The Complete Guide For Liveaboards In South India

[demonboy]

Having waved off s/y ‘Chinook’ last Saturday s/y ‘Esper’ is now one of the last visiting boats in south India. When we depart for the Maldives next week we’ll be leaving behind an almost empty marina, which is a shame. There is a lot going for liveaboards in India and, despite teething problems with the set-up here, Kochi Marina is a great place to base yourselves as you explore India inland. This sub-continent is a land of contrasts and not for everyone, but the more adventurous and open-minded will get used to the lack of croissants, continental wine and western conveniences as they absorb themselves in one of the most fascinating countries on earth.

We’ve been living here for three years and we’d like to share the knowledge we’ve built up in order to help others who may be considering a visit. It is not called ‘Incredible India!’ for nothing!

Full report here.

 

[Ariadne]

Cheers Jamie.

 

[rogerthebodger]

On your was South or East. If South do let me know when you get to around South Africa East coast and come and say Hi.

 

[demonboy]

Would love to, Roger. Thanks!

 

[Sandyman]

Thanks for the info. India is one of the few places I have not had the chance to visit on this little planet of ours.
I intend to do so before I depart this moral coil. BZ

 

[Sandyman]

Thanks for the info. India is one of the few places I have not had the chance to visit on this little planet of ours.
I intend to do so before I depart this moral coil. BZ

 

[Conachair]

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

sounds utterly fantastic Jamie!

(duly added to the list of places we'll try and visit!)

 

[demonboy]

I'm encouraged by the positive responses. For some reason I had assumed most people would write India off, such are their misconceptions of the place. Yes, it is still dirty and smelly in places, with most locals just 'not seeing' the mess, but you get used to that. It's overcrowded and there is no personal space either, but again you just get used to it. In fact when we returned to the UK last summer it felt rather empty! The sights, the people and the culture makes up for all of this, and many locations just blew me away (Wayanad in Kerala, Sikkim and Assam in the north, West Bengal and of course Rajasthan).

Should any of you make it over this way please don't hesitate to get in touch with either Liz (lyralicious) or myself. We'll bore you silly with our recommendations!