Seaside - 5 days - november

maltabella · Sep 1st, 2007, 19:35

thank you very much to everybody for your useful suggestions that I will consider for my trip.

none of you talked about ANDAMAN, is there any reason for that?, I mean, Port Blair should be easy to be reached from Chennai, isn't it? and the sea should be really great.
Does anybody know any information about the transport system there? are boat trips easy to be arranged? and how long does it take to go to Long Island or Mayabunder from Port blair? Since I have about 5 days to spend at seaside I wonder if Andaman could be feasable...

Yhank yoou again mates,

machadinha · Sep 1st, 2007, 19:37

You tried http://www.indiamike.com/india/andam...r-islands-f41/ ?

maltabella · Sep 1st, 2007, 19:38

thanks mach,
i'm having a look right now

incitatus · Sep 1st, 2007, 20:04

I can recommend Ganpatipule about 400kms south of Mumbai- take the overnight bus from Mumbai or train to Rarnagiri then bus.
It's mobbed during the Ganapati (Ganesh) festival but quiet at other times.
some info
http://www.travelmasti.com/domestic/...anpatipule.htm
Any other visitors will be Indians from Mumbai.
Excellent beaches - no banana pancakes.

maltabella · Sep 3rd, 2007, 16:43

thank you guys for your help,
just for your information, I tried to have look to flights fares from chennai to Port Blair: 355 Euro

is the lowest fare offered by Jet airways... actually too high for my budget so... I am going to look for other destinations you all suggested

...
I'll let you know...

CliveG · Sep 3rd, 2007, 17:59

Just another thought. If you don't want to travel too far south then there is Cherai Beach near Kochi (40 minute taxi ride from Kochi). Plenty of cheapish accommodation. Went there last January and found accommodaton right on the beach - didn't book just arrived and asked around. Very quiet especially during the week. The water and beach were clean. Swam with dolphins that come right up to the shore. Some cheap restaurants with basic but reasonable food.

shahronakm · Sep 3rd, 2007, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by maltabella

thank you guys for your help,
just for your information, I tried to have look to flights fares from chennai to Port Blair: 355 Euro

is the lowest fare offered by Jet airways... actually too high for my budget so... I am going to look for other destinations you all suggested

...
I'll let you know...

Have you checked with Air Deccan for Chennai - Port Blair, which is supposed to be the lowest cost operator on the route. You should get tickets in the range of Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5000 one way.

http://www.flyairdeccan.net/AirDeccan.htm

Andaman is an excellent place. You can spent 1 - 2 days in Port Blair & 3 days at Havelock Islands.

Ronak.

Ronak.

maltabella · Sep 4th, 2007, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by shahronakm

Have you checked with Air Deccan for Chennai - Port Blair, .

Opppssss I had forgot AirDeccan. Thanks a lot ronak for the suggestion... and ... yes prices are absolutely lower!!! I start thinking it is really worth a visit... Meanwhile, yesterday I book the flight Milan -Mumbai... Mother India I am coming...

shahronakm · Sep 5th, 2007, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by maltabella

Opppssss I had forgot AirDeccan. Thanks a lot ronak for the suggestion... and ... yes prices are absolutely lower!!! I start thinking it is really worth a visit... Meanwhile, yesterday I book the flight Milan -Mumbai... Mother India I am coming...

You will love havelock islands. If you need any info. please let me know. I had been to Andamans along with my wife in Feb 07.

Ronak.

docgirl2005 · Sep 5th, 2007, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Oh..thats great...but I am sure that those resorts would be expensive places to saty...

Yes they are veryyy expensive, but quite luxurious

We stayed at Taj Green Cove Resort in Kovalam
There is also the new Leela Kovalam...looks amazing in the tripadvisor.com pictures..both close to 200 dollars a night

I was suggesting on another thread about Varkala...looks way less commercial. And very unspoiled..wish to go next year!

maltabella · Sep 7th, 2007, 15:00

I have read somewhere that November is monsoon season in Andamans and now I am a little bit confused

: Phuket, which is not so far from andaman is ok in november while andamans seems to be ok starting from mid december... Anyone is more informed?????
thanks in advance

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Sep 1st, 2007, 19:35	#16
maltabella Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: italy Posts: 184	thank you very much to everybody for your useful suggestions that I will consider for my trip. none of you talked about ANDAMAN, is there any reason for that?, I mean, Port Blair should be easy to be reached from Chennai, isn't it? and the sea should be really great. Does anybody know any information about the transport system there? are boat trips easy to be arranged? and how long does it take to go to Long Island or Mayabunder from Port blair? Since I have about 5 days to spend at seaside I wonder if Andaman could be feasable... Yhank yoou again mates,

Sep 1st, 2007, 19:38	#18
maltabella Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: italy Posts: 184	thanks mach, i'm having a look right now

Sep 1st, 2007, 20:04	#19
incitatus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 207	I can recommend Ganpatipule about 400kms south of Mumbai- take the overnight bus from Mumbai or train to Rarnagiri then bus. It's mobbed during the Ganapati (Ganesh) festival but quiet at other times. some info http://www.travelmasti.com/domestic/...anpatipule.htm Any other visitors will be Indians from Mumbai. Excellent beaches - no banana pancakes.

Sep 3rd, 2007, 16:43	#20
maltabella Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: italy Posts: 184	thank you guys for your help, just for your information, I tried to have look to flights fares from chennai to Port Blair: 355 Euro is the lowest fare offered by Jet airways... actually too high for my budget so... I am going to look for other destinations you all suggested ... I'll let you know...

Sep 3rd, 2007, 17:59	#21
CliveG Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PORTSMOUTH U.K. Posts: 638	Just another thought. If you don't want to travel too far south then there is Cherai Beach near Kochi (40 minute taxi ride from Kochi). Plenty of cheapish accommodation. Went there last January and found accommodaton right on the beach - didn't book just arrived and asked around. Very quiet especially during the week. The water and beach were clean. Swam with dolphins that come right up to the shore. Some cheap restaurants with basic but reasonable food.

Sep 7th, 2007, 15:00	#26
maltabella Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: italy Posts: 184	I have read somewhere that November is monsoon season in Andamans and now I am a little bit confused : Phuket, which is not so far from andaman is ok in november while andamans seems to be ok starting from mid december... Anyone is more informed????? thanks in advance

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