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  1. Giora avatar

    RE: Short trips from Chennai, andy idead?

    by Giora 26 March 2012

    Gingee is definitely worth a visit, though I'm not sure that you'll find too many places to stay around there: personally, I visited as…

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    RE: 2 days- Where should I explore?

    by flyingdutchgirl 23 February 2012

    I love Vellore, lots of history, and Kanchipuram is on the way there. Mahabalipuram is a world heritage site though, and deservedly so…

  3. Giora avatar

    RE: Tamil Nadu recommendations

    by Giora 02 December 2011

    Hi Natalie, Here are some random suggestions. I can give you more details if you like the sound of any of them. 1. If you like the tem…

  4. thirdmainroad avatar

    RE: trains from Katpadi to Tiruvannamalai

    by thirdmainroad 10 November 2011

    Easier to get a bus from Vellore to Thiruvanamalai.

  5. lowalker147 avatar

    South India 4 Week Itinerary

    by lowalker147 06 September 2011

    I would like to do a 4 week trip through Tamil Nadu and Kerala, something like 2 weeks in each state. I will be travelling during the…

  6. Giora avatar

    RE: East coast of Inida

    by Giora 07 July 2011

    Hi, I traveled up from Madras to Calcutta recently. I see no big difference in traveling this either way, except perhaps weather. If…

  7. l8planner avatar

    One week in Chennai

    by l8planner 05 July 2011

    Hey everyone, I'm Mae and I'll be going to South India for a month (starting July 10th): Vellore for 3 weeks and that last one week in…

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    RE: Bus from Hosur to Vellore or Tiruvannamalai?

    by idlysambar 16 June 2011

    Lots of buses from Hosur to Vellore. Go to the Hosur bus station. I am not sure if there are any buses from Hosur to Tiruvannamalai. …

  9. brucklette avatar

    Bus from Hosur to Vellore or Tiruvannamalai?

    by brucklette 16 June 2011

    Does anyone know if there is a bus/ train from Hosur to Vellore or Tiruvannamalai? I am a volunteer and Hosur is the closest bus station…

  10. sureshsamuel avatar

    RE: Vellore Questions

    by sureshsamuel 04 May 2011

    The Katpadi station is slightly out of town& hence no hotels nearby, The nearest hotel is Riverview. A little expensive but good enough…

  11. Giora avatar

    Vellore Questions

    by Giora 03 May 2011

    Hi, I have a couple of questions about Vellore: 1. What's the hotel selection like around Katpadi station? I may want to stay here rat…

  12. elegantspear avatar

    RE: Ooty & Vellore - good rooms I found.

    by elegantspear 09 April 2011

    hi, i am heading to ooty and wanted to let you know that even though your post is old its helpful..... thanks!

  13. FRACTALCAT avatar

    RE: Ooty & Vellore - good rooms I found.

    by FRACTALCAT 25 March 2011

    thank you, review is 3 years old so cannot vouch for recent condition of the place, the number was 0416 2211750 / 2216750

  14. sarian_86 avatar

    Re: Ooty & Vellore - good rooms I found.

    by sarian_86 24 March 2011

    fractalcat. i CANT THANK YOU ENUFF for posting this, despite sum bad reviews. i hv just been accepted to do my student program in…

  15. flubberforth avatar

    looking for a travel buddy from 1April to 7/8 April

    by flubberforth 10 February 2011

    I will be in Vellore, Chennai for a month or so, and then travelling around Ooty and Mysore with friends. I'll be alone from 1st April,…

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    RE: First time india... help wanted!

    by sutty 10 January 2011

    Hi daankool, The following are good package tours to consider... Kerala has some of the most serene and scenic spots, for sure. Infa…

  17. amtrakker avatar

    Tamil Nadu itinerary

    by amtrakker 30 December 2009

    Hi all Will be arriving in Chennai shortly, and then plan to spend 4 weeks or so in Tamil Nadu - but would welcome any views on other…

  18. crazynomad_1981 avatar

    Chennai to Kochin by train / things to do around Chennai

    by crazynomad_1981 21 December 2009

    Hi everyone Are there direct trains from Chennai to Kochin / Ernakulam? I had read this was the case in the LP, but I can't find this…

  19. crazynomad_1981 avatar

    Chennai to Kochin by train

    by crazynomad_1981 21 December 2009

    Hi everyone Are there direct trains from Chennai to Kochin / Ernakulam? I had read this was the case in the LP, but I can't find this…

  20. bgunnewicht123 avatar

    Re: how do i get from pune to hampi (or hospet)?

    by bgunnewicht123 04 May 2009

    As time is running out, the best route by train I think would be to Hospet via Hubli, where you would change trains. When you get to Hospet…

  21. jessebell avatar

    RE: Southern India

    by jessebell 04 January 2009

    I am going back to India in February on my own for travels around southern India. When I was there with the family last year we met…

  22. KABAARY avatar

    RE: Ooty & Vellore - good rooms I found.

    by KABAARY 22 April 2008

    +nah think I will+ Please do....was a helpful post.

  23. FRACTALCAT avatar

    RE: Ooty & Vellore - good rooms I found.

    by FRACTALCAT 22 April 2008

    Well excuse me for trying to be helpful! When I was away - I used this forum a few times searching for previous room recommendations…

  24. NewIslander avatar

    RE: Ooty & Vellore - good rooms I found.

    by NewIslander 16 April 2008

    The thing is, people make an effort to put up these sort of posts and its basically for nothing. They do it at the wrong time of year…

  25. space_frog avatar

    Re: Ooty & Vellore - good rooms I found.

    by space_frog 15 April 2008

    [Here is VELLORE FORT!|http://mysecretplanet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69&Itemid=85] maybe the OP could supply the…

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