Ready for adventure... now where to go?

ljoatmeal · Aug 23rd, 2009, 02:05

Hi Indiamikers!

I'm arriving in Bangalore on 17.December and have until the 24th to explore on my own. I'm thinking of getting acclimated for a day or two and heading over to Pondicherry and perhaps Mamallapuram? I picked the latter randomly, but would really love to hear your suggestions. Later in December I'll head to Mysore and Kerela- but would love suggestions of places to explore. I'm not sure how much time to spend in each place, and would like to see the towns, but would also like to cover ground.

I'll be traveling solo and would prefer to train around rather than long-distance bus. So much thanks! I can't wait to hear your expertise...

-lindsey

Indizen · Aug 23rd, 2009, 02:14

It depends on your interests really. You can do a tour of the temple towns in Tamil Nadu, if you want to experience the richness of Dravidian culture.

ljoatmeal · Aug 23rd, 2009, 02:19

Hi Indizen,

One of my fears, and this may sound silly, is to get 'templed out.' I've been to Bangalore and Mysore once before, and there are several places I'll want to revisit, however I want to go to Pondicherry because of the french-influenced culture. I'd like to visit places that have rich cultures, are a bit 'different,' and aren't too terribly urbanized (that's what bangalore is for

) I picked Mamallapuram becuase it seems laid back as well. So I suppose i'm looking for relaxed beautiful and unique places!

Indizen · Aug 23rd, 2009, 02:44

You could go for a relaxed beach holiday, along the western coast from Mangalore to Mumbai.

ljoatmeal · Aug 23rd, 2009, 02:47

becuase i am going to mysore and kerela during the 2nd half of my trip i was hoping for something around the pondi area..or between pondi and bangalore or thereabouts.

wonderwomanusa · Aug 23rd, 2009, 09:18

Mammalapuram is very relaxed and there's some good seafood there. Lots of hotels; any guidebook can give you names and prices. They're all pretty close together.

No train goes there, or to Pondi; best bet is buses from Chennai.

ljoatmeal · Aug 24th, 2009, 21:01

Great, thank you! If you have any specific places or guest homes you'd recommend i'd love to hear them.

bonded · Aug 25th, 2009, 02:52

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Aug 23rd, 2009, 02:05	#1
ljoatmeal Lindsey j. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 18	Ready for adventure... now where to go? Hi Indiamikers! I'm arriving in Bangalore on 17.December and have until the 24th to explore on my own. I'm thinking of getting acclimated for a day or two and heading over to Pondicherry and perhaps Mamallapuram? I picked the latter randomly, but would really love to hear your suggestions. Later in December I'll head to Mysore and Kerela- but would love suggestions of places to explore. I'm not sure how much time to spend in each place, and would like to see the towns, but would also like to cover ground. I'll be traveling solo and would prefer to train around rather than long-distance bus. So much thanks! I can't wait to hear your expertise... -lindsey

Aug 23rd, 2009, 09:18	#6
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 4,261	Mammalapuram is very relaxed and there's some good seafood there. Lots of hotels; any guidebook can give you names and prices. They're all pretty close together. No train goes there, or to Pondi; best bet is buses from Chennai. __________________ The map is not the territory. --Alfred Korzybski

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ljoatmeal Lindsey j. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 18	Hi Indizen, One of my fears, and this may sound silly, is to get 'templed out.' I've been to Bangalore and Mysore once before, and there are several places I'll want to revisit, however I want to go to Pondicherry because of the french-influenced culture. I'd like to visit places that have rich cultures, are a bit 'different,' and aren't too terribly urbanized (that's what bangalore is for ) I picked Mamallapuram becuase it seems laid back as well. So I suppose i'm looking for relaxed beautiful and unique places!

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Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	You could go for a relaxed beach holiday, along the western coast from Mangalore to Mumbai.

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ljoatmeal Lindsey j. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 18	becuase i am going to mysore and kerela during the 2nd half of my trip i was hoping for something around the pondi area..or between pondi and bangalore or thereabouts.

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ljoatmeal Lindsey j. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 18	Great, thank you! If you have any specific places or guest homes you'd recommend i'd love to hear them.

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