Guest guest Posted December 9, 2000 Report Share Posted December 9, 2000 Hello all, I'm interested in travelling to Amritapuri, perhaps even in January, and was wondering what advice people had about how to get there? I know its possible to fly t bombay or madras and then get to Kerala but my knowledge ends there. Does anybody have suggestions or travel experiences? Thanks, Manohari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2000 Report Share Posted December 9, 2000 My friends tell me that Kuwait Airlines has the best fares. They fly to Trivandrum. -- Rick Archer Archer Graphics & Consulting 618 Lindenwood Court Fairfield, IA 52556 Phone: 641-472-9336 Donate food free every day: http://www.thehungersite.com Save the Rain Forest everyday: http://www.saverainforest.net Help homeless animals for free: http://www.whitly.com zanskari Ammachi Sat, 9 Dec 2000 13:55:55 EST Ammachi travel to amritapuri? Hello all, I'm interested in travelling to Amritapuri, perhaps even in January, and was wondering what advice people had about how to get there? I know its possible to fly t bombay or madras and then get to Kerala but my knowledge ends there. Does anybody have suggestions or travel experiences? Thanks, Manohari eGroups Sponsor Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Ammachi- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2000 Report Share Posted December 9, 2000 > My friends tell me that Kuwait Airlines has the best fares. They fly to > Trivandrum. We flew this way last year. It is very reasonable if you can find a seat at this point. There is a lovely devotee, an ayurvedic doctor, and (honestly) a look-alike, sound-alike twin of Amma's, who runs a clinic at a beautiful seaside resort area called Kovalam Beach (this is an India style resort--not a Miami style resort--very charming. many devotees spend time there) just outside of Trivandrum. She can arrange to pick you up at the airport and put you up reasonably for a night or 2 to recover from jet lag or take you to the ashram. This arrangement is especially helpful on the return because the flight leaves early, so it's nice to spend the night at the resort and have her driver take you to the airport in the wee hours. Otherwise you're forced to leave the ashram in the middle of the night. The biggest downside of the Kuwait service is that on the return you have to spend the night confined to their airport hotel, and at this time of year it is unheated and very cold, especially after being in Kerala. I spent most of the time under the covers and ate meals with my coat on. I'd do it this way again, but would be more prepared for the cold layover. If you'd like more info on this, let me know. Om Amriteshvaryai Namah. kenna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2000 Report Share Posted December 10, 2000 Rick, writes: > My friends tell me that Kuwait Airlines has the best fares. They fly to > Trivandrum. Last January I took Kuwait Airlines to the Ashram. The price was about the best that I found. Kuwait was the only route I found across the Atlantic that flew into Trivandrum. There maybe a couple of other airlines that offer this service. I specifically wished to avoid Mumbai for two reasons: 1) I found most flights arrived in the early morning (like midnight or 1 am) and the two daily Munbai/Trivandum flights leave at 6 or 7 am. Getting to and from a hotel left little time for sleep. 2) Mumbai is just not my favorate place on the planet. On one flight I took to Mumbai, I was first off the plane and just about passed out from the smell of the air when they opened the door. Luggage theft is quite high at the airport. There is also the added cost of $200+ for the airfare from Mumbai to Trivandrum. I did find the seats are spaced quite close together on Kuwait and to travel for such a long time from New York to Trivandrum, I was very uncomfortable. (I'm 6 feet). Next time, I will stop over in London for a couple of days! Returning has an additional problem. The flight from Kuwait to New York leaves about one and a half hours before the flight from Trivandrum arrives. Thus, I had to stop over in Kuwait for a day. I was restricted to being in the hotel during that time. The hotel was comfortable and food was OK but there is little to do. So, if you do travel this route, bring a good book! Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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