http://www.indiamike.com/india Kollam, Kochi, Lakshadweep, and other areas en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:52:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.indiamike.com/india http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/kerala-transport-t95881/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:10:05 GMT Hello everyone, i am new to IndiaMike so my apologies if this info has all ready been covered. I am planning a trip to Kerala in April 2010. I know the areas i wish to visit but can't find any info on transport and how to get from place to place. Can anyone recommend the quickest/easiest routes and estimate the length of time to travel between places? I am open to using busses, trains & private drivers.

Thanks in advance and hopefully on my return i'll be able to pass on my new knowledge to :) ]]> Kerala SGBTravels http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/kerala-transport-t95881/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/wi-fi-in-cochin-airport-t95870/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:54:21 GMT We will be arriving into Cochin airport from Kuala Lumpur and will have a few hours to kill before we head off for our train. Does anyone know if Cochin airport has free wi-fi internet in the arrivals area or in a cafe/restaurant which we will be able to use? Any help is appreciated! We will be arriving into Cochin airport from Kuala Lumpur and will have a few hours to kill before we head off for our train.

Does anyone know if Cochin airport has free wi-fi internet in the arrivals area or in a cafe/restaurant which we will be able to use?

Any help is appreciated! ]]> Kerala Donna and Neil http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/wi-fi-in-cochin-airport-t95870/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/travel-plan-for-a-trip-to-kerala-and-tamil-nadu-t95869/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:51:33 GMT Hi,

I'm flying to Cochin in a couple of days, I'd like to visit Periyar Wildlife sanctaury, I'd also like to visit Varkala beach, but I'd also like to travel across to Chennai and see some of Tamil Nadu as I have already been to Kerala a few times. I guess the best way from Cochin to Chennai is overnight train, though wondered if it made more sense to go to Chennai from Periyar. Any thoughts on what would be the best plan? I'll be in India for a month. I'd like to visit a hill station in Tamil Nadu, but also have a bit of beach time.

Any suggestions, much appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Kerala Daveblueowls http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/travel-plan-for-a-trip-to-kerala-and-tamil-nadu-t95869/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/christmas-in-south-india-t95834/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:33:26 GMT Hi all,

I would appreciate some advice on Christmas in either Kerala or Goa.

I want to celebrate Christmas Indian style, including the Indian Christian experience, although I'm not too concerned about denomination. However, it should be somewhere that has the religious atmosphere and festivities (i.e. Church services and some variation of Christmas celebrations). I'd like to spend a week or so there.

I don't want 5 star, but should be a decent 3 or preferably 4. I will be travelling with two young kids so need somewhere family friendly (and preferably 'Santa friendly':D ).

I'm presuming that Kerala will be less expensive and commercial but does it offer the experience and festivities that Goa does?

Much obliged for any advice you wish to give.

Thanks,
Graeme ]]> Kerala Graeme http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/christmas-in-south-india-t95834/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/cochin-munnar-thekaddy-cochin-t95833/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:32:45 GMT how much cost it would tke to go from cochin airport to munnar. then from munnar to thekaddy . then from thekaddy to cochin airport. how much cost it would tke to go from cochin airport to munnar. then from munnar to thekaddy . then from thekaddy to cochin airport. ]]> Kerala mkk282 http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/cochin-munnar-thekaddy-cochin-t95833/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/backwaters-t95828/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:23:27 GMT I want to do a houseboat through the backwaters but I'm not sure where to do it from. This will me in mid-January. I have heard that it gets boring if it's done for more than 24 hours so I'm looking for something less than that and hoping to do something that I can do overnight as well. What is recommended in terms of whether it should be done during the day or night and where to start from and where to end and how long it should be done?

Thanks in advance! ]]> Kerala tiger07302 http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/backwaters-t95828/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/how-to-spend-the-afternoon-n-kochin-t95796/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:56:33 GMT Hi, i will reach kochin by train by around 2:00 pm. my flight is at night 10:pm and i need to reach airport by 8:00 pm only. i am totally new to kochin and dont have any idea abt the place. how can i spend the time frm 2 to 8 in kochin? i am with my wife. is there any place in ernakulam railway station to keep my luggages? how can i spend my times from 2 to 7 / 8? please help me so that we wont get bored waiting at railway syation or airport. Thank you Hi, i will reach kochin by train by around 2:00 pm. my flight is at night 10:pm and i need to reach airport by 8:00 pm only. i am totally new to kochin and dont have any idea abt the place. how can i spend the time frm 2 to 8 in kochin? i am with my wife. is there any place in ernakulam railway station to keep my luggages? how can i spend my times from 2 to 7 / 8?

please help me so that we wont get bored waiting at railway syation or airport.

Thank you ]]> Kerala kpskuwait http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/how-to-spend-the-afternoon-n-kochin-t95796/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/need-accomadaion-in-wellington-isalnd-t95771/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:38:55 GMT I'm going to Lakshdweep on 16th of december from Cochin by ship. I will reach Cochin on 15th evening and need to halt near welington isalnd just for one night. My wife and son traveling with me. Can you suggest clean & good budget hotel? ]]> Kerala sanjeevreddy http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/need-accomadaion-in-wellington-isalnd-t95771/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/offbeat-things-to-do-in-kochi-t95743/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:40:33 GMT I'm planning to spend 2 days in Kochi this coming January and wanted to know must do and slightly off beat things to do in Kochi.

I have found out the Athirappilly falls, Paradesi Synagouge, Spice market, Cherai beach resort as some of the things however is there anything else also which you would suggest.

My interests primarily range around food, weirdness (anything weird and I'm interested)

Also If someone can give me suggestions for places where one can have a typical kerela cuisine it would be helpful ]]> Kerala JaspalSawhney http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/offbeat-things-to-do-in-kochi-t95743/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/12-days-of-kerala-t95651/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:04:34 GMT Greetings! My friend and I are planning a 12 day trip to Kerala this coming January. We will arrive in Kochi on the evening of Jan 1 and plan to stay until the 12th. We would like some opinions on how to set up our itinerary and figure out the best places to stay. Right now, we are thinking of the following itinerary: 01/01 - Arrive in Kochi at night; overnight in Fort Kochi 02/01 - Explore Fort Kochi; overnight in Fort Kochi 03/01 - Bus to backwaters (morning); explore backwaters (afternoon); overnight in homestay 04/01 - Explore backwaters; overnight in homestay 05/01 - Explore backwaters; overnight in homestay 06/01 - Bus to Periyar (morning); explore Periyar (afternoon); overnight in Thekkady/Periyar 07/01 - Explore Periyar; overnight in Thekkady/Periyar 08/01 - Explore Periyar; overnight in Thekkady/Periyar 09/01 - Bus to Munnar (morning); explore Munnar (afternoon); overnight in Munnar 10/01 - Explore Munnar; overnight in Munnar 11/01 - Explore Munnar; overnight in Munnar 12/01 - I leave for Madurai by bus; friend returns to Kochi for his flight out Does this allow us a reasonable amount of time to enjoy the highlights that each destination has to offer? Also, is bus a viable option between each of our destinations? And finally, any recommendations as to where to stay? Here is our criteria for each place, in order of importance: - Fort Kochi: budget/comfortable; conveniently located; charming - Backwaters: budget/comfortable; rural homestay; sceneic; lots to explore; wonderful hosts - Periyar: budget/comfortable; scenic; interesting activities - Munnar: budget/comfortable; scenic; interesting activities Thanks in advance! Greetings!

My friend and I are planning a 12 day trip to Kerala this coming January. We will arrive in Kochi on the evening of Jan 1 and plan to stay until the 12th. We would like some opinions on how to set up our itinerary and figure out the best places to stay.

Right now, we are thinking of the following itinerary:

01/01 - Arrive in Kochi at night; overnight in Fort Kochi
02/01 - Explore Fort Kochi; overnight in Fort Kochi

03/01 - Bus to backwaters (morning); explore backwaters (afternoon); overnight in homestay
04/01 - Explore backwaters; overnight in homestay
05/01 - Explore backwaters; overnight in homestay

06/01 - Bus to Periyar (morning); explore Periyar (afternoon); overnight in Thekkady/Periyar
07/01 - Explore Periyar; overnight in Thekkady/Periyar
08/01 - Explore Periyar; overnight in Thekkady/Periyar

09/01 - Bus to Munnar (morning); explore Munnar (afternoon); overnight in Munnar
10/01 - Explore Munnar; overnight in Munnar
11/01 - Explore Munnar; overnight in Munnar

12/01 - I leave for Madurai by bus; friend returns to Kochi for his flight out

Does this allow us a reasonable amount of time to enjoy the highlights that each destination has to offer? Also, is bus a viable option between each of our destinations?

And finally, any recommendations as to where to stay? Here is our criteria for each place, in order of importance:

- Fort Kochi: budget/comfortable; conveniently located; charming
- Backwaters: budget/comfortable; rural homestay; sceneic; lots to explore; wonderful hosts
- Periyar: budget/comfortable; scenic; interesting activities
- Munnar: budget/comfortable; scenic; interesting activities

Thanks in advance! ]]> Kerala nahcnivek http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/12-days-of-kerala-t95651/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/secluded-waterfall-in-kerala-t95631/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:52 GMT Dear Friends Hi! Im new here.pls advise me on my 6 night honeymoon trip arrival at cochin airport-day 1 and drive to munnar. 3 nights munnar 2 nights kumarkoram 1 night allepy houseboat next day back to delhi from cochin airport. ARE there any Secluded waterfalls in these areas or nearby, which might be worth spending some time..and should be safe also.. would request to advice waterfalls with less trecking. rgds, nishit Dear Friends

Hi!

Im new here.pls advise me on my 6 night honeymoon trip

arrival at cochin airport-day 1 and drive to munnar.
3 nights munnar
2 nights kumarkoram
1 night allepy houseboat
next day back to delhi from cochin airport.

ARE there any Secluded waterfalls in these areas or nearby, which might be worth spending some time..and should be safe also.. would request to advice waterfalls with less trecking.
rgds, nishit ]]> Kerala Nishit3333 http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/secluded-waterfall-in-kerala-t95631/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/dentist-in-kerala-t95570/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:21:38 GMT Hi people can anyone recommend a dentist in Kerala? Ive had a search in the forums already and nothing up to date so if anyone has any good words regarding dentists in Kerala id be very thankful as myself and wife are heading out in December and we would much rather have the work done outside of the UK.

Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Michael & Indre.
London
UK ]]> Kerala spoona22 http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/dentist-in-kerala-t95570/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/trivandrum-to-varkala-t95561/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:30:11 GMT I've been quoted 1200 rps for an airport pickup from Trivandrum to Varkala. Does this seem reasonable? Its 50km one way. ]]> Kerala puddinbabe http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/trivandrum-to-varkala-t95561/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/first-time-in-kerala-help-thanks-t95533/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:28:39 GMT Thank you in Advance. Please ignore my newness but I am very confused. Hi, We (me and my 2 daughters all adult) will be at Delhi Airport on Dec 29. at 12.00pm (would like to take a domestic flight early morning on 30th). I have few questions. 1. We want to visit Kerala from Dec 30th to Jan 4th(leaving Jan 4th), yet to make reservation from Delhi to Kerala for the flight. - Like to know which place to make a reservation for (i.e. Trivandrum or Cochin, or Chennai). 2. We will have full Dec 31, Jan. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, total 4 days. Can someone please help in making a itinerary for us. We love to see any thing but the museums or lot of temples. We like to spend at least one night in house boat. 3. As we are 3 ladies, should we take organized tours where someone can pick us up from the airport. 4. What are the activities for the new year eve. for my daughters (in mid 20s). Our budget is around 5000rs+- per day/night for 4 of us. Again, appreciate all the help. Thank you in Advance. Please ignore my newness but I am very confused.

Hi, We (me and my 2 daughters all adult) will be at Delhi Airport on Dec 29. at 12.00pm (would like to take a domestic flight early morning on 30th). I have few questions.

1. We want to visit Kerala from Dec 30th to Jan 4th(leaving Jan 4th), yet to make reservation from Delhi to Kerala for the flight. - Like to know which place to make a reservation for (i.e. Trivandrum or Cochin, or Chennai).

2. We will have full Dec 31, Jan. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, total 4 days. Can someone please help in making a itinerary for us. We love to see any thing but the museums or lot of temples. We like to spend at least one night in house boat.

3. As we are 3 ladies, should we take organized tours where someone can pick us up from the airport.

4. What are the activities for the new year eve. for my daughters (in mid 20s).
Our budget is around 5000rs+- per day/night for 4 of us.

Again, appreciate all the help. ]]> Kerala gulmarg http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/first-time-in-kerala-help-thanks-t95533/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/looking-for-a-nice-budget-homestay-in-kochin-t95522/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:47:31 GMT Hi there,

we are traveling to Kochin in January. As it seems to be a busy season, I'm not sure how much of booking ahead is important.
Does anybody knows a nice budget homestay in Kochin? How long does it take to get from Kochin to Ernakullam by ferry?Thanx a lot :) ]]> Kerala Lili77 http://www.indiamike.com/india/kerala-f39/looking-for-a-nice-budget-homestay-in-kochin-t95522/