Rajasthan/Kerala in 16 days??

federica · Oct 14th, 2009, 17:15

When I lived there, I couldn't feel much difference. Maybe it feels different for a short time visitor. Never been to Vietnam, but could imagine that it's similar there.

Matthew Morris · Oct 14th, 2009, 17:57

How about 10 days in Rajasthan, will give you more time to spend visiting the areas, then fly to Cochin and do a backwater trip for 3 days, 1 or 2 days at Varkala beach or Munnar and return.

You have some nice areas picked out, probably still a bit rushed. Bundi is chilled and relaxing, you may also want to relax for a day in Udaipur when you get there. I certainly would, it's a beautiful city.

If I was looking for romantic locations, Delhi wouldn't be my choice...It has some interesting sights...but it's pretty dirty, polluted and horribly congested. I tend to get out of Delhi as soon as I can.

SoCalGrl · Oct 16th, 2009, 12:07

"Never been to Vietnam, but could imagine that it's similar there"

We live near los angeles, calif so we are no unfamiliar with 100+ degree weather but the humidity is a whole 'nother situation. Vietnam was amazing, green and sweaty. Leaving the hotel every morning was like walking into a steamy bathroom. But what are you going to do?

My husband can't leave work any sooner than march so steamy shower here we come!!

Matthew: Thanks for the tip on Dehli

hopefully we'll be there for just long enought to get over the worst of our jet lag and get of glimps of big city living.

steven_ber · Oct 16th, 2009, 13:21

The best way to deal with the humidity is not to use air con, no matter how tempted, forget it, then you don't have the huge temperature differences and the immediate sweat that brings, also, walk real slow, as if you don't care if you ever get to where you're going, real real slow, you see a whole new world when you walk slow.

federica · Oct 16th, 2009, 23:14

[quote=SoCalGrl;838697] but the humidity is a whole 'nother situation. Vietnam was amazing, green and sweaty. Leaving the hotel every morning was like walking into a steamy bathroom.
That's exactly Kerala climate!

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Originally Posted by steven_ber

walk real slow, as if you don't care if you ever get to where you're going, real real slow, you see a whole new world when you walk slow.

Good advice! At the beginning I always wondered why everybody (locals) walk so slowly there, only to realize that's the only way to survive, especially when you're not used to that climate

Oct 14th, 2009, 17:57	#17
Matthew Morris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 140	How about 10 days in Rajasthan, will give you more time to spend visiting the areas, then fly to Cochin and do a backwater trip for 3 days, 1 or 2 days at Varkala beach or Munnar and return. You have some nice areas picked out, probably still a bit rushed. Bundi is chilled and relaxing, you may also want to relax for a day in Udaipur when you get there. I certainly would, it's a beautiful city. If I was looking for romantic locations, Delhi wouldn't be my choice...It has some interesting sights...but it's pretty dirty, polluted and horribly congested. I tend to get out of Delhi as soon as I can. __________________ I have the wisdom of Buddha combined with the body of Peter Andre - oh...no..it's the other way round..

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,566	The best way to deal with the humidity is not to use air con, no matter how tempted, forget it, then you don't have the huge temperature differences and the immediate sweat that brings, also, walk real slow, as if you don't care if you ever get to where you're going, real real slow, you see a whole new world when you walk slow. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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federica Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,774	When I lived there, I couldn't feel much difference. Maybe it feels different for a short time visitor. Never been to Vietnam, but could imagine that it's similar there.

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SoCalGrl Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Posts: 10	"Never been to Vietnam, but could imagine that it's similar there" We live near los angeles, calif so we are no unfamiliar with 100+ degree weather but the humidity is a whole 'nother situation. Vietnam was amazing, green and sweaty. Leaving the hotel every morning was like walking into a steamy bathroom. But what are you going to do? My husband can't leave work any sooner than march so steamy shower here we come!! Matthew: Thanks for the tip on Dehli hopefully we'll be there for just long enought to get over the worst of our jet lag and get of glimps of big city living.