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Welcome to the Thorn Tree's branch for the Indian Subcontinent.
This branch covers: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh and Bhutan.
We hope you find plenty of useful information here. It is highly recommended that new users check out the Indian Subcontinent FAQ thread before posting a new thread as you may find many of the answers you seek there. It also contains helpful information about how to search the forum, advice for how to post your questions, and obsolete information was deleted as recently as July 2008! If you are a returning user or a subcontinent guru, please help us keep the FAQ thread up-to-date by adding important information which is absent, or pointing out information which is no longer being represented accurately.
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16-Dec-2009 08:17
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16-Dec-2009 08:17
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well good evening from a chillli england.landing in ktm in 2 weeks and heading off to langtang and just wondering if anyone can keep me posted on the snow situation...in particular the gossikund crossing..if any one is heading up that way soon id be grateful for some reports...many thanks and enjoy your treks...matt
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16-Dec-2009 07:53
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16-Dec-2009 07:53
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hey, I am off to Nepal in July to help out teaching English in a small village, when i visited before the school had no textbooks, so i have managed to collect a whole lot of old textbooks from uk schools, the only problem is that they exceed my weight allowance for flight, so I was wondering what people would suggest I should do- has anyone had experiences of posting bulk to Nepal? cost, transit time? has anyone got any other ideas? I am going in July, so just thinking i might have to start sending if they are to arrive in time..thankyou for your help! B
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16-Dec-2009 06:26
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16-Dec-2009 06:26
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Hi there,
Does anyone know about some good meditationcourses in india?
Thanks MoW
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16-Dec-2009 04:57
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16-Dec-2009 04:59
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Hi there,
I booked myself a yoga course starting 1st Jan in Mysore. The course is 45,000 Indian rupees - around 600 GBP.
Unfortunately, and to my regret, I cannot make it to India now.
I have already paid for the diposit, which was 22,500 Indian rupees or 300 GBP. The rest is to be paid on arrival.
If you're interested in this course, please get in touch: sebc1975@hotmail.com.
I can offer you the diposit for 225 GBP - 75 GBP off.
The course schedule is as follows:
Daily Schedule For Monday to Friday
5:15 am – 5.30am Be ready at the shala
5.30 am – 5.45 am Chanting
5:45 am - 7:15 am Asana Practice
7:15 am - 8:00 am Pranayama
8:00 am - 8:15 am Meditation
8:15 am - 10:15 am Breakfast break
10:15 am - 11:15 am Technical Class
11:15 am - 12:30 pm Group Study
Evening
5:15 pm - 6:45 pm Asana Practice
6:45 pm - 7:15 pm Chanting
7:15 pm - 7:45 pm Medi...
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16-Dec-2009 03:57
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16-Dec-2009 05:53
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Hey guys,
I will be in Sri Lanka from December 30th to January 14th and would love to go to the Durutha Poya at the Kelaniya Temple. But unfortunately I get various dates on the internet when the Poya is taking place. So I am hoping (and I am sure one of you knows ;-) what the right date is?
Thank you very much, keep on travelling
Mel
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16-Dec-2009 02:34
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16-Dec-2009 04:31
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What's the best way to deal with cash while traveling in India?
I have a Bank of America account - are there BofA ATMs in major cities?
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16-Dec-2009 01:12
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kravitz »
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16-Dec-2009 08:33
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How come domestic flight fares are so expensive in India?
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16-Dec-2009 00:29
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16-Dec-2009 04:03
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Hi folks,
Dont think this is the right place to post this, but has anyone any experience of turning up at an airport and getting a real 'last minute' flight? i.e. blagging last minute cancellations. i want to go to goa / kerela from delhi and save train time you see.
any information welcomed!!
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16-Dec-2009 00:19
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Ophelia75 »
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16-Dec-2009 02:59
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sunjay »
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Hi Guys
I arrive in Dehli on 29th December from the UK. I would like to book in to a ncie hotel to recover from the long flight. Can anyone recommend a nice hotel (not a totally sterile environment) with good facilities in an interesting area of Dehli? I am prepared to spend up to £150.
Thank you
Op.
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15-Dec-2009 23:15
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16-Dec-2009 01:50
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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knows of a hotel or hostel that is priced for the budget traveler. I was looking at some of the hotels an they are really out of my range. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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15-Dec-2009 23:02
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15-Dec-2009 23:02
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Just finished the trek to ABC and it was truly an amazing trip. Walking up towards ABC with wonderful views of Machhapuchhare, through such varied terrain was a great experience but the serenity and magnificent vista at ABC provided a fitting climax. It's definitely worth a day in Pohkara at the end to enjoy the many excellent restaurants , bars and shops although a wildcat strike which cleared the streets of buses and taxis nearly caught me out. The hotel lent me a porter to walk to the airport where fortunately I managed to get my pre-booked flight. I travelled with Nepal Uncovered who were excellent. I signed up for a group but as I finished up being the only one in it I had a guide and porter to myself.
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15-Dec-2009 22:26
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16-Dec-2009 07:34
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lhasalb »
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Hi all.
My girlfriend and I have just booked flights to India for next June (not the most ideal time, I know - but its the only month we can go for longer than a week). Flying in to dehli and plan on covering the well trodden path of dehli-agra-rajasthan area. I know it will be hot hot hot but like i say, its the only time that suits. We've travelled quite a bit in latin america, mid east, china and SE asia so not really afraid of going independantly. But from what I've read/heard, travelling around India can be manic. That booking trains, buses, accomodation etc can be a nightmare (true??). Also hassle from touts at train/bus stations. Is June going to be particularly manic?? (with school holidays etc).
Looking at a tour with Intrepid that covers the above mentioned areas for about €800 over 15 days. I have 3 weeks in total so would have another week doing our own thing. Would doi...
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15-Dec-2009 22:21
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16-Dec-2009 01:49
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frequently »
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Hi all.
My girlfriend and I have just booked flights to India for next June (not the most ideal time, I know - but its the only month we can go for longer than a week). Flying in to dehli and plan on covering the well trodden path of dehli-agra-rajasthan area. I know it will be hot hot hot but like i say, its the only time that suits. We've travelled quite a bit in latin america, mid east, china and SE asia so not really afraid of going independantly. But from what I've read/heard, travelling around India can be manic. That booking trains, buses, accomodation etc can be a nightmare (true??). Also hassle from touts at train/bus stations. Is June going to be particularly manic?? (with school holidays etc).
Looking at a tour with Intrepid that covers the above mentioned areas for about €800 over 15 days. I have 3 weeks in total so would have another week doing our own thing. Would doi...
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15-Dec-2009 21:28
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tiemu »
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15-Dec-2009 23:18
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In a previous post, people recommended I go by bus rather than train because it’s faster, but how much faster? Bus costs $20 (1,400 taka?) but for $20 I’d get a berth on a train to sleep in.
I need to arrive in Kolkata in sunlight so I can walk around searching for accommodation without darkness, preferably early morning. I’m leaving from Gulshan 2.
I'll take bus if everyone recommends it over train.
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15-Dec-2009 21:23
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bellezapien »
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15-Dec-2009 22:44
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location: Sri Lanka
Hello everyone!
I´m starting to plan my trip to Sri Lanka and I´m wondering how easy it is to find ATMs on the country (not only Columbo, but other cities, specially on the South) and if it´s worth using them. In Laos, for example, the maximum disposal is very low, and considering the commision they charge for using my card abroad it´s better to change dollars... What about Sri Lanka?
The problem is not only that: I´ve a Mastercard card but my main card is a chinese Union Pay card, is it posible to use it in ATMs in Sri Lanka? I guess not, but I´ve better ask...
I usually don´t like buying dollars for trips, in general is easier to get money on ATMs, but it´s not always the best choice...
Thanks in advance for your advice :-)
Laura
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