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Ou Svay is a little village about 11km from the Laos / Cambodian border and about 46km from Stung Treng. The village can be reached by taxi or motorbike and makes for an excellent starting point to see the Irrawaddy Dolphins.<br><br>From Oh Svay there are two routes you can explore along the river one is North and the other is South and they offer very different experiences<br><br>North to Preah Rumkel<br>Take a boat ride with the villagers to see the Anlung Cheuteal dolphin pool. One of the last pools of Irrawaddy dolphins in the [http://www.mekongrustic.com mekong delta homestay tour] there are estimated to be only about 64 currently remaining. The boat driver will switch off his engine about 100m from the dolphins as so not to disturb them. After watching the dolphins stop of at the mainland which is the start of the trek up Vouen Nhang hill. The climb up the hill takes about an hour and is gentle, passing through forest which makes excellent shade.<br><br>At the top the views become clear, enjoy the views over the Si Pan Don area in Laos and see the lower Mekong. This area is right on the Laos / Cambodian border, many people would have heard of this waterfall from Don Khone but approaching from the Cambodian side is an awesome experience, and shows the other side of the waterfall created by the water eroding the softer rock basin downstream.<br><br>Take in the views, on one side of the hill you will have views of endless forests into Cambodia while on the other side you will have views over the Mekong making its way up north through fabulous rock formations in the Mekong that stopped the French from transporting their goods within the Indochina region.<br><br>After enjoying your picnic lunch start your return trip down the hill again. Going back is easy and you can continue to Preah Rumkel an Ecotourism Site which has been setup to promote sustainable tourism. Have dinner with the local community and spend the night in one of the homestays, the generators normally go out at 9pm so you can have a good nights sleep!<br><br>South to Stung Treng<br>The following day you can return to Stung Treng via Veun Kham the Laos / Cambodian border town or continue your adventure with a kayaking trip along the Mekong from Oh Svay.<br><br>Kayaking along this stretch of the river provides a unique experience unrivalled to any other trip, the experience is not difficult and they are no real rapids but the birdlife sustained by the Flooded forest is delightful.<br><br>Starting the trip at Oh Svay kayak down river and you will soon find yourself in the shaded flooded forests of the Ramsar wetlands, the trees are huge and there roots all appear out of the water, the water here supports a large variety of fish and is oxygentated by the waterfalls upstream which supports the whole ecosystem. Listen and watch the birdlife while you float downstream. A tranquil day not to be forgotten. After kayaking through the forest you will arrive at Koh Ky where you can then [https://Www.Flickr.com/search/?q=transfer transfer] to Stung Treng by vehicle ending the day with a shower at a nice hotel or for the more adventurous enjoy camping on a sandy island or stay at a nature lodge on the Mekong.
Mysore is synonymous as the �Cultural capital of Karnataka�.  So tourists� can go down history lane visiting the palaces, galleries, museums and historic temples. In fact, there is so much on offer that tourists� can choose from a range of things to do and see in and around Mysore. Here, there is a little of something for everyone.<br><br>So as Mysore is a major tourist destination, there are hotels catering to all budgets, [http://www.houzz.com/?search=resorts resorts] and the novel Homestays that have come to roost in Mysore. Homestays were more prevalent in hill stations but now Homestays have also made its presence felt in cities and towns. So when visiting Mysore, opting to stay in a [http://www.mekongrustic.com mekong homestay tour mango homestay mekong] would be a good option as it would definitely add to the contentment, flavour and reminiscences of having visited this beautiful city.<br><br>There are many Homestays in and around Mysore. One of the benefits of staying in a Homestay is that we get to have a look and feel into meeting local people, their customs, traditions, cuisines and of course savour their warmth. Some of the Homestays in Mysore would be the Gitanjali Farm located at the base of the Chamundi Hills.<br><br>This calm and beautiful locale has about four rooms with bath attached, nestled amidst greenery and the food served is ethnic Kodava and western cuisine. Another Homestay would be the Hillview Farms, located on the outskirts of Mysore and it is just a 10-minute ride from the heart of the city. This is an ideal farmhouse setting with well-appointed rooms and a pool set in an idyllic setting.<br><br>The food is cooked with organically homegrown vegetables and fruits and they serve authentic vegetarian north and south Indian cuisines.  Play Possum is another Homestay located in Kuvempunagar, Mysore. They have on offer both single and double rooms and there is also a Meditation, Yoga and Fitness centre. They offer free guest pick-up and drop facilities from the Station or bus stop and the rents are quite nominal.<br><br>So if planning a visit to Mysore, a stay at any of the Homestays would definitely be a perfect choice.

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Mysore is synonymous as the �Cultural capital of Karnataka�. So tourists� can go down history lane visiting the palaces, galleries, museums and historic temples. In fact, there is so much on offer that tourists� can choose from a range of things to do and see in and around Mysore. Here, there is a little of something for everyone.

So as Mysore is a major tourist destination, there are hotels catering to all budgets, resorts and the novel Homestays that have come to roost in Mysore. Homestays were more prevalent in hill stations but now Homestays have also made its presence felt in cities and towns. So when visiting Mysore, opting to stay in a mekong homestay tour mango homestay mekong would be a good option as it would definitely add to the contentment, flavour and reminiscences of having visited this beautiful city.

There are many Homestays in and around Mysore. One of the benefits of staying in a Homestay is that we get to have a look and feel into meeting local people, their customs, traditions, cuisines and of course savour their warmth. Some of the Homestays in Mysore would be the Gitanjali Farm located at the base of the Chamundi Hills.

This calm and beautiful locale has about four rooms with bath attached, nestled amidst greenery and the food served is ethnic Kodava and western cuisine. Another Homestay would be the Hillview Farms, located on the outskirts of Mysore and it is just a 10-minute ride from the heart of the city. This is an ideal farmhouse setting with well-appointed rooms and a pool set in an idyllic setting.

The food is cooked with organically homegrown vegetables and fruits and they serve authentic vegetarian north and south Indian cuisines. Play Possum is another Homestay located in Kuvempunagar, Mysore. They have on offer both single and double rooms and there is also a Meditation, Yoga and Fitness centre. They offer free guest pick-up and drop facilities from the Station or bus stop and the rents are quite nominal.

So if planning a visit to Mysore, a stay at any of the Homestays would definitely be a perfect choice.

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