-INDIA-
Two and a half months in quite possibly the craziest, best tasting place on the planet.
India remains one of my favourite countries that I've visited, a sensory overload and a constantly fascinating experience just venturing outside.
-LOCATIONS-
REPUBLIC OF INDIA.
March – May 2015.
[coming from: Thailand]
Kolkata. Siliguri. Darjeeling. Melli. Jorethong. Pelling.
Khecheopalri Lake. Yuksom. Gyalshing. Patna. Bodh Gaya. Varanasi. Khajuraho. Orchha. Agra. Delhi. Rishikesh. Jaipur.
Ajmer. Pushkar. Udaipur. Mumbai. Palolem.
[next country: United Arab Emirates]
SLEEPER BUSES & TRAINS
MARCH - MAY 2015.
Sights and miles on public transportation.
HIMALAYAS TO DESERTS
MARCH - MAY 2015.
Calm, chaos and earthquakes.
-RECOMMENDATIONS-
Accommodation
Mahabodhi Society – Kolkata – 300 rupees (600/2persons)
Ivy Castle – Darjeeling – accommodation/restaurant, 400 rupees (800/2persons) | Top recommendation
Galaxy – Darjeeling – 500 rupees
Hotel Pushpanjali – Jorethong – 200 rupees (400/2persons)
Garuda – Pelling – 300 rupees (600/2persons)
M Dadul – Khecheopalri Lake – accommodation/food, including meals, 100 rupees (200/2persons)
Sonam – Khecheopalri Lake – accommodation/food including three meals, 500 rupees
RIP Homestay – Yuksom – accommodation/food, including meals, 200 rupees
Garuda – Pelling – accommodation, 300 rupees (600/2persons)
M Dadul – Khecheopalri Lake – accommodation/food, including meals, 100 rupees (200/2persons)
Sonam – Khecheopalri Lake – accommodation/food including three meals, 500 rupees
RIP Homestay – Yuksom – accommodation/food, including meals, 200 rupees
Sahi River View – Varanasi – 325 rupees (650/2persons)
Yogi Lodge – Khajuraho – 150 rupees (300/2persons)
Temple View – Orchha – (pay what you want)
Hotel Raj – Agra
Hotel Rama – Delhi – 250 rupees (500/2persons)
Tulsi Palace – Pushkar - 200 rupees
Dream Heaven – Udaipur - 200 rupees
Om Sai – Palolem – 300 rupees
Sai Valentine – Palolem
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Restaurants
Ruchika – Kolkata
JoJo’s – Kolkata – wi-fi
The Friend’s Home – Kolkata
Sarang – Kolkata
Karakas, Veggie Lovers – Darjeeling
Hasty Tasty – Darjeeling
Sarang – Darjeeling
Sunflower – Darjeeling
B2 – Darjeeling
Hungry Bite – Jorethong – chilli momos
Gupta – Yuksom
Food House Biryani – Bodh Gaya
Festive Villa – Varanasi – 130 rupees Thali
Nice Restaurant – Varanasi
VSR – Varanasi – 60 rupees Thali
Shri Restaurant – Varanasi
Lassi Corner – Khajuraho – 20 rupees honey lassi
Mango Smoothie – Khajuraho – 20 rupees
Madras Coffee House – Khajuraho
Vishal – Orchha – Unlimited Thali 70 rupees
Panchi – Orchha – Unlimited Thali 70 rupees
Food Stall – Udaipur – opposite classic car showroom, 50 rupees
Sai Krupa – Palolem – Thali 80 rupees
Shiv Sai – Palolem – Thali 60 rupees