Hello Everybody,
I already have my flight ticket—departing from Nice on December 2 at 12:30 PM and returning on December 26 at midnight—for southern India... (gorgeous!)
I’ve been creating my travel journals for 15 years, and this one is ready too. The guesthouse and hotel (few) reservations are made... The itinerary is super nice...
And the Christmas festivities to see as well!
Unfortunately, due to health issues, my travel companion had to cancel this trip.
So, I’m looking for someone just like her... and like me. Fun, easygoing, friendly, and funny.
Someone who loves to laugh, who’s okay with transportation (buses, trains, rickshaws (tuk-tuks), bikes (very little... just on an island))...
Who’ll leave their worries at home, has no health issues, and enjoys going out during the day and in the evening for a drink.
I’ll get my visa this month... If someone is interested and decides quickly, we could definitely be on the same flight...
I’ll obviously show you my itinerary...
No need to reach out if you’re indecisive or just curious—thanks for understanding... With less than three months until departure, we need to move fast...
The trip is all set...
23 nights on-site, flight ticket, visa, excursions, food, etc.—budget around 2600 €. Not bad, right?
On the agenda: various visits, endless rice fields and tea plantations, beaches, markets, chilling sometimes—in short, pure happiness.
People with difficult personalities or who are easily annoyed (lol) are excluded... Just someone nice who loves to have fun and live peacefully!
I work on my travel journals for 4 months, so this is about making the trip a success and being happy... I’ve been creating my own itineraries for 15 years...
My itinerary is ready... If you’re sure you can be free for the entire stay from December 2 to 26 (I’m not ruling out a travel companion), everyone will have their own room for the whole trip—I’ve booked everything accordingly...
A passport valid for at least 6 months after the return date is mandatory!
I managed to get a round-trip flight ticket for 580 € with very little waiting time (1.5 and 2.5-hour layovers... (Iberia operated by Qatar... With a bit of luck, we could be on the same flight).... I’ll apply for my visa online by the end of September... So, be sure of yourself so we can meet up quickly and possibly validate our visas together and book your flight ticket...
Welcome,
Caroline
Bonjour à tous ,
Je voyage actuellement en Inde et je suis surprise de voir le nombre de français qui y vivent ou voyagent (il paraitrait que 50% des voaygeurs en Inde sont français).
Lors de mes recherches sur le net , c'est très partagé et d'ailleurs beaucoup de blog ou commentaires sont consacrés à la haine de ce pays car sale, pauvre, comportements étranges ....
Il n'empeche que au final je vois toujours beacoup de français (largement plus qu eles autres nationalités). Pouvez vous peut etre me donner une raison qui expliquerai selon vous que les francais aiment particulierement l'inde. Est ce votre avis?? (evitez les classiques vetements colorés, senteurs d'épices et Taj Mahal svp.... je pense que derrière tout ca il y a une autre raison ... que je n'arrive pas à expliquer moi même).
Merci de votre aide et à ien Inde , peu être.
Je voyage actuellement en Inde et je suis surprise de voir le nombre de français qui y vivent ou voyagent (il paraitrait que 50% des voaygeurs en Inde sont français).
Lors de mes recherches sur le net , c'est très partagé et d'ailleurs beaucoup de blog ou commentaires sont consacrés à la haine de ce pays car sale, pauvre, comportements étranges ....
Il n'empeche que au final je vois toujours beacoup de français (largement plus qu eles autres nationalités). Pouvez vous peut etre me donner une raison qui expliquerai selon vous que les francais aiment particulierement l'inde. Est ce votre avis?? (evitez les classiques vetements colorés, senteurs d'épices et Taj Mahal svp.... je pense que derrière tout ca il y a une autre raison ... que je n'arrive pas à expliquer moi même).
Merci de votre aide et à ien Inde , peu être.
Hi there.
We’re heading to India at the end of December for a month.
I planned an itinerary: Delhi, Nawalgarh, Sikar, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittaurgarh, Bundi, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and back to Delhi.
Our driver told us it’s not possible because there are no roads.
He’s suggesting the usual tourist circuit, which we don’t want to do.
What do you think of my route?
Any tips?
Thanks, community!
Prologue
This journal recounts a trip to Rajasthan that’s already over a year old and that I’ve only now found the chance to write about. The summer of 2024 marked my return to India—my tenth trip—after six long years away since my last solo wanderings in Tamil Nadu in 2018 (the journal of which is published on this site). That absence was partly (but not only) due to the long COVID and post-COVID period, which saw a complete halt and then a major slowdown in global tourism. To top it off, Voyage Forum announced its closure in an end-of-the-world atmosphere. A sad time for our favorite social activity…
A few weeks after returning from Rajasthan, I tried to motivate myself to start writing a journal to publish on a forum claiming to be VF’s successor, which I’d eventually signed up for out of desperation. But I kept hesitating and putting the project off because, for one, I no longer have the time I used to. For another, the vibe wasn’t really taking off on that forum—it was overrun with ads and not very active, contrary to what its host’s name suggested. Despite its good intentions and commendable role as a stopgap, it also turned out to be very impractical to use, especially when you don’t have much time like me. I’ll admit I’d occasionally check back on VF to see if anything was happening. But all the discussions remained frozen in time, stuck in that fateful year, 2020. Then, rumors swirled online about shady reasons behind its closure, leaving little room for hope.
And then, one fine morning, I got a message at work from Marien informing me that VF had reopened. What a huge surprise! Even though the forum’s “end” had played out in a somewhat apocalyptic atmosphere, the memories of passionate and heated discussions, the frank debates, and the useful exchanges that made this site a traveler’s goldmine and a unique hub of conviviality all came rushing back to me like a breath of fresh air. I finally saw a sign and tried to motivate myself to find the time to publish the journal of this tenth trip to India and fifth to Rajasthan. But in the end, I got bogged down in professional and family obligations and never managed to find the time to get started. That’s now fixed, though, because I had two reasons for wanting to do it: I find that looking back on a trip to tell others about it is a highly beneficial introspective exercise. Also, I thought this journal could be useful to other travelers on a few points.
Because, “do we really need yet another journal about Rajasthan?” you might rightly ask! Especially in a time when so many journals about the “Land of Kings” have been published since VF’s return, not to mention the countless stories you can already find online about this region, one of India’s most touristy. And I’d add, why go back to Rajasthan for a fifth time, where I’ve already dragged my feet more than enough—through its forts, deserts, temples, cities, villages, bumpy roads, train stations, tasty street food stalls, cheap guesthouses, and more? Where some might see just another overhyped tourist destination full of the same old *Arabian Nights* clichés, worn to a thread, that I mentioned earlier, when there’s so much else to see in India? Well, first because it’s a magnificent country I never tire of, where I started an academic study and made so many connections. It’s also packed with places where you won’t find a single tourist (right, Marie-Jo?), even in the heart of well-trodden paths and classic itineraries. And most importantly, as I said earlier, things have changed in recent years. First, after six years without traveling far, the urge to go back to India was getting stronger. But this time, no more solo trips (often) or duo adventures (sometimes)—now it’s a team of four that has to come along! And even if you can argue with that, what better place than Rajasthan to introduce India to people who’ve never seen it? To kids you want to amaze? Plus, traveling with your new little family to your favorite country isn’t the same as going solo in often spartan conditions that only affect you. It’s a different challenge, but ultimately probably much harder. So, is it really reasonable to take two kids to India, including a two-year-old baby? That’s one of the main goals of this journal (but not the only one)—to try to answer that question.
As you can tell, it’s not so much the destination but the slightly unusual setup of this trip that, in my opinion, will make this journal interesting. Despite my experience and expertise (yes, I dare say it) in India, there were plenty of questions before we finalized the plan and said, “Alright, let’s go!” The questions were flying for us parents. Is it wise to travel to India with a two-year-old? What would we do (it happened) if the kids got very sick? Would they be able to handle a road trip on Rajasthan’s bumpy, dusty roads using public transport? Could they handle the shock of such a different world—the dirt, poverty, pollution, noise (…and the smell, as they say), the spicy food, monkeys, mosquitoes, snakes, tigers, leopards, and so on? In short, all the clichés that I usually joke about suddenly became potential realities. Another concern: as a mixed Franco-African family (not me, but my partner and her oldest), wouldn’t we risk not always being well received, given what you sometimes hear about that in India? How would Indians react to seeing a mixed-race family, the ultimate taboo in a country of purity and social segregation, which would undoubtedly raise many questions for them? Of course, not everything went as expected… Because, as you know, with India—and what makes it charming for some—there are always complications: sometimes where you don’t expect them… and sometimes where you do. I’ll go into detail about that in the journal to come (not right away) and in the final review (even later). These experiences could be useful to travelers who find themselves in similar situations and have the same questions we did before embarking on such a journey. And maybe it’ll spark the curiosity of those who aren’t concerned and will read yet another Rajasthan journal, but with its own unique twists.
Despite my unchanged constraints, which mean I have little time to write this, I don’t want to rush the story, so I’ll take my time. There will probably be lulls. I hope that won’t stop people from coming to react, debate, share their impressions, or ask for information.
This journal recounts a trip to Rajasthan that’s already over a year old and that I’ve only now found the chance to write about. The summer of 2024 marked my return to India—my tenth trip—after six long years away since my last solo wanderings in Tamil Nadu in 2018 (the journal of which is published on this site). That absence was partly (but not only) due to the long COVID and post-COVID period, which saw a complete halt and then a major slowdown in global tourism. To top it off, Voyage Forum announced its closure in an end-of-the-world atmosphere. A sad time for our favorite social activity…
A few weeks after returning from Rajasthan, I tried to motivate myself to start writing a journal to publish on a forum claiming to be VF’s successor, which I’d eventually signed up for out of desperation. But I kept hesitating and putting the project off because, for one, I no longer have the time I used to. For another, the vibe wasn’t really taking off on that forum—it was overrun with ads and not very active, contrary to what its host’s name suggested. Despite its good intentions and commendable role as a stopgap, it also turned out to be very impractical to use, especially when you don’t have much time like me. I’ll admit I’d occasionally check back on VF to see if anything was happening. But all the discussions remained frozen in time, stuck in that fateful year, 2020. Then, rumors swirled online about shady reasons behind its closure, leaving little room for hope.
And then, one fine morning, I got a message at work from Marien informing me that VF had reopened. What a huge surprise! Even though the forum’s “end” had played out in a somewhat apocalyptic atmosphere, the memories of passionate and heated discussions, the frank debates, and the useful exchanges that made this site a traveler’s goldmine and a unique hub of conviviality all came rushing back to me like a breath of fresh air. I finally saw a sign and tried to motivate myself to find the time to publish the journal of this tenth trip to India and fifth to Rajasthan. But in the end, I got bogged down in professional and family obligations and never managed to find the time to get started. That’s now fixed, though, because I had two reasons for wanting to do it: I find that looking back on a trip to tell others about it is a highly beneficial introspective exercise. Also, I thought this journal could be useful to other travelers on a few points.
Because, “do we really need yet another journal about Rajasthan?” you might rightly ask! Especially in a time when so many journals about the “Land of Kings” have been published since VF’s return, not to mention the countless stories you can already find online about this region, one of India’s most touristy. And I’d add, why go back to Rajasthan for a fifth time, where I’ve already dragged my feet more than enough—through its forts, deserts, temples, cities, villages, bumpy roads, train stations, tasty street food stalls, cheap guesthouses, and more? Where some might see just another overhyped tourist destination full of the same old *Arabian Nights* clichés, worn to a thread, that I mentioned earlier, when there’s so much else to see in India? Well, first because it’s a magnificent country I never tire of, where I started an academic study and made so many connections. It’s also packed with places where you won’t find a single tourist (right, Marie-Jo?), even in the heart of well-trodden paths and classic itineraries. And most importantly, as I said earlier, things have changed in recent years. First, after six years without traveling far, the urge to go back to India was getting stronger. But this time, no more solo trips (often) or duo adventures (sometimes)—now it’s a team of four that has to come along! And even if you can argue with that, what better place than Rajasthan to introduce India to people who’ve never seen it? To kids you want to amaze? Plus, traveling with your new little family to your favorite country isn’t the same as going solo in often spartan conditions that only affect you. It’s a different challenge, but ultimately probably much harder. So, is it really reasonable to take two kids to India, including a two-year-old baby? That’s one of the main goals of this journal (but not the only one)—to try to answer that question.
As you can tell, it’s not so much the destination but the slightly unusual setup of this trip that, in my opinion, will make this journal interesting. Despite my experience and expertise (yes, I dare say it) in India, there were plenty of questions before we finalized the plan and said, “Alright, let’s go!” The questions were flying for us parents. Is it wise to travel to India with a two-year-old? What would we do (it happened) if the kids got very sick? Would they be able to handle a road trip on Rajasthan’s bumpy, dusty roads using public transport? Could they handle the shock of such a different world—the dirt, poverty, pollution, noise (…and the smell, as they say), the spicy food, monkeys, mosquitoes, snakes, tigers, leopards, and so on? In short, all the clichés that I usually joke about suddenly became potential realities. Another concern: as a mixed Franco-African family (not me, but my partner and her oldest), wouldn’t we risk not always being well received, given what you sometimes hear about that in India? How would Indians react to seeing a mixed-race family, the ultimate taboo in a country of purity and social segregation, which would undoubtedly raise many questions for them? Of course, not everything went as expected… Because, as you know, with India—and what makes it charming for some—there are always complications: sometimes where you don’t expect them… and sometimes where you do. I’ll go into detail about that in the journal to come (not right away) and in the final review (even later). These experiences could be useful to travelers who find themselves in similar situations and have the same questions we did before embarking on such a journey. And maybe it’ll spark the curiosity of those who aren’t concerned and will read yet another Rajasthan journal, but with its own unique twists.
Despite my unchanged constraints, which mean I have little time to write this, I don’t want to rush the story, so I’ll take my time. There will probably be lulls. I hope that won’t stop people from coming to react, debate, share their impressions, or ask for information.
Bonjour à ceux qui me lisent,
Je prends le temps de raconter ce qui nous est arrivé avec mon compagnon à notre arrivée à Delhi il y a deux semaines.
Je précise que c'est mon 4 ième séjour en Inde, comme quoi il ne suffit pas d'être débutant pour se faire arnaquer.
Nous avions réservé un hotel à Pahar ganj, et au sortir de l'avion, nous avions pris le métro et étions sortis à la station New Delhi.
Tout allait bien jusque là.
Arrivés devant la gare des trains qui se trouve juste avant Pahar ganj, impossible de la traverser.
Là plusieurs personnes nous disent que c'est impossible en raison de normes de sécurité...patin couffin.
Du coup nous embarquons dans un rickshaw, supposé nous faire entrer dans le quartier (car du coup il y avait soit disant un détour de 2km à faire).
Bref, par un ensemble de relais malencontreux, nous nous retrouvons soit disant dans un bureau officiel qui nous explique que le quartier de notre hotel est bouclé, interdit aux touristes et dangereux pour les 3 prochains jours.
Soit disant plus aucune possibilité de rester à Delhi et plus aucun train ni bus de dispo pour bouger ailleurs. (le type du bureau officiel te montre le site de réservation de train et te dis que tout a changé et que tu ne peux plus bouger en train.Il appelle soit disant la station de bus et le type du bureau te dit que tout est plein ou annulé pour trois jours).
Impossible de rester ou de prendre un transport à un prix normal: nous devons payer un taxi privé.
Je sais, ca a l'air gros à tête reposée mais le jour ou tu débarque à 35 degrés avec ton gros sac et 28 heures de voyages dans les pattes....tu es super vulnérable.
Résultat: nous sommes quasiment forcés de quitter Delhi illico et en voiture privée le double du prix qu'on aurait jamais payé à la base. Je raconte ca ici car j'ai entendu une autre personne raconter mots pour mots la même mésaventure.
Résultat: on s'est fait voler une semaine de budget et on s'est retrouvés à Richikech, on a perdu notre résa d'hôtel, qui vraisemblablement n'était pas fermé.
Au prétexte d'un festival et par une concordance de malveillance, on est tombés dans le panneau :(. L'inde a mal démarrée et la seule chose qui console ma naïveté, c'est de pouvoir éviter à d'autres la même mésaventure. Avec un reçu j'aurais pu porter plainte, c'est ce que m'a suggéré un indien à qui j'ai raconté l'histoire.
Bref, La bande est organisée, faites gaffe en arrivant à Delhi. Pour info la somme en question s'est élevée à 160 euros, pour 226 km.
Tchuss à tutti
Erika
Bonjour
Si vous voulez regarder mes photos prises à la KUMBH MELA, à Allahabad en février 2013
Ces photos ont été prises lors de la principale journée le 10 février
Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour accéder à mon site
http://www.univers-images.com/03_Inde_2013_partie_2_galerie.htm
Bonne projection
Before I begin, I’d like to thank Michèle Buisson and her "Misha’s travel journals," which really helped me plan this trip. It’s tough to find information about this part of India, which is quite different from the "more traditional India." I’m so grateful to her for introducing me to a family who hosted me for 4 nights and 3 days. I can’t wait to return the favor and welcome you all to my place in early July!
Thursday, March 20th. The alarm goes off super early, but I’m already awake—I was too worried I’d sleep through it. I leave the house at 4:00 AM. The rain has stopped, and at this hour, there aren’t many trucks on the road. I arrive at Barcelona Airport easily by 6:20 AM, let the valet know I’m there, and he quickly picks up my car. This time, I’m flying with Etihad Airways again. I booked the ticket during my trip to Cambodia: Barcelona/Kolkata, Delhi/Barcelona for 567 €. At that price, I didn’t hesitate for long—I knew I had to take it. And I’m glad I did because, by the time I returned, the price had gone up to 700 €. I can already hear the reactions: "Wow, how’d you get a ticket for that price? What site did you use? You’re amazing, MarieJo!" One thing’s for sure—I’m really happy with this deal. The flights from Barcelona to Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi to Kolkata go smoothly, and we arrive on time at 2:55 AM. There aren’t many people at immigration, so I get through quickly. My luggage isn’t on the carousel yet. After collecting my bag, I check in for my next flight with IndiGo, a 5:40 AM flight to Guwahati, arriving at 7:00 AM. I’m starting to feel pretty tired, so I take a taxi from the airport to Gruham Sojourn Homestay. The house is upstairs, and the neighborhood seems quiet, with restaurants lining the street. The room won’t be ready until 10:00 AM, so I rest on the bench in the meantime. Once in the room, I take a shower—it really helps me feel refreshed. I need to exchange some euros, so I look up a nearby exchange bureau on Google and head out to find it. I locate it easily, and the staff are super friendly. I get a great rate (1 € = 90 INR). I wander around the neighborhood. The train station isn’t far, and small markets line the streets. I head back to my area, walking along the main avenue. About 500 meters from my street, I discover a museum. The visit is fascinating—I see the famous Majuli masks, among other things.
I’m not far from the Brahmaputra River, and the temptation to visit is too strong to resist. I’d hoped to find a promenade along the river, but that doesn’t exist here. I walk back calmly and notice several restaurants in my street. On the doorstep of my accommodation, I spot a pastry shop with cakes that look more like the ones we have in France than the typical ones here in India. A visit is a must, and I’m not disappointed!
Tonight, I’m dining at a restaurant in the street. The menu is a bit disappointing—burgers, pizzas, pasta—nothing very Indian. So, I’ll go with tomato pasta.
Thursday, March 20th. The alarm goes off super early, but I’m already awake—I was too worried I’d sleep through it. I leave the house at 4:00 AM. The rain has stopped, and at this hour, there aren’t many trucks on the road. I arrive at Barcelona Airport easily by 6:20 AM, let the valet know I’m there, and he quickly picks up my car. This time, I’m flying with Etihad Airways again. I booked the ticket during my trip to Cambodia: Barcelona/Kolkata, Delhi/Barcelona for 567 €. At that price, I didn’t hesitate for long—I knew I had to take it. And I’m glad I did because, by the time I returned, the price had gone up to 700 €. I can already hear the reactions: "Wow, how’d you get a ticket for that price? What site did you use? You’re amazing, MarieJo!" One thing’s for sure—I’m really happy with this deal. The flights from Barcelona to Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi to Kolkata go smoothly, and we arrive on time at 2:55 AM. There aren’t many people at immigration, so I get through quickly. My luggage isn’t on the carousel yet. After collecting my bag, I check in for my next flight with IndiGo, a 5:40 AM flight to Guwahati, arriving at 7:00 AM. I’m starting to feel pretty tired, so I take a taxi from the airport to Gruham Sojourn Homestay. The house is upstairs, and the neighborhood seems quiet, with restaurants lining the street. The room won’t be ready until 10:00 AM, so I rest on the bench in the meantime. Once in the room, I take a shower—it really helps me feel refreshed. I need to exchange some euros, so I look up a nearby exchange bureau on Google and head out to find it. I locate it easily, and the staff are super friendly. I get a great rate (1 € = 90 INR). I wander around the neighborhood. The train station isn’t far, and small markets line the streets. I head back to my area, walking along the main avenue. About 500 meters from my street, I discover a museum. The visit is fascinating—I see the famous Majuli masks, among other things.
I’m not far from the Brahmaputra River, and the temptation to visit is too strong to resist. I’d hoped to find a promenade along the river, but that doesn’t exist here. I walk back calmly and notice several restaurants in my street. On the doorstep of my accommodation, I spot a pastry shop with cakes that look more like the ones we have in France than the typical ones here in India. A visit is a must, and I’m not disappointed!
Tonight, I’m dining at a restaurant in the street. The menu is a bit disappointing—burgers, pizzas, pasta—nothing very Indian. So, I’ll go with tomato pasta.
Our trip through Nepal, Rajasthan, South India, and the Andaman Islands.
Dates: October 26 to January 14, 2025
Departure from Geneva to Kathmandu.
NEPAL, one month. 2 days of exploring between Kathmandu and Patan. 14 days of trekking from Kathmandu to Langtang, passing by sacred lakes. Trek with a French-speaking guide and 2 porters from the local French-speaking tour operator "NEPAL VOYAGE." Ended with a helicopter ride due to a wrist fracture on black ice at 3,900m. 3 days in the hospital in Kathmandu. Continued the trip in Nepal with a self-guided stay in Bhaktapur and Pokhara. Returned to Kathmandu by plane, then flew to Delhi.
RAJASTHAN. 18 days touring Rajasthan with a French-speaking driver "RAVINDRA MENA." Highlights: Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur*, Ranakpur*, Udaipur*, Bundi, Pushkar*, Jaipur, Agra, Jaipur (Top spots marked with *). Flight from Jaipur to Kochi.
KERALA. Kochi, 3 nights—disappointing, but the Backwaters to the north by scooter were stunning and not touristy. Kochi to Varkala by Uber with a Canadian couple. Varkala, 4 nights—great for relaxing, but scooter rentals weren’t available, which was a shame. Varkala to Munroe Island by train. 2 nights in Monroe. Munroe Island to Kumilly. 2 nights on Christmas Day—meh, not much to do since all the park excursions were booked by Indian tourists. Kumilly to Munnar by local taxi, negotiated the day before. Munnar—processions, tea fields, and *so* many Indian tourists during this period that it was impossible to find scooters to rent.
TAMIL NADU Crossed Tamil Nadu from Munnar to Auroville in 3 days, stopping at the extraordinary Tamil temples of Madurai, Trichy, Thanjavur, Darasuram, Chidambaram, and others. With the lunar conjunction, pilgrimages, and year-end holidays, there were *tons* of pilgrims! Auroville to Pondicherry by scooter, then a tuk-tuk for New Year’s Eve—still *so* crowded! Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram by local bus. Mahabalipuram, 2 nights—nice and chill. Mahabalipuram to Chennai by Uber.
ANDAMAN ISLANDS Chennai to Port Blair by flight, Andaman Islands. Port Blair, 2 nights—almost too much! Speedboat to Havelock, 4 nights—still lots of Indian tourism. Couldn’t go snorkeling with a dive operator or rent gear. Luckily, we managed to buy some and do it ourselves. Speedboat to Neil Island, 3 days, 2 nights—too short, but excellent snorkeling from "Elephant, Four Wise Men." Phew, no biting flies, and we weren’t eaten by crocodiles. Back to Port Blair, then Delhi, one night, and return to Geneva.
Our impressions of India. Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu—we eventually got tired of palaces and temples. It’s always complicated and exhausting to get around on foot in the cities. During the year-end period from mid-December to mid-January, *so* many tourists! The Andaman Islands were a bit disappointing—too short, and for snorkeling, Indonesia is easier and less expensive.
Our photos========================= Trip summary NEPAL AND INDIA (140 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/NVY4qaLcArvXzUx58
All photos from the Nepal trek (81 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/pXkG3JaFyJg93k1s8
All photos NEPAL After the trek and Christine’s accident (87 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/UgbNWb6oAibif3837
All photos RAJASTHAN (tough to narrow down! 230 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/GghreEkzhZoq6Rcw7
All photos SOUTH INDIA KERALA, Tamil Nadu, Andaman (200 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/DYnp2JLyLR2UCM3R6
NEPAL, one month. 2 days of exploring between Kathmandu and Patan. 14 days of trekking from Kathmandu to Langtang, passing by sacred lakes. Trek with a French-speaking guide and 2 porters from the local French-speaking tour operator "NEPAL VOYAGE." Ended with a helicopter ride due to a wrist fracture on black ice at 3,900m. 3 days in the hospital in Kathmandu. Continued the trip in Nepal with a self-guided stay in Bhaktapur and Pokhara. Returned to Kathmandu by plane, then flew to Delhi.
RAJASTHAN. 18 days touring Rajasthan with a French-speaking driver "RAVINDRA MENA." Highlights: Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur*, Ranakpur*, Udaipur*, Bundi, Pushkar*, Jaipur, Agra, Jaipur (Top spots marked with *). Flight from Jaipur to Kochi.
KERALA. Kochi, 3 nights—disappointing, but the Backwaters to the north by scooter were stunning and not touristy. Kochi to Varkala by Uber with a Canadian couple. Varkala, 4 nights—great for relaxing, but scooter rentals weren’t available, which was a shame. Varkala to Munroe Island by train. 2 nights in Monroe. Munroe Island to Kumilly. 2 nights on Christmas Day—meh, not much to do since all the park excursions were booked by Indian tourists. Kumilly to Munnar by local taxi, negotiated the day before. Munnar—processions, tea fields, and *so* many Indian tourists during this period that it was impossible to find scooters to rent.
TAMIL NADU Crossed Tamil Nadu from Munnar to Auroville in 3 days, stopping at the extraordinary Tamil temples of Madurai, Trichy, Thanjavur, Darasuram, Chidambaram, and others. With the lunar conjunction, pilgrimages, and year-end holidays, there were *tons* of pilgrims! Auroville to Pondicherry by scooter, then a tuk-tuk for New Year’s Eve—still *so* crowded! Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram by local bus. Mahabalipuram, 2 nights—nice and chill. Mahabalipuram to Chennai by Uber.
ANDAMAN ISLANDS Chennai to Port Blair by flight, Andaman Islands. Port Blair, 2 nights—almost too much! Speedboat to Havelock, 4 nights—still lots of Indian tourism. Couldn’t go snorkeling with a dive operator or rent gear. Luckily, we managed to buy some and do it ourselves. Speedboat to Neil Island, 3 days, 2 nights—too short, but excellent snorkeling from "Elephant, Four Wise Men." Phew, no biting flies, and we weren’t eaten by crocodiles. Back to Port Blair, then Delhi, one night, and return to Geneva.
Our impressions of India. Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu—we eventually got tired of palaces and temples. It’s always complicated and exhausting to get around on foot in the cities. During the year-end period from mid-December to mid-January, *so* many tourists! The Andaman Islands were a bit disappointing—too short, and for snorkeling, Indonesia is easier and less expensive.
Our photos========================= Trip summary NEPAL AND INDIA (140 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/NVY4qaLcArvXzUx58
All photos from the Nepal trek (81 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/pXkG3JaFyJg93k1s8
All photos NEPAL After the trek and Christine’s accident (87 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/UgbNWb6oAibif3837
All photos RAJASTHAN (tough to narrow down! 230 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/GghreEkzhZoq6Rcw7
All photos SOUTH INDIA KERALA, Tamil Nadu, Andaman (200 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/DYnp2JLyLR2UCM3R6
Given the extreme difficulty of getting a dentist appointment in my area (Lot/Aveyron—even traveling 2 hours each way by train to Toulouse, even with the dentist I’ve been a client of for years in my small town of Capdenac)—and considering the cost of dental implants in France, I decided to get a full dental overhaul during my annual stay of several months in Kerala (I’ve been spending time in Alleppey from late October to late March for several years now).
My Indian friends in Alleppey recommended a private dental clinic (I was pleasantly surprised that this clinic was qualified to place implants, as I thought I’d have to make multiple trips to Ernakulam/Cochin—60 km each way on a road that’s pretty rough right now due to massive construction stretching for dozens of kilometers). Results of the check-up on November 5, 2024: - 1 canine and an adjacent premolar slightly chipped at the top → need root canal treatment before covering them with a crown - 1 molar next to those two teeth already had a root canal → also needs a crown - 1 other canine broken deep down → needs to be extracted and replaced with an implant - 4 molars completely extracted years ago → 4 dental implants.
Here are the procedures I’ve already had (from November 5 to 22, 2024): - First session: initial assessment by the lead dentist (multiple X-rays displayed on a large screen, which he used to explain what he could do and what he recommended. For each implant, he showed me the required bone depth, and since I have very strong jaws, he remarked that I was an ideal candidate for implants). A dental assistant then outlined the proposed treatment timeline and the cost of each major procedure on a piece of paper (I took a photo of the notes so I wouldn’t lose track of the details). - Second session: placement of dental implants on the 4 molars in about an hour and a half (under local anesthesia—long but not painful at all during the procedure, though I had a bad headache all day afterward and a dull but manageable ache for a few days. Medication to take for 5 days, including an antibiotic. Obviously, no chewing hard foods for a while—soup, mashed potatoes, rice, yogurt for two days, then gradually more varied meals). Stitches for the gums around the 4 molars. - Third session: root canal treatment for a canine and a premolar (very long but absolutely painless under local anesthesia) + extraction of the deeply broken canine (a bit painful despite the anesthesia, but bearable—the lead dentist had to apply force and try three times. An assistant held my head from behind, but it was more unsettling than painful). - Fourth session: preparation of the canine, premolar, and adjacent molar for two crowns and a bridge. Removal of stitches around the 4 implants already placed. - Fifth session: impressions for the 2 crowns and bridge - Sixth session: placement of the 2 crowns and bridge - Seventh session scheduled for December 6: placement of a 5th implant where the canine was extracted - Late February: placement of the 5 crowns on the 5 implants
Meanwhile, my 85-year-old mother had a loose tooth extracted that had been bothering her since mid-September 2024 (her French dentist wouldn’t give her an appointment before January 2025, and she even traveled to a dentist in Toulouse who ultimately refused to extract it, even though the tooth was barely holding on and I’d sent the list of medications she takes in advance. My mother was furious about the wasted trip, and so was I, though I tried to stay calm!). At the Alleppey dental clinic, the assistants reviewed her medication list, looked them up online to identify them, and weren’t concerned. Another dentist extracted her tooth (under local anesthesia, of course) in barely 30 seconds. My mother immediately trusted them and decided on the spot to get a full lower denture. It was delivered to her definitively on Friday, November 22 (I think it took 4 or 5 sessions total). After two days of use, she’s happy with it and has a follow-up appointment next week for a check-up and adjustments if needed (though major modifications aren’t possible after the teeth are fixed to the denture). The session where the young dentist shaped the denture in real time was impressively precise and professional (the base had already been made from an impression, and the dentist added at least ten layers of softened paste with a flame, testing each addition in her mouth. Each time, he asked her to move her tongue from cheek to cheek, stick out her tongue, talk for 15 seconds, and swallow to ensure the denture wasn’t uncomfortable—about 45 minutes total).
Ballpark costs of the procedures: - Tooth extraction: around 2000 ₹ - Root canal treatment: around 5000 ₹ - Ceramic crown placement: around 15,000 ₹ - Titanium implant placement (made by Nobel Biocare): around 35,000 ₹ (Total for implant + tooth: around 50,000 ₹) - Lower denture fabrication: just under 20,000 ₹. Three material options—my mother chose the best for a rigid denture. She didn’t want to get 2 implants to secure it better (she didn’t feel the need with her old, very worn denture).
General impressions: This dental clinic is very well-regarded in Alleppey (according to all my Indian friends). There are two operating chairs on the ground floor and at least four on the first floor. The lead dentist (quite young) owns the clinic and handles the most delicate procedures (like implants) while occasionally overseeing work done by colleagues (after another dentist performed the root canal on my two teeth, he not only visually inspected it but also gave it a final touch with the drill). How many dentists handle more routine procedures? I’m not sure, but they’re all fairly young—men and a few young women. There are also many assistants: some prepare tools or operate the saliva suction, while others, more qualified, process images (X-rays or scans) on screen and explain things to me using those images. Others spent ten minutes briefing my mother in the waiting room on how to use and care for her new denture. During more delicate procedures, the operating dentist is assisted by two others. Two receptionists handle payments and appointments at the front desk. The welcome is always efficient and attentive, thanks to the dental assistants who guide us and provide explanations (the two receptionists don’t speak English). Appointments are always quick, even though the clinic seems busy (the waiting room is often full of Indian clients, though patients rarely come alone—they’re usually accompanied by a family member who stays close during the procedure). All the dentists speak English (since my mother doesn’t, I sat near the operating chair during each session to translate). So far, no complaints—I’m looking forward to March 2025 for the final result after the 5 teeth are placed on my 5 implants (the two crowns and bridge already fitted are perfect for me). 🙂
My Indian friends in Alleppey recommended a private dental clinic (I was pleasantly surprised that this clinic was qualified to place implants, as I thought I’d have to make multiple trips to Ernakulam/Cochin—60 km each way on a road that’s pretty rough right now due to massive construction stretching for dozens of kilometers). Results of the check-up on November 5, 2024: - 1 canine and an adjacent premolar slightly chipped at the top → need root canal treatment before covering them with a crown - 1 molar next to those two teeth already had a root canal → also needs a crown - 1 other canine broken deep down → needs to be extracted and replaced with an implant - 4 molars completely extracted years ago → 4 dental implants.
Here are the procedures I’ve already had (from November 5 to 22, 2024): - First session: initial assessment by the lead dentist (multiple X-rays displayed on a large screen, which he used to explain what he could do and what he recommended. For each implant, he showed me the required bone depth, and since I have very strong jaws, he remarked that I was an ideal candidate for implants). A dental assistant then outlined the proposed treatment timeline and the cost of each major procedure on a piece of paper (I took a photo of the notes so I wouldn’t lose track of the details). - Second session: placement of dental implants on the 4 molars in about an hour and a half (under local anesthesia—long but not painful at all during the procedure, though I had a bad headache all day afterward and a dull but manageable ache for a few days. Medication to take for 5 days, including an antibiotic. Obviously, no chewing hard foods for a while—soup, mashed potatoes, rice, yogurt for two days, then gradually more varied meals). Stitches for the gums around the 4 molars. - Third session: root canal treatment for a canine and a premolar (very long but absolutely painless under local anesthesia) + extraction of the deeply broken canine (a bit painful despite the anesthesia, but bearable—the lead dentist had to apply force and try three times. An assistant held my head from behind, but it was more unsettling than painful). - Fourth session: preparation of the canine, premolar, and adjacent molar for two crowns and a bridge. Removal of stitches around the 4 implants already placed. - Fifth session: impressions for the 2 crowns and bridge - Sixth session: placement of the 2 crowns and bridge - Seventh session scheduled for December 6: placement of a 5th implant where the canine was extracted - Late February: placement of the 5 crowns on the 5 implants
Meanwhile, my 85-year-old mother had a loose tooth extracted that had been bothering her since mid-September 2024 (her French dentist wouldn’t give her an appointment before January 2025, and she even traveled to a dentist in Toulouse who ultimately refused to extract it, even though the tooth was barely holding on and I’d sent the list of medications she takes in advance. My mother was furious about the wasted trip, and so was I, though I tried to stay calm!). At the Alleppey dental clinic, the assistants reviewed her medication list, looked them up online to identify them, and weren’t concerned. Another dentist extracted her tooth (under local anesthesia, of course) in barely 30 seconds. My mother immediately trusted them and decided on the spot to get a full lower denture. It was delivered to her definitively on Friday, November 22 (I think it took 4 or 5 sessions total). After two days of use, she’s happy with it and has a follow-up appointment next week for a check-up and adjustments if needed (though major modifications aren’t possible after the teeth are fixed to the denture). The session where the young dentist shaped the denture in real time was impressively precise and professional (the base had already been made from an impression, and the dentist added at least ten layers of softened paste with a flame, testing each addition in her mouth. Each time, he asked her to move her tongue from cheek to cheek, stick out her tongue, talk for 15 seconds, and swallow to ensure the denture wasn’t uncomfortable—about 45 minutes total).
Ballpark costs of the procedures: - Tooth extraction: around 2000 ₹ - Root canal treatment: around 5000 ₹ - Ceramic crown placement: around 15,000 ₹ - Titanium implant placement (made by Nobel Biocare): around 35,000 ₹ (Total for implant + tooth: around 50,000 ₹) - Lower denture fabrication: just under 20,000 ₹. Three material options—my mother chose the best for a rigid denture. She didn’t want to get 2 implants to secure it better (she didn’t feel the need with her old, very worn denture).
General impressions: This dental clinic is very well-regarded in Alleppey (according to all my Indian friends). There are two operating chairs on the ground floor and at least four on the first floor. The lead dentist (quite young) owns the clinic and handles the most delicate procedures (like implants) while occasionally overseeing work done by colleagues (after another dentist performed the root canal on my two teeth, he not only visually inspected it but also gave it a final touch with the drill). How many dentists handle more routine procedures? I’m not sure, but they’re all fairly young—men and a few young women. There are also many assistants: some prepare tools or operate the saliva suction, while others, more qualified, process images (X-rays or scans) on screen and explain things to me using those images. Others spent ten minutes briefing my mother in the waiting room on how to use and care for her new denture. During more delicate procedures, the operating dentist is assisted by two others. Two receptionists handle payments and appointments at the front desk. The welcome is always efficient and attentive, thanks to the dental assistants who guide us and provide explanations (the two receptionists don’t speak English). Appointments are always quick, even though the clinic seems busy (the waiting room is often full of Indian clients, though patients rarely come alone—they’re usually accompanied by a family member who stays close during the procedure). All the dentists speak English (since my mother doesn’t, I sat near the operating chair during each session to translate). So far, no complaints—I’m looking forward to March 2025 for the final result after the 5 teeth are placed on my 5 implants (the two crowns and bridge already fitted are perfect for me). 🙂
hi,
sorry for the accents, I’m in Dubai right now. I just got back from India after a short 10-day trip to the Golden Triangle (Delhi-Jaipur-Agra).
I noticed a lot of hippie-style Anglo-Saxon tourism. Sure, there’s the change of scenery, the temples, the Taj Mahal, and the low cost of living, but personally, all I saw was: misery, filth, chaotic traffic, non-stop honking, diarrhea despite eating at restaurants recommended in the *Routard* and *Lonely Planet* guides, noise, lots of homeless people, delayed trains with uncomfortable first-class carriages, pushy vendors, rickshaw drivers, and beggars, humid heat, dust, nothing worth bringing back, no sidewalks so you’re constantly on edge, questionable hygiene in hotels and restaurants, and locals who treat visitors like cash cows.
So my question: What do people really love about India for those who go multiple times, especially on the same circuit?
Personally, I think it’s just the fact that you can spend without worrying about your budget, and that’s what attracts the French during this period of low purchasing power.
sorry for the accents, I’m in Dubai right now. I just got back from India after a short 10-day trip to the Golden Triangle (Delhi-Jaipur-Agra).
I noticed a lot of hippie-style Anglo-Saxon tourism. Sure, there’s the change of scenery, the temples, the Taj Mahal, and the low cost of living, but personally, all I saw was: misery, filth, chaotic traffic, non-stop honking, diarrhea despite eating at restaurants recommended in the *Routard* and *Lonely Planet* guides, noise, lots of homeless people, delayed trains with uncomfortable first-class carriages, pushy vendors, rickshaw drivers, and beggars, humid heat, dust, nothing worth bringing back, no sidewalks so you’re constantly on edge, questionable hygiene in hotels and restaurants, and locals who treat visitors like cash cows.
So my question: What do people really love about India for those who go multiple times, especially on the same circuit?
Personally, I think it’s just the fact that you can spend without worrying about your budget, and that’s what attracts the French during this period of low purchasing power.
Bonjour,
j'ai décidé de partir découvrir l'Asie version sac à dos pour une période de 11 mois et mon début de voyage débutera par l'Inde dont voici l'itinéraire prévu. J'aimerais avoir vos commentaires. Est-ce trop de déplacements pour un epériode de 90 jours? Y a t'il des endroits à découvrir qui ne font pas partis de mon itinéraire? y aurait-il des avenues plus plausible de mon itinéraire? etc.. Merci à l'avance.
Voici l'itinéraire prévu :
Villes
Mumbai
Goa/Baga Beach
Gokarna
Hampi
ERNAKULAM COCHIN
Allepey / Quilion
VARKALA
Madurai
KODAIKANAL
Benares
Orchha
Agra
Rajasthan/ JAISALMER
New Delhi
RISHIKESH 1 semaine méditation
Varanasi bus ou avion vers le Népal
j'ai décidé de partir découvrir l'Asie version sac à dos pour une période de 11 mois et mon début de voyage débutera par l'Inde dont voici l'itinéraire prévu. J'aimerais avoir vos commentaires. Est-ce trop de déplacements pour un epériode de 90 jours? Y a t'il des endroits à découvrir qui ne font pas partis de mon itinéraire? y aurait-il des avenues plus plausible de mon itinéraire? etc.. Merci à l'avance.
Voici l'itinéraire prévu :
Villes
Mumbai
Goa/Baga Beach
Gokarna
Hampi
ERNAKULAM COCHIN
Allepey / Quilion
VARKALA
Madurai
KODAIKANAL
Benares
Orchha
Agra
Rajasthan/ JAISALMER
New Delhi
RISHIKESH 1 semaine méditation
Varanasi bus ou avion vers le Népal
Bonjour les voyageurs,
Ca y est les billets sont en poche , il n'y a plus qu'à ! Nous avons un AR France Bombay.
Nous sommes un couple de la soixantaine, voyageons beaucoup en Asie, bus train, scooter sur place.
Plus question pour nous de prendre des bus ou des trains de nuit, ni de passer plus de 5 h (maxi 6) en bus ou train. Je prévois donc des étapes d'une nuit.
Nous aimons mixter découvertes hors des sentiers battus , temples et plages.
Sachant que nous ne sommes pas des à crocs de temples, nous ne voulons voir que les plus beaux. Ce que j'ai vu de Ellora ou Badami par exemple devrait nous combler. Y en a t il d'autres ?
J'ai déjà planifié le début de l'itinéraire :
BOMBAY : 3 nuits
NASIK : une nuit
AURANGABAD : 3 nuits
PUNE : 1 nuit et là j'ai calculé que pour aller jusqu'à Panaji en visitant Badami et Hampi je perdais pratiquement une semaine par la route ! Ca donnerait des étapes de 1 nuit à : SOLAPUR , BIJAPUR, BADAMI, HAMPI (2 nuits) , HUB(BA)LI et PANAJI enfin.
Toutes ces étapes valent -elles le coup ? Sinon je pourrais prendre un vol Pune-Goa, et louer une voiture pour faire la boucle vers Badami et Hampi. Trouverons nous facilement une voiture à louer (mon mari était chauffeur et a l'habitude de conduire en Asie ou autre).
Après 2 nuits à PANAJI, nous ferions :
VAGATOR : 3 nuits
BENAULIM : 3 nuits
PALOLEM : 3 nuits
et nous descendrons ainsi par des sauts de puce jusqu'au fin fonds pour remonter jusqu'à Chennai prendre un vol pour Bombai. Je veux aussi passer quelques jours dans les Andamans.
Voilà mon plan. Qu'en pensez vous ? En tout cas pour ce début d'itinéraire.
Merci de m'avoir lu jusqu'au bout !
Et merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
Bonjour a tous,
J ai passe un mois en inde, avec mon petit ami, en janvier dernier.
Avant de partir, j ai largement utilise ce forum afin de preparer un itineraire qui nous a paru bien adapte. Nous voulions voir un maximum de choses. Nous avons donc fait Bombay, vol pour Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Bundi, Agra, Varanasi, vol pour Delhi, vol pour Bengalore, Ooty, Ernakulam et enfin un trajet sur les backwaters vers Allepey.
L arrivee a Bombay a bien sur ete depaysante, saisissante, mais supportable. Le reste des villes du Nord nous a paru insupportable, dans chaque ville nous etions presses de partir pour voir si c etait moins pire ailleurs. Le Sud nous a paru moins penible. Ce qui nous paraissait si difficile a vivre c est simplement les gens, le regard, les arnaques, on en venait a parler d harcelement quotidien!
Je reviens aujourd hui sur ce forum pour voir si d autres personnes ont ressenti la meme chose, apparement non. Mais je trouve ca vraiment surprenant, en Inde nous avons rencontre plus de touristes qui ne supportaient pas le pays plutot que ceux qui l appreciaient.
Je ne pense pas que j en viendrais a deconseiller de visiter ce pays, puisque chacun a son idee, mais je pense que les gens qui visitent ce forum doivent savoir que l Inde n est vraiment pas un pays facile et "enjoyable" (si quelqu un a un mot en francais pour ca, je prend).
Merci pour vos reactions.
J ai passe un mois en inde, avec mon petit ami, en janvier dernier.
Avant de partir, j ai largement utilise ce forum afin de preparer un itineraire qui nous a paru bien adapte. Nous voulions voir un maximum de choses. Nous avons donc fait Bombay, vol pour Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Bundi, Agra, Varanasi, vol pour Delhi, vol pour Bengalore, Ooty, Ernakulam et enfin un trajet sur les backwaters vers Allepey.
L arrivee a Bombay a bien sur ete depaysante, saisissante, mais supportable. Le reste des villes du Nord nous a paru insupportable, dans chaque ville nous etions presses de partir pour voir si c etait moins pire ailleurs. Le Sud nous a paru moins penible. Ce qui nous paraissait si difficile a vivre c est simplement les gens, le regard, les arnaques, on en venait a parler d harcelement quotidien!
Je reviens aujourd hui sur ce forum pour voir si d autres personnes ont ressenti la meme chose, apparement non. Mais je trouve ca vraiment surprenant, en Inde nous avons rencontre plus de touristes qui ne supportaient pas le pays plutot que ceux qui l appreciaient.
Je ne pense pas que j en viendrais a deconseiller de visiter ce pays, puisque chacun a son idee, mais je pense que les gens qui visitent ce forum doivent savoir que l Inde n est vraiment pas un pays facile et "enjoyable" (si quelqu un a un mot en francais pour ca, je prend).
Merci pour vos reactions.
Salut les routards, encore une question itineraire! :)
je compte partir en solo 4 a 5 mois en inde a partir de novembre 2016...oui c'est encore loin :)
J'aimerais plutot faire le sud quelques semaines. Ensuite trouver un ashram pour pt 1 mois, yoga meditation pour debutant..qq chose de pas trop gros ou vous auriez eu des bonnes experiences...???
Ensuite benares ou j'irai faire du benevolat pendant 1 mois dans une clinique dirige par une infirmiere. Pour le moment je n'ai pas d'itineraire precis...jaimerais savoir ce que vous me proposez, je prefere la nature aux grandes villes...mais m'adapte assez facilement.
J'ai pas mal lu de post sur les femmes seules en inde, je crois pouvoir me debrouille a ce niveau.
Deplacement interieur en avion ? budget par mois sachant que je ne suis pas trop douillette :) mais avec un minimum de proprete et confort ?
Preferable d'arriver pas bumbai?
merciiiiii d'avance les routards!!
Bonjour,
J'ai perdu beaucoup de temps à tout faire le processus pour pouvoir réserver mes trains en Inde sur Internet. Même avant de partir l'Inde joue avec notre patience! J'ai fait ce petit montage pour vous expliquer comment faire : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73fDA2Nq-lg et croyez-moi, ce petit montage ne dure qu'une minute, mais tout le processus m'a pris environ 1 mois!!! J'ai même commandé une carte American Express!!!
C'est un montage réalisé suite aux nombreux post que j'ai pu lire et surtout, sur mon expérience perso...
En espérant que ça soit plus facile pour les prochains qui voudront "s'essayer"!!!!
J'ai perdu beaucoup de temps à tout faire le processus pour pouvoir réserver mes trains en Inde sur Internet. Même avant de partir l'Inde joue avec notre patience! J'ai fait ce petit montage pour vous expliquer comment faire : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73fDA2Nq-lg et croyez-moi, ce petit montage ne dure qu'une minute, mais tout le processus m'a pris environ 1 mois!!! J'ai même commandé une carte American Express!!!
C'est un montage réalisé suite aux nombreux post que j'ai pu lire et surtout, sur mon expérience perso...
En espérant que ça soit plus facile pour les prochains qui voudront "s'essayer"!!!!
Bonjour,
Qui connait Tharani Kumar de tharani tours ? Je voudrais le contacter pour une location de voiture avec chauffeur, pour 20-25 jours en novembre. D'autre part je suis encore à la recherche d'une ou 2 personnes pour le circuit en Inde du sud l'hiver prochain, cela permettrait de partager les frais de transport, nous sommes déja 2 avec ma femme. Bien cordialement,
JRC
Qui connait Tharani Kumar de tharani tours ? Je voudrais le contacter pour une location de voiture avec chauffeur, pour 20-25 jours en novembre. D'autre part je suis encore à la recherche d'une ou 2 personnes pour le circuit en Inde du sud l'hiver prochain, cela permettrait de partager les frais de transport, nous sommes déja 2 avec ma femme. Bien cordialement,
JRC
Selon l'agence de presse indienne PTI, 16 personnes ont été tuées par balles mercredi dans une série d'échanges de tirs et d'explosions. Selon la police indienne, cela se serait passé dans "la principale gare ferroviaire de Mumbai" (jusqu'à présent la police n'a fourni aucune autre information, évitant également de citer le nom de la gare).
bonjours a tous et merci a tout ceux qui m'aiderons.
alors voila je projéte de fire un vouyage pour vivre une nouvelle avanture.
je conte partir du bas de l'inde et remonter jusqu'au nord pour passer par le bangladesh puis la birmanie, thailande, vietnam, cambodge, la malaisie, l'indonésie, jakarta, bali....et on vérras pour la suite(ou retour en france ou je continue l'australie.
j'ai regarder le site mais c asser compliqué a tout dénouer car souvant contradictoire puis pas évident de trouver tout les infos.
aparament les visa c déja tout une histoire puis il y as des pays a éviter donc voila si des perssonnes simpa on de bonne info sur des danger ou des bon plant nésité pas et merci.
puis en attendant je vais continuer mais recherche
Bonjour,
Je suis pas du genre a poster un message sur un forum mais la je suis assez stressé,
Je dois partir pour NEX DELHI le 13 décembre, jai posté ma demande de visa le 9 novembre.
Sur le site il disent 8-10j, sur des forums il disait 15j, mais la je commence a stressé, j'ai lu sur des site ou forum 20-25 j ouvrable ou encore 5 à 6 semaines.
Deja, que comme beaucoup de gens, jai stressé pour lacusé de reception qui risque de jamais revenir (en tout cas pas avant), la je stresse de ne pas recevoir le passeport avant mon départ, et ca me fait flipé car le billet davion nest pas remboursable (850 € a la poubelle!!! )
Quelqun a til fait une demande recemment? quels etait les délais? que puis je faire?
merci🏴☠️
Je suis pas du genre a poster un message sur un forum mais la je suis assez stressé,
Je dois partir pour NEX DELHI le 13 décembre, jai posté ma demande de visa le 9 novembre.
Sur le site il disent 8-10j, sur des forums il disait 15j, mais la je commence a stressé, j'ai lu sur des site ou forum 20-25 j ouvrable ou encore 5 à 6 semaines.
Deja, que comme beaucoup de gens, jai stressé pour lacusé de reception qui risque de jamais revenir (en tout cas pas avant), la je stresse de ne pas recevoir le passeport avant mon départ, et ca me fait flipé car le billet davion nest pas remboursable (850 € a la poubelle!!! )
Quelqun a til fait une demande recemment? quels etait les délais? que puis je faire?
merci🏴☠️
Bonsoir/Bonjour, 😉
Je prévois partir en Inde cette année, peut être d'ici les deux prochains mois.
Je ne connais pas ce pays, je n'y suis jamais allé. En général j'ai l'habitude de voyager seul dans des pays "développés". J'ai envie, cette fois-ci, de changer. Un énorme ras le bol m'envahit depuis quelques temps et je pense qu'un voyage en Inde me ferait du bien, assez étrange à dire compte tenu de la misère du pays!!
Je songe à y aller seul pendant deux mois, plutôt dans la partie sud du pays. Eventuellement, je pourrais y croiser d'autres français (ou autres!) au cours de ce périple...Bref, je recherche la spiritualité, la tranquillité, et le détachement à cette routine quotidienne...
Mes craintes sont les suivantes:
Est-il autorisé de voyager seul en Inde? Est-ce dangereux? Quel budget pour deux mois (hôtels, transports sur place, consommation?) Est-ce que 2000 euros suffisent pour couvrir tous ces frais pendant deux mois? Faut-il réserver le billet d'avion avant d'obtenir un visa ou inversement? (cette question peut vous sembler stupide mais si le visa est refusé je pourrais me retrouver avec un billet d'avion inutilisable!!)
Je possède un appareil photo avec objectif, 550D et je compte prendre beaucoup de photo. Est-ce que ça craint de prendre des photos seul en Inde?
Sinon je parle anglais couramment, j'ai vécu trois années en Angleterre, je suis relativement familier à l'accent indien 😛
Je vous remercie d'avance pour vos réponses!
Mickael
Je prévois partir en Inde cette année, peut être d'ici les deux prochains mois.
Je ne connais pas ce pays, je n'y suis jamais allé. En général j'ai l'habitude de voyager seul dans des pays "développés". J'ai envie, cette fois-ci, de changer. Un énorme ras le bol m'envahit depuis quelques temps et je pense qu'un voyage en Inde me ferait du bien, assez étrange à dire compte tenu de la misère du pays!!
Je songe à y aller seul pendant deux mois, plutôt dans la partie sud du pays. Eventuellement, je pourrais y croiser d'autres français (ou autres!) au cours de ce périple...Bref, je recherche la spiritualité, la tranquillité, et le détachement à cette routine quotidienne...
Mes craintes sont les suivantes:
Est-il autorisé de voyager seul en Inde? Est-ce dangereux? Quel budget pour deux mois (hôtels, transports sur place, consommation?) Est-ce que 2000 euros suffisent pour couvrir tous ces frais pendant deux mois? Faut-il réserver le billet d'avion avant d'obtenir un visa ou inversement? (cette question peut vous sembler stupide mais si le visa est refusé je pourrais me retrouver avec un billet d'avion inutilisable!!)
Je possède un appareil photo avec objectif, 550D et je compte prendre beaucoup de photo. Est-ce que ça craint de prendre des photos seul en Inde?
Sinon je parle anglais couramment, j'ai vécu trois années en Angleterre, je suis relativement familier à l'accent indien 😛
Je vous remercie d'avance pour vos réponses!
Mickael
bonjour
je pars pour delhi debut décembre je voudrais reserver mon billet de train pour haridward par make my trip mais quand je tape pour boockerdelhi haridward ca me sort un billet NIZAMUDDIN- haridward alors est-ce une gare de delhi ?
HELP
a part ça je suis preneuse de tous conseil sur haridward les endroits interressant autour et si quelqu'un pouvait me conseiller un ashram ou l'on peu pratiquer yoga , méditation et soins ayurvédique ce serait top
merci
Hi everyone,
Two years ago, I got a 5-year visa. But I had to change my plans and haven’t used it yet.
Do you think it’s still valid? I’d like to go to India at the beginning of the year.
I’ve got a big doubt. Do you know where I can find this info?
Thanks a bunch!
bonjour,
quelqu'un peut il me renseigner sur ceci: nous voudrions louer une voiture avec chauffeur au départ de Delhi pour effectuer un periple de 15 jours dans le Radjasthan. Cela est il possible et si oui à quel prix?
merci
quelqu'un peut il me renseigner sur ceci: nous voudrions louer une voiture avec chauffeur au départ de Delhi pour effectuer un periple de 15 jours dans le Radjasthan. Cela est il possible et si oui à quel prix?
merci
Bonjour à tous,
Je prépare un voyage du 25 juillet au 23 août 2010 en Inde du sud, d'abord au Tamil Nadu puis au Kerala (histoire d'éviter la fin de la mousson au Kerala).
Grosso-Modo, voilà ce que j'ai prévu comme itinéraire :
- Arrivée à Chennai, direction immédiate vers Mahabalipuram - Pondichéry - Thanjavur - Tiruchirapali - Madurai - Kanniyakumari - Trivandum - Kollam - Allepey - Cochin - Ernakulam - Munar - Kozkikode - Retour à Chennai
Bon, j'aimerais faire un peu de ménage dans cette liste pour faire sauter des étapes et avoir le temps de m'imprégner des lieux sans penser au train du lendemain... Mais j'ai du mal à faire des choix.
Sinon, pour info, j'ai envie de voir : - des parcs d'animaux sympas (ou même des animaux sauvages sans parcs) - des plantations de thé et d'épices - des spectacles ou des journées tradition si il y en a en août (genre courses de boat à allepey...) - l'extrême pointe sud de l'inde (ça doit être vraiment sympa) - les backwaters of course !
Voyage en train et bus. Sac à dos. Je suis déjà allé en Inde du Nord en 2005. J'espère en profiter encore plus cette cette fois-ci, et être plus "cool". :)
Et sinon, j'adore la photo, donc j'espère en profiter de ce côté-là aussi !
A vous lire, Alexandre
Je prépare un voyage du 25 juillet au 23 août 2010 en Inde du sud, d'abord au Tamil Nadu puis au Kerala (histoire d'éviter la fin de la mousson au Kerala).
Grosso-Modo, voilà ce que j'ai prévu comme itinéraire :
- Arrivée à Chennai, direction immédiate vers Mahabalipuram - Pondichéry - Thanjavur - Tiruchirapali - Madurai - Kanniyakumari - Trivandum - Kollam - Allepey - Cochin - Ernakulam - Munar - Kozkikode - Retour à Chennai
Bon, j'aimerais faire un peu de ménage dans cette liste pour faire sauter des étapes et avoir le temps de m'imprégner des lieux sans penser au train du lendemain... Mais j'ai du mal à faire des choix.
Sinon, pour info, j'ai envie de voir : - des parcs d'animaux sympas (ou même des animaux sauvages sans parcs) - des plantations de thé et d'épices - des spectacles ou des journées tradition si il y en a en août (genre courses de boat à allepey...) - l'extrême pointe sud de l'inde (ça doit être vraiment sympa) - les backwaters of course !
Voyage en train et bus. Sac à dos. Je suis déjà allé en Inde du Nord en 2005. J'espère en profiter encore plus cette cette fois-ci, et être plus "cool". :)
Et sinon, j'adore la photo, donc j'espère en profiter de ce côté-là aussi !
A vous lire, Alexandre
Salut,
Nous partons pour un tour du monde d'une année (de sept 06 à aout 07) et nous commencerons par l'Inde. Pour éviter un dépaysement total, nous cherchons à commencer le tour en douceur à Goa.
Connaissez vous un guesthouse sympa, bon marché ou aller dormir ?
Bonjour à tous,
Nous allons passer un mois en balade en Inde et au Népal et on aurait besoin de l'avis de connaisseurs concernant notre itinéraire... Est-il jouable ? Faut-il le revoir à la baisse ? Manque-t-on des choses ? Avez-vous de bonnes adresses etc. Merci pour votre aide, voyageurs !
Inde :
Arrivée le 27 septembre à Delhi, 1 jour, 1 nuit puis train de nuit pour Udaipur.
Udaipur, 2 jours. De là, on trouve un chauffeur pour un parcours de 11 jours dans le Rajasthan (Eklingji, Ranakpur, Jodhpur, Jaipur...) puis Barathpur, Fathepur Sikri et Agra. D'Agra on prendrait un train pour Varanasi. On y resterait 2, 3 jours. Puis bus jusqu'au Népal (Lumbini)
Népal :
De Lumbini, on part passer 2 jours au Chitwan.
Du Chitwan, on part à Kathmandou. On y reste 3 jours (balades dans les environs) 2 jours à Bhaktapur. On part pour Panauti, de là, on marche jusqu'à Dhulikel. Retour à Katmandou et avion jusqu'à Delhi (doit-on acheter le billet en avance depuis la France ?)...
Namasté,
Jules et Amélie
Nous allons passer un mois en balade en Inde et au Népal et on aurait besoin de l'avis de connaisseurs concernant notre itinéraire... Est-il jouable ? Faut-il le revoir à la baisse ? Manque-t-on des choses ? Avez-vous de bonnes adresses etc. Merci pour votre aide, voyageurs !
Inde :
Arrivée le 27 septembre à Delhi, 1 jour, 1 nuit puis train de nuit pour Udaipur.
Udaipur, 2 jours. De là, on trouve un chauffeur pour un parcours de 11 jours dans le Rajasthan (Eklingji, Ranakpur, Jodhpur, Jaipur...) puis Barathpur, Fathepur Sikri et Agra. D'Agra on prendrait un train pour Varanasi. On y resterait 2, 3 jours. Puis bus jusqu'au Népal (Lumbini)
Népal :
De Lumbini, on part passer 2 jours au Chitwan.
Du Chitwan, on part à Kathmandou. On y reste 3 jours (balades dans les environs) 2 jours à Bhaktapur. On part pour Panauti, de là, on marche jusqu'à Dhulikel. Retour à Katmandou et avion jusqu'à Delhi (doit-on acheter le billet en avance depuis la France ?)...
Namasté,
Jules et Amélie
Bonjour,
Nous partons ma petite famille et moi pour 1 mois en inde (décembre). Nous atterissons à Mumbai. En regardant ce qui nous interessait de faire durant ce mois, voici les sites qui nous ont "parlés".
Mumbai - Aurangabad - Ajantha - Ellora - Hampi - Goa (Anshi national park) (pas forcement dans cet ordre)
Mais j'ai un peu de peine à voir dans quel ordre visiter tout ca et si c'est réaisable en 1 mois. Nous aimerions ne pas depasser 4-5 h de trajet par étapes, ou voyager de nuit, car notre fils est encore jeune (6 ans). Rester 4-5 jours à Goa pour profiter de la plage.
J'ai pensé voyager en train, prendre une voiture avec chauffeur pour certain trajet eventuellement, voir des vols interieur.
Arrivée: Mumbai -> vol pour Goa - un jour de plage -> trajet pour Hampi (train de nuit?)- visite de Hampi y rester 3-4 jours -> trajet Badami (1-2jours) -> Hubbali (1 nuit) -> Park national Anshi 1 jour-> Goa seéjour de quelques jours pour la plage -> Vol pour Aurangabad (rester 3-4 jours) -> excursions pour les grotte Ellora et Ajantha retour sur Aurangabad pour la nuit -> retour sur Mumbai en train passer par Nasik (1 jours)-> Mumbai visite de Mumbai /depart
Vous en pensez quoi?
Meric🙂🙂🙂
Nous partons ma petite famille et moi pour 1 mois en inde (décembre). Nous atterissons à Mumbai. En regardant ce qui nous interessait de faire durant ce mois, voici les sites qui nous ont "parlés".
Mumbai - Aurangabad - Ajantha - Ellora - Hampi - Goa (Anshi national park) (pas forcement dans cet ordre)
Mais j'ai un peu de peine à voir dans quel ordre visiter tout ca et si c'est réaisable en 1 mois. Nous aimerions ne pas depasser 4-5 h de trajet par étapes, ou voyager de nuit, car notre fils est encore jeune (6 ans). Rester 4-5 jours à Goa pour profiter de la plage.
J'ai pensé voyager en train, prendre une voiture avec chauffeur pour certain trajet eventuellement, voir des vols interieur.
Arrivée: Mumbai -> vol pour Goa - un jour de plage -> trajet pour Hampi (train de nuit?)- visite de Hampi y rester 3-4 jours -> trajet Badami (1-2jours) -> Hubbali (1 nuit) -> Park national Anshi 1 jour-> Goa seéjour de quelques jours pour la plage -> Vol pour Aurangabad (rester 3-4 jours) -> excursions pour les grotte Ellora et Ajantha retour sur Aurangabad pour la nuit -> retour sur Mumbai en train passer par Nasik (1 jours)-> Mumbai visite de Mumbai /depart
Vous en pensez quoi?
Meric🙂🙂🙂
Bonjour,
Même après 7 voyages en Inde j'ai aujourd'hui besoin de quelques éclaircissements pour le visa. Je précise d'entrée que je suis en Suisse. Jusque qu'en 2010 j'avais toujours obtenu un visa de 6 mois sans faire de demande particulière. En décembre 2012 j'ai fait une demande au consulat à Genève et je me suis retrouvé avec un visa de 3 mois double au lieu de multiple comme dans le passé. Fini les visas de 6 mois ? Ma deuxième question concerne le délai après l'expiration de ce visa pour faire une nouvelle demande. 2 mois, j'ai juste ??
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
Eric
Même après 7 voyages en Inde j'ai aujourd'hui besoin de quelques éclaircissements pour le visa. Je précise d'entrée que je suis en Suisse. Jusque qu'en 2010 j'avais toujours obtenu un visa de 6 mois sans faire de demande particulière. En décembre 2012 j'ai fait une demande au consulat à Genève et je me suis retrouvé avec un visa de 3 mois double au lieu de multiple comme dans le passé. Fini les visas de 6 mois ? Ma deuxième question concerne le délai après l'expiration de ce visa pour faire une nouvelle demande. 2 mois, j'ai juste ??
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
Eric
L'hôtel où je me trouve (à Mahabalipuram) vient de refuser le paiement de notre dîner (nous sommes 8) avec des billets de 500 et de 1000 roupies, car nous dit-il, le gouvernement indien vient subitement de décider qu'il faut aller les changer à la banque pour d'autres billets. Les ATM seront fermés pendant 1 ou 2 jours, demain les banques indiennes sont fermées. Bref on ne pourra plus payer momentanément qu'avec des billets de 100 roupies et moins (et avec sa carte bleue). Quant aux billets de 500 et de 1000 roupies on a un délai pour les changer à la banque (je ne sais plus quel est la date limite). Cette information aussi énorme qu'inattendue vient d'être confirmée par mes amis indiens. Motivation du gouvernement : faire sortir des bas de laine le "black money". Information confirmée dans la presse indienne
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