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jrb_1983

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Feb 23, 2012 7:20 AM
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India Ideas

I currently live in Saudi Arabia and have 10 days holiday in late March. I have never been to South Asia before and I am considering going to either India or Sri Lanka. I am keen to go to places that are green, have interesting sights, and some form of nightlife (basically the opposite of Saudi).

Some people have suggested Goa yet I've heard it's over-flowing with 18 year old backpackers - is this true?

Any advice or feedback would be greatly received,
Regards,
Jonathan

ankitasinha

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Feb 23, 2012 7:30 AM
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You can visit Goa and Kerala both in 10 days,while kerala is more of backwaters and greenery,goa is more hep.If you want to party and have fun,goa's the place.There are places in goa where in they have night parties or parties along beaches.

Goa's a party capital of India,and you wont regret it.

If you want to know what goa is all about: check the video in my blog to get an idea:

http://www.ankionthemove.com/2012/01/my-first-scuba-diving-experiencegoa.html

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Keithent

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Feb 25, 2012 1:06 PM
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Go to Sri lanka!
No visa hassles which can be a nightmare to arrange and will leave a hole in your pocket...Visa on arrival if you want. Not much more expensive (dirt chaep). Better beaches, just as much culture, more laid back.. (but not half the fun and games of travel sadly!!).

Keithent

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Feb 25, 2012 1:08 PM
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Oh and miles better bar/nightlife if thats what you are looking for.Most places even in Goa wind it in around 10:00pm these days.
Hikkaduwa in Sri Lanka in March will be full of life.

hilron

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Feb 25, 2012 5:43 PM
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Cafe's in Goa now close at about 10 pm because of the elections. The election of Congress is in march. You might be lucky just to miss it. I was recently in Southern Goa. No 18 yr old backpackers there.

sanjeevkumar

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Feb 27, 2012 9:51 PM
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hiii

i highly advise you to go to kerala "God's own country"... you should definitely visit and 10 days would be perfect time. kerala will suit your interest as mentioned.. there are many interesting places for you to see like Alleppey, thekkady, cochin, mararikulam..

without a doubt - visit KERALA!!!!!
you will love it...

musafir

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Feb 28, 2012 12:51 AM
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Kerala is green , you can get a beer there, good food and it has a unique culture.
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