Taj One day Visit, Need Help!

intimateramc · Oct 15th, 2007, 16:56

Hi ,

I am planning for a one day trip in Agra(Taj). I will be reaching Delhi by Nov 2 nd morning 9 and leaving 3rd Nov (any time) from delhi.
So I have following questions,

1) For this plan, shall I book a hotel in Delhi or Agra,
If Delhi, after my travel , I need some refreshment, Please suggest some budget hotel also (me and my wife) . so which is the best way...

2) If Agra, how can I travel from Delhi to Agra, and which are all good hotels available in Agra?

Please suggest ...

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 15th, 2007, 17:01

On 3rd would you be leaving for Agra for back to your native city ?

intimateramc · Oct 15th, 2007, 17:24

2nd Nov - Reaching Delhi
2&3 Nov - In Agra
3 Nov - Back to delhi & Back to Native

Now the suggestion needed whether to stay back in Delhi and visit Agra, or Visit agra and stay and comeback.

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 15th, 2007, 17:28

Visit Agra, stay and comeback...now how you want to travel depends on your budget, you can book a car, or you can use a train as well...

intimateramc · Oct 16th, 2007, 12:32

Ooops ! 2nd Nov is Friday and Taj Closed on Fridays! So
I want to change the plan, Stay 2nd Nov in Delhi , Reach Agra by Shatapdi and leave by late night and catch flight in Delhi..

So now I need idea abt staying in Delhi for a night, Is it better to stay near railway station, any reco. for good hotels near station?

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 16th, 2007, 12:34

The area near railway station is a Dump and not worth a second look...however backpackers still stay there...

It depends on your budget..everything else in Delhi is much better than Paharganj..

sandeepbwn · Oct 16th, 2007, 23:11

u can search in paharganj area (as satabdi leaves from new delhi station)

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 17th, 2007, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandeepbwn

u can search in paharganj area (as satabdi leaves from new delhi station)

It goes from Nizamuddin...

sandeepbwn · Oct 17th, 2007, 14:47

@shashank.aggarwal
The train (2002 Bhopal Satabdi Express) starts from New Delhi (& NOT from Nizamuddin) from 06.15hrs & reaches Agra Cantt. at 8.12hrs. For your information, 2280 Taj Express starts from Nizamuddin at 07.15hrs & reaches Agra Cantt. at 10.07hrs.

In case of detailed schedule pls check http://www.indianrail.gov.in/src_dest_trns.html

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 17th, 2007, 16:18

Yes Sandeep you are right..got confused in Bhopal Shatabadi and Bhopal Express...

LHR2LAX · Oct 18th, 2007, 13:36

We travelled by train 6:15am..get a guide to get you on the right train -its incredibly crowded and not well sign posted. The train arrives around 8:15, you don't need more than one day in Agra, see if there is a train back that evening. The road back to Delhi took our friends 6 hours due to traffic - heavy trucks use the roads after 9. The roads during the day are scary enough -get a driver..you do NOT want to drive, and I think its impossible to rent a car. Our previous friend is right do not stay any where near the station in Delhi. We stayed at The maidens..very clean and comfortable. Through our tour company I think we paid $159 a night..not cheap but worth it, we found hotels to be very cheap and very expensive with very few hotels in the middle. It is cooling down now, so a/c is probably not that important a feature.

sandeepbwn · Oct 29th, 2007, 21:09

One day is not enough for Agra (of course my personal view) if you want to see all the places extensively. Taj itself takes around 2 hours, Agra Fort around 2.5-3 hrs. Fatepur Sikri (about 1 hour drive from Agra) takes around 3 hours if want to explore it well. So Fatepur Sikri itself takes 5 hours (3hrs +2 hrs travelling). If you're staying plan to stay around a full moon night. U can enjoy the Taj at full moon night. U can actually buy special night view ticket for Taj visit during the period. Vist http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_whs_agratajmahal_nigh t.asp to see the fullmoon dates & other details for Taj night visit. Enjoy our Incredible India.

edwardseco · Oct 29th, 2007, 23:14

I like the above as the Taj is only a modest part of the Agra experience. I would especially empasize FS..

Oct 15th, 2007, 16:56	#1
intimateramc Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 12	Taj One day Visit, Need Help! Hi , I am planning for a one day trip in Agra(Taj). I will be reaching Delhi by Nov 2 nd morning 9 and leaving 3rd Nov (any time) from delhi. So I have following questions, 1) For this plan, shall I book a hotel in Delhi or Agra, If Delhi, after my travel , I need some refreshment, Please suggest some budget hotel also (me and my wife) . so which is the best way... 2) If Agra, how can I travel from Delhi to Agra, and which are all good hotels available in Agra? Please suggest ...

Oct 15th, 2007, 17:01	#2
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,498	On 3rd would you be leaving for Agra for back to your native city ? __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Oct 18th, 2007, 13:36	#11
LHR2LAX Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Hollywood,California USA Posts: 5	My experience We travelled by train 6:15am..get a guide to get you on the right train -its incredibly crowded and not well sign posted. The train arrives around 8:15, you don't need more than one day in Agra, see if there is a train back that evening. The road back to Delhi took our friends 6 hours due to traffic - heavy trucks use the roads after 9. The roads during the day are scary enough -get a driver..you do NOT want to drive, and I think its impossible to rent a car. Our previous friend is right do not stay any where near the station in Delhi. We stayed at The maidens..very clean and comfortable. Through our tour company I think we paid $159 a night..not cheap but worth it, we found hotels to be very cheap and very expensive with very few hotels in the middle. It is cooling down now, so a/c is probably not that important a feature.

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intimateramc Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 12	2nd Nov - Reaching Delhi 2&3 Nov - In Agra 3 Nov - Back to delhi & Back to Native Now the suggestion needed whether to stay back in Delhi and visit Agra, or Visit agra and stay and comeback.

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shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,498	Visit Agra, stay and comeback...now how you want to travel depends on your budget, you can book a car, or you can use a train as well...

Oct 16th, 2007, 12:32	#5
intimateramc Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 12	Ooops ! 2nd Nov is Friday and Taj Closed on Fridays! So I want to change the plan, Stay 2nd Nov in Delhi , Reach Agra by Shatapdi and leave by late night and catch flight in Delhi.. So now I need idea abt staying in Delhi for a night, Is it better to stay near railway station, any reco. for good hotels near station?

Oct 16th, 2007, 12:34	#6
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,498	The area near railway station is a Dump and not worth a second look...however backpackers still stay there... It depends on your budget..everything else in Delhi is much better than Paharganj..

Oct 16th, 2007, 23:11	#7
sandeepbwn Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burdwan, West Bengal Posts: 73	u can search in paharganj area (as satabdi leaves from new delhi station)

Oct 17th, 2007, 14:47	#9
sandeepbwn Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burdwan, West Bengal Posts: 73	@shashank.aggarwal The train (2002 Bhopal Satabdi Express) starts from New Delhi (& NOT from Nizamuddin) from 06.15hrs & reaches Agra Cantt. at 8.12hrs. For your information, 2280 Taj Express starts from Nizamuddin at 07.15hrs & reaches Agra Cantt. at 10.07hrs. In case of detailed schedule pls check http://www.indianrail.gov.in/src_dest_trns.html

Oct 17th, 2007, 16:18	#10
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,498	Yes Sandeep you are right..got confused in Bhopal Shatabadi and Bhopal Express...

Oct 29th, 2007, 21:09	#12
sandeepbwn Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burdwan, West Bengal Posts: 73	One day is not enough for Agra (of course my personal view) if you want to see all the places extensively. Taj itself takes around 2 hours, Agra Fort around 2.5-3 hrs. Fatepur Sikri (about 1 hour drive from Agra) takes around 3 hours if want to explore it well. So Fatepur Sikri itself takes 5 hours (3hrs +2 hrs travelling). If you're staying plan to stay around a full moon night. U can enjoy the Taj at full moon night. U can actually buy special night view ticket for Taj visit during the period. Vist http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_whs_agratajmahal_nigh t.asp to see the fullmoon dates & other details for Taj night visit. Enjoy our Incredible India.

Oct 29th, 2007, 23:14	#13
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,924	I like the above as the Taj is only a modest part of the Agra experience. I would especially empasize FS..

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