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  1. Api avatar

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

    by Api 30 May 2012

    As mentioned before when you go is critical. I just got back from the Andamans and talked to people there about going during the monsoon.…

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

    by flanagan 29 May 2012

    By Indian standards(and by standards of most of us on thorn tree)you have sooooooo much money for 2 or 3 months. I mean, assuming that…

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    RE: Nepal travel in mid june---safe or not?

    by rob_09 26 May 2012

    I'd usually agree with roger on this one. But on this occasion, I it is POSSIBLE (but not at all certain) that rain, heat and humidity…

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    RE: 10 days in India

    by ansh_jain_97 21 May 2012

    Goa is more than just the package-tourist reputation. But anyways, any other specific interests? An idea: fly into Bangalore, get to…

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    RE: A close get away from Bangalore

    by thrillophilia 18 May 2012

    Day trip options - 1. Ramnagar ( Chimney climbing, rappelling, boulder climbing) 2. Sawandurga ( Cave exploration, rappelling, kayaking(…

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    RE: Getways @ Bangalore

    by thrillophilia 18 May 2012

    Day trip options - 1. Ramnagar ( Chimney climbing, rappelling, boulder climbing) 2. Sawandurga ( Cave exploration, rappelling, kayaking(…

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    RE: Several Days in Bangalore......

    by thrillophilia 18 May 2012

    Since this point of time weather is awesome you can go for trekking trips. For day treks I would recommend Sawandurga, Ramnagar, Skandgiri.…

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    RE: Kathmandu to Varanasi

    by into-thin-air 11 May 2012

    Everything really depends on how much time it is that you have to Burn You could start off by going up to visit Manakamana Temple; you…

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    RE: Getting Around Nepal

    by into-thin-air 07 May 2012

    Definitely agree with above about doing the trekking first, but both Chitwan and Pokhara will be very hot and sticky with a lot of rain…

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    RE: Bangalore-Mysore-Kochi-Goa-Hampi-Mumbai in 16 days!!

    by ansh_jain_97 03 May 2012

    Forget #2. No point adding more places now. Like #1 said it can be done. However you don't tell your interests- for example, if you cut…

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    RE: Bangalore-Mysore-Kochi-Goa-Hampi-Mumbai in 16 days!!

    by RajuIndia 03 May 2012

    you have very short time to travel all the places. you will have to skip hampi to make the tour comfortable as well as feasible. at the…

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    RE: Chitwan - worth gonig for only one day? - mid May

    by into-thin-air 01 May 2012

    As long as you aren’t pushing your luck and then returning to Kathmandu with less than 24 hours before your international flight home…

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    Chitwan - worth gonig for only one day? - mid May

    by siel 01 May 2012

    Hi, I could only fit in Chitwan if I would stay one day - i.e. two nights, coming from Bandipur and moving on to Kathmandu. I don't want…

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    RE: Good Asian or European Wildlife site for late April/early May?

    by Api 26 April 2012

    Back to India. If you can handle the heat then Bandipur / Mudumalai are good. Lots of the weed Lantana which obscures viewing but summer…

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    RE: Tansen or Bandipur?

    by guideupendra 25 April 2012

    I would vote for Bandipur, a typical and culturally rich town.

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    Re: Tansen or Bandipur?

    by cowantimmy12 24 April 2012

    if you make it to Bandipur try and walk to Ramkot, interesting old village

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    RE: Tansen or Bandipur?

    by WILLEMSPIE 24 April 2012

    Tansen is more a place to hike in the area. But I prefer it a lot to Lumbini.

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    RE: Nepal Itinerary Suggestions

    by hecticlee 24 April 2012

    Just did Langtang Trek and it was amazing! Also doing poon hill as friends told us it was also amazing! Bandipur is good for 1/2 nights…

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    Re: Tansen or Bandipur?

    by hecticlee 24 April 2012

    Just arrived in Pokhara today after going to Bandipur, it was a lovely place for a one night stay. The view from the hill was amazing…

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    Tansen or Bandipur?

    by siel 24 April 2012

    Hi, Unfortunately I'll have only time for one of both stops on the way from Lumbini to Kathmandu. Pre-trekking and only for one night,…

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    RE: Nepal Itinerary Suggestions

    by scoodly 24 April 2012

    Hi You have a number of options but do build in some buffer time in case of transport delays; at that time of year the monsoon can affect…

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    RE: Good Asian or European Wildlife site for late April/early May?

    by Api 23 April 2012

    May isn't the wettest month in Thailand, but the monsoons are reliable enough to ensure you'd get some rain. If you're unlucky you could…

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    RE: travel to ootty and nearby scantuaries

    by Ratan 19 April 2012

    I would suggest that you try out the Karnataka Govt run Jungle Lodges and Resorts, they have a resort just out side Bandipur and will…

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    RE: travel to ootty and nearby scantuaries

    by thirdmainroad 17 April 2012

    Hello! The rains wont be so much of a pain. July and August will be excellent, really. Now the area around Ooty is the Nilgiris Biosph…

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    travel to ootty and nearby scantuaries

    by shivaniya 14 April 2012

    Hello! Me, my wife and two kids age 11&7 want to travel to Otty and nearby national parks (Mudumalai, Bandipur, Nagarhole) during July…

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