Extra day in Delhi,Jaipur, Varanasi or Agra ?

shaux · Jan 25th, 2006, 18:42

Hi All,
Looking for advice.
My husband and I are travelling to India for the first time in February. We have got from 05th - 15th to travel between Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi and Agra. At the moment our itinerary looks something like:
5th - Delhi (arrive 1am)
6th - Delhi
7th - Train to Jaipur
8th - Jaipur
9th - 1/2 day Jaipur, Overnight train to Varanasi
10th - Varanasi
11th - Varanasi, Overnight train to Agra
12th - Agra
13th - Agra, Train to Delhi
14th - ???
15th - Fly Delhi to Goa
23rd - Fly Goa to Delhi
24th - Home

The Goa flights are already booked.
As you can see we've got one 'spare' day.
I'd be grateful if anybody could advise on where we should spend that extra day - Delhi? Jaipur? Varanasi? or Agra? I'm trying to finalise as I would like to get all of the train journeys booked over the next couple of days.

Apreciate your thoughts and thanks to all IM posters for the tons of info I've gleamed from this site already.

mr pastry · Jan 25th, 2006, 18:51

Having been to all of the place you mention and given the choice, I think I would plump for the extra day in Jaipur. There is plenty to see in the town and a trip out to the Amber Fort is worthwhile.

Annett · Jan 25th, 2006, 20:35

I agree with Mr. Pastry...

Darmabum · Jan 25th, 2006, 21:14

Varanasi. Hands down. No "sights", per se . . . just another day in Varanasi - or as it's been known for thousands of years - Kashi, the City of Light. Crazy place?, you bet, you can cut the craziness with a knife . . . but it's one of the oldest cities on earth . . . the sun has risen on the city of Varanasi over one million times . . . simply one of the most powerful places I've ever been.

Your choices are enviable though . . . not a bad one in the lot.

Have fun.
Scott

SHIMLA · Jan 25th, 2006, 21:41

I agree with Luckywoman and Delhi gets my vote. There's much to see and do in Delhi to keep you occupied for a week.

LuAnnandJawahar · Jan 25th, 2006, 22:59

Varanasi

In the parlour · Jan 25th, 2006, 23:08

This is a wonderful delimma. I also vote for Varanasi, although Dehli would not be bad either. The atmosphere of Varanasi is extraordinary, but the conventional sights of Delhi are good. Seems like a very personal preference. Which do you prefer more:museums, etc, or being immersed in a culture like no other? If you stay in Varanasi, be sure to allow for half a day in Sarnath, site of Buddha's Deer Park talk.

dleeone1 · Jan 26th, 2006, 00:07

then train Agra, Jaipur, Delhi

If you look on a map it is one way travel.

But really I would fly delhi to Varanasi to Khajuraho bus to Orcha which is 15 min to Jhansi train to Agra train to Jaipur train to Delhi
With this itinerary you are traveling at the most 4.5 hours a day.

dessy · Jan 26th, 2006, 00:50

I'd stay in Delhi for a day more, having said that I have not been to varanasi.....but Agra and Jaipur....no need to spend more time there...in my opinion. Have fun!

Shaktipalooza · Jan 26th, 2006, 05:59

Varanasi would be a no brainer for me.

phobal · Jan 26th, 2006, 06:42

Take the extra day in Delhi.

PeakXV · Jan 26th, 2006, 07:14

I'd do Taj, Agra Fort, Sikendra by early afternoon on the 12th, hire a car for Fatehpur Sikri & be tucked into a cozy cottage at Bharatpur by sundown on the 12th. Early Breakfast, Some quality birding & back in Agra for Sunset behind Taj. Train to Delhi 13th Night. Spend the Extra day in Delhi - shop, architecture, museum, People watching etc.

Sharonov · Jan 26th, 2006, 08:28

Everyone's different, but I'd definitely choose Varanasi. I'd also be sure to stay near the ghats. Just walking them every day, taking the boat rides, drinking up the atmosphere--this is the quintessential India.

sheikhpervezhameed · Jan 26th, 2006, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckywoman

I vote for Delhi, so much to see:
Red Fort
Jama Masjid
Chandni Chowk
Humayun's Tomb
Old Fort
Jantar Mantar
Qutab Minar
Lotus Temple
Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
The Ghats
Gandhi Darshan & Gandhi National Museum
The Crafts Museum
Etc. etc.

Etc. ... will include the cultural events/programmes. Delhi is the cultural capital of India. Delhi will be a good choice for the extra day.

dleeone1 · Jan 27th, 2006, 03:04

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Jan 25th, 2006, 18:42	#1
shaux Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 4	Extra day in Delhi,Jaipur, Varanasi or Agra ? Hi All, Looking for advice. My husband and I are travelling to India for the first time in February. We have got from 05th - 15th to travel between Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi and Agra. At the moment our itinerary looks something like: 5th - Delhi (arrive 1am) 6th - Delhi 7th - Train to Jaipur 8th - Jaipur 9th - 1/2 day Jaipur, Overnight train to Varanasi 10th - Varanasi 11th - Varanasi, Overnight train to Agra 12th - Agra 13th - Agra, Train to Delhi 14th - ??? 15th - Fly Delhi to Goa 23rd - Fly Goa to Delhi 24th - Home The Goa flights are already booked. As you can see we've got one 'spare' day. I'd be grateful if anybody could advise on where we should spend that extra day - Delhi? Jaipur? Varanasi? or Agra? I'm trying to finalise as I would like to get all of the train journeys booked over the next couple of days. Apreciate your thoughts and thanks to all IM posters for the tons of info I've gleamed from this site already.

Jan 25th, 2006, 20:35	#3
Annett Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mera Bhaarat Mahaan Posts: 381	Jaipur I agree with Mr. Pastry...

Jan 25th, 2006, 21:41	#5
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	I agree with Luckywoman and Delhi gets my vote. There's much to see and do in Delhi to keep you occupied for a week. __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

Jan 25th, 2006, 22:59	#6
LuAnnandJawahar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delhi/U.S. Posts: 663	Varanasi __________________ Reject violence.

Jan 25th, 2006, 23:08	#7
In the parlour Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The US Posts: 84	This is a wonderful delimma. I also vote for Varanasi, although Dehli would not be bad either. The atmosphere of Varanasi is extraordinary, but the conventional sights of Delhi are good. Seems like a very personal preference. Which do you prefer more:museums, etc, or being immersed in a culture like no other? If you stay in Varanasi, be sure to allow for half a day in Sarnath, site of Buddha's Deer Park talk. __________________ It is great to shake off the trammels of the world and public opinion...and to be known by no other title than The Gentleman in the Parlour. -William Hazlitt

Jan 25th, 2006, 18:51	#2
mr pastry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 131	Having been to all of the place you mention and given the choice, I think I would plump for the extra day in Jaipur. There is plenty to see in the town and a trip out to the Amber Fort is worthwhile.

Jan 25th, 2006, 21:14	#4
Darmabum Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: in the mountains of Idaho Posts: 794	Varanasi. Hands down. No "sights", per se . . . just another day in Varanasi - or as it's been known for thousands of years - Kashi, the City of Light. Crazy place?, you bet, you can cut the craziness with a knife . . . but it's one of the oldest cities on earth . . . the sun has risen on the city of Varanasi over one million times . . . simply one of the most powerful places I've ever been. Your choices are enviable though . . . not a bad one in the lot. Have fun. Scott

Jan 26th, 2006, 00:07	#8
dleeone1 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado USA Posts: 51	I would fly Delhi to Varanasi then train Agra, Jaipur, Delhi If you look on a map it is one way travel. But really I would fly delhi to Varanasi to Khajuraho bus to Orcha which is 15 min to Jhansi train to Agra train to Jaipur train to Delhi With this itinerary you are traveling at the most 4.5 hours a day.

Jan 26th, 2006, 00:50	#9
dessy Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 81	I'd stay in Delhi for a day more, having said that I have not been to varanasi.....but Agra and Jaipur....no need to spend more time there...in my opinion. Have fun!

Jan 26th, 2006, 05:59	#10
Shaktipalooza Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 895	Varanasi would be a no brainer for me. __________________ IndiaGroove - Train finder now in beta! Pics from India 2006 Traditional Indian Dance

Jan 26th, 2006, 06:42	#11
phobal IM hoser Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: canaduh Posts: 519	Take the extra day in Delhi.

Jan 26th, 2006, 07:14	#12
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,195	I'd do Taj, Agra Fort, Sikendra by early afternoon on the 12th, hire a car for Fatehpur Sikri & be tucked into a cozy cottage at Bharatpur by sundown on the 12th. Early Breakfast, Some quality birding & back in Agra for Sunset behind Taj. Train to Delhi 13th Night. Spend the Extra day in Delhi - shop, architecture, museum, People watching etc. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Jan 26th, 2006, 08:28	#13
Sharonov Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 60	Varanasi! Everyone's different, but I'd definitely choose Varanasi. I'd also be sure to stay near the ghats. Just walking them every day, taking the boat rides, drinking up the atmosphere--this is the quintessential India.

Jan 27th, 2006, 03:04	#15
dleeone1 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado USA Posts: 51	You might want to read this thread Erotic temples - just a fantasy or worth the less than sexy travel

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