The trip that started it all! Back in the early blogging days of 2018, we went on a trip nicknamed “The Big Trip”, to China, Nepal and India. Read all about our backpacking adventures in India here! We loved it so much we came back a second time!
Mysore Palace Getting there: from Bangalore it is a short train or bus ride; if you can, take the Shatabdi express (refer to our blog post for details) Attractions: Mysore Palace– 250 Rs entrance fee with audio guide included; audio guide is comprehensive and takes you through the whole palace in about an hour and …
Getting There: from Mamallapuram there is an AC bus (70 Rs) that will take you to the bus station in the western part of the city; from there are numerous buses to Egemore Train station (9 Rs) or Prepaid Rickshaws (100 Rs); from Chennai you can go south to Mamallapuram or West to Bangalore/Mysore Shatabdi …
Getting there: 1. pondicherry to mamallapuram: local bus (no AC) 33 Rs; 2.5 hours 2. chennai to mamallapuram: many local buses (30 Rs) and probably an AC bus for 70 Rs from the bus station in Chennai (western edge of city) Attractions: Mamallapuram in known for rock carvings and reliefs. If you’ve been to Hampi …
Attractions: Heritage Walk– there is a nice walk you can do through the streets near the beach; just wander up and down; there are 2 nice churches in the southern half of the city Auroville– 8 km from Pondicherry; the best way is by scooter along the ECR(east coast road) and then take a left …
Attractions: Rock Fort– buses go here or expensive rickshaws from main bus stand; 500+ steps to the top and very worth it to see the view of the city from above; water/juice stand is waiting at the top-not to worry 🙂 Sri Ranganthswamy Temple– a huge temple complex, with 7 concentric walls with gates leading …
Getting There 3 options: buses from Cochin (4.5 hours) hired car from Cochin organized tour from Cochin. Attractions: Contact Joseph for information about Munnar and surrounding area; there is a small tourist office in the main road of New Munnar or ask anyone for him; tel: 9447190954. Tea Museum– 75 Rs; an extraordinary museum for …
Ernakulam The main section of town, has both train stations Ernakulam and Ernakulam Town. Fort Cochin From Ernakulam boat jetty (near bus stand) ferries jump across to Fort Cochin (2 Rs). Attractions: Saint Francis Church-site where Vasco de Gama was buried for some time and then later moved Santa Cruz Basilica-huge basilica worth a visit …
Attractions: Backwater village tour– tourist government board offers this tour; taken from boat jetty tourist office on small bus to backwater village (1 hour ride); from here you jump on a small canoe and explore the backwaters with a “guide”; 300 Rs per person; Nice introduction to the backwaters, leaves twice a day at 9:00 …
