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  1. Jeraboa avatar

    RE: Kolkata to Delhi train journey.

    by Jeraboa 19 May 2012

    There are lots of places along this route that you could stop at. Personally I enjoyed Bodhgaya this is where the buddha attained enlight…

  2. giteshmishra avatar

    Re: Magh Mela 2011 Allahabad

    by giteshmishra 05 May 2012

    We are providing fully furnished wooden cottages in MahaKumbh 2013 Allahabad.These cottages are located in Mela ground and well connected…

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    RE: kumbh mela in Allahabad

    by noregrets 04 May 2012

    You should arrive a few days before the bathing day to check out the scene & figure out where to go. Be in the sadhu camps by 5 AM. Follow…

  4. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Mind blowing destinations in Asia for adventurous couple?

    by Captain_Bob 18 April 2012

    With the 40 days it's kinda limited and didn't say when, but try to research festivals wherever you're going. The Maha Kumbh Mela at Allahab…

  5. giteshmishra avatar

    RE: Kumbh Mela 2013

    by giteshmishra 14 April 2012

    Hi, there are so many camp options are available in Kumbh Mela 2013, but only few have clarity over their locations & amenities. No doubt…

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    RE: 2 months in India. Where to go?

    by musafir 09 April 2012

    North India 4 weeks From nepali border Lucknow Allahabad Khajuraho Orchha Delhi Amritsar mathura Agra Jodhpur

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    RE: 3 weeks in very North India April 2012 - Advice requested!

    by musafir 21 March 2012

    for mountains Sarahan, Kalpa and Chitkul are the best in April. Forget the rest! From Amritsar a visit to Dalhousie , Chamba…

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    Tented Accommodation at Maha Kumbh Mela 2013 Allahabad

    by abhiyan 01 March 2012

    About Kumbh Mela Kumbha Mela is "the world's most massive act of faith' – the largest congregation of devotees at one place. It is beli…

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    Tented Accommodation at Kumbh Mela allahabad 2013

    by thayash 29 February 2012

    *About Kumbh Mela* Kumbha Mela is "the world's most massive act of faith' – the largest congregation of devotees at one place. It is…

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    Tented Accommodation at Maha Kumbh mela Allahabad 2013

    by thayash 29 February 2012

    About Kumbh Mela Kumbha Mela is "the world's most massive act of faith' – the largest congregation of devotees at one place. It is beli…

  11. Jeraboa avatar

    Photographs from Uttar Pradesh

    by Jeraboa 26 February 2012

    Thought I'd post my shots taken from UP over the last couple of years, if any-ones interested. Covers Fathepur Sikri, Agra, Lucknow, Allaha…

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    Re: Timely Destinations

    by willwander 06 February 2012

    The Purna Kumbha Mela will again be held at Prayag in the year 2013 (January 27 to February 25) Ooops that's 2013, sorry. Edited by:…

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    RE: Kumbh Mela 2013

    by mandiedadams 16 January 2012

    Thanks for your replies, I will make a start at looking at the various sites for hotels, so thank you Anjali and Joe for the references…

  14. noregrets avatar

    RE: Manaslu Round/Tsum Valley Trip Report

    by noregrets 16 January 2012

    Petrus & Mellinger; thanks for your advice. We are told there is a holiday, Maha Shivaratri, on Monday, 2/20. So, unless there is a bandh…

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    RE: Kumbh Mela 2013

    by Giora 16 January 2012

    I can't imagine that the hostel booking websites have made much headway into India - besides anything else, the country barely has anything…

  16. mandiedadams avatar

    Kumbh Mela 2013

    by mandiedadams 15 January 2012

    Hi, does anybody know about accommodation in Allahabad and/or Sangam? It is strange that I cannot seem to find either of them on any…

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    Re: Train or Bus from Tundla to Agra?!?!

    by torontomm 14 January 2012

    Hi G I looked at cleartrip and yes there is no good connection at Tundla(TDL) junction for Agra station if you are coming by the Magadh…

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    Train or Bus from Tundla to Agra?!?!

    by gspin2121 13 January 2012

    Hello -- Does anyone know if it is possible to catch a train or bus from Tundla to Agra??? I am traveling on 12401 MAGADH EXPRESS on…

  19. Grahamapoole avatar

    RE: Is it true that Delhi is

    by Grahamapoole 09 January 2012

    Good luck, buddy. I suspect you'd be better off however using the train that I flagged up as it actually starts in Allahabad. The weak…

  20. gspin2121 avatar

    RE: Is it true that Delhi is

    by gspin2121 09 January 2012

    THANKS ndrx! I was able to see that my train that I have reserved from Allahabad DOES NOT go to Agra BUT does go thru Tundla, which is…

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    Re: Is it true that Delhi is "closed" on Mondays?? Also Delhi "day trips"

    by Grahamapoole 08 January 2012

    Go - See the Taj Mahal - it is one of the 7 Wonders of the World on every serious person's list. I've kept going back since 1978. If anyone…

  22. gspin2121 avatar

    RE: Is it true that Delhi is

    by gspin2121 08 January 2012

    Thank you everyone for the great advice and tips soo far!!!! I'm going to check my route via train from Allahabad and see if I do go thru/n…

  23. gspin2121 avatar

    Is it true that Delhi is "closed" on Mondays?? Also Delhi "day trips"

    by gspin2121 07 January 2012

    Hi all! I've been pouring thru blogs and sites and LP forums to gather info for my upcoming Nepal/India trip in less than 2 weeks and…

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    RE: Solo travelling woman in Sleeper Class?

    by gspin2121 07 January 2012

    Hi Conni -- I've been researching alot myself since I'm travelling solo to India in just under 2 weeks.... From my understanding, it's…

  25. torontomm avatar

    Re: How to spend 5 days around Delhi before Varanasi

    by torontomm 25 December 2011

    +I'm absolutely sure that there are many interesting places between Delhi and Varanasi.+ If you have interest in Varanasi then you migh…

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