Mysore and overnight train

The dormitory accommodation in our Jungle retreat was very pleasant and remarkably no-one in our group snored. We were up early to partake in a cultural walk through the local village and to the top of the hill where there was a Hindu temple. It was very pleasant and...

Ooty, New Year & Jungle

The train journey was very pleasant as we were booked in a 2nd class air conditioned car. There was no shortage of food supplies and tea as vendors, complete with official badges made their way up and down the train. We ordered lunch – choice of egg, chicken or...

Welcome to India

We left Sydney at 12.15 bound for Singapore, travelling on the A380. We were very fortunate with a very obliging hostess who insisted we have a Singapore Sling and then later on, appeared with champagne and chocolates which she said she had “brought from other...

Off to India!

After we saw The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, we decided we would travel to India and so we are booked on a 29 day tour with Intrepid, covering both Southern and Northern India.  It will no doubt prove exciting, challenging and interesting all at the same time!!  We...

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