India

What do you think about Guruvayur (near Thrissur – Kochi region)? Is it worth going there to see elephants (that’s the only reason why I’m thinking about that place)? How much elephants it’s possible to see there? That time is the best to see bathing elephants?

Thanks in advance for you opinions,

Regards

Magda

i'm a complete novice to india and will be spending 3 months there from july. i plan to spend the first month teaching in dharamsala through volunteer tibet and was expecting to land in delhi, stay a night and then get a bus up the next day. i was a bit apprehensive about doing this alone on my first trip to india.
i just had an email from volunteer tibet about their reception and orientation service which costs u.s.$150, for which you are met at airport and taken by taxi to a tibetan community…

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Just looking for some advice. We’ll be in India from 17th March to 7th April (flying in and out of Delhi). We want to see a little bit of Rajasthan but our main aim is to head to Himachal Pradesh. Can anyone advise a good route and timescale for up north. We’re really keen to do a bit of walking/trekking but want to do this through a reputable company. Can anyone advise us on which parts of HP will be best for this time of year, and a decent company to take us on a 3 day trek/walk/hike.

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My wife and I are planning a month or so in India and want to travel to Ladakh; I have some mobility issues and don't think I could handle a series of 12 hour bus trips.
We also want to travel by land to see as much as possible on the way to and from Ladakh. Many years ago I rode around the north of India by Enfield......so I don't want self drive. Also it seems that there is little price difference between self drive and hiring a car with driver, so using a driver is our preferred option.

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My three friends and I are looking to travel to Leh during the late part of May 2007.
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We are looking for well spoken guides, flexible tour options and a good service reputation.....

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I know that this is a hard question to answer as everyone has their own tastes but..
I'm in India for 3 - 4 weeks, travelling in from Kathmandu. Can anyone give me any recommends?
and what's the transport system like - i'm wondering how far I can get and where to fly out of,

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