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Pour les futurs ou ex voyageurs en Inde du sud, de nombreuses photos sur :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jm-en-inde
Inde du Sud: perspectives de voyage
by Jmeninde
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Merci, je me suis régalé. 😎
Non, à l'exception de l'éléphante Lakshmi, et j'ai bien regardé.
Il y a quand même 220.000 habitants intra muros 🤪
Oh, zut, alors, j'espérais bien vous faire cette surprise... Fin avril, il faisait tellement chaud que tout Pondy était sur le front de mer, chaque soir, et plus encore le dimanche. Ça grouillait de couleurs et de vie, c'était extraordinaire, et ... rigolo parfois. Le vent dans les voiles... Mais je n'ai même pas eu le courage de faire des photos. Décidément, j'adore cette ville.
super,
très belles photos d'Inde,
merci
rafa
Too much, trop !
J'en ai beaucoup aimé certaines sur certains sujets (Karaikkudi et les Ayyanars) mais j'ai failli m'arrêter avant que d'y arriver. A cause de l'odeur du poisson séché du début du diaporama peut être 🤪.
Je vous conseille de faire un "sérieux" tri car comme le dit si bien le proverbe : "Qui trop embrasse mal étreint"
Quand vous dites "de nombreuses photos" je dirais "de trop nombreuses photos. N'y en a-t'il pas plus de 3.000 ? 🤪 300 serait plus digeste 😉
Merci d'en tenir compte cela ne pourrait que vous faire mieux apprécier.
Je voudrais savoir où se situe toutes ces statues Ayyanas j'avais posé la question le 24 février 2008 durant mon voyage vers le Tamil Nadu mais je n'avais reçu aucune réponse 😕 (voir message ci-dessous) J'en ai "découvert" une dans le Nord de Madurai mais pas autant que celles que vous avez photographiées.
Tamil Nadu: gigantesque statues équestres
Et aussi la localisation de ce temple surmonté d'un rocher garni d'une muraille - entre Karaikkudi et Pudukkottai - mais quel est son nom ? Ne serait-ce pas Narttamalai ?
Maintenant si ça ne vous dérange pas je vous propose 8 photos de Rameswaram, 6 photos de Madurai et 6 photos de Karaikkudi en espérant - je l'espère - qu'elles vous plairont. 😉
@+😎
J'en ai beaucoup aimé certaines sur certains sujets (Karaikkudi et les Ayyanars) mais j'ai failli m'arrêter avant que d'y arriver. A cause de l'odeur du poisson séché du début du diaporama peut être 🤪.
Je vous conseille de faire un "sérieux" tri car comme le dit si bien le proverbe : "Qui trop embrasse mal étreint"
Quand vous dites "de nombreuses photos" je dirais "de trop nombreuses photos. N'y en a-t'il pas plus de 3.000 ? 🤪 300 serait plus digeste 😉
Merci d'en tenir compte cela ne pourrait que vous faire mieux apprécier.
Je voudrais savoir où se situe toutes ces statues Ayyanas j'avais posé la question le 24 février 2008 durant mon voyage vers le Tamil Nadu mais je n'avais reçu aucune réponse 😕 (voir message ci-dessous) J'en ai "découvert" une dans le Nord de Madurai mais pas autant que celles que vous avez photographiées.
Tamil Nadu: gigantesque statues équestres
Et aussi la localisation de ce temple surmonté d'un rocher garni d'une muraille - entre Karaikkudi et Pudukkottai - mais quel est son nom ? Ne serait-ce pas Narttamalai ?
Maintenant si ça ne vous dérange pas je vous propose 8 photos de Rameswaram, 6 photos de Madurai et 6 photos de Karaikkudi en espérant - je l'espère - qu'elles vous plairont. 😉
@+😎
"Qui trop embrasse mal étreint"
Certes , on dit aussi :"Qui veut voyager loin, ménage sa monture" ou "qui en voit trop, ne voit rien" ou encore "qui trop bavasse, lasse..." et aussi ... Mais là, je m'arrête. Tous les proverbes ne sont pas admis sur VF m'a-t-on dit... Autre chose : ce ne sont pas 3000, mais 22 000 photos ! Pas toutes encore téléchargées. En ce moment, je suis sur le tri de celles prises depuis ce fameux bateau public qui mène d'Allepey à Changanacherry.
Certes , on dit aussi :"Qui veut voyager loin, ménage sa monture" ou "qui en voit trop, ne voit rien" ou encore "qui trop bavasse, lasse..." et aussi ... Mais là, je m'arrête. Tous les proverbes ne sont pas admis sur VF m'a-t-on dit... Autre chose : ce ne sont pas 3000, mais 22 000 photos ! Pas toutes encore téléchargées. En ce moment, je suis sur le tri de celles prises depuis ce fameux bateau public qui mène d'Allepey à Changanacherry.
Bonjour, un peu de nostalgie indienne et je tombe sur tes merveilleuses photos, et c'est très intéressant de re visiter l'Inde au travers des yeux d'une autre personne, félicitations.
Jmeninde Dernière visite du site: 19 août 2009 à 18:39
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Ouah! Les photos sont vraiment magnifiques! Ça donne envie d'y aller!
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bonjour,
après avoir vu vos belles photos je vous fais pars de mon séjour au tamil nadu
je viens de passer 15 jours au Tamil Nadu et cette fois-ci j'ai choisi de visiter les lieux moins touristiques . J'aimerai faire vivre mon expérience à beaucoup d'entre nous qui aimons ce pays. Hier j'ai posté mon blog que l'on m'a supprimé ce matin , dommage, dommage car il y a de belles photos à partager!! Je vous donne mon parcours Karikal ancien comptoir français moins connu que Pondy, j'y suis allée au moment de la fête de la mangue, très grand moment comme toujours lorsque l'on peut assister à une fête en Inde.Je profite de cette occasion pour visiter la ville et je cherche les belles vieilles maisons tamouls, puis promenade au bord de la mer qui s'anime le soir, très sympa En bus je pars à Vailankanni ( la Lourdes de l'Inde ). les hôtels sont alignés près de l'arret de bus et à 300 m de là une grande très grande église, à l'extérieur une procession avec la foule qui récite ses prières. De là ll' allée commerçante avec des cierges très colorés et de toute taille , mène à la plage où les restos de poissons se succèdentles uns à côté des autres. En prenant la direction de la basilique les fidèles vont à genou sur une longue distance, leur chemin de croix. j'ai trouvé cet endroit paisible, agréablepas de harcèlement Je suis repartie en bus pour Tranquebar, ancien comptoir danois, une belle plage, un fort et un hôtel ancienne maison coloniale et ses annexes. En me promenant dans le villages je suis tombée sur une rue de belles maisons tamouls, beaucoup sont restaurées, village calme sans voitures!!!!! le rêve !! et personne !! Le matin suivant je vais en bus voir un temple où a lieu tous les matins les cérémonies des remariages, lorsqu'un couple à 60 ans de mariage et tous les 10 ans a lieu une cérémonie de remariage dans ce temple, unique ..... Mon dernier jour à Tranquebar o^je reviendrai au mois de novembre je suis allée voir l'arrivée des pêcheurs et la vente du poissons faites par les femmes à la criée, c'est toujours intéressant et riche en photos !!! Après le petit déjeuner je pars en bus pour Kumbakonam et je descends dans un tel Rayas, il y en a plusieurs ici. Une fois installée visite des temples de la ville mais attention ils ferment entre 12 et 16h Le matin suivant j'ai pris un tuc-tuc pour Dharasuram etle templed'Airatesvara qui est magnifique. Au retour je prends un bus pour Trichy puis direction Srirangam en tuc-tuc et je loge dans la homestay de Raja et Usha qui m'accueillent toujours aussi chaleureusement. Ils construisent une GH plus à la campagne près d'une cocoteraie et j'y séjournerai c'est sûr la prochaine fois!!!!! Avant de partir , en fouillant sur les forums je suis tombée sur une discussion portant sur les Ayyanars et curieuse je souhaiterai bien y aller. Raja parlant parfaitement français , j'en profite pour lui demander conseil et passionné il décide de me consacrer une journée et de m'y amener !!! je suis aux anges !!! Ce fût une très belle journée au milieu de la natutre et à la découverte de petits temples avec des chevaux en terre cuite et c'est unique dans la région , entre Tanjore et Trichy. Je suis rentrée comblée et il me propose de m'organiser une voiture avec chauffeur pendant 3 jours pour visiter le coin au départ de Tanjore où je voulais aller!!! car grande curieuse j'ai appris l'ouverture d'une GH à proximité du temple!!!! donc tout baigne!!! Je suis la 1ère cliente de cette homestay , j'ai droit à la visite et au choix de ma chambre et j'en profite pour les photographier, c'est sympa, propre, bien décoré et Mani et Shanti vraiment adorable, je me fais chouchouter c'est super !!!! Le jour suivant je vais donc de merveille en merveille dans ces temples où le cheval est vénéré et j'assiste à une fête dans un village!! les femmes en me voyant arriver sont venues me chercher et organisent une danse et des chants pour m'accueillir!! rien que ça c'est magnifique, que du bonheur!!!! Je suis rentrée à Tanjore après ces 3 jours comblée et retourne à Trichy où j'avais laissé mes affaires remercier Raja de m'avoir permis de découvrir ces merveilles Mon séjour au Tamil Ndu s'est achevé, certes un peu court mais très riche e qui va me permettre d'attendre le mois de novembre pour y repartir car il me reste beaucoup à découvrir !! donc la suite à la fin de l'année!! si mes photos vous interesse j'ai fait un blog lary65.canalblog.com mariejo
je viens de passer 15 jours au Tamil Nadu et cette fois-ci j'ai choisi de visiter les lieux moins touristiques . J'aimerai faire vivre mon expérience à beaucoup d'entre nous qui aimons ce pays. Hier j'ai posté mon blog que l'on m'a supprimé ce matin , dommage, dommage car il y a de belles photos à partager!! Je vous donne mon parcours Karikal ancien comptoir français moins connu que Pondy, j'y suis allée au moment de la fête de la mangue, très grand moment comme toujours lorsque l'on peut assister à une fête en Inde.Je profite de cette occasion pour visiter la ville et je cherche les belles vieilles maisons tamouls, puis promenade au bord de la mer qui s'anime le soir, très sympa En bus je pars à Vailankanni ( la Lourdes de l'Inde ). les hôtels sont alignés près de l'arret de bus et à 300 m de là une grande très grande église, à l'extérieur une procession avec la foule qui récite ses prières. De là ll' allée commerçante avec des cierges très colorés et de toute taille , mène à la plage où les restos de poissons se succèdentles uns à côté des autres. En prenant la direction de la basilique les fidèles vont à genou sur une longue distance, leur chemin de croix. j'ai trouvé cet endroit paisible, agréablepas de harcèlement Je suis repartie en bus pour Tranquebar, ancien comptoir danois, une belle plage, un fort et un hôtel ancienne maison coloniale et ses annexes. En me promenant dans le villages je suis tombée sur une rue de belles maisons tamouls, beaucoup sont restaurées, village calme sans voitures!!!!! le rêve !! et personne !! Le matin suivant je vais en bus voir un temple où a lieu tous les matins les cérémonies des remariages, lorsqu'un couple à 60 ans de mariage et tous les 10 ans a lieu une cérémonie de remariage dans ce temple, unique ..... Mon dernier jour à Tranquebar o^je reviendrai au mois de novembre je suis allée voir l'arrivée des pêcheurs et la vente du poissons faites par les femmes à la criée, c'est toujours intéressant et riche en photos !!! Après le petit déjeuner je pars en bus pour Kumbakonam et je descends dans un tel Rayas, il y en a plusieurs ici. Une fois installée visite des temples de la ville mais attention ils ferment entre 12 et 16h Le matin suivant j'ai pris un tuc-tuc pour Dharasuram etle templed'Airatesvara qui est magnifique. Au retour je prends un bus pour Trichy puis direction Srirangam en tuc-tuc et je loge dans la homestay de Raja et Usha qui m'accueillent toujours aussi chaleureusement. Ils construisent une GH plus à la campagne près d'une cocoteraie et j'y séjournerai c'est sûr la prochaine fois!!!!! Avant de partir , en fouillant sur les forums je suis tombée sur une discussion portant sur les Ayyanars et curieuse je souhaiterai bien y aller. Raja parlant parfaitement français , j'en profite pour lui demander conseil et passionné il décide de me consacrer une journée et de m'y amener !!! je suis aux anges !!! Ce fût une très belle journée au milieu de la natutre et à la découverte de petits temples avec des chevaux en terre cuite et c'est unique dans la région , entre Tanjore et Trichy. Je suis rentrée comblée et il me propose de m'organiser une voiture avec chauffeur pendant 3 jours pour visiter le coin au départ de Tanjore où je voulais aller!!! car grande curieuse j'ai appris l'ouverture d'une GH à proximité du temple!!!! donc tout baigne!!! Je suis la 1ère cliente de cette homestay , j'ai droit à la visite et au choix de ma chambre et j'en profite pour les photographier, c'est sympa, propre, bien décoré et Mani et Shanti vraiment adorable, je me fais chouchouter c'est super !!!! Le jour suivant je vais donc de merveille en merveille dans ces temples où le cheval est vénéré et j'assiste à une fête dans un village!! les femmes en me voyant arriver sont venues me chercher et organisent une danse et des chants pour m'accueillir!! rien que ça c'est magnifique, que du bonheur!!!! Je suis rentrée à Tanjore après ces 3 jours comblée et retourne à Trichy où j'avais laissé mes affaires remercier Raja de m'avoir permis de découvrir ces merveilles Mon séjour au Tamil Ndu s'est achevé, certes un peu court mais très riche e qui va me permettre d'attendre le mois de novembre pour y repartir car il me reste beaucoup à découvrir !! donc la suite à la fin de l'année!! si mes photos vous interesse j'ai fait un blog lary65.canalblog.com mariejo
j'ai payé pour les 3 jours 8000 roupies et j'avais une ambassador.
C'est la 1ère fois que je prends une voiture donc je ne connais pas le prix.Cette escapade s'et décidée vau dernier moment , je n'ai pas eu le choix sur la voiture .
En ce qui concerne le nom des villages, je ne les ai pas car Raja a traité directement avec le chauffeur et il se préserve les lieux en échange de séjourner chez lui
c'est du donnant donnant !!! il faut bien comprendre que c'est son gagne pain et il est normal qu'il veuille en garder une petite exclusivité. En fait cela ne m'a pas dérangé j'étais trop heureuse de pouvoir découvrir ces lieux insolites et je n'ai pas été déçue, je suis prête à renouveler l'expérience !!!
pour contacter Raja voici son mail
rajainde@gmail.com
mariejo
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I’m heading to Oman this coming October with my 13-year-old son for 11 days. My plan is to rent a car, probably a 4x4, to reach villages in the mountains, among other places. We’ll be sleeping in a tent the whole trip.
Since it’s a short stay, we’ll stick to the eastern part of the country, from Muscat to Duqm, most likely.
Any recommendations?! Things to know, like where to exchange money without high fees, a reliable car rental agency, road safety tips, wildlife like snakes, and anything else... I’ve done a lot of research already, but any suggestions would be super helpful!!
Thanks in advance,
Happy travels to everyone,
Céline
Hi there, I’m Brigitte, 66 years old, fairly active and in great shape. I split my time between the Tarn region and Nantes, have a youthful spirit, and am very easy-going. I’m looking for a woman with a similar profile for a road trip in Southeast Asia—half humanitarian work and half free travel. The trip starts in October 2026 in the Philippines on the island of Panay, then moves on to Indonesia and Malaysia. The journey could last up to 4 or 5 months, as I have no fixed schedule. If you’re cool and friendly, feel free to message me. See you soon!
🏔️ KILIMANJARO – 4 SPOTS LEFT! 🇹🇿
Dream of standing on the roof of Africa at 5,895 m? I’m looking for 4 people to complete our group for the Kilimanjaro ascent in Tanzania. 📅 September 17–28, 2026 👥 Small group 🥾 Suitable for experienced hikers 🏔️ Goal: Uhuru Peak – 5,895 m 🇹🇿 Local team specialized in Kilimanjaro 🎒 Porters during the ascent 🍽️ Meals and trek organization included 🧗♂️ Trip led by a French state-certified Mountain Leader
September is a great time to attempt the Kilimanjaro ascent. 🔥 Only 4 spots left. The departure is confirmed. No need to be a mountaineer—just be in good shape, love hiking, and want to experience an incredible adventure. 👋 If you’re alone, no problem: you’ll join our small group directly. 📧 Send me a message for the full program, price, and all the details.
Don’t hesitate to share this post with your hiking friends! 😊 Mafate Randos
Dream of standing on the roof of Africa at 5,895 m? I’m looking for 4 people to complete our group for the Kilimanjaro ascent in Tanzania. 📅 September 17–28, 2026 👥 Small group 🥾 Suitable for experienced hikers 🏔️ Goal: Uhuru Peak – 5,895 m 🇹🇿 Local team specialized in Kilimanjaro 🎒 Porters during the ascent 🍽️ Meals and trek organization included 🧗♂️ Trip led by a French state-certified Mountain Leader
September is a great time to attempt the Kilimanjaro ascent. 🔥 Only 4 spots left. The departure is confirmed. No need to be a mountaineer—just be in good shape, love hiking, and want to experience an incredible adventure. 👋 If you’re alone, no problem: you’ll join our small group directly. 📧 Send me a message for the full program, price, and all the details.
Don’t hesitate to share this post with your hiking friends! 😊 Mafate Randos
I’ll be in central KERALA (4 hours from KOCHI airport by car). For the rest of my stay, I’m planning to do "nothing" except brisk walking, Tai Chi... and swimming. The spot could be Varkala or somewhere else. If the place has nearby tourist sites like monuments, temples, or anything else, I’d be happy to let myself be guided. I’m traveling solo. GOA is a 7-hour drive away, or a flight, so I’d rather skip it (too far from KOCHI airport). This break will last a week, with a return to KOCHI airport. Thanks in advance for your ideas, experiences, and tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning to bike to meet some friends in Côte d’Ivoire in early November.
I’ll be starting in Abidjan and heading to Abengourou, which is close to the Ghana border.
I’d like to take the trails. Does anyone have recent info on eastern Côte d’Ivoire?
Any tips, safety advice, or must-see stops? I’m open to all suggestions.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Fx
Hi! I’m planning a trip to Menorca.
I need info on car rentals and which companies are reliable there.
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone! 😊
I discovered solo cruises last year, and it was a wonderful experience. Since then, I’ve decided to do one every year, usually between October and March, departing from Marseille or Le Havre.
I travel alone, but I enjoy sharing certain moments with other travelers: having meals together, attending shows, enjoying the evening entertainment, grabbing a drink, or going on a few excursions. Of course, everyone keeps their freedom—the goal is simply to have a good time in a friendly atmosphere.
For the end of this year, I don’t have a cruise planned yet. However, I’m already booked on the MSC Magnifica from October 29 to November 3, 2027, departing from Marseille with an itinerary to Spain and Italy.
If you often travel solo or if you’re on this cruise, I’d love to chat with you before departure. Looking forward to meeting you! 🚢😊
I discovered solo cruises last year, and it was a wonderful experience. Since then, I’ve decided to do one every year, usually between October and March, departing from Marseille or Le Havre.
I travel alone, but I enjoy sharing certain moments with other travelers: having meals together, attending shows, enjoying the evening entertainment, grabbing a drink, or going on a few excursions. Of course, everyone keeps their freedom—the goal is simply to have a good time in a friendly atmosphere.
For the end of this year, I don’t have a cruise planned yet. However, I’m already booked on the MSC Magnifica from October 29 to November 3, 2027, departing from Marseille with an itinerary to Spain and Italy.
If you often travel solo or if you’re on this cruise, I’d love to chat with you before departure. Looking forward to meeting you! 🚢😊
Hi everyone,
I’m doing some research to find our dream cruise for next year and just came across this site that offers absolutely incredible packages!
For example:
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Has anyone heard of this site? Looking forward to your thoughts! Best, Stéfanie
For example:
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Has anyone heard of this site? Looking forward to your thoughts! Best, Stéfanie
Hi,
From Malacca to get to Jerantut, is it better to go back to KL and take a bus from there, or take a bus to Tampin and then a train? Any feedback on the "Jungle Train"? (duration, price, comfort, etc.). Thanks
hi
I’m traveling solo to Armenia in mid-September for three weeks, and I’ll be using public transport. I have a few questions: - Does Yandex work everywhere, even in villages? I’m looking for: - Nice guesthouse addresses in the north (national park) and the south, including the village of Ararat, and a simple but clean hotel in Yerevan that’s convenient for getting to the bus stations later. - Any great tips or advice you can share.
Actually, I’m a bit worried I’ll be stuck only visiting tourist sites without a car. What do you think? Thanks for your help
I’m traveling solo to Armenia in mid-September for three weeks, and I’ll be using public transport. I have a few questions: - Does Yandex work everywhere, even in villages? I’m looking for: - Nice guesthouse addresses in the north (national park) and the south, including the village of Ararat, and a simple but clean hotel in Yerevan that’s convenient for getting to the bus stations later. - Any great tips or advice you can share.
Actually, I’m a bit worried I’ll be stuck only visiting tourist sites without a car. What do you think? Thanks for your help
Hello everyone,
Could a resident of Benin (Cotonou) kindly let me know which is the best mobile phone and internet service provider?
Thank you very much,
Best regards,
Juan
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Flores and then Bali at the end of September.
We’ve already visited both but this time, once we’re in Labuan Bajo, we’d like to take a boat to the Komodo Islands to see the famous Komodo dragons.
I don’t want to sleep on the boat—just a day trip would be perfect.
Does anyone know a reliable and friendly provider to recommend?
Thanks in advance, and have a great summer!
While digging through the archives 🔍, we discovered a 19th-century journal 📜 bearing the name: "Le Petit Baigneur, weekly journal of beaches, spa towns, and thermal resorts in the South of France", published as early as 1886. Its motto? "All for the baths and by the baths" 🏖️ — what a program!
We found the name so amusing that we chose it to rename our hotel: Hôtel Le Petit Baigneur!
140 years later, we’re carrying on this seaside tradition of the South of France in our own way 🏊♂️ — with a few fewer crinolines, but just as much love for the seaside. 😊
#19thCenturyJournal #SpaTown #ThermalResort #WeeklyBeachJournal #AllForTheBaths #140YearsAndCounting #HotelLePetitBaigneur #Seaside #SeasideTradition
📍 Hôtel Le Petit Baigneur, 2 rue Saint-Louis, Palavas-les-Flots.
Go all the way to the end and don’t let yourself get robbed!!.. "Robbery" is the right term here!!
CARJET subcontracts with OK MOBILITY, which then subcontracts with local rental agencies..
Most people say they’re satisfied, so you might trust them like I did and rent a car..
But if you’re one of the scammed ones, your money disappears and your vacation is ruined!!
Our story:
We arrived in Heraklion, Crete as planned and headed to the OK Mobility counter as stated on the voucher.. mixed reception.. they explained in English that this wasn’t the pickup location and shuttled us to a rental company called MONZA!! (nowhere mentioned on the voucher)..
There, we found ourselves stranded two kilometers from the airport with a smooth-talking young guy.. CARJET was overbooked.. they had no vehicle for us.. end of story! No solution..
Took a taxi to the hotel... and to keep it short, it was nearly impossible to reach CARJET or OK MOBILITY..
Had to rent urgently from a local company during peak summer season.
Today, three weeks later, after multiple exchanges and follow-ups from me, the rental company dares to claim I never showed up..
So for now, no refund and it’s not looking good..
I’ve checked the negative reviews.. same stories, plus issues with insurance and credit cards..
So these are THIEVES who overbook with no customer service.. they have good reviews from people who didn’t hit the bad luck draw and benefit from their stats.
I’ll say it again—STAY AWAY!!