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Need advice on off beat places to stay in kodai with a group of 7 ppl around 7-8k per night stay..

I'm planning my first solo trip to Kerala as a woman in mid-October. I'd love to hear from other women who have travelled solo in Kerala. How was your experience, especially regarding safety, transport, accommodation, and meeting people? Also, what itinerary would you recommend for a first-time solo traveller, and is mid-October a good time to visit? Is there anything you wish you had known before your trip?

My budget is around 15k.

Hey everyone, looking for advice from frequent flyers or anyone familiar with Air India Express customer support policies.
My sister is an incoming student who booked a Pune to Jammu flight on Air India Express for the 23rd.

This was done because the college announced reporting on the 24th. 
Yesterday, the college sent an urgent email pushing reporting to the 31st. Total ticket cost for 3 passengers was ₹24,000.

Rescheduling to the 30th/31st is asking ₹9,000 extra. Cancelling yields barely ₹11,000 back (a loss of ₹13,000+).

To make matters worse, our family recently lost our father less than two months ago, so absorbing a ₹13,000 loss or paying an additional ₹9,000 right now is a massive financial burden.

Since this date change was forced by an official institute notification and we have an ongoing personal hardship, I wanted to ask:

1. Official Deferment Waivers: Does Air India Express grant compassionate waivers or free date changes if we submit official proof (like college notices showing the sudden schedule change)?

2. Escalation Channels: What is the best way to get through to someone who actually has the authority to waive fees? Customer care helpline reps usually just read script rules. Is Twitter/X tagging, Nodal Officer email, or AirSewa the best route?

3. Bereavement Policies: Does Air India Express have a formal compassionate policy for recent family loss that could help waive cancellation/rescheduling fees if we provide relevant documentation?
   Any advice or experiences on how to navigate this without losing half the ticket value would be hugely appreciated!

Also, we already tried contacting customer care helpline but they said they can’t waive it.

How to reach Gokarna, what are some safe options? Taking Matsyagandha Exp to Ankola.

Hey folks 👋

Me and my buddy are planning a road trip to Goa in the first week of September. Route is:

Udupi → Murdeshwar Beach → Gokarna → North Goa (self-drive, car)

Quick context: I’ve been to Goa before and I’m married, but this is my friend’s first-ever Goa trip — he’s flying in from Kolkata to Bangalore just for this, so I really want to make it count for him.

Would love some inputs from people who know the North Goa area well:

1. Where should we stay — Baga, Vagator, or Morjim?
Looking for something that balances chill vibes with easy access to nightlife/beach hopping.

2. Can we carry our own beer to the beach?
We’ve got a chiller box + Decathlon folding chairs and want to just set up on the sand instead of relying on shacks. Is this legal / commonly done, or will we run into issues?

3. Car vs renting a scooty for North Goa?
We’re not looking to “cover everything” — it’s monsoon season, so we’re leaning towards a slower, more relaxed pace rather than running from beach to beach. Does a car work fine for that, or is a scooty still worth it?

4. Any must-do experiences for a Goa first-timer?
Since it’s his first trip, I want to make sure we hit the right spots — sunset points, food, maybe a boat ride, local markets, etc. Bonus points for monsoon-specific recommendations (waterfalls, greenery, etc.)

Any tips, hidden gems, or “avoid this” warnings are super welcome! 🙏

TL;DR: Road-tripping to Goa in Sept with a Goa first-timer — need advice on where to stay (Baga/Vagator/Morjim), beach alcohol rules, car vs scooty for monsoon season, and first-timer must-dos.

Hello! We are group of friends planning a bachelorette trip to Alibaug from Mumbai in the frist week of September. I need recommendations on stays, especially villas that have a calm aesthetic vibe to it and obviously is safe and healthy, we are a group of 6 people and the stay doesn’t have ti be budget friendly but should be valuable in the sense of its property and amenities like pool or beach proximity
Also need to know, some good vegetation food options.
And also, which ferry should we book from Mumbai to reach

I know its a lot to ask but its the first time any of is visiting and just need honest lived in recommendations
Thanks!

TLDR: need aesthetic stay, vegetarian food and ferry options for bachelorette trip from Mumbai to Alibaug

Planning a trip next month with families suggest any budget friendly travel agency/websites with good experience

Hey everyone!

Two of us are heading to Goa from Aug 26–30, and we're looking for 1–2 people who'd like to join us for all or part of the trip.

We're IT professionals, renting a self-drive car, and we're the kind of people who believe the journey is just as important as the destination. We enjoy road trips, discovering new places, good food, spontaneous detours and making the trip feel a little more memorable than a standard vacation.

We have a rough plan in mind, but we're keeping things flexible and don't want to over-plan everything.

If you're going to be in Goa around those dates and this sounds like your kind of trip, DM me. Happy to share the itinerary and details there and see if we click.

We'll split the usual trip expenses fairly (car, fuel, etc.).

Dates: Aug 26–30
Current group: 2
Looking for: 1–2 more

Just looking for good company, interesting conversations and people who enjoy the journey as much as the destination. 🚗🌴

DM if interested!

Why is booking one bus somehow a full-time research project? 😭

Check one app.

"Hmm… ₹1,200."

Check another.

"Oh wait, ₹1,050."

Check another.

"Same route… ₹950?!"

Now I have multiple tabs open, I've forgotten which bus was cheapest, and somehow I'm even more confused than when I started.

So I'm curious:

Do you actually compare multiple apps before booking, or do you just blindly book from your usual one?

And be honest — how much time do you waste doing this? 😅

We're exploring a solution around this problem, so I'd love to know how everyone else handles it.

Hi! I’m looking for some budget homestay recommendations for 2 people for a Kinnaur trip in September.
Dates:
Sangla: 15th–16th September

Rakcham: 17th September

Kalpa: 19th–21st September

Most places I’ve found online are quoting around ₹2,000 per room/night without food, which feels a little expensive for what I’m looking for. Is that the normal rate in these places in September, or am I just finding the more expensive options online?
My requirements are pretty simple:
Amazing mountain/valley view is the biggest priority

Clean/decent attached washroom

Basic comfort nothing fancy or luxurious

Home-cooked food would be a huge plus

Ideally ₹1,000–₹1,500 per room/night for 2 people

I can stretch to ₹2,000, especially if food is included or the view/location is genuinely worth it

I’d much rather stay at a simple local/family-run homestay than a hotel. If anyone has stayed somewhere good recently, please drop the name/contact number and approximately how much you paid!
Also, would love to know if it’s better to call homestays directly instead of booking online to get rates under ₹1,500.
Thanks! :)

I will be in Pondicherry for 3 days (18 Aug-20Aug) guys please suggest the must visit places , beaches, restaurants etc.

Please mention things not to do in Pondicherry!

Your guidance can make our trip memorable.