Delhi Agra Shimla Goa

fixit · Jun 12th, 2009, 20:55

Hello

I'm planning a trip to Delhi arriving 17th July for 10 days. I would like to visit Shimla, Agra and Goa. I know it may be a lot to cram in such a sort time but I'm up for the challenge. Anyway, I can always come back later this year!

Can anyone make recommendations based on experiences, what would be:

1) 'Must see' locations and stop overs
2) Best routes - i.e, plane, train, automobile
3) duration of each leg of the route
4) Links/url's that will assist in booking the above

My idea so far:

Delhi - Agra - Delhi - Shimal - Delhi - Mumbai - Goa - Mumbai

Delhi - Shopping, site seeing (2nights).
Shimla (By Plane/train) - Site seeing - 1 or 2nights
Agra - (By Plan/train) - Site Seeing - 1 or 2 nights
Goa (By Plan via Mumbai) - Site Seeing, chill out - relaxation 3 nights
Fly to Delhi - shopping (1 or 2nights)

I am trying to maximise the journey so I can see more the locations, I am not too price conscience but will try and get value for money.

I have traveled before to Punjab and Mumbai in July/August and loved it!

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you.

steven_ber · Jun 16th, 2009, 13:52

Search for trains on www.erail.in

Look for Delhi-Agra
Agra-Delhi or
Tundla (22kms from Agra)-Kalka or
Delhi-Kalka
Kalka Simla
Simla-Kalka
Kalka-Delhi

Book trains at http://www.irctc.co.in/ or http://www.cleartrip.com/trains

The following thread is a good read with lots of useful info about booking trains.

How to book train tickets online - consolidated advice

Then search for Delhi-Goa flights on www.ixigo.com

Ixigo takes you direct to the airlines own booking page, so no booking fees.

You don't need to go through Mumbai.

fixit · Jun 25th, 2009, 04:32

Steven

You're a star - Thanks a million for your efforts!

Think I may have to give Goa a miss as the weather may not be too favourable. Is there any must see locations & things to do I haven't thought of?

Regards

roopeeman · Jun 25th, 2009, 04:57

There are more intelligent ways to challenge yourself. Challenges will come as soon as you set foot on India

I'd say; do the north, take trains! Plenty to see. Not the proper time for Goa! respect the environment and stay on the ground! Have a good trip!

orangytookool · Jul 7th, 2009, 22:41

hi ,
i think goa should be fine for travell ,it cool and cozy place and you will like it, if you need any assistance feel free to ask me.

Jun 12th, 2009, 20:55	#1
fixit Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 4	Delhi Agra Shimla Goa Hello I'm planning a trip to Delhi arriving 17th July for 10 days. I would like to visit Shimla, Agra and Goa. I know it may be a lot to cram in such a sort time but I'm up for the challenge. Anyway, I can always come back later this year! Can anyone make recommendations based on experiences, what would be: 1) 'Must see' locations and stop overs 2) Best routes - i.e, plane, train, automobile 3) duration of each leg of the route 4) Links/url's that will assist in booking the above My idea so far: Delhi - Agra - Delhi - Shimal - Delhi - Mumbai - Goa - Mumbai Delhi - Shopping, site seeing (2nights). Shimla (By Plane/train) - Site seeing - 1 or 2nights Agra - (By Plan/train) - Site Seeing - 1 or 2 nights Goa (By Plan via Mumbai) - Site Seeing, chill out - relaxation 3 nights Fly to Delhi - shopping (1 or 2nights) I am trying to maximise the journey so I can see more the locations, I am not too price conscience but will try and get value for money. I have traveled before to Punjab and Mumbai in July/August and loved it! Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.

Jun 16th, 2009, 13:52	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	Search for trains on www.erail.in Look for Delhi-Agra Agra-Delhi or Tundla (22kms from Agra)-Kalka or Delhi-Kalka Kalka Simla Simla-Kalka Kalka-Delhi Book trains at http://www.irctc.co.in/ or http://www.cleartrip.com/trains The following thread is a good read with lots of useful info about booking trains. How to book train tickets online - consolidated advice Then search for Delhi-Goa flights on www.ixigo.com Ixigo takes you direct to the airlines own booking page, so no booking fees. You don't need to go through Mumbai. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

Jun 25th, 2009, 04:32	#3
fixit Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 4	Delhi Agra Shimla Goa Steven You're a star - Thanks a million for your efforts! Think I may have to give Goa a miss as the weather may not be too favourable. Is there any must see locations & things to do I haven't thought of? Regards

Jun 25th, 2009, 04:57	#4
roopeeman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hottingen Posts: 177	There are more intelligent ways to challenge yourself. Challenges will come as soon as you set foot on India I'd say; do the north, take trains! Plenty to see. Not the proper time for Goa! respect the environment and stay on the ground! Have a good trip! __________________ I believe in incarnation

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orangytookool Account Closed Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: goa Posts: 8	hi , i think goa should be fine for travell ,it cool and cozy place and you will like it, if you need any assistance feel free to ask me.

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