Hidden gems !

I'm going to India in september and plan to stay there for a
year or so.
I'm going to West Bengal,Sikkim, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and
Karnataka.
I'm looking for places that are hidden gems.
So do you know of places not that knowned, but magnificient.
Let me know !

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1. The book Added by: Indianer
   [Timestamp: Sun 16 May, 13:36 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   If you are serious, I suggest buying the 'Lonely
   Planet' "India" travelbook that I used on my trips to
   India. Buy it before you go and research a loose itinerary
   around it. You will sift out the gems with its advice. I
   envy the pace you will be experiencing India at with a year-
   long trip.

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2. Hidden treasure..... Added by: ginko
   [Timestamp: Mon 17 May, 2:20 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I can't really tell you they re all secrets... call me
   crazy but I really like Lucknow. I think it is all about
   luck and your wandering skills

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3. Bishnupur Added by: Shankar
   [Timestamp: Mon 17 May, 21:03 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Try Bishnupur, Shantiniketan and Murshidabad in West Bengal.

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4. Kodaikanal Added by: Elliott Moore (moore@arctic.nmt.edu)
   [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 3:08 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I spent about one year in India also, setting up a "home
   base" of rented bungalow in Kodaikanal then visiting other
   places. I really liked the old British hill stations, Kodai
   among them. I know they're not really Indian or really British
   any more either but an interesting and intense hybrid. Some
   retain more of the old traditions, some are now much more like
   the rest of India, but they're never dull. Just a personal
   opinion.
   Elliott Moore

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5. Net is the best place... Added by: srini
   [Timestamp: Wed 19 May, 0:56 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   check out....
   www.keralatourism.org
   www.junglelodges.com
   www.indiatouristoffice.com
   www.khoj.com
   have a pleasant stay....

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6. Mussurie Added by: Sam
   [Timestamp: Wed 19 May, 4:37 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Loved Mussurie up north near dhera dun.

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