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About Nilesh Korgaokar
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budget travel in India, off-beat locations, beaches on the west coast, backpacking, travelled extensively all over India, Nepal, Tibet and China during my Army career. Willing to assist travellers, especially yougsters, in their travel plans. Recommendations, locations, etc.

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Travelled in India, Nepal, Tibet and China as a volunteer for a travel agency to explore unseen areas for working out itineraries. Many of my guides are permanent features on the web-sites of travel information service providers.
   

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from LHASA to INDIA11/28/2008
  Q: Is there third possibility to travel from Lhasa to India(Sikkim)? I mean by road across border Nathu ...
  A: I know that Kathmandu has bus services to India but specifically which places I cannot say. I have ...
from LHASA to INDIA11/23/2008
  Q: Is there third possibility to travel from Lhasa to India(Sikkim)? I mean by road across border Nathu ...
  A: You are correct in your assumption that the current road from Lhasa to Gangtok in Sikkim via the ...
monastery lodging11/19/2008
  Q: I m wondering if you can tell me of any Buddhist or Hindu monasteries/shrines which offer lodging in ...
  A: I'm afraid I don't have the answer to your question as it seems to confined to a very narrow realm ...
transportation/ outlet adapters for laptops11/7/2008
  Q: My husband and I are traveling to India in January 2009. We will be flying in to Mambai but will ...
  A: The best way to get to Anand in Gujarat is to take a train from Mumbai. I would not recommend you ...
Kochi from Mumbai11/4/2008
  Q: We plan to fly to Mumbai and make our way down the West Coast via train to Cochi. We would like to ...
  A: If you planning to travel down the West Coast by train to Kochi, I suggest you take the Netravati ...
travelling to Leh in November10/28/2008
  Q: Are there any special precautions regarding travelling to Leh in the middle of November (besides ...
  A: Apart from adequate clothing for extreme cold climate and high altitute sickness there is no need ...
shimla-kullu-manali tour @4800 is it true please conform me10/24/2008
  Q: is it true that Peaceman Travel is providing SHIMLA-KULLU-Manali 6 night/7 days Package tour only ...
  A: You will appreciate that I'm not a spokesperson for Peaceman Travels and cannot say anything about ...
travelling at arunachal10/19/2008
  Q: how long it takes to see important places at arunachal pradesH?is it safe for tourists?
  A: It's as safe as it is anywhere in India to go to Arunachal Pradesh. Regarding how long it takes to ...
tibet9/25/2008
  Q: Is there any way to go to tibet directly from India?
  A: The only way to get to Tibet directly from India is to trek along the Western border of Nepal with ...
Travel in India9/17/2008
  Q: me and two friends are going to India next week and would like to know how and where can we organise ...
  A: I recently came across this website that has a great interface for Train Travel in India - ...
train travel in india9/5/2008
  Q: I will be in India, 27 sept-11 oct 2008 : 27-5 in Rajasthan, 5-11 in Ladakh. We plan to travel ...
  A: I recently came across this website that has a great interface for Train Travel in India - ...
train travel in india9/4/2008
  Q: I will be in India, 27 sept-11 oct 2008 : 27-5 in Rajasthan, 5-11 in Ladakh. We plan to travel ...
  A: It is encouraging to know that you want to travel by train in India during your trip to this ...
Kerala to Mumbai8/31/2008
  Q: I'm currently starveling in North India, and I will fly out of Mumbai on the 15th of September. I ...
  A: I'm a bit confused. You say you are in North India flying to Mumbai on Sep 15 and then you say you ...
Southern india7/31/2008
  Q: Im going to be travelling to india (south) at the end of august and thinking of heading to kerala ...
  A: The monsoon should be at their end towards the end of August...so it shouldn't be too wet although ...
college trip7/22/2008
  Q: i have to organise a small 3 day trip for my department in college....people prefer destinations ...
  A: You don't say where you are from so I'm assuming that you from Delhi or somewhere in north India. ...
travel in India in july7/6/2008
  Q: Im going to India for the first time this july and would like to ask youfor your opinion on my ...
  A: If at all possible you might want to consider postponing your trip to Nov - Dec. Until late August ...
travel in India Aug/Sept Rajasthan, Mombai7/6/2008
  Q: Mumbai to Katmandu 17/08 - 7/09. Taking in Ahmedabad, Udaipuk, Jaisalmer, Kejarla, Puskar, Jaipur, ...
  A: In Mumbai you can experience heavy rains in August although it all depends on the local climatic ...
Travel in August/ September7/4/2008
  Q: Me and a friend are planning to travel to India arriving in Delhi on 19th August. We are planning ...
  A: I meant that if you reach Sikkim in the early part of September (since I presume you will be ...
Travel in August/ September7/3/2008
  Q: Me and a friend are planning to travel to India arriving in Delhi on 19th August. We are planning ...
  A: August should be OK although it will be quite hot and humid for the Golden Triangle. So make sure ...
Leh on October6/16/2008
  Q: i'm about in india on 26/9 - 5/10. is it possible to visit Leh during that time? i'm thinking about ...
  A: You may not be able to do justice to Rajasthan in 10 days if you want to travel by road to Leh as ...
10 days in August6/14/2008
  Q: I have read through your past answers and want to thank you for all the time you commit to this! ...
  A: August is kind of hot and humid in Delhi but as long as you have air conditioned accommodation at ...
India in August6/8/2008
  Q: I posted earlier, but could not figure out how to do a follow-up question. We are thinking about ...
  A: Your itinerary looks fine to me. You shouldn't worry too much about the rains spoiling your trip. ...
Days of stay in Mt Abu6/5/2008
  Q: Please tell me the must see places in Mt Abu in August... also how many days shud one plan for a ...
  A: The following websites should give you a fair idea of what you should be seeing in Mt Abu. ...
Honeymoon options between august 15-316/3/2008
  Q: We are planning to go to the Valley of flowers.. How good a idea is that? What other options do you ...
  A: In that case I suggest you purchase LONELY PLANET's TREKKING THE INDIAN HIMALAYAS and then make your ...
Honeymoon options between august 15-316/2/2008
  Q: We are planning to go to the Valley of flowers.. How good a idea is that? What other options do you ...
  A: The Valley of Flowers is a great destination if you're looking for adventure and willing to undergo ...
India5/25/2008
  Q: I'm going to India for 8 weeks; July - August. I still really don't know where to go, some people ...
  A: In 8 weeks you can visit both Kerala as well as Ladakh. I guess you have enough time. In July-August ...
Question5/7/2008
  Q: how are you going? Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. My name is Christina and I ...
  A: Servants are people who are paid to do house-work either on a full-time or a part-time basis. Most ...
Visiting India in August5/7/2008
  Q: My wife and I have always wanted to visit India, however, because of work it seems that we are never ...
  A: Yes, it's possible to visit India in August and still have a great trip. If you're flying into ...
Question5/6/2008
  Q: how are you going? Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. My name is Christina and I ...
  A: In order to get a detailed insight into India I would suggest that your friends buy a copy of LONELY ...
Traveling to India - A little bit of everything4/23/2008
  Q: My best friend and I are wanting to plan a trip to India next summer and we have a whole lot of ...
  A: This is the first time (and perhaps the last) in my life that I have seen someone who is 19 years ...
India July/August 20084/21/2008
  Q: I have planned a trip from 5th July to 20th August. I have just been made aware it is monsoon ...
  A: The peak tourism season in India is from November to March when the temperatures are mild when ...
North or South ?4/21/2008
  Q: We are 2 women who would like to spend 2 weeks in India at the end of August-beginning of September ...
  A: If I were you, I would go to Rajasthan and Leh which does not mean that Kerala is not recommended. ...
India - Goa4/12/2008
  Q: I have dates for a vacation and am now looking to see if I would like to go to India. While ...
  A: I have not heard of these places in Goa and therefore cannot comment one way or the other. Ideal ...
flying from delhi to dubai4/10/2008
  Q: do u know if there is a direct flight from delhi to islamabad or the shortest route possible could ...
  A: On such issues it's best to check with your local travel agent as airline schedules are subject to ...
monsoon4/5/2008
  Q: We are a couple who are going to India mid May until mid July, planning on going to northeast ...
  A: If I may say so, you have picked the wrong time of the year to travel to both these places. While it ...
Laul and Spiti3/27/2008
  Q: I really need to know how best to get to Laul & Spiti or Leh between April 11-19. Any Travelers for ...
  A: I assume you mean LAHUL and SPITI - the remote regions of Himachal Pradesh state. You can get there ...
Darjeeling and sikkim3/27/2008
  Q: I am planning for a honeymoon trip to sikkim and darjeeling during the month of August. My friends ...
  A: Nobody can predict the weather and whether there will be heavy rains and landslides in and around ...
need help3/22/2008
  Q: im planning to visit Darjeeling and Sikkim (Gangtok) in mid April and have already booked air ...
  A: Yatra.com has a good interface to find hotels in these places and also compare hotels. You should be ...
July travel in south India3/11/2008
  Q: im looking to travel for 4 weeks in South India straight after my graduation in mid-July with a ...
  A: I find the monsoons a great time of the year and it washes up the summer's dust and grime. You get ...
July travel in south India3/8/2008
  Q: im looking to travel for 4 weeks in South India straight after my graduation in mid-July with a ...
  A: Bangalore is a good gateway to South India and from there you can get access to the Nilgiris and the ...
Travel to J&K3/3/2008
  Q: My family is planning to visit Vaishno Devi & Srinagar, Sonamarg, Pahalgam etc in April 2008.How ...
  A: Travel to Vaishno Devi is not a problem as there is no militant activity there. Regarding travel to ...
Manali Vs Nainital in july2/26/2008
  Q: I am planning to go out in mid July. I live in mumbai. I want to explor the north-west, and am kind ...
  A: I've never been to Manali proper but have been upto Palampur from Pathankot via the mountain ...
Rail travel between Varanasi and Darjeeling in August2/22/2008
  Q: I'm going to be in India in August, and I am wondering how feasible my original plan to visit ...
  A: August is the fag end of the monsoons and is a good time visit India. It will be quite humid in ...
cost of journey2/21/2008
  Q: how much will be the expense to travel from cochin to lakshadweep by sea? what are costs of ...
  A: I'm afraid I don't know the answer to your question. I suggest that you search the Internet with ...
Train Travel2/14/2008
  Q: I would be interested to know how one can travel by train from New Delhi to Kulu-Manali.Please help ...
  A: Yes, you have to go the final leg by bus or taxi. Nilesh ...
India Travel2/14/2008
  Q: I have recently finished University and want to travel around India. I have been to India a few ...
  A: I would not advise a young female traveler to travel around India by train. I know I'm not exactly ...
general India travel2/13/2008
  Q: I am planning a lower-end budget trip with two others in our mid-20s-30s. Our plan so far is to ...
  A: You will agree that it is too generic a question for me to answer in the space and time that this ...
India Travel2/13/2008
  Q: First of all I want to thank you for this assistance and offer you the same help if you ever come ...
  A: Be warned that June is the hottest month in India especially the north of the country. As long as ...
places near ahmedabad2/12/2008
  Q: I am planning to travel to ahmedabad by car frm mumbai with my fly in march,can u suggest a weekend ...
  A: Outlook Traveller has published a good book on Destinations from Mumbai. It has details of hotels ...
travel to palampur (HP)2/5/2008
  Q: I am travelling from Mumbai to Palampur in Himachal in mid march . If I travel by train i have to go ...
  A: If you take the usual common sense precautions you should be ok while traveling to Pathankot and ...
india-china pass2/3/2008
  Q: i'm Saskia, a belgian girl and i will be travveling to India soon. i'm trying to get everything ...
  A: It's a good idea not to go from India to China via Pakistan because of the instability in that ...
northeast1/15/2008
  Q: I will be in India in July and August of this year and was wondering if you had any advice on ...
  A: I think I just answered your question. Anyway, North East India is not so tourism-friendly because ...
traveling in the summer1/15/2008
  Q: Me and my brother are going to be spending 7 budget conscious weeks in India this summer. It is our ...
  A: It is always very difficult to answer a generic question like this. Therefore, I will make some ...
India1/1/2008
  Q: In my gap year after high school I am planning to go to India. Where are some great places to visit ...
  A: This is too small a place to answer your question on India which is a huge country with lots to see ...
India & Tibet12/24/2007
  Q: I'm flying on February to India. I'm planning to stay about a month travelling around. I would ...
  A: The best place to check about flights is your nearest travel agent. Yes, there are flights from ...
Travel Plan12/9/2007
  Q: Your profile on travelling arnd India does look impressive. We are a group of 3 friends...2 Guys and ...
  A: Saying you're "a few months late" is an understatement especially where Goa in Dec - Jan is ...
Travel12/6/2007
  Q: I am making a pilgrimage to India soon. I am 22 and study yoga and tai chi. I would be open to tips ...
  A: For traveling around in India you should purchase the Lonely Planet - India and refer to it for ...
Travel routes12/5/2007
  Q: will be in india from the middle of June next year, arriving in Kolkata. We have about 4/5 weeks in ...
  A: Kolkata itself is connected to Bangkok via daily flights either by Thai Airways or by Jet Airways. ...
travel in india12/1/2007
  Q: i am travelling to india in feb and would like to see wildlife while there especially tigers but am ...
  A: I'm afraid I don't have any suggestions on how you can visit these national parks on a budget. From ...
travel from Napel to Tibet11/8/2007
  Q: Nilesh, I'm planning a trip to go to India, Nepal and Tibet in December and January. I was not able ...
  A: It's best to check with your travel agent as they normally have the latest up dated information. I ...
overland to thailand from india10/25/2007
  Q: What is the cheapest way to thailand from india?
  A: The cheapest way to fly to Thailand from India is to fly. I understand that NOK AIR, www.nokair.com ...
woman in India10/24/2007
  Q: I have been volunteering in India ( Tamilnadu) for the past 2 months and also, backpacking all south ...
  A: You seem to be pretty clued up about how to travel safely in India having lived here for many ...
tourist spots in andaman and nicobar islands10/9/2007
  Q: what are the tourist spots in andaman and nicobar islands?can i rely websites like andamantours.in ...
  A: Your best bet is to contact a trusted travel agent in your city/locality/town who can give you ...
regarding tourist spots in andaman and nicobar islands9/28/2007
  Q: i want to know about the tourist spots ibn andaman and nicobar islands?is it safe to go there?
  A: Of course, it is absolutely safe to the Andaman Nicobar Islands. I have spent about a month touring ...
honeymoon to India9/28/2007
  Q: My fiance and I would like to go to India for a month for our honeymoon, but we have difficult jobs ...
  A: Yes, it will be very hot and humid during that time. You will also be in the thick of the monsoons ...
Flights9/18/2007
  Q: do you know if it's possible to fly into China from India? If so where abouts it's possibleto fly ...
  A: It is possible to fly from New Delhi to Beijing direct. I don't know the airline or the frequency of ...
Travel to Goa in Aug'07 end8/15/2007
  Q: I and my wife are planning to to go to Goa in Aug07 last week. How will the weather in Goa in Aug'07 ...
  A: It should be hot and humid in Goa in Aug 07 especially when it's not raining. To get more ...
adventures girls8/11/2007
  Q: Two girls, age 21 are traveling Madras, north end of September/07. One is a medical student the ...
  A: I have no idea about voluntary organisations in Madras that need the services of a medical student ...
safe for a young woman to travel alone in India?7/28/2007
  Q: "My daughter is volunteering for 7 weeks this summer for a small family-created charitable ...
  A: You will appreciate that it is always very difficult to answer such questions as there is always a ...
end of september7/27/2007
  Q: I'm studying abroad in Pune with my college in the fall but a couple of friends and I are going ...
  A: September is pretty hot and humid at any place in India especially in the north and around Delhi. If ...
like to know about darjeeling in the month of august7/25/2007
  Q: . i am binoy,working in the merhant navy..actually there is a guest house in darjeeling for the ...
  A: If you have the option of staying at the Seafarers guest house I would suggest that you take it. If ...
India itinerary7/21/2007
  Q: I have Lonely Planet and have been studying it. I have a couple detailed questions about Goa. We ...
  A: I think you have a good itinerary and it will not be too rushed for a 7 - 10 day stay in Goa. The ...
Travell South India during July - August for 2 days7/20/2007
  Q: .we are a group of family with kids(6 number @ age 6 months to 7 years) from Chennai planning a 2 ...
  A: Have you been to Coonoor, Ooty and surrounding Nilgiri Hills? If you haven't, I strongly recommend ...
Travell South India during July - August for 2 days7/19/2007
  Q: .we are a group of family with kids(6 number @ age 6 months to 7 years) from Chennai planning a 2 ...
  A: Try Mahabalipuram just 40 kms south of Chennai. You can stay either at the Fisherman's Cove or GRT ...
independent travel in India7/16/2007
  Q: We are a couple, early 60's, well traveled, who typically travel independently. India is next on our ...
  A: Nice to hear from you and I hope I will be able to help you enjoy your trip to India. Since you have ...
Biking around the coast7/16/2007
  Q: my girlfrind and I are starting to piece together our trip to India and further travels. We have a ...
  A: I know the West Coast of India better than the Eastern and therefore I can give you some tips on ...
august 1 to september 67/14/2007
  Q: my plan is to fly into delhi, stay a couple of days +, then visit agra, jaipur , raghastan (total ...
  A: Don't worry too much about getting encephilitis shots. Nobody I know gets them before coming to ...
travel in August-September7/14/2007
  Q: i and my husband want to go for one nice trip to some natural place any where in India.I am not very ...
  A: In that case why don't you try to go to Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong and Gangtok. You can enjoy ...
travel in August-September7/13/2007
  Q: i and my husband want to go for one nice trip to some natural place any where in India.I am not very ...
  A: If you are not a very monsoon friendly person I suggest you defer your travel plans until after ...
Travel to India end of August early September7/10/2007
  Q: My husband and I would like to visit India and Nepal The last two weeks of August and the first ...
  A: In India (Mumbai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra and Delhi) you can expect the weather to be hot and humid ...
Travelling to India in August7/8/2007
  Q: I'm travelling to Mumbai on the 5 of August till 31. We were planning to go to the South West coast ...
  A: Don't let the monsoons stop your trip to Goa and/or Kerala. These places have a different charms in ...
Travell South India during August - September7/7/2007
  Q: i have spent 2 months in Northern India almost 6 years ago. i will be taking may lovely wife thre ...
  A: You seem to be from Israel and I find it surprising that you have not been to the south of India - ...
Traveling in India during Monsoon.7/1/2007
  Q: My partner and myself are planning a trip to India from 21/07 till 21/08. We are flying in and out ...
  A: I've been getting a lot of questions lately on the monsoons in India. You might want to check out ...
India travel in August6/28/2007
  Q: my brother and my father are hoping to travel to India on 30.07.07 for 2 weeks. I have found a ...
  A: I think you mean Jabalpur (or Jubalpore) in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Please confirm as I don't ...
Weather in India in August/Sept6/26/2007
  Q: I am travelling to india in august until the end of september and i know that this is the worst time ...
  A: Not really...Goa is now being sold to tourists as "Goa for All Seasons" and that includes monsoons ...
Travel - India - August6/25/2007
  Q: I'm looking for some advice on traveling in India in August. I arrive into Delhi on the 31st of ...
  A: Between Leh and Mumbai you should not miss Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur. From Mumbai you can even ...
India in july and august6/23/2007
  Q: ive 2 months to travel in india and Nepal this summer. I understand that monsoon may affect where i ...
  A: The rainy season in India and Nepal lasts till about late Aug - early September although these days ...
Travel - India - August6/23/2007
  Q: I'm looking for some advice on traveling in India in August. I arrive into Delhi on the 31st of ...
  A: Within the confines of this space, you will appreciate that it is not possible for me to work out an ...
dalhousie in first week of july6/12/2007
  Q: i'm planning tour of dalhousie with my partner in first week of july.i want to know about ...
  A: You can visit both Dalhousie and Khajjiar. The former is a small town while Khajjiar is more of a ...
Travel to Tibet6/3/2007
  Q: Nilesh - namaste. I am travelling to India on Sept. 15th with a Group from Los Angeles, Ca. and we ...
  A: Try these websites - www.kailashmansarovar.org/ www.indiatraveltimes.com/yatra/kailashyatra.html ...
India in July6/2/2007
  Q: What are some good destinations in India for July? I was interested in Kerala but was afraid of the ...
  A: Why should you be afraid of the monsoons? Kerala is a great place even in the monsoons provided you ...
6 day travel to North-East India in June6/1/2007
  Q: I would like to travel to North-East India for 6 days on the second week of June. I would like to ...
  A: My suggestion is that you arm yourself with the latest edition of Lonely Planet – India. In my ...
Kashmir Valley in mid-August to Early Sptemeber5/29/2007
  Q: Two questions: 1. Is Kashmir safe these days to travel to? 2. Is mid-August to early September a ...
  A: Whether Kashmir is safe to travel to these days is a very subjective question and depends upon how ...
Treatment at tibet5/29/2007
  Q: I have read your profile and in need of some advice for my friends mom who is a cancer patient and ...
  A: First of all I have no idea about any Tibetan treatment for caner available in Tibet (Lhasa or ...
Travel during August , Independence day holidays5/29/2007
  Q: We are a bunch of friends who are planning to take a week or so off to do some budget travel during ...
  A: If you're planning to go to Bhutan, Tibet or North East then one week is too short a time. Simply ...
Agra climate in Late Aug.5/27/2007
  Q: I and 14 of my friends will be on a Yoga trip in Rishikesh from 23 Aug. to 2 sep. we would like to ...
  A: Since I'm not a weather forecasting agency I will not be able to tell you the weather on Fri, Aug 31 ...
Traveling to Bombay5/24/2007
  Q: I'm a 20 year old female planning on volunteering in Bombay this summer coming from the US. ...
  A: Please tap someone in Bombay with whom you will be volunteering - they should be in a position to ...
Monsoon Deterrent?5/24/2007
  Q: I'm have a great opportunity to fly into Bombay at the end of July and travel around India for a ...
  A: The worst of the monsoons would normally be over by end of July as the season begins in the first ...
Loul Spiti Info5/24/2007
  Q: I am working in chandigrah planning to go alone to loul spiti on bike this summer around the last ...
  A: I suggest you get yourself a good map of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. This should be ...
Want to go to India5/22/2007
  Q: Hey Nilesh, Here's the scope: I want to travel to India (maybe in August or December) but I have ...
  A: Yes, Goa is an excellent place to visit but don't let yourself be limited to only this one place. ...
northern india5/18/2007
  Q: I'm wanting thinking of travelling to Nepal and India in August/September and have some concerns ...
  A: August/September is an excellent time to travel to Nepal as well as India. The monsoons would mostly ...
how to get from Lhasa into India5/13/2007
  Q: I am travelling to Lhasa from China and want to get into India preferbaly via Kashmir or is there ...
  A: Once you get to Lhasa you have a couple of options to get to India. You can either fly from Lhasa to ...
Travel to Tibet5/10/2007
  Q: Nilesh - namaste. I am travelling to India on Sept. 15th with a Group from Los Angeles, Ca. and we ...
  A: I think 6 days is too little a time for you to travel to Tibet. From India you cannot get directly ...
2 College Kids hoping to travel India4/19/2007
  Q: We are 2 american college students looking into travelling India starting at the begining of August ...
  A: Since you are travelling pretty much in the plains of India I would advise you, if possible, to come ...
traveling in India late July/early August4/18/2007
  Q: As the subject says, I will be flying into Delhi July 17 and leaving Aug 8. Being that the ...
  A: Yes, you're right by July/Aug the monsoons will well and truly have arrived and most part of the ...
travel from Mumbai to Chennai/ southwest in Sept4/17/2007
  Q: I'm thinking of going to India for 2 weeks (I know it's short) early Sept. What is the best, fastest ...
  A: Hop onto a plane - there are many choices to choose from low-cost airlines to the fully paid up ...
Heading to Nepal around November time....?4/16/2007
  Q: i left to go travelling around S.E. Asia for 10 weeks around 7 months ago. So not a great deal of ...
  A: So here goes and let me answer your questions one by one. November is NOT a good time to visit ...
"Youngster" travelling...4/14/2007
  Q: I am going to be travelling to India between June 2nd and June 14th. I will be flying into Bombay, ...
  A: Please don't get the impression that I'm trying to avoid answering your question. You will ...
Sikkim Information4/9/2007
  Q: I´m travelling to India on September-October in a low budget backpacking trip. Is Sikkim as cheap as ...
  A: Sept-Oct is perfect time to travel to Sikkim. Sikkim is a hilly state and the interiors have high ...
India Trip4/5/2007
  Q: I am on my first backpacking-the-world trip and will be coming into India from Nepal in June. I have ...
  A: Yes, June is a terrible time to be in India especially if you're on a shoe-string budget. All the ...
Travel - Tibet,Napal,India4/3/2007
  Q: I'd like to find out how best to book a trip that let's me go to all three areas and who best to go ...
  A: You can either arrive into China from the US, then travel to Tibet, then Nepal and then into India ...
Visiting Leh in 1st/2nd week of May3/30/2007
  Q: I am planning to go to Leh for my honeymoon in the first /second week of May. How is this place as ...
  A: I'm afraid I have never been to Leh and thus cannot recommend any hotels. If I may say so Leh is not ...
Family trip to Tibet, Nepal and India2/14/2007
  Q: My wife, son and I live in California and are in the early planning stages for a trip to India, ...
  A: At the outset let me confess that this does sound like a lot to achieve in 15 days and you may not ...
monsoon travel11/3/2006
  Q: i am planning on travelling to India for a couple of months next year. I cannot begin my travels ...
  A: The monsoons hit Goa and Mumbai at about the same time - the first week of June - approximately the ...
budget travel in India10/12/2006
  Q: I'm interested in travelling in India. I've never been in India, can you help me assist in my ...
  A: I'm afraid your question on "how to travel in India" it too broad to answer on this forum. I suggest ...
Travelling in India9/7/2006
  Q: My sister and I are arriving in Mumbai Oct 25 and flying out of Delhi Nov 21. We have not yet ...
  A: India is a huge country and just a month is grossly inadequate to savour all the myriad aspects of ...
travelling in india8/31/2006
  Q: just wanted to know if this is a good time to go i.e. monsoon general weather? also is it a ...
  A: March, April and May are the hottest months in India and I would strongly advise you to bring ...
Underage traveller in India8/17/2006
  Q: I am a 16 year old American. I have been studying Hindi extensively, and I am very excited about ...
  A: I am overwhelmed by your enthusiasm and admire your spirit. However, I seriously think you should ...
backpacking8/8/2006
  Q: i'm considering doing a short 2-week backpacking trip in india this late sept. (15th -30th). I would ...
  A: Two weeks is too short a time to cover a vast country like India. I would advise you to buy a good ...
a year in India8/1/2006
  Q: I'm an exchange student in India for one year. I really want to do some trekking, exploring etc on ...
  A: Have you tried Lonely Planet publications? Although I have not used them for travelling in India, I ...
Varkala, Kerrala7/27/2006
  Q: My partner and I (Conrad) are planning on visting India in November, we unfortuantely only have two ...
  A: Although it's been a while since I personally went to Kerala, from what I hear and read about the ...
backpacking in india from 26 july to 1 september7/4/2006
  Q: i'll fly to dehli. it's my 3rd time,&i've already been travelling to tamil nadu, kerala, kernataca, ...
  A: Try Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal. Both are mountainous states with plenty of trekking. The time ...
GOA AND MOUNT ABU, RAJASTAN6/30/2006
  Q: I believe that I would like to retire to India. Many people tell me that Goa would be ideal, but I ...
  A: I'm afraid I have never been to Mount Abu although I have been to Goa several times. I wonder if ...
South India August6/28/2006
  Q: I am planning on going to India in August (1st of August till the end of August). We wanted to ...
  A: Although Aug is the monsoon season all over India and especially the western coast where Kerala is ...
Leh6/12/2006
  Q: I am planning to leave from Manali to Leh in end of july. I wanted to take a private taxi as I am ...
  A: I have never been to Leh or Manali and therefore am unable to provide satisfactory answers to your ...
India to Tibet6/6/2006
  Q: I will be traveling in Northern and North-Western India this summer from earlier July to late ...
  A: Hopefully by that time Nepal would be more peaceful and stable although I hear that backpackers like ...
july in india5/22/2006
  Q: my friend and i have been given two tickets to india flying in on the 20th of july and flying out on ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in responding. I have been traveling in the US and haven't had much time to ...
India to Tibet2/17/2006
  Q: I am in India at the moment and plannig to go on a trip to Tibet. Do you know a cheap way of going ...
  A: The cheapest way of going is to get from India to Kathmandu and then become part of a group ...
BRAVO ZULU8/6/2005
  Q: FOR YOR WRITE UP ON MOROCCO OT CAN YOU MAIL ME BACK?
  A: I can send you a pdf file if you can let me know how you are, how you learnt about the article and ...
southern india7/28/2005
  Q: i have been to india before, in gujerat,rajasthan, delhi, agra, and surrounding areas as well as ...
  A: You might want to try HAMPI - some very old temples and seat of the Vijayanagar empire. Hassan in ...
Trekking6/14/2005
  Q: How are you? My friends and I are planning a trekking cum camping trip to Ladhak this September. We ...
  A: Trekking in Ladhak is a most excellent choice. As an Indian citizen you will not face any problems ...
Hi Nilesh I have just read...4/27/2005
  Q: I have just read a previous post from 6/28/2001 so I am not even sure if you will get this and if ...
  A: Yes, I am still around and answering questions. Have I been doing this since 2001? - whew, I didn't ...
Travel (for youngsters)7/25/2004
  Q: I am a 22 year old female who will be volunteering in Tamil Nadu for 3 months from November-January. ...
  A: I suggest that you purchase a travel book on India - preferably South India. I understand the ...
Off-beat beaches3/1/2004
  Q: Good Morning Nilesh, I am interested in traveling to Southern India in July 2004 and would like to ...
  A: I would definitely urge you to purchase the latest edition of the LONELY PLANET INDIA GUIDE or a ...
Travelling around India/Nepal6/28/2001
  Q: Starting in Septmeber or October I will be going exploring around the world. My first planned stop ...
  A: You seem to have planned out your round the world trip (lucky you!) quite well. At least the initial ...
TRAVEL EXPENSES10/4/2000
  Q: HOW MUCH IT WILL COST FOR TRAVEL BY SEA TO ANDAMAN NICOBAR ISLANDS AND LAKSHADWEEP FROM MADRAS?
  A: Its an overnight journey from Cochin to Lakshadweep and depending upon the class of travel it should ...
travel to India, Nepal, Tibet6/26/2000
  Q: I will check into the website you suggested. And thanks for offering to provide more info on travel ...
  A: You are welcome to ask as many questions as you want. After all that's why we signed up as ...
Travel to Tibet5/22/2000
  Q: My best greetings from Turkey. I am an expert on Turkey and you can find my name on the list. My ...
  A: Yes September is a good time to visit Tibet. If you take the required precautions there is very ...

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