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  1. Colombo - nightlife
    Created by: Dave
    [Timestamp: Fri 27 Feb, 8:06 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    What is the nightlife like in Colombo (Sri Lanka) of an
    evening?
    I am likely to be sent out to Colombo for a week or so for
    work and I was wondering what a single lad in his mid 30s
    does when it gets dark. Are there any lively discos etc?
    Hope you can help.

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  2. Biking to Europe
    Created by: Steve (gumby@ihug.co.nz)
    [Timestamp: Fri 27 Feb, 8:05 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    My girlfriend and I are planning a motorbike trip from India
    to Europe in January of next
    year. Our plan is to buy a bike and spend January and
    February in India doing a couple of
    small tours and then to go through Amritsar to Pakistan
    taking about a month, then Iran
    for about the same. From there we would go through Turkey
    along the Med coast to
    Istanbul and take a ferry to Greece. We have previously done
    a trip on an Enfield through
    Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu and are hooked on biking.
    Are there any other people out there who are not too
    straight who would be interested in
    joining us for the Amritsar - Istanbul part of the trip?
    Distances are great on this part and
    we believe that a couple of bikes would be safer than just
    one. We have excellent contacts
    in Delhi for purchasing and preparing bikes [ we have an
    Enfield here in NZ] and I have
    good mechanical skills. Drop us a line if you’re interested
    .

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  3. nepal
    Created by: dd
    [Timestamp: Fri 27 Feb, 3:48 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Can guidebooks (LP etc) be picked up in Nepal?
    Anyone know where to pick up chlorine tabs? Tried everywhere, no joy. Perhaps someone knows ratio of how much liquid bleach to water to purify?

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  4. Trekking alone?
    Created by: Mike (a2574721@smail1.rrz.uni-koeln.de)
    [Timestamp: Thu 26 Feb, 22:20 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'd like to do some extensive trekking in Nepal
    September/October this year. Actually I just wanted to go
    and meet up with people on my way there, but now I read in a
    couple of guide books etc. that it might be dangerous to
    trek on your own because the crime rate in the mountains is
    increasing??!! I'm sure it is not like Downtown Johannesburg
    but now I want to know: Are there any reasons NOT to start a
    trek on your own when you are an experienced trekker? I'm
    quite sure that you can't be very alone in the Nepal
    Himalayans for a very long time that time of the year.

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  5. Nepal Trekking/climbing
    Created by: Lindsay (hwootten@fl.asn.au)
    [Timestamp: Thu 26 Feb, 21:59 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Three reasonable human beings doing an extended trek in
    Nepal seek one or two others for company and to share costs.
    We will be visiting wilderness areas with lots of wildlife
    and forest as well as some trekking in populated areas.
    Intending to climb a number of trekking peaks and cross some
    high passes. This will be a great trip and is not one that
    trekking companies offer. If you are interested and also a
    reasonable human being with at least a good level of outdoor
    experience if not climbing experience, we would love to hear
    from you. Climbing the mountains is not compulsory!
    Departing Australia 31.3.98. Either email me or ring me on
    015 210993 or 02 66854551 or fax 02 66854552.

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  6. India-monsoon season
    Created by: Shelley (shelchen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca)
    [Timestamp: Thu 26 Feb, 16:41 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Can anyone tell me whether or not it is a bad time to travel
    to India and Nepal in July and August? I have been told
    that it's rainy season during these months and that it is
    advisable not to go at that time. Can anyone verify this??

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  7. flights to Jaisalmir
    Created by: Alex (jhillary@cais.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 26 Feb, 13:41 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I am flying into New Delhi on the 3rd of March and I plan to
    spend a few days there to recuperate before going onto Nepal
    for a week for some trekking. My mother is arriving on the
    17th in New Delhi, and we are going to Udaipur, Jaipur, and
    Agra before flying back on the 29th. I would like to visit
    Jaisalmir before she arrives (or perhaps arrange to meet up
    with her in Udaipur later). I get the impression, though,
    that if I can't fly out to Jaisalmir from New Delhi it would
    be difficult to travel there and do a camel trek in 4 days
    or so. A friend of mine flew to Jaisalmir from New Delhi
    via Jodgson Airlines. Does anyone know if those flights are
    still available?
    If not, should I save Nepal for another trip and go to
    Varanasi, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmir instead?
    Any advice would be much appreciated!

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  8. Sumatra
    Created by: Josi Hillary (jhillary@cais.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 26 Feb, 13:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Has anyone visited Sumatra recently?

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  9. Help me and get even bigger thanks!
    Created by: Simon
    [Timestamp: Thu 26 Feb, 11:21 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I know most of the people posting are budget travelers like
    myself. However, I don't care and I can't spell either, so
    if your interested in donating some money to my charity,
    Nepal may or may not appreciate it but I will.
    .
    Hey, at least I didn't make this page three miles long with
    an off-topic post, that should be worth some money,
    shouldn't it?

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  10. Help and Thanks!
    Created by: Zolt (zolt44@worldnet.att.net)
    [Timestamp: Thu 26 Feb, 7:59 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Namaste!
    I know most of the people posting are budget travelers like
    myself. However, the following is good information on Nepal
    and it's housing needs. If your interested in donating some
    money to Habitat For Humanity, Nepal will appreciate it. If
    not please pass on the info to someone who would be
    interested. I also want to say many thanks to all the
    people who replied to my post for information on traveling
    the Everest Circuit.
    The following is information about my fundraising for HFH
    Nepal. First is my contact # at HFHI in case you want to
    check on the legitimacy of my fundraising. Second is the
    lastest news from the country director at HFH, Nepal, Third
    are the country fact and lastly is my original letter
    requesting support. Your can send your donation to:

    Robert J. Kinsloe
    1947 N. Bissell St.
    Chicago, IL. 60614
    Make all checks payable to:
    Habitat For Humanity, Nepal
    I have set it up with HFH Global Village so that all
    contributions will be added on top of what is already
    budgeted for that affiliate. So for example if $10,000 is
    budgeted for that affilate our donations will be added on
    top of that figure. So far we have raised $703 US dollars
    which is $797 short of our short term goal of $1,500. I
    have only had response from 4 nepalese who have donated out
    of 600 emails I sent. I am hoping for greater support. I
    have sent out 63 letters to my friends and family for
    support and I have already had donations from other friends
    and business friends. It takes approximately $1,200 to
    $1,500 to build a house over in Nepal. As you know from
    working with HFH they do not misuse funds and most
    affiliates are run very well. I am hoping that our
    contributions will secure a well run and financially
    supported affiliate.

    Please pass the word onto anyone you might think would be
    interested in this cause.

    My contact for fundraising for HFH is Hal Corlew at
    1-800-habitat, ext.297 or you can email him at
    hal_corlew@habitat.org

    For your own information here is the lasted news from the
    new affiliate in Kathmandu.
    Dear Mr. Kinsloe,
    Thank you for the email we received here in Kathmandu. Thank
    you for your interest to raise funds for the newly approved
    Nepal Affiliate as Member of the Habitat for Humanity
    International. In that direction, it will be of interest to
    you to learn that Nepal Habitat for Humanity has just
    started building the first house in Tikapur, the far
    western.district in the jplains of Southern Nepal, bordiring
    with Inida in the South. It used to be a dense forest area
    with severe tropical malarial fever (just a decade
    before),making the place not suitable for habitat for people
    migrating from adjoining hills as well as for local
    inhabitants. The frist stone was placed for the first house
    on December 29, 1997, on the King's Birthday and the
    Affiliate reported on Jan.13th that they finished walls and
    placed the windows & doors. Only, they need to put the roof
    in it. In the mean time, they started the foundaations for
    the second house and began digging to put the foundation for
    the 3rd house. This is very encouraging for the Nepal
    Habitat. The owner of the first house is Dibu Chowdhary from
    the Tikapur Village Development in Kailali district. The
    cost of the house will come to $ 1200. The house will have
    wooden doors and windows, burnt bricks are used to build
    walls. The local people use cement tiles for roof. The
    community is very united, Mr.Kharel, the coordinator of
    Tikapur reported and even students from the schools are
    engaged in the work. It was very exciting, he said, with the
    whole community working together to build houses for people
    who lived in Sub-standard houses before. I had visited the
    area many time this past months. We are developing Affiliate
    in 2 other places, on in the hills near Pokhara and another
    in semi-hills, they call it inner terai(plains). Thus, we
    are now working in 3 different land areas, the plains,
    semi-hills and the hills. These are some of the informations
    in brief but we will be preapred to send you information
    that you need when we hear from you. Sorry, we haven't
    developed sponsorship sheets so far but we can waork on that
    right away. Our International representative, Ed LoPuma is
    expected back from holidays tomarrow. So, we will write to
    you further on this.
    Thank you for your willingness to work for Nepal and I am
    sure your visit to Nepal and the fund raising programme will
    be successful in Nepal. We look forward to hear from you.
    The international/Asia Pacific section will have more
    information you will need.
    Purushotam Nepali
    Naational Coordinator
    Dear Giving People,
    Habitat For Humanity believes in a hand up not a hand out.
    Each homeowner has to perform a certain amount of sweat
    equity, usually 300-500 hours, and pay for a no interest
    mortgage on the home they help build. I have worked on
    several projects around the world, (USA, Mexico, Canada,
    Hungary and Ethiopia), and have seen the incredible
    benefits a simple decent home can make on a family's life.
    So thanks in advance for your support.
    God Bless,
    Robert J. Kinsloe
    1947 N. Bissell St.
    Chicago, IL. 60614
    Phone/Fax - 773-404-9239
    E-Mail: Zolt44@worldnet.att.net
    Country Facts:
    > > Habitat for Humanity Nepal
    > >
    > > Average house cost: $1,200-$1,500 (estimated)
    > >
    > > Statistically, Nepal is one of the poorest countries in
    the world.According to UN statistics, 75 percent of its
    people live below the poverty line, with one in every ten
    infants dying before the age of five. Nearly 90 percent of
    its 20 million people live in the rural plains and mountain
    areas, primarily as agricultural workers and on a
    subsistence level. The country is still struggling to emerge
    from its fledgling democracy and the economic, political,
    and social problems that plague any developing country.
    Shelter is an intricate element in Nepal, religiously,
    socially and culturally. A house and land are passed on
    within a family for generations. Housing is a mark of not
    only prestige, but also of the achievement of the basic
    human goal to have one's own place to live in harmony with
    nature, to be part of a community, to have security and to
    be protected from harsh weather.
    While many basic necessities are needed, HFH Nepal believes
    that through the empowerment of leadership at the grassroots
    level, housing can be a cornerstone for broader integrated
    development for Nepal's poor.
    HFH Nepal intends to build in every major geographic area of
    the country, providing an affordable and decent house using
    the resources available in each location. These homes will
    replace the thatch, straw, mud and bamboo that are now being
    pieced together by those who have no> other means to obtain
    a decent shelter. Habitat estimates that these houses can be
    built for $1,200-1,500.
    COUNTRY FACTS AND FIGURES
    Location: Land-locked country astride the Himalayas between
    India and China.
    Population: The population of 22 million is spread over an
    area of 147,000 sq. km. The capital, Kathmandu, is the
    largest city with a population of 500,000.
    Religion: Hindu 90 percent, Buddhist 5 percent, Muslim 3
    percent, other> 2 percent.
    Literacy: 27 percent.
    Language: Principally Nepali, with other Indic languages.
    Climate: Varies according to altitude, from rainy and
    tropical, to coldin the high mountains.
    Economy: Industries such as sugar and jute mills, tourism.
    Government: Constitutional monarchy.
    Religion: Hindu 90%, Buddhist 5%, Muslim 3%.
    EMAIL: ed@habitat.wlink.com.np
    Questions about affiliates outside the U.S. can be addressed
    to Habitat's International Department. If you have other
    questions about Habitat for Humanity, please write to
    public_info@habitat.org or call
    (912)924-6935.

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  11. Indian books in England
    Created by: Jason King
    [Timestamp: Thu 26 Feb, 6:28 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Does anyone know of a bookshop in England which specialises
    in Indian literature?

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  12. trains in india/cycling
    Created by: Peter Quaife (quaifep@aston.ac.uk)
    [Timestamp: Thu 26 Feb, 4:40 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm about to cycle from Delhi to Dhaka, although nearly all
    of my route will be in nepal. I've got to meet a friend at
    the India/nepal border at mahendanagar (extreme west nepal),
    but I'll be too short of time to ride all the way. I also
    won't have time to spend all day queuing for a ticket, only
    to find the train is booked up for days. I imagine dealing
    with all this alone is difficult - with one person to look
    after the bikes, it's much easier for the other one to deal
    with the bureaucrats.
    What I want to know is, am I being over cautious, or is it
    worth trying to buy a ticket in this country before I go,
    and if so, does anyone know of a reliable person/company who
    can do this?
    Also, I'm struggling to find decent maps of my route,
    particularly the last bit into bangladesh. Everything I've
    seen doesn't show back roads, and in nepal, it's difficult
    to see what's cyclable off the main roads, and what's a
    path only good for walking. I'm not really into terrifying
    walkers, or carrying my bike!
    Finally, any route suggestions would be really useful.
    Thanks,
    Peter

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  13. Return flights from Delhi to Europe
    Created by: Bartek Kozlowski (thorrinx@ic.com.pl)
    [Timestamp: Wed 25 Feb, 21:43 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Any ideas of how to get from Delhi to Europe by air and without spendinga fortune? Preferably to Poland or any of the adjacent countries, could be Romania or Turkey.
    Thanks!

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  14. Anjuna/Vagator Parties
    Created by: joe
    [Timestamp: Wed 25 Feb, 18:26 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    From your corespondent in Goa:
    Well the season is slowly drawing to a close. There's been
    a party every night in Anjuna/Vagator for the past two
    weeks. Mostly Israeli DJ's so the music isn't very good.
    Asher and Miko are two prominent names from this school.
    Much better is German techno, Drums n Bass oriented and
    Gunther did a fine job at the party in the bamboo jungle a
    few days ago. Disco Valley, Bar 9, and Hilltop are frequent
    venues for parties.
    I heard that the parties are going to stop after elections,
    so last night might prove to be the final one. There's a lot
    more useful information I could provide but I better not try
    or else LP will delete this article just like they did the
    previous one in which I made a few innocent references to
    drug prices. It's too bad that the Rough Guide doesn't start
    a message board because they wouldn't be as commercially
    puritanical as the LP and would probably allow their readers
    access to relevant, up to date info that backpackers can
    really use. Evidently LP thinks that the Thorn Tree is such
    a stupendous success that everyone will want to use it to
    transact illegal activities.

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  15. Europe to Asia??
    Created by: jer (jer_man@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Wed 25 Feb, 9:40 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi there,
    Myself and some friends are planning a trip to Europe in
    May, which is not the main topic of this note but if you
    have any good advice i would love to hear it. The question
    i would like to ask is if anyone recomends traveling via
    rail over to SE Asia?? I plan on meeting a couple of
    friends in Malasia later on and was wondering whether i
    should just get a plane ticket of if it would be worth the
    time to get over there via other means. Please reply
    through my email!!!

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  16. Ladakh
    Created by: Laurence
    [Timestamp: Tue 24 Feb, 20:50 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm planning to go to Ladakh sometime between June and
    September. I know it will be the high season, but is it
    really as crowded with tourists as it is supposed to be, and
    with very high prices for accommodation? Something like Goa
    or Diu in December? Thanks for your advice

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  17. fyi & hopefully mine...
    Created by: dixie
    [Timestamp: Tue 24 Feb, 12:17 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    a friend who travelled around India told me it costs $8 there for the equivalent chloraquine that would cost $250 here (Canada) so for anyone trying to keep the budget down it sounds good to me. Does anyone know if doxy is as readily available as well, and if so how much it costs?
    My list for surprise essentials (india nepal et al) gleaned from this page and other sources now includes: fine nylon clothesline, earplugs, own mosquito netting, one-size-fits-all sink plug, fuses (see further down page for details), and syringes and latex gloves. Anything else?

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  18. Bhutan and Tibet from Nepal
    Created by: Elaine (ellie@cherry.com.au)
    [Timestamp: Tue 24 Feb, 1:11 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm thinking of going overland to Tibet and Bhutan from
    Kathmandu in about a month. Does anyone have any information
    about this??
    I was in Kathmandu about 2.5 years ago and I remember some
    travel agents were offering separate packages to Tibet and
    Bhutan. Does anyone know if they still exist and if so, how
    much would I be expected to pay?? Is it worthwhile?? I
    imagine the scenery to be out of this world. I'd love to
    hear from anyone that's done this with some helpful info.

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  19. baggage storage in nepal
    Created by: steve (stevecasteel@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Mon 23 Feb, 19:38 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Anyone out there know around how much it would be to keep a
    bag in storage in Kathmandu? I'm leaving Korea soon and
    can't decide whether to ship my extra bag to my next
    destination or keep it with me. Thanks.

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  20. Malaria tablets in Sri Lanka
    Created by: Petri
    [Timestamp: Mon 23 Feb, 3:40 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    We have hurriedly organised a quick 2 weeks in Sri Lanka on
    the west coast withour 2 small children,Tell me does anyone
    recommend malaria tablets?The doctors in Sweden say Yes but
    I am not sure if this area needs to be of protection
    Thankyouy Petri

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  21. I need your comments
    Created by: Michael (michaelp@pub.roskildebib.dk)
    [Timestamp: Mon 23 Feb, 0:38 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm developing my homepage. I want to make a homepage
    usefull for persons who for the first time wants to
    go to India. Since I want to make it so usefull as possible,
    I'm asking you for good advices. What information would you
    like to have.
    So far I've made i site about food,advices and a short
    introduction to India. So check it out and give me your
    opinion (good or bad).
    http://www.angelfire.com/ak/indien/india.html

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  22. Bangladesh For A Holiday!?!
    Created by: Bryan (ewan2bry@asianet.co.th)
    [Timestamp: Mon 23 Feb, 0:19 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Has anyone, and I mean anyone (as I can't find any info in LP's Website) been to Bangladesh for Holiday? I have 10 days in May to take a Holiday and seemed drawn to the mystery or lack of Travelers who have been there.
    1. What did you enjoy about Bangladesh?
    2. What is there to see? Where is a must to go?
    3. What's the best way to get around, bus, train, plane?
    4. What made your trip memorable.
    In general I am looking for the reasons to back-up my hunch that traveling to Bangladesh would be great even if only for 10 days.
    Thanks for the help!

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  23. Overland to India
    Created by: Jaka & Misha (jaka.smrekar@fmf.uni-lj.si)
    [Timestamp: Sun 22 Feb, 19:52 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    My girlfriend and I, both 23, did the overland trip from
    Europe to India. We spent most of the time in Middle East,
    and about a month and a half in Pakistan and India. In
    Pakistan, we visited the Hunza Valley, and in India we
    went from Amritsar to Varanasi, stopping in New Delhi and
    Agra, then we went south to Bangalore, Trivandrum,
    Kovalam, and Cape Comorin.
    We liked it a lot in the north of Pakistan, due to great
    landscape and great people. We have a promise to keep,
    and mention the Mountain Refuge, a nice pension in Gilgit,
    run by a man named Ibrahim, where we were enjoying home
    prepared food, and hospitality, for a standard Gilgit low
    budget price.
    We'll be happy to answer any questions about our trip.

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  24. Water Purification Part2
    Created by: CD (con_d@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Sun 22 Feb, 7:39 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Thankyou all for your responses on this question of water
    purification. Its a subject that has drawn a little
    attention. At this stage i have not decided as yet what
    method i will use if any at all, i have a question that i
    need to solve yet and maybe someone here might have the
    answer.
    A Katadyn water filter will work eficiently against bacteria
    and protozea but not against a virus. The question here is
    "does a virus need a host to attach it self to and if so
    filtering out all bacteria and protozea might leave you
    without any host and therfore no virus?"
    If some one can answer this question i would be most
    appreciative.
    Regards CD.......

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  25. Kerala Backwaters
    Created by: Barb
    [Timestamp: Sun 22 Feb, 6:11 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    My husband and I are planning a big splurge in Kerala by
    renting our own boat for a two day trip in the backwaters
    from Alleppey to Kollam. Is this trip geographically
    possible and in two days? Is it expensive? Is it worth it?
    We welcome all opinions/advise. Thank you, Barb.

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  26. Delhi-Jauipur
    Created by: Mike
    [Timestamp: Sun 22 Feb, 6:00 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    My wife and myself arrive at Delhi airport this Thurs
    midnight, after an absence of 15 years when we travelled on
    a very modest budget. A little older and better off tjis
    time, we will tavel mostly by air. However, our connection
    to Jaipur doesn't leave until 10:00 AM. Any suggestions on
    what to do. Sleep in the airport, Domestic or Intn'l, get a
    hotel, can you suggest any? Also for Jaipur, has anyone any
    up to date recomendations on lodging other than or
    confirming the L.P. guide (in and aroud the Rs.500
    catagory). Any help would be gretly appreciated.Can't wait
    to see if things have changed!

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  27. Does Iodine have bad effects?
    Created by: Sage (sage@eci.com)
    [Timestamp: Sun 22 Feb, 1:22 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Has anyone experience bad effects from prolonged use of
    iodine to purify their water? I mean, more than a month or
    so? I've heard warnings but never anything concrete.
    If you did have problems, how much iodine did you normally
    use and did you use tincture or tablets?
    -curious

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  28. hindi
    Created by: maria (mariam@megsinet.com)
    [Timestamp: Sat 21 Feb, 18:13 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Looking for info on short-term (less than a semester-length)
    Hindi language programs in India...anyone? Thanks.

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  29. nepal/tibet border & motorcycles
    Created by: suzanne
    [Timestamp: Sat 21 Feb, 16:37 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    i know that china hasn't allowed foreign vehicles
    historically. i wondered if anyone knew of somebody
    succeeding in riding a motorcyle (or other private vehicle)
    up the friendship highway from nepal??
    thanks,
    suzanne

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  30. indian drivers'icense
    Created by: suzanne
    [Timestamp: Sat 21 Feb, 16:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    i can't get a motorcycle license at home, in the usa, since
    i don't own a motorcycle. does anyone know what documents
    and red tape are needed/unavoidable to get one in india??
    (don't warn me about riding there, i'm not worried about it,
    i've been there on a bicycle, and i've commuted in taipei
    via motorcycle for a year.)
    thanks

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  31. Cycling Karakoram Highway
    Created by: Guy (Guy_Trotter@hp.com)
    [Timestamp: Sat 21 Feb, 11:23 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Howdy,
    I'm off to bike the Karakoram highway from Islamabad to
    Kashgar, and then on to Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), starting April
    25.
    I'm interested in emailing with anyone who has completed
    this cycle lately.
    See ya,
    Guy

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  32. South Asia details- FYI
    Created by: K.Mohan (kmohan@eohsi.rutgers.edu)
    [Timestamp: Sat 21 Feb, 5:13 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I just came back after a three month tour of some countries
    of the South/Southeast Asia as well as the Persian Gulf
    area. Here are some details for your information.
    - The LP guide that I picked up in India (Rs.725) was very
    useful for general directions and almost all tourists had
    one in their hands!!. It was a great learning experience and
    I encountered hundreds of tourists everywhere from all parts
    of the world including lots of senior citizens, kids and
    younger (20s), limited-budget travellers. I travelled all
    over, often with no advance planning and it was easy to get
    trains reservations everywhere except Calcutta sector.
    Another good news for Goa travellers is that the new Konkan
    Railway is now open all the way and regular services to
    Kochi will start from March 21st. Great railway with so many
    tunnels, bridges over lakes, etc,. and a lot better than the
    long overnight bus trip.
    - More good news on the money front... Recent
    devaluations of the local currencies made the trip across
    the whole S/SE Asia a lot cheaper and the prices haven't
    gone up that much yet! I was happy that they charged me only
    Rs.500 as the Indian airport departure tax instead of the
    previous Rs.750. I found hundreds of hotels and restaurants
    out there, not mentioned in the LP guide, which offered much
    better value. Yes, the touts gathered around me as usual,
    but I could get decent values almost everywhere, as I went
    for the best offer among them. They often gave me free
    transportation as well!! By all counts, now is a good time
    to visit this part of the world and if anybody has any
    doubts left over, my advice to them is: relax and just go!!
    - Now to the best and worst of the trip.
    -Best value: Rs 1.75 boat trip across Hooghly river in
    Calcutta and a walk-in, no hassle, Rs.800($60 for non-South
    Asians) flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Both offered
    excellent views with no discomforts of the road.
    -Worst rip-off: Open, public harassement of travellers
    across the border from Birganj, Nepal into India by Indian
    customs and their Nepali agents. Will try to expand on this
    at another time due to time & space limitations.
    -There is more to my experiences though, especially about
    the bad part that I left out, some I wish I knew earlier
    from LP or other sources, and didn't have to learn the hard
    way!. But then again, isn't that travel is all about??

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  33. Milam/Jahor Valley Trek
    Created by: Mark (mark_jones@workcover.vic.gov.au)
    [Timestamp: Fri 20 Feb, 13:35 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Does anyone have recent experience with the Milam Glacier/
    Jahor Valley trek in Kumaon.?Particularly the side trip over
    the Ralam Pass. Have they fixed the bit of trail that fell
    into the valley in 95 and is the trail up to pony grade
    again? (two young girls to get up there)
    Trail notes, even pictures much appreciated.

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  34. ship wrecking
    Created by: gitti
    [Timestamp: Fri 20 Feb, 9:41 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I have seen pictures of huge decommissioned ships being
    dismantled on the shores of India, in the south I think.
    Since I am visiting India in April I was hoping someone
    could tell me where this occurs. Does Gedani/Gadani sound
    right? if so which state?
    Thanks for any help
    Gitti

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  35. malaria etc
    Created by: dixie
    [Timestamp: Fri 20 Feb, 5:16 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Any one have experience with chloroquine combined with proquanil? To what degree do you become photo-sensitive with doxy? Coming from Malaysia to Katmandu , am I allowed to bring sealed bags of drygoods- say nuts with me?

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  36. Group of Eight Travel to India January
    Created by: Alan (ccquokka@wantree.com.au)
    [Timestamp: Thu 19 Feb, 18:37 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Just added Jaisalmer to the trip.

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  37. Water purifacation
    Created by: CD (con_d@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 19 Feb, 6:31 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Wishing to speak with travelers that might have used
    purification methods for drinking water instead of buying
    bottled water. ie Ketadyn water filters or Pur water
    purifiers.
    Having traveled for a period of two years and about to set
    off for another 18 months i would like to get away from
    buying bottled water in PLASTIC containers. Backpackers are
    large consumers of water (on average 1-2 litres a day)that
    adds up to a massive amount of plastic that is trown away.
    If some one can offer some advise on this subject it would
    be greatly apreciated.
    Regards CD

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  38. getting money in Nepal
    Created by: doug
    [Timestamp: Thu 19 Feb, 6:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    are cash advances available in Nepal, either through ATM's
    or banks? Any commission charged? Which bank? If not, is it
    better to carry US dollars cash or US dollars travelers
    cheques? Thank you.

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  39. happy boolin
    Created by: dixie
    [Timestamp: Thu 19 Feb, 3:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I will be travelling through KL, Nepal, Tibet (fingers crossed) , and on to India from there until my money runs out. Any advice given for these areas will be graciously accepted. For those not clever enough to understand that I am not looking for an itinerary to be drawn up nor a nursemaid - I am not. Suggestions of essential or surprising items that were found to be necessary (earplugs, locks, etc) are what I am interested in. Items that those who have travelled found to be needed. Any updates on the Tibet situation is excellent. Also, as I wish to sidetrack to the S.Andaman Islands and want to try diving, how expensive will it be? Would I be better off getting the diving course somewhere else (Goa perhaps?) Last I heard it was R14,000 - too rich for me. Rude people need not reply. No, really. People who think the inquiries on this page are stupid, need not take the time to reply. Thats the beauty of life, if someones existence is a waste of space or time, then dont waste any of yours on them.
    Happy boolin!

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  40. trekking + vaccinations
    Created by: marvin (marvinge@attachmate.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 19 Feb, 2:44 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I wonder if anyone can help me. I'm travelling from
    Ireland to Nepal to trek the Annapurna circuit. The local
    Tropical Medical Bureau lists the following EXTRA
    vaccinations recommended for long stay/trekking holiday:
    Hepatitus B
    Japenese B Enceph
    Rabies
    Tuberculosis
    Can anyoneplease advise if all these are necessary?
    Thanks
    Marv

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  41. Sri Lanka in july
    Created by: IRIS (motsh@worldonline.nl)
    [Timestamp: Thu 19 Feb, 0:34 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    O.K. you experience worldtravellers, you have some
    interesting tips for me? I am going to Sri Lanka in july for
    4 weeks. I like adventure and nature. A few days in the
    rainwood walking arround, everything very primitive. Hear
    the noises of the rainwood by day and by night ,see the
    stars... and see some wild animals. Also I like it to be
    with the local people, not in expensive hotels but little
    guesthouses or something like that. Have anybody interesting
    ideas? How I can travel arround?
    Maybe I am going the last week to the Maledives to dive, or
    is their a good diveplace in Sri Lanka? Can anybody help me?
    I know that I can look in the travelguides, but maybe if you
    where there you have other or better tips.
    I am very interesting in your answers
    Thank you very much

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  42. 2 questions
    Created by: roach
    [Timestamp: Wed 18 Feb, 16:38 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    okay, I've got the travel guides and all that but
    there are still a couple of things I feel I need help
    with:
    1) I want to spend as little time as possible in
    Bombay, I realise I'll probably be jet-lagged when I
    get there and will need some recovery time but I'll
    keep that minimal. I need advice on the quickest way
    to get to a smaller center where i can get my bearings
    a bit (heading south to Kerala eventually). Is bus or
    train preferable for a quick departure? Any
    recommendations on destinations (mid-sized, fairly
    good travel-hub for moving on)
    2) Once I get to where I'm going (wherever that is :)
    ) I'll probably want to get a stable place to live for
    the time I'm there (lets figure a month somewhere just
    for the sake of argument, shall we) Is it best to find
    a decent hotel and make that my base (prices being
    what they are) or is there the possibility of
    negotiating some sort of longer-term rental
    accommodation? (the lp travelguide mentions this for
    some areas of Goa, but I'm thinking more along the
    lines of coastal Kerala or Karnataka.
    thnks folks.

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  43. internet access???
    Created by: bogan
    [Timestamp: Wed 18 Feb, 16:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hello everybody in TV land,
    * I am trying to assemble a list of locations in India,
    Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh where I can access the
    internet at a public access point like an Internet Cafe ...
    or may be I should refer to it as an "internet chai house".
    * Name of Shop, Address, City/Town, cost (if you know it)
    and phone. Thanks a zillion net heads.
    regards
    Bogan

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  44. A first attempt.
    Created by: Rishad (rishad@usa.net)
    [Timestamp: Wed 18 Feb, 15:16 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    There is this web page that I have made about my trek to
    Dodi Tal and Yamnotri. It is a first attempt and I have just
    started to know how to use HTML so there are bound to be a
    few mistakes and goof ups. But there are a few pictures that
    I had taken while on the trip. There are also some photos of
    Manali and the Rohtang Pass, where I went after the trek
    The address is http://www.angelfire.come/ks/rishad
    Cheers
    Rishad

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  45. Larium ... or what are the options?
    Created by: Dave (dsharris@msn.com)
    [Timestamp: Wed 18 Feb, 4:49 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I am going to be leaving for a 4 month trip through India,
    Nepal and Thailand. My doctor has prescribed Larium as my
    anti-malaria medecine. After doing some research into the
    side effects of this drug, I am not so sure that I want to
    take it. What other options do I have that would still
    work as well, and not have side effects. My western doctor
    doesn't seem to be very well abreast of any other options,
    but it sounds like there are. All help is much appreciated.

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  46. Communication
    Created by: Agata (agatap@imada.ou.dk)
    [Timestamp: Tue 17 Feb, 22:10 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi,
    I'm planning a trip to India, Nepal, and if we can enter,
    Tibet. I would like to know how is the language situation?
    Is it easy to communicate in English, even if you get
    a bit of the beaten track?
    I thought of learning a bit of local language from home,
    but well; nepali, hindi, tibetan, it is a lot! So where
    is it so easy to communicate in english, that I could
    spare the efforts?
    Also any recommendations for self-study courses?
    I have seen that LP has phrase-books, do anybody know of
    audio materials?

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  47. Travel with children part 2
    Created by: John (pws@onyxnet.co.uk)
    [Timestamp: Tue 17 Feb, 19:32 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Thank you to everybody who answered my last post. It has
    been very helpful. There are a few points that I am not
    altogeather sure about.
    1 Lonely Planet talks about places to buy Ice Cream &
    Milk Shakes. Are these safe for children?
    2 Hotels with baths? Does this mean with showers?
    3 We will be ariving Sunday morning 21st March & the
    train reservations are closed to Monday. How long might
    it take to get a reservation 1st class sleeper for the
    5 of us to Goraphur. What I mean is how many days will
    we have to wait in Delhi.
    Many thanks

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  48. Varanasi Hotel
    Created by: Angela (avc0@orica.com.au)
    [Timestamp: Tue 17 Feb, 11:03 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Can anyone please suggest a good, clean, 3* hotel with river
    views in Varanasi that isn't in the LP guide. Phone numbers
    and or address would be greatly appreciated.

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  49. Hindi letters
    Created by: Christina (christinaahbs@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 17 Feb, 3:29 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Namaste !!
    We are a small group of people who studie Indian philologi at the univesity in Aarhus, Denmark. We would like to write with some indian people to practise our hindi. If anyone is interested, then mail me. Thank you.

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  50. Nepal trek in April
    Created by: Artem (ADoubov@rencap.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 17 Feb, 1:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi, everybody,
    My girlfriend and me are going to go to Nepal in April
    1998. We're going to do the 9-day Jomsom trek (Pokhara-
    Jomsom-Ghorapani-Pokhara) with the local trekking company,
    Langtang Ri Trekking
    (www.catmando.com/com/langtang/langtang.htm). We'd like to
    reduce our expences by teaming up with other trekkers (the
    more people go the less every person pays to Langtang Ri -
    see their website). We are going to arrive in Kathmandu
    April 11 or 18 and go for the trek on Wednesday, April 15
    or 22. Why shouldn't we do it together?
    We are Russians from Moscow; I'm 29, my girlfriend is 21: I
    speak fluent English, she also speaks a bit and easily
    understands. We're unexperienced trekkers (that's why we're
    going to go with a trekking company.
    By the way - does anybody know whether International Guest
    House in Kathmandu is good?
    Waiting for your reply
    Artem

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  51. Goa
    Created by: Helen
    [Timestamp: Tue 17 Feb, 0:45 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm going to spend 3 weeks in Goa from mid-April. Does anyone know any reasonably priced and friendly guest houses? I'd also like to know which are the best places to visit. Thanks for any advice.

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  52. How you avoid travel nutters
    Created by: debbie (debra_parton@vnu.co.uk)
    [Timestamp: Tue 17 Feb, 0:24 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I am about to leave for India and south east asia and am
    pleased to say that after looking through previous topics i
    may now change to a package holiday as it would be a
    surefire guarantee that i would never have to travel with
    SIMON.
    Please note that this helpful young man doesnt do package
    holidays, in fact i wonder if he does much except type
    unhelpful comments to people who genuinely just want a hand.

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  53. Simon, such a BORE
    Created by: Sam
    [Timestamp: Mon 16 Feb, 21:13 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Is anyone else like me getting a tad bored of Mr self
    appointed Thorn Tree private dickhead SIMON, telling
    everyone else THEY should get a life !! I share and
    understand the point you have made 27 times Simon, people
    should'nt be so lazy when it comes to researching their
    travels, right ? It is also a crime however to be
    consistantly negative, repetative and sour....we have
    grownups and parents to do that for us, please just try to
    ignore those nasty lazy people and put down a deposit on a
    life, it could be fun.....

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  54. Photography Advice
    Created by: Petr Hruska (hruska.bs6@lili.pef.zcu.cz)
    [Timestamp: Mon 16 Feb, 19:19 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Can I get good films like Velvia and other slides and some
    B&W films in Nepal, India or Pakistan ? Is it expensive ?
    Also, does anyone have any experience with sending film home
    from these places ? Thank you !

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  55. Indian Musicians in Toronto
    Created by: Sean Lerner (sean@yip.org)
    [Timestamp: Mon 16 Feb, 15:08 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    (I hope people feel this isn't too off topic).
    I'm involved in a charity in the Toronto (Canada) area, and we're holding an Indian Dinner to raise money. I'm looking for Indian entertainers who'd like to donate their time (in exchange for an audience :)). The date is April 4th/98. Please email me at sean@yip.org.
    Thanks.
    Sean

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  56. Arriving in Sri Lanka
    Created by: JamieG (Jamiegordon2@compuserve.com)
    [Timestamp: Mon 16 Feb, 8:50 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Looking through the LP guidebook today, it looks like its impossible to meet anyone at the Airport in Colombo. They say you have to wait at a car park(!) 2 milesa away.
    I'm supposed to meeting a friend there a day after I arrive, will I be able to get to the airport or will I have to wait at this car park!
    If anyone has just returned what's the current security situation like, i.e. post-independance celebrations.....

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  57. Trekking in Chitral
    Created by: Mike Frastacky (frastacm@sagitta.cybersurf.net)
    [Timestamp: Mon 16 Feb, 8:37 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I have arranged to trek from Rua (2 days drive North of
    Chitral)to Hondor between July 05/98 and July 19/98 and am
    looking for 2 other people to share costs with. This is not
    a commercial advertisement but simply a means to share
    expenses and is not meant to solicit business from anyone or
    for anyone. This is a 16 day trek from the Shah Jinali
    Pass(4215m) over to Lasht, heading East to the Boroghil
    Pass(3807m) then South to the Darkot Pass(4575m).The trek
    would end with a drive to Gilgit. I have chosen this trek
    because of it's remoteness. Since this is a restricted area,
    a government briefing is required in Islamabad before the
    trek by all participants. A sense of humour would be most
    welcome, a strong sense of self-importance would not be.
    Interested???...inspired???... Just e-mail me for more info.

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  58. INDIA WITH GATE1TOURS
    Created by: Phil (DOCPSB2@AOL.COM)
    [Timestamp: Mon 16 Feb, 8:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Has anyone used Gate 1 tour company traveling in India. I
    am planning to use them on a 16 day tour in November.
    Package include stops in Delhi,Jaipur,Agra,Khajuraho,
    Varanasi,Kathmandu and Mumbai. Also is November a good
    month to visit. Thanks for your help.

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  59. Renting a car in Nepal
    Created by: Fabrizio & Silvia (fabrico@tim.it)
    [Timestamp: Mon 16 Feb, 6:09 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Next march we are going to spend some days in
    Kathmandu valley. As we'll stay in Kathmandu we would like to visit as much as possible of the valley.
    Do you know if it is possible to rent a car without a driver?
    What about the roads?
    Do you know which is the best temple reachble only with a trek of 2 or 3 ours ? (namobuddha?)
    Thanks to all who can help us!
    Silvia and Fabrizio - Italy -

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  60. India travel ideas
    Created by: Jamie (debra_parton@vnu.co.uk)
    [Timestamp: Mon 16 Feb, 5:07 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Does anyone have any tips or suggestions for travel through
    India. I arrive in Delhi on Sept 1st and have no plans and
    am abit lost as to where to start.
    Any must see sights that you could suggest?......

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  61. Getting visas in Delhi
    Created by: Julian (drbob@rie.net.au)
    [Timestamp: Sun 15 Feb, 21:17 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I and a friend will be travelling overland through Asia this
    year. We hope to pass through India, Nepal, China and
    South-East Asia. Since some of the visas for these countries
    have short lifespans we need to get some on the road. Has
    anyone got any information on getting visas for Nepal,
    China, Vietnam and Thailand in India? I know Chinese visas
    from embassies in Nepal are not much use. Also an update on
    the overland Kathmandu-Lhasa route would be great.
    Thanks, Julian

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  62. Problems in Dharamsala
    Created by: Cathy (catherine.heawood@zurich.com.au)
    [Timestamp: Sun 15 Feb, 11:20 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I visited Dharamsala back in 1995 and fell in love with this
    place. I'm finally going back later this year but a friend
    who has just been to India was advised by some other
    travellers that the fighting in Kashmir spread to Manali and
    Dharamsala. Could anyone verify if this is true? I have
    searched for information but cannot find any evidence to
    support this.

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  63. Gay Bombay
    Created by: dogstar (dogstar2000@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Sun 15 Feb, 0:39 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    The LP guide is not much good for gay visitors to Bombay.
    Can anyone tell me what the gay scene is like and where
    to go to cruise, eat, hotels...
    Also please share some stories of the gay ettiquette to meet
    cute Indian men. Is not speaking in a local language a
    difficulty.... what do Indian men think of white americans
    or europeans...
    Also are there any gay events, marches, festivals in Bombay?

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  64. What's Hunza like now ?
    Created by: Helen
    [Timestamp: Sat 14 Feb, 10:26 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hello! I was lucky enough to spend 5 weeks travelling
    around Pakistan by myself about 4 years ago (how time flies)
    During which time I was treated with nothing but respect,
    kindness and great hospitality. I would reccomend this
    beautiful country to any lone female travellers as long as
    they are strong minded, respectful of the local traditions
    and wear shalwar kameez at all time - I also always kept my
    head completely covered.
    The village of Hunza and especially its surrounding area
    holds a special place in my heart, I found it so beautiful
    and peaceful. However tourism was already beginig to dig
    its greedy roots into the place and I would love to hear how
    the village is doing now, has it lost it's charm?
    Now,this is a long shot, but amongst many other
    wonderful people,when I was there I met a local man called
    Manzoor who was running his families guest house I can't
    remember what it was called, he would be in his late 20's
    now. He had a touquoise jeep nicknamed Desert tiger and took
    tourists out on trips. Everyone seemed to know him, he was
    larger than life, great fun and smoked and drank. I would
    like to now if he is still there and if he is ok, he had a
    good heart.
    If you are luck enough to have been in this area, please let
    me know, I would so love to hear some news of the place...
    thankyou. Helen

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  65. Trains through India
    Created by: Florian (flohalu@netway.at)
    [Timestamp: Sat 14 Feb, 8:12 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm looking for information about trains going to India from
    China.
    Has anybody some good ideas how to maintain travelling on
    train from China to Europe via India (which could complete a
    trip started with the Transsiberian Railway)?
    I'm really interessted in your ideas (even if they're a bit
    weird or seem impossible):-)
    Thanks for your help!

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  66. Hiring a servant
    Created by: John Bull
    [Timestamp: Sat 14 Feb, 8:09 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    The people I know in India all have servants. I'm thinking
    of hiring one for our next trip. I have in mind someone to
    cook food, speak to people in Hindu, do the bargaining
    (which I find distasteful), stand in lines for tickets,
    carry my luggage, swat flies and agressive vendors, etc. Are
    their agencies to hire servants from? What is a good daily
    rate? He would have to speak English, of course, and I
    understand that this will cost more, naturally.

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  67. What to do in India?
    Created by: johan (jola079@ktv.koping.se)
    [Timestamp: Fri 13 Feb, 23:32 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I will be going to India for 3 months during the summer of
    1999, i need info on what to do. Can someone help me????

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  68. Srilankaand 7 children
    Created by: mumof heaps (macuae@emirates.net.ae)
    [Timestamp: Fri 13 Feb, 20:53 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi,we are regular travellers with our 4 aged 8,6,6,and 3 and
    with another family of 5 want 12 days inSri Lanka in March
    .Any good tips for a coastal budget safe beach area?Kids are
    into hiking ,have an interest in finding areas to do
    this????Would appreciate any suggestions being posted or
    emailed
    cheers L

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  69. Working and living with Jains.
    Created by: Sean Lerner (sean@yip.org)
    [Timestamp: Fri 13 Feb, 13:12 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm going to India through a volunteer program this fall to
    work for four months. After that, I may travel a little and
    perhaps try to find another volunteer opportunity while I'm
    there.
    I've been reading up on Jainism. A lot of their values
    appeal to me.
    How easy would it be to find work with them? (perhaps in a
    temple?)

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  70. Rajhastan in April
    Created by: gb
    [Timestamp: Fri 13 Feb, 12:18 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    A bittersweet proposition: I have the chance to escape work for a month and have Rajhastan at the top of my list for adventure. A co-worker has seen me excitedly searching the web for information on India and has told me that it's unbearably hot in April. I spent a month in Ladakh in June a couple years ago and I do remember Delhi being pretty hot. What's the conventional wisdom? I'm reluctant to reschedule, as time off is rare. I'm also anxious to see more of India, as my memories from my past trip are still vivid and wonderful. Is April as hot as June in that region? What should I expect?
    Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
    -GB

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  71. Tent or Teahouse
    Created by: The Edge (caedge@mindspring.com)
    [Timestamp: Fri 13 Feb, 10:13 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Going to do a 20 day trek from Lukla, Nepal to Gokyo Ri, Cho La pass, Dingboche, Thyangboche and back to Lukla in November. I'm trying to decide on whether to camp or stay in teahouses, and wether a guide / porter is a good use of funds, and if so how to go about hiring such a person without fattening the wallet of too many middlemen! anyone got any suggestions?

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  72. Bangladeshi Weddings
    Created by: Lisa
    [Timestamp: Fri 13 Feb, 6:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Please, can anyone help? We live in Detroit (USA). Our
    neighbor's daughter is getting married, my husband and I are
    invited. They are from Bangladesh and Islamic. We need
    answers to the following questions:
    What's an appropriate gift?
    Do I need to cover my head?
    Should I wear an ankle length dress?
    Will my husband and I be seated apart?
    The wedding is Feb 15th.
    Thanks!

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  73. Karakoram highway
    Created by: Lori (lorisambol@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Fri 13 Feb, 4:23 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm thinking about taking a trip on the Karakoram highway
    into Pakistan (namely, Gilgit, Hunza, and down to
    Rawalpindi). The US state department has issued a travel
    advisory regarding Pakistan since some Americans were
    killed in Karashi. I know that you have to take the travel
    advisories with a grain of salt but still . . . has anyone
    recently done this trip and can let me know how safe it is
    and if there's any anti american/western sentiment? Thanks!

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  74. Pardise in Sri Lanka
    Created by: randall
    [Timestamp: Thu 12 Feb, 22:53 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I just spent a few weeks in Sri Lanka. It was, of course,
    gorgeous and delightful (especially after a few months in
    India.) But I must say the best place I found was the
    beach area at Tangalle, on the south coast. Beautiful,
    dramatic stretches of beach and coastline, and very few
    tourists. But the best part was the Dilena Beach Home --
    the best food I found in Sri Lanka, and with great prices.
    Athula, the oh-so-friendly proprietor, is a former
    fisherman who knows his seafood, and serves up the
    dreamiest food of all kinds. I couldn't recommend this
    place higher. His place is located on the beach east of
    town.

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  75. Internet Access In Chennai (Madras)
    Created by: Danny traveler
    [Timestamp: Thu 12 Feb, 18:31 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    If you're looking for cheap e-mail and internet access in
    Madras, go to the first floor of Spencer Plaza (directly
    above American Express, and beside the flower shop). SRIS
    Computers offers full internet access for about 120 rupees
    per hour. And the manager is friendly.

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  76. Train from Nepal to Tibet
    Created by: Xan
    [Timestamp: Thu 12 Feb, 15:50 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi, I would like to find out if there are trains from Nepal to Tibet. I heard that the route taken is really scenic. Is this the one by train? If not, by bus or self-drive? Thanks & cheers.

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  77. Anyone been to Mustang (Lo Monthang)?
    Created by: MGB (Burginhood@aol.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 12 Feb, 14:20 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hello out there! Has anyone been to western Nepal, specifically the region called Mustang (or Lo Monthang)? LP's last edition of 'Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya' has the area listed as a restricted area, but I'm wondering if things have changed and/or how difficult it is to travel independently in this area. Any info will be much aprreciated. Namaste.

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  78. Contact Lenses In India
    Created by: mark (bloedman@batnet.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 12 Feb, 10:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Any advice out there on the availability of multi-purpose
    (e.g., cleaner, disenfectant and soak)contact solution in
    India? I'd hate to have to carry a three month supply with
    me and if it is not available I may decide to do glasses
    instead. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

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  79. ESL in Bhutan?
    Created by: DJ
    [Timestamp: Wed 11 Feb, 17:48 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Greetings All,

    I'm looking for information concerning Bhutan. I know
    it is a country that has just recently began to open up to
    the outside world. I certainly respect their fears of
    uncontrolled westernization. I have heard, however, that
    English is becoming quite widely spoken and is being taught
    in schools around the country.
    I would love to have an opportunity to visit Bhutan but
    if possible, would prefer not to join other big bummed,
    donkey riding tourists (no offense to any big bummed, donkey
    riding tourists who might be reading this). I'm wondering
    if there exists any opportunity for teaching English as a
    second language within Bhutan? Any information, concering
    visas, schools, oraganizations, anything, would be
    appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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  80. From India to Kathmandu?
    Created by: CARIN (ccs1996@star.elim.net)
    [Timestamp: Wed 11 Feb, 13:31 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I am a teacher in South Korea--I plan on taking my week of
    Spring break vacation (April '98) in New Delhi, India. I
    imagine seven days in New Delhi might be more than enough,
    and I've always wanted to see Kathmandu. I thought this
    might be a good opportunity. I know it will take a good
    twenty hours to get from Delhi to Kathmandu--my question is
    this: Is it worth it to take the trip for just a couple
    days to Kathmandu? I may try to fly in to Delhi and fly out
    of Kathmandu, depending on the cost (or get a round trip air
    ticket to Nepal out of Delhi). For those of you who have
    been there--what is your opinion? I'd really like to see
    more than New Delhi in seven days and Kathmandu seemed like
    an excellent adventure. If you can, please e-mail me your
    opinions--Thanks much! A fellow traveler.

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  81. request information
    Created by: Simon
    [Timestamp: Wed 11 Feb, 9:53 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I want to go to India. What airlines fly there? Where should
    I go? What should I see? Please give me a list of cheap
    hotels in each city, with phone, fax numbers, and rates.
    Does the rate include breakfast? Also please give me a list
    of all the ATMs in India. Quickly, please, I'm leaving next
    week.

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  82. Erotic Sculptures
    Created by: Hulla Mulla (optional.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 17:49 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    The erotic stone sculptures at the temples of khajuraho.
    You know the ones? Where are they and how do I get there?
    Also are there any other jain temples/sculptures I shouldn't
    miss? cool. thanx.
    Zool...

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  83. Sleeping Bag
    Created by: Billy Gibbons (ZZtop@afterburner.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 17:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Greetings exalted ones. I have a question(s), it is this :
    I am off to India in 2 weeks, it will be early Spring and
    I'll be spending my first month and a bit in Delhi/Agra and
    Rajasthan. What I want to know is, how necessary is it (do
    you think) to bring my own sleeping bag. I've gone and
    looked in the stores and they've got bazillions of bags for
    every kind of weather conditions (not to mention for every
    imaginable financial condition!). Basically, I'm not
    interested in lugging a sleeping bag with me everywhere if I
    find I wont be needing it. I plan to hang in the Thar
    desert, I know this will be cold at night - are there
    alternatives to bringing your own? Also, is it easy enough
    to buy warm clothing (jumpers, jackets, thick socks etc) in
    India? I'll be trekking in Nepal in April but will hire
    everything I need there. I'll probably spend a fair amount
    of my time in "bottom end" accomodations, is the bedding in
    these places scary enough to warrant bringing your own??
    A few other last minutte tips would be welcome, for
    instance:
    I know very little about how the trains work, when and where
    to book tickets etc. I plan to figure it all out when I get
    there as I have a fair amount of time. Am I mad?
    Will I be OK bringing only travellers cheques? If so is it
    cool to bring only one kind, or is it really worth my while
    to bring a mix of say Thomas Cook, AMEX and perhaps a bit of
    US cash as well?
    All advice, comments, abuse, praise and general banter will
    be enthusiastially read. Just pop your replies up here on
    out much loved thorn tree as my email address written up
    there is bogus. THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE!!! See yas in
    India!!
    Billy...

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  84. cricket
    Created by: nicole (nbrady@theage.fairfax.com.au)
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 14:22 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Can anyone tell me how to purchase tickets in advance for any of the one day internationals between Aust and India scheduled for April? I understand the games are much more popular than tests.

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  85. Agra-Varanasi
    Created by: Stan
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 8:54 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Can anyone tell me if its difficult to travel from Agra to
    Varanasi. ie What is the train like , and is it difficult to
    get tickets at short notice (72 hours max)??
    Are the buses a better alternative???
    Thanks in advance.

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  86. Diving In Maldives or India
    Created by: Jon (JonHands@compuserve.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 7:53 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    HELP!!
    Can anyone out there tell me if I am better to book a diving package before I go to the Maldives in August/September or to book one in the resort on arrival. Also has anyone any thing interesting on the maldives in general particularly Kuredu (hoping there?), any information would be greatfully recieved particularly as I have never scuba dived before.

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  87. how to carry meds.
    Created by: melinda
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 6:41 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi, I'm going to be traveling through Nepal and Thailand in
    the coming months. I'm wondering how to carry my
    prescription medication that I must take along- larium,
    cipro. etc.? I'm trying very hard to cut down on bulkiness
    in my pack and would like to put the meds. in ziplock bags.
    Has anyone ever run into trouble getting through customs
    with medication in bags as opposed to med. bottles with
    pharmacy labels on them?
    Thanks,
    Melinda

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  88. Kanha National Park
    Created by: Ann (fmac_iver@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 2:41 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi.
    Myself and my boyfriend are off to India in April and as part of our trip we hope to include Kanha National Park as I really want to see those tigers!!Caould anyone answer a few questions I have.
    Whats the best way to arrive as I know its remote - we'd be coming from Varanasi..? So where do you get off the bus / train..?
    Also, any recommedations on accomadation near the park..?
    How do you arrange safaris..? Do you need your own transport..? And are elephant safaris still possible.. I saw this on a travel programme..!!
    Finally how hot is it in end April / Beginning of May..? I know its hot enough to make the Tigers come out for water but in human terms is that unbearable..??
    I have read LP on this, by the way, but I'd really appreciate any additional information from those that have been there.
    Cheers!!!
    Ann

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  89. Kerala in July
    Created by: Mike & Verna
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 1:18 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm planning to go to Kerala in July, any advice or tips
    would be most appreciated (regarding transport, weather,
    accomm. including houseboats, resturaunts and
    availability of modern toilets)

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  90. Opposites + corrections
    Created by: gus (gsimpson@hemscott.co.uk)
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 0:36 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    just came back from nepal, had a great time and all that but thats for another time. I wonder if anyone has any views on why travellers bitch about the lonely planet books. Its like they're 'too cool' to have a guide book that in general is helpful. In fact they can be quite dismissive. I've come across this for years on all my travels but what interested me while I was in Nepal is that people are starting to do the opposite. Basically if the Lonely Planet (India) says that X city is great they don't go it and if the LP says a place is shit they go. Reason being they have found that the so called good places were tourist traps/nightmares and the shit places were in fact real India and great. I met several folks who had formed this opinion so I was NOT just dealing with one quack. Is it true? when you see the immortal lines 'nothing of interest there', do travellers flock there in droves??

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  91. opposites et al?
    Created by: gus (gsimpson@hemscott.co.uk)
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 0:32 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    just came back from nepal, had a great time and all that but thats for another time. I wonder if anyone has any views on why travellers bitch about the lonely planet books. Its like their 'too cool' to have a guide book that in general is helpful. In fact they can be quite dismissive. I've come across this for years on all my travels but what interested me while I was in Nepal is that people are starting to do the opposite. Basically if the Lonely Planet (India) says that X city is great they don't go it and if the LP says a place is shit they go. Reason being they have found that the so called good places were tourist traps/nightmares and the shit places were in fact real India and great. I met several folks who had formed this opinion so I was just dealing with one quack. Is it true? when you see the immortal lines 'nothing of interest there', do travellers flock there in droves??

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  92. Domestic Air Travel
    Created by: Mikie (mkolas@mb.sympatico.ca)
    [Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb, 0:20 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Does anyone have experiance booking air tickets off the
    street. What I mean is, not pre booking, and just buying the
    tickets as you go. Our travel agent has advised us against
    this as he says the flights are almost always overbooked. We
    would rather not be tied to a schedule or itinerary, but we
    only have 6 weeks to spend and intend to visit 12 cities
    including Port Blair and Kathmandu. We would rather not be
    hung up in an airport for days on end, is this what we could
    expect? Help!

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  93. WORKING & TRAVELLING IN INDIA & NEPAL ?!
    Created by: VWIS (Voluntary Work Information Service) (vwis@bluewin.ch)
    [Timestamp: Mon 9 Feb, 20:17 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Interested in working and travelling all throughout the
    Indian subcontinent ??
    VWIS provides a personalised information service on all
    types of voluntary work, especially humanitarian and
    environmental, for all people aged between 16 and 70 years.
    Examples of projects include rural community development
    projects in India, disaster preparedness education in India,
    social work, teaching English in isolated mountainous
    villages in Nepal, providing medical assistance to
    Tibetan refugees, organic agriculture in India and a lot
    more !!
    If you are interested, then contact VWIS at:
    vwis@bluewin.ch

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  94. Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh
    Created by: Mimimee (aol.com)
    [Timestamp: Sun 8 Feb, 13:55 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I am planning a trip to Arunachal Pradesh, a portion of the
    Northeast Frontier Area of India in November. Since this
    area has only been open to outsiders since 1996, I have not
    been able to find any information regarding the different
    tribes in this 32 kilometer-wide area bordering on Burma,
    Bangladesh and Tibet. Have traveled in India, Nepal,
    Burma, Tibet, etc. but would like information re
    temperature in that area in November, the lodging,
    availability of bottled water, etc. Most importantly, if
    anyone has gone to this area, please give me your
    impressions--was it worthwhile or should I consider another
    destination. Thanks much.

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  95. Nepal: Travel, Trekking and Trafficking
    Created by: H Brown (carin@gn.apc.org)
    [Timestamp: Sun 8 Feb, 13:07 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Are you concerned about women's safety? Or about sex
    trafficking?
    We aim in time to be the definitive resource on the Internet
    for
    women seeking information on safe travel in Nepal. We are
    grateful
    for more information, but already we have ideas on which
    companies are safe and supportive.
    We are also operating a campaign aganst sex trafficking in
    Nepal.
    More details in the women's section or visit our site at
    http://www.blue-fox.com/nepal

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  96. Manaslu '98, Nepal
    Created by: Steve (swayne@rain.org)
    [Timestamp: Sun 8 Feb, 8:00 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi! i was wondering if anyone has been on the Manaslu circuit. i am going in April and would appreciate any info.
    thanks. steve

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  97. I'm off to the Indian Himalayers
    Created by: David Reynolds (DaveMR007)
    [Timestamp: Sun 8 Feb, 7:29 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi there I'm going to the himalayers in the summer of '99
    with my school and a company called World Challenge. So if
    you have any helpful or interesting info about the area or
    ways to raise money for the trip. I would much appreciate
    it if you could tell me anything about good places, treks,
    prices, places to stay etc.
    Thank you
    David

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  98. The best of India!
    Created by: Jonas Jungkvist (k96jujo@chestud.chalmers.se)
    [Timestamp: Sat 7 Feb, 1:13 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi!
    I will go to India in October and I want to know if YOU have
    any suggestion what I MUST do when I will visit this big
    country. If you know anything, please send me an e-mail.
    Jonas

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  99. Is It Worth The Sacrifice?
    Created by: Dee (dww130@mail.usask.sk.ca)
    [Timestamp: Fri 6 Feb, 19:49 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi there! I need some advice from some world travellers. I
    am planning to go to Asia after I graduate in April. It's
    always been my dream and has been encouraged by my family
    since I was young.Travelling is something I honestly feel
    I have to do. The problem is that I have a significant other
    that I'm afraid of losing if I leave. I'm afraid that I will
    like it so much in Asia, especially Hong Kong that for some
    reason or other, I won't come back. He is encouraging me to
    go, but I don't know if it's worth it. I realize that I
    should not be held back by anyone, but I had planned to
    spend my life with him and now I don't know if travelling is
    really worth losing him. Things happen and circumstances
    occur that sometimes don't allow you to follow through with
    your life as you had planned. So I guess my greatest fear is
    not of going, but of not coming back and losing someone that
    means the world to me. I know I should go, but part of me
    doesn't want to! Any suggestions? I'd really appreciate it.

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  100. ADVICE ON SRI LANKA
    Created by: Julian (RudeNotTo@aol.com)
    [Timestamp: Fri 6 Feb, 8:05 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Planning a trip at end of Feb 98.
    Could anyone please advise on where to go.
    Planning to go to Kandy, hill station, ancient city, beaches etc..
    Any help would be fab!

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  101. Kyber Pass
    Created by: Saulo (Cdm.associati@.it)
    [Timestamp: Fri 6 Feb, 6:14 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm looking for some informations about crossing
    Pakistan-China border across Kyber pass.
    Are there problems to get "individual China visa?
    Thanks a lot in advance.
    ciao Saulo

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  102. Nepal in April
    Created by: Artem (ADoubov@rencap.com)
    [Timestamp: Fri 6 Feb, 4:09 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi, everybody,
    My girlfriend and me are going to go to Nepal in the second
    half of April. We're going to do the 9-day Jomsom trek
    (Pokhara-Jomsom-Ghorapani-Pokhara) with the local trekking
    company, Langtang Ri Trekking
    (www.catmando.com/com/langtang/langtang.htm). We'd like to
    reduce our expences by teaming up with other trekkers (the
    more people go the less every person pays to Langtang Ri -
    see their website). We are going to arrive in Kathmandu
    April 11 or 18 and go for the trek on Wednesday, April 15
    or 22. Why shouldn't we do it together?
    We are Russians from Moscow; I'm 29, my girlfriend is 21: I
    speak fluent English, she also speaks a bit and easily
    understands. We're unexperienced trekkers (that's why we're
    going to go with a trekking company).
    Waiting for your reply
    Artem

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  103. Gujarat?
    Created by: Ollie (oliver.tardrew@virgin.net)
    [Timestamp: Fri 6 Feb, 1:45 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm planning a trip to Northern India this summer, and I
    intend to spend some time exploring this state - which the
    LP text describes as less popular amongst travellers.
    If you have any experiences of this region to share, I would
    like to hear from you.
    Many thanks.

    [Posts on this topic: 5. Latest post: Tue 24 Feb, 14:50].

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  104. Leaving India Syndrome?
    Created by: trev (trevorfisher@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 5 Feb, 15:06 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I am bound to get some grief for this one I know, however...
    over the years I have noticed a change in myself and many
    others when it comes time to leave India, I become less
    patient, more irritable. The things that did not bother me
    in the months or weeks before started to really get on my
    nerves, queing, traffic,pollution, rudeness and so on. I
    have seen it a lot amongst other visitors and travellers and
    when I floated the idea to a group of about 12 friends in
    the "Rambo" one night. I was amazed at the response, it
    would seem that this is a common experience.
    I have described it in more detail on my web site in the
    "Virtual Modern Lodge" section,

    http://www.rophy.demon.co.uk/virmod.html
    Feel free to read it and contribute to my knowledge on this.
    I have applied the idea to a number of topics often featured
    here to illustrate it a bit and also discussed it's role in
    relation to Calcutta's bad reputation and Why do I miss
    India so much?
    Remember, this is floated as a search for a better question
    and not as an answer, so don't take it that I have a
    personal investment in it being right or wrong, I would
    prefer balanced replies to help improve the knowledge,
    and not to engage in some your wrong/right tedium.
    Replies and elaborations to this area please and not to the
    e-mail.
    If you are going to be abusive, BE FUNNY or I'll get bored.
    Cheers and thanks for all the lovely comments in the
    guestbook, my mum is now having a rest from signing it.
    Trev.

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  105. Anti-Malarial drugs from India?
    Created by: Jon
    [Timestamp: Thu 5 Feb, 3:19 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I am returning to India soon for a long visit. My travel
    clinic recommend Chloroquine and Paludrine antimalarial
    tablets. My local pharmacist tells me I shouldn't need any
    more than about a months supply, as I can buy these
    (probably cheaper than in the UK) in India.
    Is this good advice? Is there anything I need to be aware of
    when buying antimalarial drugs in India?

    [Posts on this topic: 8. Latest post: Tue 17 Feb, 22:34].

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  106. maldives for non-divers
    Created by: dina and tony (diantony@netvigator.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 5 Feb, 2:41 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Grateful for any info on whether the maldives is worth a
    visit of those of us who do not dive,but are content to
    swim,sit on the beach,eat seafood,etc.What is the weather
    like in July/August?Is the capital worth a visit?
    Thanks.Tony and Dina

    [Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Thu 26 Feb, 3:02].

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  107. motorcycling in india
    Created by: Kate (lenglo@netcom.ca)
    [Timestamp: Wed 4 Feb, 12:38 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Myself and my partner are interested in buying an Enfield
    motorcycle in India to tour around on. We were hoping to go
    overland to Nepal and Tibet also by motorbike. Wondering if
    anyone knows how much a motorcycle with sidecar costs in
    India? Also is it possible to cross these borders with our
    own transportation? And lastly, would anyone know rough
    prices for shipping the motorbike from India to
    Perth,Australia? Any information on this subject would be
    greatly appreciated, cheers!

    [Posts on this topic: 6. Latest post: Mon 23 Feb, 2:41].

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  108. goa
    Created by: paula (paula)
    [Timestamp: Tue 3 Feb, 22:24 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    please could someone tell me if Goa is a suitable place for a family holiday (two kids age 16 and 6.
    where are the decent places to stay and what will keep us occupied?
    Preferably somewhere near to a nice beach with a bit of shopping and things for my kids to do.
    thanks.

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  109. Postcards from Rajasthan
    Created by: Krista (sfriebel@unixg.ubc.ca)
    [Timestamp: Tue 3 Feb, 16:37 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    On January 4th we returned from six weeks of traveling in
    Asia -- four weeks in India and 2 weeks in Bali. I have
    written, and posted on my web page, a story of our
    trip(which is mostly about the Indian portion of the
    journey) called "Postcards from Rajasthan"
    At the end of "Postcards" I have made some general comments
    on traveling in Rajasthan as well as a listing of hotels we
    stayed in. My web page URL is
    http://www.interchg.ubc.ca/sfriebel/kristaweb

    [Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Mon 9 Feb, 17:58].

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  110. Costs in India/Sri Lanka
    Created by: Geoff (gogden@rocketmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 3 Feb, 16:17 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Can anyone who has been recently in Sth Asia give us an
    indication as to the costs of cheap but reasonably clean
    hotels (double room) in both countries.
    Am travelling with wife and 10 year old daughter. Don't
    mind roughing it but want to stay in reasonably clean
    hotels if possible for the sake of the child (at least not
    brothels). Do they allow a child to sleep on the floor for
    no extra charge?
    We would appreciate any information.
    Geoff Ogden/Ntombi Moyo

    [Posts on this topic: 4. Latest post: Fri 13 Feb, 20:35].

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  111. Annapurna Circuit Advice
    Created by: Dave (dsharris@msn.com)
    [Timestamp: Tue 3 Feb, 14:58 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I am planning on trekking the entire Annapurna Circuit
    during May. I am wondering if anyone out here has been
    during this time. I realize that it is going to be cold
    when going over the pass, but to what degree do I need to
    prepare for during this time? What is the average
    temperature during the other parts? Can I get suffeciently
    warm/good stuff in Pokhara or do I need to bring my own? I
    am going to be in India for the 6 weeks before and I would
    prefer not to drag the stuff around with me, but I will if
    I have to. Any comments/advice/observations in this regard
    or any other, please advise. Thanks for any help!

    [Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Wed 11 Feb, 5:13].

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  112. Kids in India
    Created by: Billy
    [Timestamp: Mon 2 Feb, 11:54 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi everyone
    my wife and I are thinking of taking our daughters (11 and 8
    year olds) to India for four months. Can anyone please
    advise us on their experiences in regards to travelling with
    children ? We took the eldest to Bali when she was about 3
    and she was really too young, we thought, she couldn't eat
    the food, she wasn't quite old enough to know to be quiet
    during dance performances etc. I know that we should
    acclimatise them by trying them out on dhal, chappatis etc
    and get them used to walking medium to long distances, but
    any useful hints and tips would be appreciated from people
    who have done this before. Thanks.

    [Posts on this topic: 8. Latest post: Thu 19 Feb, 18:35].

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  113. Sunderbans
    Created by: Davey (racheldavid@stones.com)
    [Timestamp: Mon 2 Feb, 5:35 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    We want to go from Calcutta to the Sunderbans;we're looking
    at 4-5 days including travel, the visit will be in late Feb,
    advice on the usual questions gratefully recieved, thanks,
    David & Rachel

    [Posts on this topic: 4. Latest post: Fri 6 Feb, 9:37].

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  114. Welcome to the "City of Palaces"
    Created by: Madhu Shashank (mshashank@usa.net)
    [Timestamp: Sun 1 Feb, 20:26 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi there!!
    I am m/21 from Mysore, which is aptly called the city of palaces.I am a commerce student from the prestigious Mysore University.If anybody of you is willing to visit this part of the world, feel free to write to me and I shall get back to you.
    Bye Bye
    Madhu

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  115. overland trip to India.
    Created by: david (rvanesch@ibm.net)
    [Timestamp: Sun 1 Feb, 0:35 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Is there nobody who can give me any advice or information on
    the overland trip from Europe to India, going through
    Turkey, Iran and Pakistan? Realy any info is welcome!

    [Posts on this topic: 16. Latest post: Thu 26 Feb, 9:09].

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  116. safety in ladakh- North IndiaK
    Created by: Pete (p_sisson@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Sat 31 Jan, 8:04 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I know theres already stuff here on Kashmir's safety
    generally, but what about a place like Ladakh specifically?
    Its over 400km from Srinagar and as I understand it most of
    the population is Buddhist, so should (please correct me if
    neseccary) be free from the hindu/muslim trouble.
    I ask as it seems like a beautiful alternative to Nepal for
    a treking holliday.... but I do value my life and other
    peoples opinions...

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  117. a few notes from my trip
    Created by: gemini (gemini@sirius.com)
    [Timestamp: Sat 31 Jan, 4:26 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I was in india for a month in october, going to nepal for a month and returning for a few days to delhi before leaving to bangkok. varnasi was the city I liked the best. we stayed at a place called the Ganges View hotel, which is not to be confused with the Temple View hotel nearby and which rickshaw drivers will try to take you to. It is at assi ghat and tulsi ghat, not mentioned in LP guide, and full of art, as the owner is an artist. It seems many artists and writers stay there. Around the corner are some nice stonecutters, seven brothers who will make items to order if you like. The Ganges View costs almost the same as the Temple view but is much nicer. If you can, make a reservation (sorry dont know the phone) because it is almost always full. They said they dont WANT to be listed in LP! the rooftop overlooks the ghat, so you can see all the washing and rituals from up there. We went during Diwalli, a great time to go, with rituals and candles at the waters edge from early in the morning. a warning if you do go during diwalli (near the end of october): they use firecrackers ("bombs"), even small children, and they throw them everywhere. One night we did not feel it was safe to even go out for dinner because of all the explosions.
    another note: the LP guide lists a certain ashram, cant recall the full name of the guru, but they call her "Amma" and the ashram is accesible via the kerala backwater boatride. Out of curiosity, my friend and I went. They have constructed a highrise hotel on site, and there is a sign that said "enroll now in amma's school of hotel and motel management". It was mostly white western women worshipping this lady. They charge one hundred rupees per night to stay, "meals included". They gave us what amounted to a blanket to use as a "mattress", and when mealtime came, my friend slept while l went to eat. They had two lines, one for westerners and one for indians. the westerners food, which was Indian food nicely prepared, cost extra, while the indian people's food, which looked like oatmeal with curried vegetables in it, was what came with the "melas included". I chose to eat the free food, and a few hours later I awoke with horrible diarrhea every 10 minutes lasting all night long. They claimed there was a "hospital" on site. I sent my friend to get a doctor, but she was told that all the doctors and nurses were in meditation with Amma and couldnt be disturbed. so we packed up, filled up on lomotil and headed for the dock to get off that island! shades of Heart of Darkness. Indian women on the train to allapuza told me that this guru was for "rich westerners" and she is not popular with the locals, although her PR claims it isbecause they are jealous. She was given a merecedes benz by her followers, and it looks like another case of romaticizing the indian guru by white westerners, reminding me of Guruami of siddha yoga and others who have entranced westerners and gotten rich in the process. Yuck.

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  118. Kashmir...safe for foreigners?
    Created by: Joel
    [Timestamp: Fri 30 Jan, 6:41 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    The info given on Kashmir by LP says that foreign travellers
    should steer clear of cities in Kashmir especially
    cities such as Srinagar. Does anyone know exactly how
    dangerous it is for a foreigner to visit this city? The
    reason for my concern is because I just recieved a phone
    call from my girlfriend who is travelling through India. She
    is on her way there to visit friends that she met last time
    she was in Colorado. Is she crazy to do this or what?
    Please, let me know what you know, if you know. Thanks.

    [Posts on this topic: 21. Latest post: Wed 11 Feb, 2:38].

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  119. looking for Yavitmal...
    Created by: o'brien
    [Timestamp: Thu 29 Jan, 18:29 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Has anyone who has been to, or who lives in India ever heard
    of a small town called Yavitmal? I beleive it is somewhere
    near Bombay but I have no maps that verify it's existence.
    Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

    [Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Sat 14 Feb, 22:43].

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  120. INDIA -One Month
    Created by: v (vpress@hotmail.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 29 Jan, 5:40 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm going to India for One Month. What should I see? Where should I go? I'll be there in Sept-Nov. How much $$$ will I need? I'm an "experienced backpacker". Thanks for you help.

    [Posts on this topic: 7. Latest post: Sun 8 Feb, 7:17].

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  121. Need help !
    Created by: Michael (michaelp@pub.roskildebib.dk)
    [Timestamp: Thu 29 Jan, 3:16 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I have been 1 year in India. I've been in Uttar
    Pradesh,Rajastan,Tamil Nadu,Kerala,Karnataka and Goa.
    So if you want any information, I'll try to help you.
    Or you could see my homepage
    http://www.angelfire.com/ak/indien/india.html.

    [Posts on this topic: 3. Latest post: Tue 10 Feb, 0:32].

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  122. India & astrolgy
    Created by: nastassia
    [Timestamp: Mon 26 Jan, 22:48 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi
    I would like to go to India sometime next year. I am very
    much interested in astrology and I was wondering if there
    are any institutions or even colleges where they teach
    astrology. Can anyone give me any information on this
    subject? Thanks.

    [Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Wed 11 Feb, 23:29].

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  123. When is the next Kumbh Mela
    Created by: Cyril
    [Timestamp: Fri 23 Jan, 7:23 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    If you know the date of the auspicious day (or whenabouts)
    for the bathing in the Ganga river in Haridwar, please let
    me know !
    Thanks
    OM

    [Posts on this topic: 7. Latest post: Wed 25 Feb, 12:45].

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  124. Relationship tester?
    Created by: Lou
    [Timestamp: Thu 22 Jan, 17:12 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I have met quite a few people (inc myself) who have had
    relationship breakups apparently as a direct result of
    travelling together in India. Is this a common phenomenum?
    Am I making a mistake by getting married this year by not
    going to India with my betrothed first to 'test him out'?
    Interested in peoples thoughts.

    [Posts on this topic: 21. Latest post: Sat 7 Feb, 6:27].

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  125. India - Uk by Enfield
    Created by: Joe (Joe@joeroper.prestel.co.uk)
    [Timestamp: Thu 22 Jan, 12:15 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I have an Enfield Bullet M/cycle in India, and I want to ride it back to UK. Also two friends are joining me who have to buy a motorcycle apiece.
    Has anyone any advice on how to go about registering, taxing and Insuring a M/cycle in India.
    In respect of a Carnet de Passage, can the carnet be issued in UK, or does it have to be issued in India, as all vehicles will be registered in India.
    Insurance for the M/cycles seems to be a problem, I am unable to find a UK Insurance company that will insure a M/cycle not registered in the UK. Im only looking for Insurance for the European leg.
    Can anyone help
    Thanks
    Joe.

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  126. Indian novels
    Created by: mala (mala@terrigal.net.au)
    [Timestamp: Tue 20 Jan, 23:08 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm constantly on the search for books by Indian authors ...
    any suggestions? I'm reading "A Fine Balance" by Rohinton
    Mistry at present, - it's an excellent read. He's a great
    story teller.

    [Posts on this topic: 14. Latest post: Thu 26 Feb, 6:25].

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  127. What to see in Sri Lanka ?
    Created by: OLIVIER (holivier@etupop.unil.ch)
    [Timestamp: Tue 20 Jan, 2:29 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi,
    I'm going to Sri Lanka this September-October and would like
    to have infos about the country, what to see/avoid,
    weather,food...and everything you liked about this country.
    Thank you
    Hubert

    [Posts on this topic: 7. Latest post: Sat 14 Feb, 8:15].

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  128. ladakh
    Created by: faruk (fbudak@harp.kho.edu.tr)
    [Timestamp: Mon 19 Jan, 23:18 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    is there anyone going to Ladakh late August.
    How can I go there by land, is it possible?
    accommodation and sight-seeing places.
    Thank you very much in advance.

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  129. March/April '98 Australian Cricket Tour
    Created by: Bogan
    [Timestamp: Mon 19 Jan, 18:34 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hello everybody out there in TV land.
    '
    Does anybody combine a knowledge of India, computers,
    cricket and ticket sales at Indian sports grounds?
    '
    I planning to travel to India in March/April and I would
    like to watch an India-Australia cricket match. I need some
    assistance with organising the logistics in India. Can you
    help?:
    (1) What are the tour dates for the March/April 1998
    Australian cricket tour of India?
    (2) Which are the best grounds to watch a game? (I heard
    Delhi only holds about 10,000 people whereas Calcutta holds
    about 120,000)
    (3) How can I advance purchase a ticket to an
    Australia-India game. I assume that 10,000 tickets in Dehli
    will sell out to locals before you could say "curry on your
    lips".
    (4)Can you telephone a ticket agency or the cricket ground
    and quote a VISA card number and reserve a ticket, or am I
    just showing my ignorance of Indian ways by asking this
    question?
    (5) Is it true that 1 day games sell out quicker than test
    matches in India?
    '
    Anybody who knows the answers to these questions will
    receive a "Cherry Ripe"(chocolate/cherry bar) in the mail
    direct from Melbourne, Australia. This can also be exchanged
    for a jar of Vegemite (a yeast spread) for the more
    adventurous Renaissance man.
    My request is genuine and I would appreciate any advice that
    fellow lovers of cricket would care to offer.
    regards
    Bogan

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  130. Sea Turtles in Sri Lanka
    Created by: Will
    [Timestamp: Mon 19 Jan, 17:25 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Anyone going to Sri Lanka, here's an important message to
    spread to all other travellers. Whatever you do, avoid any
    Sea Tortoise Sanctuary and NEVER give them money. They
    aren't run by serious environmentalists, but rather by
    locals with no scientific training. They do tremendous
    damage to the cause of actually protecting these animals and
    are just cashing in on tourists who think they are helping.
    In fact, they run around harvesting eggs and by the time
    they hatch and are released the baby tortoises are so sick
    and weakened they just become food for predators. It's
    devastating the populations, and has in fact been banned by
    the government because of this, but they still exist.
    Spread the word.

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  131. Bhutan
    Created by: Mike (mwalker@us.oracle.com)
    [Timestamp: Mon 19 Jan, 16:29 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Does anyone know anything about Bhutan. We are looking at
    heading there in October.

    [Posts on this topic: 1. Latest post: Mon 19 Jan, 19:36].

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  132. Nepal again
    Created by: Debbie (mickq@ozemail.com.au)
    [Timestamp: Fri 16 Jan, 22:39 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Oops! Forgot this one in my last post!
    How difficult is it to get from the airport at Kathmandu to
    Kathmandu Guest house? How difficult is communication when
    one is limited only to English?
    Thanks>

    [Posts on this topic: 6. Latest post: Sun 8 Feb, 16:39].

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  133. Andaman Islands
    Created by: Nicole (nbrady@theage.fairfax.com)
    [Timestamp: Thu 15 Jan, 11:27 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Hi, I'm going on a honeymoon in March and plan on going to the Andaman Islands as a first stop (from Australia) and then around northern India/Nepal. We have four weeks all up. Any suggestions? Anyone know anything about the Andamans?

    [Posts on this topic: 6. Latest post: Tue 10 Feb, 15:28].

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  134. Independent travel in Rajasthan
    Created by: Laurent (laurent.claudel@massana.com)
    [Timestamp: Wed 7 Jan, 4:48 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I'm going to India in February. My big problem is that it's
    only for 2 weeks and off course I want to see many things:
    -Delhi
    -Agra
    -Jaipur
    -Jaisalmer
    -Udaipur
    And others things in Rajasthan.
    I'd like to travel independently. I feel that the package
    tour don't really give you the opportunity to really
    discover the country since you always have to follow.
    I would see that the two main things that I really don't
    want to miss are Agra and the That Desert. Is it easy to
    really see the villages if you travel by bus or by train.
    I'm not really willing to hire a car. This is not only
    because it's more expensive but because I feel like it might
    be better by bus (I don't mean more confortable...)
    Does anybody have any suggestion on what is reasonable for
    those two weeks. Somebody told me that's would be probably
    better to spend as less time as possible in Delhi for such a
    small trip.
    I am on my own. Do you think that I'll easily meet some
    fellow travelers on my way ?
    Thanks

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