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Nov 1st, 2004, 08:32
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Must Sees
Hi all -
This is my first post - I will be taking off on my first trip to India on February 20 and am very excited! 2 weeks in Sri lanka first, then flying into Trivandrum then trying to fit as much of India in as possible for 9 weeks before heading out of Delhi and back to Oz. Just wanted to say thankyou for all the amazing information - it has been so helpful to read of your experiences and your insights. I am feeling much more relaxed about the trip. What are your MUST SEES? Of course the Taj is up there but I am wondering what the most memorable and special places in India were for you?  |
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Nov 1st, 2004, 09:33
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for me it was varanasi. the most amazing place i´ve ever been. but you might have to stay there for some days to experience it.
diu and orcha are also very special and definitely worth visiting. |
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Nov 1st, 2004, 09:50
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thanks freemanx.
Varanasi is absolutely on the list - do you think 3 days in long enough? Hadn't planned on Diu - looks beautiful though. |
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Nov 1st, 2004, 10:16
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Kerala
Since u r landing in Trivandrum anyway..Great
 Entire Kerala, The 'God's Own Country" is a must see place. (also near places near to trivandrum) To name few Dont miss places in Kerala. 1.Beaches:- Kovalam, Varkala, Sanghumukham.. 2.Backwaters & Lakes :- Alleppey (alapuzha), Kumarakom (spend a day in a house boat here) , Ashtamudi Lake (Boating), 3. Greeny Hills :- Ponmudi, Munnar, Agasthyakoodam, 4.Water falls :- Kallar (On the way to ponmudi) , Thripparappu (2 hrs form TVM towards Kanyakumari), 5. Place- Kochi for anything u name it , boating, sight seeing, backwaters,.....6.If u r religeous temples & churches of kerala. 7.Wild life sanctuary- Periyaar ( Thekkadi). 8. Art Gallery- Sree Chitra art Gallery (trivandrum). Keep an evening for seeing Kathakali Performance. the list is never ending ... keep in touch for further details. take care and keep smiling usha
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Nov 1st, 2004, 11:43
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If you're going right up North, anywhere high in the mountains is worth a look, especially for us Aussies (our tallest mountain is 2469m above sea level, India's is apparently 8598m). Views from Shimla, Dalhousie and McLeod Ganj are absolutely incredible and at that time of year the weather should be very pleasant
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Nov 1st, 2004, 11:45
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>>What are your MUST SEES? Of course the Taj is up there but I am wondering what the most memorable and special places in India were for you?<<
Ajanta. The temples of the south, with the enthusiastically-painted figures on the gopurams. Bodh Gaya. Varanasi. The sunsets off West Coast beaches. The Jain temple at Mt. Abu. The Golden Temple. Calcutta. The people of Rajasthan. |
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Nov 1st, 2004, 12:31
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Welcome ant.
Hi ant,
Varanasi is rightly in your must see list. If you have time, please visit the given links to justify your three days at Varanasi. My personal opinion is if you do not visit “Ramnagar” and Saranath, Varanasi tour is incomplete. http://www.webindia123.com/uttar/tourism/varanasi.htm http://www.tradewingstravel.com/uttar/varanasi.jsp http://www.touristplacesinindia.com/...tractions.html MAHARAJA BANARAS VIDYA MANDIR MUSEUM, VARANASI http://gist.ap.nic.in/cgi-bin/mus/mu...M%20 VARANASI guerik is absolutely right. Do not miss the beauty of mighty Himalaya. Welcome to India. -Somnath |
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Nov 1st, 2004, 22:55
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Don't miss Kolkata - I couldn't do it justice, it simply must be seen.
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Nov 2nd, 2004, 03:42
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Wow - thanks so much for the info.
Guerik - I am definitely planning on heading north to Shimla and Manali and wanted to do a 3 or 4 day trek. has anyone done any short treks in early may and which ones would you recommend? |
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Nov 2nd, 2004, 07:25
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Kolkata? why on earth would you send someone there on their first trip to India, especially when they're flying outa Delhi? second or third, I'd agree . . . . or are you personally prepared to show them around . . .
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Nov 2nd, 2004, 09:43
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I agree with Bijapuri
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Nov 2nd, 2004, 21:10
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