Comments on: Suggestions?

By: Derek

Derek — Tue, 19 Aug 2003 02:12:07 +0000

Geoffrey,
Here are the highlights from my India trip…bearing in mind that I was there in 1989, and many things could have changed (and more importantly, that I am simply not to be trusted):
I enjoyed my trip out to Aurangabad, which is the jump-off point to see the Ellora caves. Quite amazing.
Goa was great, but I wouldn’t suggest Colva. The more remote area you told me about sounded much better.
Mysore was a highlight. It was a manageable town, friendly, and smelled like sandalwood (famous for the carvings there) and incense (they make a lot of that there too).
Madurai was a good place too…the temple complex there is something you really should see.
A favorite spot was Kodaikanal, a hill station down in the south which is beautiful and a great break from the heat. Has a village-like feel, and surrounds a lovely lake.
The backwater trip in Kerala (I think it’s from Allepey to Quoilon, or vice versa) was amazing and a real highlight of my trip. All of Kerala was amazing. I enjoyed staying at the beach at Kovalum quite a lot.
Places I went but wouldn’t go again: Bombay, Poona, Periyar Wildlife Park.
I’ll write more if I can think of it but that’s all for now. India left an indelible impression on me, and I love thinking back to my memories of my wonderful adventure there.
Happy Trails!
Derek, Lisa, Landon, and Irmagard

By: Arun

Arun — Sun, 17 Aug 2003 16:33:43 +0000

Geoff,
Wish you safe trave.
–Arun

By: Venkat

Venkat — Fri, 18 Jul 2003 07:53:54 +0000

Hi again,
This website is a nice India travel weblog with articles, gallery, tips etc:
http://www.neoncarrot.co.uk/
This site has a good India travel section:
http://www.indax.com/index1.html
And finally (atleast for now)…
This site is a India related travel and news forum:
http://www.indiamike.com/
-=Venkat=-

By: Venkat

Venkat — Fri, 18 Jul 2003 07:45:45 +0000

Hi Geoffrey,
I am pretty sure that by now you should have prepared a lot for your travel. Check out this website which offers some useful travel tips for India.
http://www.indianvisit.com/ivnew/travel_tips/index.html
http://www.indianvisit.com/india-travel.html
There are sections in this website with all kinds of maps and other useful info too.

By: Vish

Vish — Fri, 06 Jun 2003 22:37:39 +0000

Kerala Visit Suggestions:
Here are some places that you might want to visit when in Kerala
(1) Munnar – it’s a hill station. Check http://www.kerala.com
(2) Also check out tekkady and waynad at the same site
(3) One thing not to be missed in Kerala is the backwater tour and here are 2 web-sites that might help you
http://keralabackwater.com/
http://www.kerala.com/backwaters/