Sufyan Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 This thread makes me Haven't traveled outside my state yet except for Delhi once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harish Sangwan Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Guys...anyone here been to Madrid before? Wanted to know about how good is it for shopping for electronics? Any further info about the place would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitaire Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Guys...anyone here been to Madrid before? Wanted to know about how good is it for shopping for electronics? Any further info about the place would help. Ask Markettantrik / MT3DS or whatever the man in green calls himself now. He's been to Spain plenty I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkham Inmate Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Guys...anyone here been to Madrid before? Wanted to know about how good is it for shopping for electronics? Any further info about the place would help. I dont know about electronics shopping but I do recommend that you take a stadium tour of the Santiago Bernabeau if you are even a bit of a football fan. Plaza Mayor is another place you must visit. Also, opt for the city tour buses as your mode of transport since you can hop on or off at any stop throughout the day and they also have a guide which is very informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harish Sangwan Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I am actually going there just for 4days and that too work related. I will be staying close by to the airport. Will see how much time I can squeeze in for touring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megzworld Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Planning to take a trip to Nepal on the first weekend of April. Alone, or may be with a friend or two.. Any advise? Any specific place to stay you guys recommend in Kathmandu? Though read in the morning, that Nepal got some residue Jhatka of the earthquake too.. it's best I visit this place soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Which route are you going by ? I would recommend a road trip rather than a flight to Kathmandu. If it's a flight, stay in Thamel in Kathmandu. Probably the best place to be during weekends. (And remember Nepal's weekend means Friday & Saturday. Sunday is a working day !) Thamel is well connected with taxis (basically Maruti 800s/Omnis) even during late night. There are various casinos in and near the area. You can go to Pashupatinath temple in case you are religious. Go for some shopping on New Road which is sort of a 'Thok market' for bags, DVDs, clothes etc. King's Road has a small museum if you are into it. Also continuing on the King's Road there are many good eatery shops around including Pizza Hut, Lobsters, KFC, BR etc etc. Most of the shops have happy meal timings (half prices) somewhere around the evenings. There are many nice discos around the town but it's kinda hard for a foreigner to locate them. Word of advice: Haggle about the rates EVERYWHERE. At hotels, taxis, shopping counters. EVERYWHERE. You can even go for Kayaking, River rafting & Bungee jumping from Kathmandu. Next place as you are coming down the altitude is Manokamna. Another religious place but the scenic part are the mountains surrounding it. Plus you need to take a steep ropeway to reach the temple. Kinda good for a day's visit. Go early in the morning and make sure you come down well in time as the queue gets pretty long. Next you can branch off to either Pokhra or Chitwan. Chitwan has a nice Tiger sanctuary. No tigers visible though. Nevertheless a nice visit. Pokhra has umpteen places to visit. Glamorous hotels, expensive casinos, superb food cuisine, bat caves, river resorts, PARA GLIDING etc. Seriously one place you can't miss in Nepal. I would recommend to hire bikes in Pokhra as most of the places as 3-4kms apart and you'll rake up a huge bill if you all are hiring a taxi. Bike's the way to go as the place is quite scenic. Palpa is another good place worth visiting. Basically a hill station with nothing but snow peaked mountains surrounding it. Go there if you are in a mood to relax. Will update in case I remember more about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Oh and EVERY eating place closes by 8pm. Hotel's restros close by 9pm max. Better would be go play in casinos and enjoy free food ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megzworld Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Wow Thanks.. I ve booked Grand Hyatt at Kathmandu for now.. Unfortunately I just have 2nd and 3rd as full days in nepal.. gotta be back on 4th. I am taking a flight to Kathmandu from Mumbai. Are you saying Pokhra is safe for a Solo woman traveller? I would love to do Adventure sport like paragliding and kayaking but am alittle scared to do it when I guess, I am travelling alone. Are there some Adventure club, I can get in touch with where I can get company?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 @megz: just carry a piece with u lol, why not go with one of ur frnds or something?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megzworld Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Come along buddy.. Hope you are not poisonous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Wow Thanks.. I ve booked Grand Hyatt at Kathmandu for now.. Unfortunately I just have 2nd and 3rd as full days in nepal.. gotta be back on 4th. I am taking a flight to Kathmandu from Mumbai. Are you saying Pokhra is safe for a Solo woman traveller? I would love to do Adventure sport like paragliding and kayaking but am alittle scared to do it when I guess, I am travelling alone. Are there some Adventure club, I can get in touch with where I can get company?? Hmm. Safe during the day. Night-times are another matter as Nepal is a haven for drug addicts. Plus since most of the places close down by 8, it get's all the more weird. Only things open after 8 are casinos and dance bars. But again going to Pokhra alone kinda defeats the purpose. It's much more fun with friends. For adventure tours you can contact the hotel management. Most of them carry bookings for the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I would re.. But ye kambakth job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megzworld Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Hmm.. My close friends are upset about my plan to visit Nepal solo.. Since I ve made up my mind, most probably atleast one of them will accompany me. Let's see. Thanks Fatman. Will ask you in case I have more doubts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Hmm.. My close friends are upset about my plan to visit Nepal solo.. Since I ve made up my mind, most probably atleast one of them will accompany me. Let's see. Thanks Fatman. Will ask you in case I have more doubts. Yup. At least 1 friend would be good ! PM in case of doubts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megzworld Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Besides, There is this B-School in Kathmandu, who have invited me for a Guest lecture.. Time to have a vaction on their expense Still thinking though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playstation Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Besides, There is this B-School in Kathmandu, who have invited me for a Guest lecture.. Time to have a vaction on their expense Still thinking though dont think think much abt it....not many get this kinda of chances...should go and check out kathmandu too....have momos and thupkas a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Ok lads and ladies, the end of the month sees me with 4 days in Mumbai. Other than the usual tourist attractions, any recommendations for food joints (street food as well as high end joints), bars etc. as well as how best to get a feel for the city. I have my ideas, but, suggestions welcome. PS: If any of you Mumbaikars are around, would be great to put faces to screennames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Besides, There is this B-School in Kathmandu, who have invited me for a Guest lecture.. Time to have a vaction on their expense Still thinking though Go go go ! Getting a local by your side is very very helpful. dont think think much abt it....not many get this kinda of chances...should go and check out kathmandu too....have momos and thupkas a lot. Momos are the best in Nepal. Specially the street ones ! Thupkas are a hit or miss chance. You will like them if you love gravy noodles. Their is this small joint in Thamel (forgot the name ) where me and my friends used to go EVERY SINGLE DAY (for the time we stayed in Kathmandu). They have the most awesome collection of Kathi rolls & sandwiches I've ever eaten. Couple that with some superb light beer (mostly flavored) and it was :wOOtjumpy: But sorry don't remember the name. AFAIR, most of the good foodie areas are in Thamel (as most tourists stay there) or King's Road. Go for some travelling to Manokamna/Pokhra if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 BUMP! Also, any suggestions for World Cup final viewing venues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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