What way to go & how? Varkala-Madurai-Pondicherry-Chennai-Otty-Mysore-Hampi-Goa-Mumba

jackerypie · Feb 22nd, 2007, 16:58

hey hey

Currently travelling around India with my girlfriend, have been here a week and loving it so far. We arrived in Fort Kochi, have been to the backwaters and currently chilling out in Varkala....want to head but still unsure of our route....I have a rough idea but it might be easier to do this in a different combination, any suggestions or comments would be great, if I am missing a place that is amazing and on my route please say so.....many thanks for all your help...this is my first thread.....

so this is what im thinking, over about 3-4 weeks, maybe a bit more time in Goa, realistic?

from Varkala to Madurai-Pondicherry-Mahabalipuram-Chennai-Otty-Mysore-Hampi-Goa-Mumbai

would you recommend Bangalore???

Thanks

robh · Feb 22nd, 2007, 18:24

Just a sugggestion but how about, seeing as you are so close already, pop down to Kanyakumari and see the tip of India. The temple there is fantastic and, when I was there last month, there were no other western tourists about.

steven_ber · Feb 22nd, 2007, 18:36

If you decide against going to Kanyakumari, the following train may be useful if you don't mins Sleeper Class (not air con).

Train 728 departs Varkala daily at 18:40 and gets to Madurai at 05:20

It will cost Rs106

25th has 12 berths remaining, each day after that has about 200.

Take a bus/rickshaw to the station and get your tickets, then relax.

The route you suggested looks good, but make sure you're not departing Chennai for Ooty on a friday or a saturday.

Feb 22nd, 2007, 16:58	#1
jackerypie Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 2	What way to go & how? Varkala-Madurai-Pondicherry-Chennai-Otty-Mysore-Hampi-Goa-Mumba hey hey Currently travelling around India with my girlfriend, have been here a week and loving it so far. We arrived in Fort Kochi, have been to the backwaters and currently chilling out in Varkala....want to head but still unsure of our route....I have a rough idea but it might be easier to do this in a different combination, any suggestions or comments would be great, if I am missing a place that is amazing and on my route please say so.....many thanks for all your help...this is my first thread..... so this is what im thinking, over about 3-4 weeks, maybe a bit more time in Goa, realistic? from Varkala to Madurai-Pondicherry-Mahabalipuram-Chennai-Otty-Mysore-Hampi-Goa-Mumbai would you recommend Bangalore??? Thanks

Feb 22nd, 2007, 18:36	#3
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,566	If you decide against going to Kanyakumari, the following train may be useful if you don't mins Sleeper Class (not air con). Train 728 departs Varkala daily at 18:40 and gets to Madurai at 05:20 It will cost Rs106 25th has 12 berths remaining, each day after that has about 200. Take a bus/rickshaw to the station and get your tickets, then relax. The route you suggested looks good, but make sure you're not departing Chennai for Ooty on a friday or a saturday. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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Feb 22nd, 2007, 18:24	#2
robh Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 54	Just a sugggestion but how about, seeing as you are so close already, pop down to Kanyakumari and see the tip of India. The temple there is fantastic and, when I was there last month, there were no other western tourists about.