrontree 29 February 2012

"National Parks" in India don't resemble national parks in other countries - nor do "Safaris". We didn't find anything resembling a wildern…
Why Kerala???

by xcyclops41 28 February 2012

Kerala has some of the pristine hill stations in India, with the entire Western Ghats dotted with evergreens, rolling grasslands, sholas…
RE: frommysore to cochin

by Giora 24 February 2012

There should be at least one direct government-bus a day on this route - ask at the government bus station when you get to Mysore. If…
Holidays in Munnar

by Mogrid 24 February 2012

Kerala hill stations are known for their fresh and clean air. They offer a mix of adventure and serenity and a number of picturesque scenes…
Re: What to see between Kolkatta and Kerela

by flanagan 14 February 2012

Well, you ask for to much but ok. Fly to Hayderabad or Chennai, see what's on offer in H.,then take train to Hospet for Hampi, take train…
on march in south-india... Holi festival & mountain

by bibendus5 15 January 2012

Hi everybody! first time in India! I'm going with my girlfriend, we'll arrive/leave Mumbai on 4march/1april, so we have 4 weeks... we…
RE: Kochi to Madurai and onto Chennai

by lillies27 07 January 2012

Thanks so much that`s so helpful and nice to hear another independent female travelling alone too. Just one thing, I`ll spend a couple…
RE: Kochi to Madurai and onto Chennai

by flyingdutchgirl 03 January 2012

If you also want to go to Periyar and Munnar, it's best to take buses into (and over) the Western Ghats. From Madurai to Chennai a train…
Mangalore - hiking and swimming

by Norwegiandonkey 20 December 2011

Hi! My mother and I are going to India the last two weeks in January. We've decided to fly into Mangalore from Mumbai, as I think thi…
Re: Cycling India for Six Months: Route Suggestions

by manonbike 05 December 2011

Which coast do you plan on riding - east or west? If it's the west coast you'll have plenty of opportunity of escaping up into the Western…
Tamil Nadu- Sorting out itinerary

by bauwau2u 05 December 2011

Trying to figure out how much can be done in a 3-4 week trip. We are two women (one middle age, one older) travelling independently (2nd…