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Welcome to the Indian Subcontinent branch!
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This branch covers: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh and Bhutan.
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24-Nov-2009 12:38
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24-Nov-2009 12:38
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Hello, without wishing to flood the forum with my own personal questions, i was just wondering if any travellers out there would reccomend pokhara as a good place for a reasonably long stay.
I recently had a friend reccomend pokhara amongst a couple of other places within nepal, but this place really caught my eye, so i guess just to give me that final push to include pokhara as a big part of my travels, are there any pokhara lovers out there who can tell me if this place is worth a good old inspection.
I am pretty much looking for time to escape from it all, beautiful scenery, good walk/trekking spots, friendly people etc, hopefully pokhara fits the bill.
Thanks.
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24-Nov-2009 11:30
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24-Nov-2009 11:30
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Just returned from Nepal after doing the Annapurna Circuit. We originally planned to do the trek in 16 days but finished in 15 days. I just have to say it was awesome. Every day you were treated to spectacular scenery. I know everyone has something to say about "progress" being made in the building of the road along the route but it is amazing to look across the valley and see them basically carving the road out of shere rockface. I don't think it will be finished anytime soon. The guest houses were crowded. we had trouble obtaining lodging in a couple of locations. We stayed in Upper Pisang and were going to take the "high" route to Manang but decided against it and took the "lower" route which was shorter. Glad we did as many who took the upper route got to Manang later in the afternoon and could not obtain lodging. We almost did not get lodging at Yak Kharka so the next d... more »
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24-Nov-2009 11:26
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24-Nov-2009 11:26
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I'm wondering if anybody has come across any snake chamers on their travels through Sri Lanka. I know there are still some practicing in India, but I'm not sure if the same can be found in Sri Lanka. If anybody has any experiences or tips, please send them my way. Many thanks!
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24-Nov-2009 11:00
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24-Nov-2009 11:00
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Hello,
We're planning to stop at a couple of places while travelling through Chhattisgarh next year and i'm having some difficulty finding out anything specific about Naxal/ Maoist activities in the region/area. I am aware of their 'movement' and don't need information about that but I do need some more specific local information which may concern us.
Can anyone point me towards a local news source which covers Naxal activities? Perhaps one I could make direct contact with to enquire personally?
How might their activity affect tourism or us (western tourists) travelling in the area?
What steps do we need to take when travelling in Naxal areas? ie registering with local authorities etc?
Many thanks.
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24-Nov-2009 10:33
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24-Nov-2009 10:33
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Hi friends
This is the question. I have heard it from a fellow traveller who has read about it but can't remember exactly where it was. I am a seasoned traveller around the world and have been in India for around 8 times but only once in Assam and Meghalaya which was great. I would be very interested in Nagaland (and also in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh).
Thanks, Hemis
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24-Nov-2009 10:17
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24-Nov-2009 10:17
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Hi TT
I was jus twondering if anyone had been on a tiger safari in Ranthmbor... Is it worth going on two drives, one in the morning and one at night?
Andrew
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24-Nov-2009 10:06
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24-Nov-2009 10:06
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right before i left for my fourth trip to india this past october, i came upon a mention of the salaam baalak walking tours in the LP. i had three days in delhi before going to stay with friends in bhopal, and since i've been to delhi many times, the tour sounded intriguing.
salaam baalak was founded my mira nair after she made "salaam bombay!" i contacted them via email to reserve a place and met up with my young guide and 2 british tourists near the new delhi railway station. it was overall a good and moving experience --- our guide was not as riveting as he might have been, but he was very diligent and motivated and sweet. we visited some "drop-in" centers where street children and children who live in the slums around the railways can get some attention, education and care, and then went on a little tour of the backstreets of paharganj... places that i've only tiptoed to the ed...
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24-Nov-2009 08:30
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24-Nov-2009 09:49
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I have a month. My plan is to fly into Chennai and spend 7-10 days making my way down to Tiruchirappalli and from there flying on to Colombo (SriLankan Airlines) and spending 2-3 weeks in Sri Lanka. Is this doable or should i skip Tamil Nadu?
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24-Nov-2009 07:01
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24-Nov-2009 09:00
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location: Pakistan
I am planning to make a journey on foot from Europe to India. I wish to walk through Iran- Afghanistan- Pakistan, but I think that Afghanistan is not a very good idea. So I like to walk through Pakistan, From Iran into Pakistan-Balouchistan to the east of Pakistan. I know its a dangerous plan, but is there anyone who can give me tips? And is there anyone who thinks it can be done?
Al comments are very welcome..
Riesj
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24-Nov-2009 05:21
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24-Nov-2009 05:21
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Hey Guys,
Just looking for a bit of last minute advice before we arrive on Wednesday. Thanks to all who posted there hot tips for Mumbai restaurants earlier - duly noted!! If I could ask the following:
1. Where is FabIndia? ie nearest train station and address or landmarks it is close to
2. From a local perspective what are your top three must do's, must sees whilst in town. Wife is a NRI so no worries in getting around or going to out of the way places.
Thanks!!
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24-Nov-2009 04:08
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taffytraveller »
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24-Nov-2009 04:53
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PLEASE HELP!!!!
Probably naively I have booked all my flights for me and my girlfriend to fly to Mumbai then Goa this Christmas to stay for 3 weeks. I am relaly struggling to find somewhere to stay in Goa for our 1st week from 27th December to 3rd January.
Is there anybody out there who knows of accommodation available in South Goa at this time, any feedback and comments are greatly appreciated!!!!!!!
many Thank yous to everybody who contributes useful information to this post!!
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24-Nov-2009 03:41
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24-Nov-2009 09:57
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I have about 4 days to go from Delhi to either greater Bundi or Jaisalmer. I am debating which one to get to. Can I please have some opinions about which one to see? Each city (Bundi-Jaisalmer) will involve a quick foray to an off-the beaten path city, being either Osiyan or Jhalawar. Any opinion about either of these cities? thanks!
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24-Nov-2009 03:40
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24-Nov-2009 10:03
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So, I am planning on volunteering in Nepal for three weeks and then doing the trek to Everest Base Camp. I am going either in July or in May, and though I have read that the weather in May is much better than July, July is far easier in terms of my schedule. What is the weather//temperature like in early-mid July? Is the EBC trek even possible during that time of year?
Thanks so much!
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24-Nov-2009 02:07
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Tertia »
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24-Nov-2009 02:07
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My guide books both say it's compulsory to take a guide on the Singalila Ridge trek but they also said this 3 years ago, which turned out to be incorrect - fortunately a local in Darjeeling tipped me off that it wasn't necessary so we didn't bother, we just paid 100Rs entry to the national park & went alone. Have they enforced this rule since or is it still possible to go alone?
Thanks!
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24-Nov-2009 00:49
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Does anyone know when tickets are released for 2010 IPL? I have managed to find where the tickets were sold for 2008 games but that site no longer works. Schedules are released for 2010 so hanging on ticket release advise if anyone knows? Hopefully it is not as complicated as getting world cup tickets!! I am sidetripping to Kolkata for April 1st and 4th games but don't want to book flights and not be able to advance buy tickets. thanks for any help!!
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