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23-Nov-2009 01:44
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Hi,
I have 4 days to spend in Sr Lanka and wish to see places like Elephant orphanage, Golden Rock Temple, Sirigaya, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya (Tea Plantation)
What is the best way to go about these places in 4 days via train and bus? Also, if possible, to have half a day touring colombo city on my fouth day back to colombo. Pls advise.
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23-Nov-2009 00:21
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Hi,
Does anyone have good tips about budget accomodation in Chennai!*
I ll arrive wednesday late evening by train to central station! Where should a stay for one or two nights max, for around 200INR: night?
My plan is to then leaving for mamallapuram!
Thanks for help
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23-Nov-2009 00:10
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23-Nov-2009 00:10
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Hi,
I was hoping to go up north to Himachal Pradesh in January. Want to check out Mcleod ganj, Manali, do some some trekking hopefully. I've been doing some reading and it seems like a lot of places shut down this time of year. Exactly how cold does it get there in january and can you still go trekking this time of year?
Would I be better off going to another part of the country and going back there another time of year?
Any advice and or suggestions are greatly appreciated..
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22-Nov-2009 23:43
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23-Nov-2009 00:49
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Hi
In December my wife and I are visiting Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur and perhaps Bundi. Is it possible to visit temples and see the ceremonies and rituals performed there? The last time I was in India most of the temples were closed to foreigners but in Tamil Nadu we could visit along with the hindus. Will this be possible in any of these cities?
Thanks
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22-Nov-2009 23:28
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22-Nov-2009 23:48
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Hi, me and my friend are on an overland journey from Belgium to Nepal.
Currently we are in Tehran and are thinking over our plans how to reach India. We would like to avoid Pakistan if that`s possible. Are there travellers who are in the same position? Are there travellers going by car via Turkmenistan and all the other Stans, going that way to India?
We read that taking a ship from Bandar Abbas to India is not possible, but still we want to believe it is possible and maybe someone has experience with this?
Thanks for any advice.
Maaike
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22-Nov-2009 22:29
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23-Nov-2009 01:32
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Hi All, I am in Dhaka for one day. arriving at 9am and leaving at Midnight.......I know this is not long enough . But C'est la vie.
I want a guide to pick me up from the airport, show me around for the day and drop me back at airport. Does anyone have a suggestion??:
1) what are the one day highlights in Dhaka......bout ride on river?...I love spicey food
2) Who might be a good guide with transport. I can be part of a small group , or solo. Either is OK with me.
Many thanks, Rick
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22-Nov-2009 21:42
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23-Nov-2009 00:22
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heading to northern india and goa next week wanting to know if singlets and thongs are ok? i am a male just want to show respect!
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22-Nov-2009 21:07
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22-Nov-2009 21:07
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Hi All,
Anybody give some pointers for a 3 to 4 week up to $100 a day trip? Must Go's/Don't Go's!!
Probably fly into Delhi and out from Trivandrum.
I know it's a little subjective but there you go..................
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22-Nov-2009 20:00
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22-Nov-2009 20:00
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Hello,
Anyone familiar with the Village Guesthouse in Palolem? Lots of good reviews in Tripadvisor, but all reviewers posted just 1 review, so that makes me a bit suspicious.
Aquila
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22-Nov-2009 19:43
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22-Nov-2009 19:43
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Hi everyone,
I'll be arriving on a Airasia flight at Cochin airport on the 2nd December. I've looked at the airports website, and some Cochin tourist sites, but none of them mention public transport from the airport into Cochin town. Does anyone know the best way to do this?
I've read something about prepaid taxis, but I don't really know what that means. I'm on my own, but only have a small rucksack, so a crowded bus is fine, if there is one. Any tips welcome, it's the first time I've been to India, so I know pretty much nothing at the minute! Thanks
Terri
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22-Nov-2009 19:25
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22-Nov-2009 19:27
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I just arrived in Lumbini, the Buddhist pilgrimage sitein southern Nepal, yesterday. Luckily we're leaving today, because there's a big Tibetan monks' festival beginning today and there are NO hotel rooms available. I'm told that rooms will be tight till the first of Dec 2009. We had to pay Nepali Rs 900 for a typical cheap hotel room in the Lumbini VIllage Lodge
So if you're going to Lumbini in the next 10 days, be sure to make a hotel reservation before arrival, and don't arrive in the afternoon expecting to find a room as usual. There are 1500 monks and hundreds of other Tibetans filling all the hotels as well as dozens or hundreds of tents out past the Sakya monastery (just past the entrance to the pilgrimage area).
There are still plenty of spaces at the Korean monastery's "guesthouse" which has simple rooms for groups. Each is a big room with a kitchen area in the back, an...
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22-Nov-2009 18:16
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22-Nov-2009 18:16
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Is it possible to change Chinese RMB at the Colombo airport for Sri Lankan rupees?
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22-Nov-2009 17:29
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22-Nov-2009 19:18
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zashy »
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Hey all: I found this nice place to stay in Pune. here's the link:http://www.marigold-inn.com/index.asp
Liked the people running the place!
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22-Nov-2009 17:21
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22-Nov-2009 23:22
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My girlfriend and I are heading on a 2 month trip to south-east Asia and India. Should be say we are engaged to be married prevent offence or explanation in these countries, espically India, or is this unnecessary?
We are Australian and in our early 20's. We are also going to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia.
Cheers for your help!
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22-Nov-2009 17:18
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23-Nov-2009 01:24
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I am just wrapping up my 4th trip to India and found a wonderful place to stay that I would like to share with other travellers. It is very affordable, excellent value, and well located.
My husband and I have used Mayas Guest House as a base on our travels throughout India. This lovely bed and breakfast is located in a quiet safe neighborhood about 6 km from the airport. Since everything is so spread out in Delhi, we thought this would be a good choice. We can walk to a new deluxe shopping mall (10 minutes away) with western food as well as a selection of other food items. There is a movie theatre and many stores for regular items. There is a park nearby(5 minute walk) for running or walking. A man that sells furit right outside the complex. The Delhi Haat market with beautiful handicrafts(non touirsty and well priced) is a short tuk tuk ride away.
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