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Bonjour,

Nous serons à Delhi à la mi-janvier 2008, nous aimerions connaître :

1- le nom d'hôtels propres à Delhi pour un séjour de 3 jours, tarif entre 400 et 800 rp par nuit. 2- le tarif d'un taxi pré-payer à l'aéroport de Delhi pour se rendre au centre ville, est-il plus avantageux de prendre l'offre de l'hôtel qui est normalement 400 rp? 3- Pour environ 14 jours dans le Rajasthan, est-il facile de circuler en train ou il est préférable de louer une voiture avec chauffeur? Dans ce dernier cas, avez-vous des références et une idée du prix? 4- Pour passer deux jours et une nuit dans le désert du Thar, est-il préférable de faire ce circuit à partir de Jodhpur ou de Bikaner? Avez-vous des références?

Je vous remercie pour les informations que vous me transmettrez. Bonne Année Daniel

ca y est nous sommes rentres de notre periple au rajasthan hier.Le circuit s'est bien passé.Sur ce forum on entend tout et son contraire.J'etais inquiet avant mon depart et les remarques de certains m'avaient fait douter.Eh bien ce fut super.Pas de tourista.Mis a part 3 hotels tous les autres étaient bien.Notre chauffeur, gentil, apres 2 tentatives pour nous amener dans des boutiques ou il pouvait toucher sa "comm" il a compris que ca ne servait a rien:on rentrait, on restait 5 mn et on sortait sans rien acheter.Si le circuit était a refaire, je n'aurais passe qu' une nuit a jaipur, la forteresse d'amber me paraît beaucoup moins bien que celle de jodhpur.Je deconseille fortement la montée au fort à dos d'éléphant. Bundi:super !tres peu touristique.Jaisalmer du charme.Eviter le piege du camel safari au sunset point des hordes de touristes), si vous voulez du desert attendez de pouvoir voir le sahara si vous le pouvez.Bikaner:si vous avez le temps allez a la camel farm cest interessant.Pushkar:tres bien.Dans le shekawati:un petit village hors des circuits avec un hotel ouvert il y a un an dans un vieux palais:notre coup de coeur dans une suite de 85m2.Dehli:les monuments on a pas fait (pas envie):si vous en avez l'occasion allez faire un tour a 30 km de dehli a gurcaon pour voir l'inde high tech avec ses grands centres commerciaux :'inde qui prend des emplois en faisant de la sous traitance en matiere grise pour nos pays(centres d appels, informatique, secretariat...., un visage de l inde qu on connaît moins.Une bonne experience:un repas dans la famille de notre chauffeur dans son village de 500 hab, en pleine campagne, avec des gens simples et adorables.

Bonjour à tous, je voudrai partir en Inde (Kerala de préférence) pour faire des stages de massages ayurvédiques.Je suis allée sur le site de vijna kala vedi mais je trouve que c'est un peu cher et le centre manque de charme, d'authenticité(je ne suis peut être pas très claire😕!!. en gros ce que je recherche c'est un indien qui s'y connait et qui a envie de partager et d'enseigner son savoir. voila si quelqu'un a des tuyaus. Tant qu'à faire si vous connaissez aussi des endroits sympas pour quelques leçons de cuisine.J'adore cuisiner et j'aime beaucoup la cuisine indienne (un ptit poulet tandoori mmm.....) merci d'avance, je vous embrasse tous

La nouvelle...!

bonsoir, nous partons en janvier 2008 pour un mois... et nous aimerions avoir vos avis sur notre periple (si c'est faisable et conseils...) Le voici, en utilisant le plus possible bus et train et une fois peut etre l'avion... Paris bombay/bijapur/badami/hampi/ goa (avion pour mangalore)/mangalore/mysore/ooty/calicut ou coimbatore ou les deux.... RETOUR / de coimbatore a bombay en avion et retour en france. SI DES PERSONNES PEUVENT NOUS CONSEILLER LA DUREE NECESSAIRE POUR PROFITER DANS LES VILLES OU VILLAGES CI DESSUS. MERCI A TOUS A BIENTOT FLORY ET JIMMY😉

Bonjour, je voudrais aller de Delhi à Leh en penant mon temps disons en 10 ou 14 jours. Sur le forum je trouve seulement des discussions sur des trajets rapides avec peu de haltes. Pouvez vous me renseigner un peu sur les haltes possibles que je peux faire pour avoir des trajets de 4-5 heures entre chaque arrêt. Je partirai le mi juillet pourrai je profiter un peu du himachal pradesh ou la pluie est insupportable? toute la journée??

Bonjour,

Nous sommes déjà partis au Kerala et en Inde du Nord avec notre aîné lorsqu'il avait 3 ans. Cela s'est trèsbien passé. Nous avons maintenant un bébé qui aura 8 mois en juillet et mon compagnon devant être en stage en Inde début juillet je comptais le rejoindre avec les 2 enfants pour passer des vacances dans la région de Pondichery que nous ne connaissons pas. L'un d'entre vous sait-il quel temps il fait dans cette région en juillet (envrai, en y étant allé ou en y vivant actuellement)? Et cela vous paraît-il absurde et insensé d'y aller avec un bébé de 8 mois (bien entendu nous prendrons des moyens de déplacement et des hotels un peu plus chers que si nous y étions tous les deux)

Merci d'avance pour toutes vos réponses/conseils/bons plans

Bonjour, Nous partons pour un mois en Inde du Nord en octobre 2007 et nous aimerions avoir vos opinions sur ce qu'il faut voir et ce qu'il faut éviter de voir (pièges a touriste) Voici présentement les régions que nous allons visiter: DELHI – VARANASI – KHAJURAHO – BANDHAVGARH - AGRA - JAIPUR - MANDAWA - BIKANER - JAISALMER - JODHPUR - RANAKPUR - UDAIPUR + extension au Népal

merci,

Bonjour à tous les passionés de farniente sur sable blanc... Je souhaiterais passer quelques jours à la plage aprés un périple de presque un mois dans le nord de l'Inde. On m'a déconseillé les abords de Goa (?) Du coup, j'envisageais de me rendre dans une île pour profiter du calme et y trouver un peu de solitude: auriez-vous des infos qui me permettraient de choisir entre les Lanquedives et Andaman ou Nicobar? Comme je ne veux pas perdre de temps, je pensais m'y rendre en avion si c'est possible? On m'a aussi parlé des plages du Kerala? Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.

Salut à tous, après avoir bien parcouru ce forum, j'en viens moi aussi à m'inscrire pour faire appel appel à l'expérience de chacun. Nous devons partir ma copine et moi 6 semaines dans ce magnifique pays (que nous ne connaissons pour le moment que par la TV et par nos amis!). Nous avons établi une liste des villes que nous voulons voir, et nous en appelons à votre avis pour savoir s'il y en a d'autres sur notre parcours qui semblent inmanquables...

Ma permière question est la suivante: En sachant que nous voulons voir le maximum de choses en prenant un quand même notre temps (les vacances c'est pas fait pour courir! 😉). Nous nous demandons s'il est possible de réaliser le parcours suivant dans ces 6 semaines (l'ordre lui aussi est à définir): Dehli -> Agra -> Bénarès -> Darjeeling -> "province de l'assam" -> Katmandou -> Daramsalah (moi je pense ça va nous faire trop de bornes, mais culturellement ma copine voudrait voir cette ville!) -> Jaïpur -> Udaïpur -> Jaisalmer -> Dehli

Ma deuxième question ou proposition: S' il y a des personnes sur ce forum qui partent dans les mêmes dates que nous, n'hésitez pas à me contacter pour que nous fassions un bout de route ensemble, en se partageant pourquoi pas les frais d'un chauffeur... Je pense notamment au voyage qui va de la ville de la vallée à Darjeeling!...

Troisième question: Quels sont les transports que vous utiliseriez? Nous avions pensé au train, le bus serait-il plus typique sur certains tracés?...

Dernière question: Quels sont les hotels ou autres hébergements que vous nous conseilleriez dans ces villes?

Merci, d'avoir pris le temps de me lire, en merci pour ceux qui prendront, à leur tour, le temps de me répondre! Fourien J'attends vos remarques ou suggestions

Je dois partir la semaine prochaine dans la région du Tamil Nadu et du Kerala. J'ai appris qu'il y avait de fortes inondations. Quelqu'un a-t-il des infos ? Merci

😕

Salut

je pars du 10 Aout au 10 Septembre dans le kerala et le tamil nadu avec mon copain et je voulai savoir ce que vous pensez de la meteo en cette periode.

On a une amie qui est partie lanne derniere a la meme periode et qui a eu un temps de reve mais est ce tous les an pareil ou devons nous nous attendre a de la pluie pendant 1 mois?

Si ca crain niveau pluie, quels sont les endroits les plus a labri dans le sud (tm +k)?

Pourra t on par exmple aller dans les backwaters et louer un houseboat?

hello,

j'avais prévu de partir au Népal fin juin 2004 pour 2 semaines mais tout le monde me l'a déconseillé à cause de la mousson. donc on m'a dis que le Ladakh était épargné à cette époque de l'année.

je suis donc à la recherche d'info pour ce séjour trop court mais je ne peux pas faire autrement.

donc questions sur les billets d'avion France-Dehli et Dehli-Leh, sur le logement à Leh et si pas trop compliqué au niveau des formalités administratives ????????

merci à tous

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.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river. Thanks for your suggestions! Premaria

Friday, November 4 My flight Barcelona - Abu Dhabi - Delhi went smoothly, it’s on time, and here I am back in India after 3 long years. As I step off the plane, we head toward customs. It’s 3 AM, I’m tired but happy. The huge customs hall is below ground level and buzzing with people who’ve just arrived. In the end, they’re well organized—Indians to the left, foreigners to the right, and all along the hall, the customs officers’ posts, who remain very zen despite the crowd. It took me less than 2 hours to get out of the airport, which was pretty quick. For this return trip, I got in touch with a driver from the "Lovers of India" group who was supposed to take me from the airport to Udaipur, passing through non-touristy villages like I love. This French-speaking driver had convinced me to travel by car, which was supposed to make moving from village to village easier. Two or three days before departure, I receive a message from the driver saying he was sick with a cold and sending another driver, his very kind brother who knows Rajasthan well but doesn’t speak French. I’m a bit disappointed by this message and doubtful about the driver’s sincerity, but I don’t have time to find another driver, so I stick to my plans, though I’m not at ease. At the exit, the driver hasn’t arrived, and I wait half an hour before seeing him show up with a big smile, "Namaste." We don’t waste time and head to the car, which is clean and new. We get to know each other in the car and hit the road toward Alwar. Along the way, we stop for lunch and to taste my first masala chai, which wakes up my taste buds.



I doze off during the drive, and we arrive at the Atlantic Hotel in Alwar at 10:30 AM. My room is on the ground floor, and I settle in quickly. The Wi-Fi isn’t working, but the staff do everything they can to fix it. At noon, Gajender, the driver, suggests visiting the Qila Fort, which is on the heights of Alwar. The fort is closed for restoration, but safari tours are offered—jeep, guide, driver, and visit for 1600 Rs.



We follow the great wall, which is impressive—the second largest in India and the third in the world.



We spot peacocks and monkeys.





The guide shows me an old stepwell lost in nature. It’s always my thing to check out these baoris, which can be stunning, but this one isn’t anything special. We arrive at the palace overlooking the city.



We walk around the palace, and I discover another stepwell that’s not worth lingering over.

The tour is over, and I had a great time despite the fatigue. We head back down to Alwar, near the City Palace, which has been turned into administrative offices. Gaju (the driver’s nickname) finds a parking spot near a dhaba where we have lunch (paneer masala, chapatis, chai)—it’s delicious. With my energy restored, we head to the palace. On the top floor is a museum that I visit.



At the exit of the museum, we have to go back down and walk around the palace to get to the Moosi Maharani Chhatri. I’ve been here once before and really liked it, and the place is still the same—calm and relaxing.



"This monument is the most artistic in Alwar and also the most royal, filled with fascinating history. Maharaja Vinay Singh of Alwar built this two-story cenotaph in 1815 in memory of his father, Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh. It’s also known as Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri, named after the king’s mistress, who performed sati upon his death. After the sati, she was accepted as the king’s wife. It’s an elegant monument, shaped like a flower and built with a mix of brown sandstone and white marble. The first floor is made of sandstone, while the upper floor and the chhatris (cenotaphs) are in white marble. Its sculpted pavilion has dome-shaped arches with intricate lace-like and exquisite floral patterns. There are complex motifs that shine brightly in the sunlight. The colorful circular ceiling is an important part of Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri and is adorned with faded gold-leaf paintings of mythological figures and scenes. The footprints of Maharaja and Moosi Rani are engraved in marble inside the cenotaph, and locals pay their respects to them."



Near the chhatri, there’s a large water reservoir with a magnificent view. The place is peaceful and relaxing, and I stay here for a while, contemplating and daydreaming before heading back to the hotel for some well-deserved rest. The Wi-Fi is working now. I’m the only foreign guest, and since my room is near the entrance, I’ll be well taken care of throughout my stay.

Hello everyone!

We're off! After exploring the north, the four friends have now discovered the south. We’re excited to share this new travel journal, dedicated to our little group and our strong friendship, written by Richard and illustrated with Kate’s photos. I’ll chime in from time to time with practical tips.

First of all, a big thank you to everyone on VoyageForum who helped us plan this trip. It would’ve been quite different if we’d just relied on guidebooks.

The itinerary lasted just over 3 weeks: Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, the Chettinad region, Madurai, Munnar, Munroe Island, Cochin, and Chennai. We traveled by train, taxi, and private car with a driver, took a domestic flight, and stayed in guesthouses, Airbnb apartments, and hotels. For each of us, including flights, the total budget barely reached 2000 €, and we didn’t hold back—knowing we avoid resorts and love street food and small Indian restaurants.

Hey there, forum friends 😉

Some of you have mentioned missing the activity on this Indian "page," so let’s try to liven things up a bit—with joy and good vibes (mandatory with me 😜). Plus, it’ll make Jojoone happy 😊.

As big lovers of India—we’ve been six times—my co-traveler husband and I decided to explore Rajasthan this time around. The reason we waited so long to come here? We were dreading the tourist crowds in this state. But thanks to the timing (late March to early April 2024, which is starting to get pretty hot) and Aleph’s great tips, we were *very* far from mass tourism.

We spent three weeks getting around on our own for transport: mostly taxis and trains.

And I’ll admit, we had a rather "Arabian Nights" experience, far from the "real" India (Marien, if you’re reading this 😉). So this travel journal makes no claims other than to share what we saw, experienced, and felt—with all our ignorance about this country (which I’m fully aware of).

But fair warning: I go overboard with emojis, and this journal is super casual because it’s the one I share, almost in "live" mode, with our loved ones.

So, if you’re here, consider yourself almost part of the family 😄.

See you soon and....

Hi fellow travelers! I arrive in New Delhi on January 5th, and this is the third time I’ve come across what turns out to be a scam (after some research outside of booking.com): dirty places, fake reviews, etc. So I’m starting to distrust booking.com because it really doesn’t seem like a reliable site (at least when it comes to booking hotels in New Delhi).

If you have a good place to stay (max 1500 € per night, and I don’t want a dorm) in New Delhi, I’d love to hear about it! :)

Looking forward to your replies!

Hi there,

I’ve got a few questions about my upcoming 3.5-week trip to Tamil Nadu and Kerala (January 2025).

On the itinerary, we’re supposed to spend 3 or 4 days in Thanjavur (Tanjore). I thought the location would let us explore the surrounding area, but I’m realizing everything I want to see won’t fit into the schedule! I’d planned: 1 day to arrive from Pondicherry 1 day to go to Darasuram 1 day to go to Tiruchirappalli 1 day to head to Madurai with a stop in Chettinad Basically, we won’t see anything of Thanjavur itself! Should I skip one of the destinations?

In Kerala, after 3 days in Munnar, I’ve planned to spend a few days in Munroe Island since I didn’t get great feedback about Alleppey. I wanted to "wander" through the backwaters. Has anyone been there?

Finally, we’re ending the trip in Cherai. After booking, I realized the beaches seemed unusable (trash, rough sea...) and I’m pretty frustrated about not being able to swim. Unless there’s a better spot nearby?

Thanks for your input!