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  1. Yarra avatar

    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…

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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…

  4. Grahamapoole avatar

    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…

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    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…

  7. Grahamapoole avatar

    RE: South India in late August

    by Grahamapoole 06 April 2012

    re Niksh's itinerary - Far too much for 2 weeks Trichy - Mysore is a long trip - if you want to do Mysore, then concentrate on Karnataka.(My…

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    Re: South India in late August

    by niksh 06 April 2012

    You can follow this itinerary 1.Arrive Chennai 2.Chennai city tour 3.Chennai – Mahabalipuram 4.Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry 5.Pond …

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    RE: Horrible Bus from Udaipur to Jodpur

    by merantau 17 March 2012

    Bus trips in the back blocks of Karnataka were really good. Little traffic, slow paced, beautiful countryside, not jam-packed with humanity.…

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    accommodation feedback south India & Andamans

    by siel 05 March 2012

    Hi, some feedback about the places where I stayed during a trip in Jan/Feb 2012: Port Blair (Andamans) Ashiaanaa: not trustworthy. Even…

  11. footlooseferrett avatar

    RE: Thanjavur Trichy

    by footlooseferrett 03 March 2012

    Sri Ranganathaswamy temple and the Rock Fort are the main highlights of Trichy. You can visit both in a day easily. Have a look at my…

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    RE: Kochi to Madurai and onto Chennai

    by footlooseferrett 03 March 2012

    Last year, I did your route in reverse and took an overnight train from Trichy to Kerala. Trichy is worth a stop between Madurai and…

  13. 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…

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    Re: Time to plan my South-North leg of my trip and need tips!

    by thoughtpolice 13 February 2012

    Ellora and Ajanta would be must sees. if you go the other way, the temples at Trichy, Madurai and most wonderfully Thanjavur were great.…

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    Lots of people dying this year

    by Boinkity_Boink 05 February 2012

    From Wikipedia: *The following is a list of notable deaths in 2012.* Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typica…

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    RE: rameswaram

    by rajavinoba 02 February 2012

    Recently we visit rameswaram, had good trip. We head from chennai, up to Trichy road was good, bad is toll gate fee, almost rs400 up to…

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    RE: bangkok to delhi

    by Jeraboa 25 January 2012

    It look like the Bangkok Delhi route has now been cancelled as of march 23rd, they were still taking bookings for this route last week,…

  18. maman94100 avatar

    RE: Thanjavur Trichy

    by maman94100 11 January 2012

    I can't recommend specific hotels in both locations as my hotels rate were more expensive.Here are the hints; There are many hostels around…

  19. Grahamapoole avatar

    Thanjavur Trichy

    by Grahamapoole 10 January 2012

    We expect to be visiting both locations in a couple of weeks. We'd appreciate any recommends on hotels, about 1500 to 2000Rs and other…

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    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…

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    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…

  23. BthDth avatar

    RE: India for 9 days - two options

    by BthDth 02 January 2012

    >T Nadu appeals and I've been to Madurai, but I wonder if there is much going on in Mam and Pondicherry. Likewise is the temple at Trichy…

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    RE: India for 9 days - two options

    by ansh_jain_97 02 January 2012

    Another idea for your south: a hill station like Kodaikanal- pretty scenic place with a lake and many views, and not as commercialized…

  25. Wapenga avatar

    India for 9 days - two options

    by Wapenga 02 January 2012

    Hi Everyone I have 9 nights holiday at the end of January to use up so am thinking of going to India. I've been before a few times, but…

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