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 Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:10 pm |
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| Hi I want to spend about 3 weeks in India in December and have no idea where to go. All I know is that I am flying into Mumbai and that i'm not really interested in Delhi cause it sounds too hectic, I want to chill at the end of my rtw. I know I want to go to Goa and that I can fly out from any major airport in Southern India.
Can someone pls suggest a nice route for me to backpack? December is chilly in northern India so I guess southern would be nicer. Is there a 'typical' india backpackers route? Thanks! |
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| Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:31 pm |
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| If you only have three weeks I would suggest catching a train from Mumbai to Margao (main station in Goa) then you can catch a bus from the bus stand to Canacona station. From Canacona get a rickshaw to Palolem or Agonda. Use either of them as a base to do a few day trips around Goa.
You might find it difficult to leave once you settle on one of the southern beaches but if you still have the energy you could go to Hampi for a few days. If you want get away from the crowds but still chill on a beach then head to Gokarna in Karnataka. You can get the train from Canacona to Gokarna then grab a rickshaw to Om beach. If you have time it would be worth while weeing Kerala too. You can get an overnight train to to Cochin or further south if you want. Then get a slow boat through the backwaters towards Varkala which would be a nice place to spend your last few days. You can fly out of Trivandrum city airport which is only a bus ride from Varkala(45km). |
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| Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:38 pm |
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| Brendan's suggestion is best if u plan to go down south. Weather wud b beautiful in december...but i doubt if you would wanna leave once you go to palolem | |
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:09 am |
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Have you had a look in the lonley planet or on the website they have suggested iteniraries. I went for 6 weeks and ended up going up and down on the train loads which was really fun but not really necessary. Kerala is really nice. Stay away from Bagga beach and the one below that Calangute in December unless you don't mind being hasseled GALORE. It seems all the Indians from Mumbai holiday In Goa for chirstmas. Are you travelling alone? or with friends? Palolem sounds nice i wish i had gone there but at least I had an experience on calagute! Deli will be freezing arounds this time as you know best take some warm clothes if you head that way.  Cheers |
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:56 am |
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| Thanks for all the info!!! I can't wait to go lie on the beaches! | |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:31 pm |
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If you only have three weeks I would suggest catching a train from Mumbai to Margao (main station in Goa) then you can catch a bus from the bus stand to Canacona station. From Canacona get a rickshaw to Palolem or Agonda. Use either of them as a base to do a few day trips around Goa.
You might find it difficult to leave once you settle on one of the southern beaches but if you still have the energy you could go to Hampi for a few days. If you want get away from the crowds but still chill on a beach then head to Gokarna in Karnataka. You can get the train from Canacona to Gokarna then grab a rickshaw to Om beach. If you have time it would be worth while weeing Kerala too. You can get an overnight train to to Cochin or further south if you want. Then get a slow boat through the backwaters towards Varkala which would be a nice place to spend your last few days. You can fly out of Trivandrum city airport which is only a bus ride from Varkala(45km). Good suggestion.. Hersh |
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:36 pm |
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| HI,
had planned a 2 week trip last to last year along the western coast of India...Since yours is for 3 weeks, i am sure it can be more relaxing..mine was a bit hectic... 1st DAY MUMBAI TO GOA – 18th August (O/n journey) Arrive Madgaon (Goa) by Train. ( Mumbai to Madgaon - Konkan Kanya Express at 2240hrs – 1045hrs) Stay in a Shack @ Baga / Calangute 2nd DAY GOA 3rd DAY GOA 4th DAY GoA - KARWAR (Over night) 5TH DAY Karwar TO Kannur (over night) Evening visit the Kannur Fort as also Parassinikkadavu Shree Muthappan Temple (18kms) where one can watch Theyyam, a ritual dance performed almost daily. 6TH DAY KANNUR TO KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) (approx. 90kms) Leave for Kozhikode enroute visiting Muzhuppilangad Beach, Thalasseri , Mahe etc. as also Kappad Beach where Vasco de Gama first landed. Arrive Kozhikode Evening visit the Beypur, and market areas. O/n Hotel. 7th TH DAY KOZHIKODE TO KOCHI (approx. 250kms) Proceed to Kochi, enroute visiting Parappanangadi, Ponnani Guruvayur, Kodungallur Temple. Guruvayoor is famous for Shree Krishna Temple and Pannathur Kotta Arrive Kochi and proceed to hotel. O/n Hotel./ Couch Surf 8TH DAY KOCHI Morning after B/F visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, The Clock Tower, The Jewish Synagogue and the Church of St. Francis. Afternoon boat ride on backwaters. Evening watching Kathakali performance at a local theatre. Overnight at Hotel / Couch Surf 9TH DAY KOCHI TO ALAPPUZHA (ALEPPEY) (approx. 65kms) Leave for Alappuzha. The rest of the day enjoy in the beach, watching sunset. / boat jetty on Rice Boat & night stay 10TH DAY ALAPPUZHA TO VARKALA (approx. 120kms) Disembark from the boat at Alappuzha and proceed to Varkala Beach. 11TH DAY VARKALA (approx. 75 kms) After breakfast drive to Kovalam. Enroute visit the Sri Padmanabhasvami Temple and Shankumukham Beach. Check into the hotel. Rest of the day enjoys with dazzling beaches in Kovalam. O/n Hotel. 12TH DAY VARKALA TO THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Leave for Thiruvananthapuram and visit the Napier Museum, and later just while away the dayproceed to domestic airport to connect flight to Mumbai. / catch a train back to Mumbai I hope this helps in planning your trip. Incase you need any help in planning your trip, do write to me. Cheers, Porus |
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great info, tagged!  |
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