Day Trip to Taj Mahal from Delhi

Aishah · Nov 2nd, 2008, 17:51

So they are still selling those hideous whips! I thought that was the most bizarre 'souvenir' one would want when I went there in '99. Thanks for news re road - it sounds fine to me if you are hiring a car, Bris-Vegas. Let us know what you do, and how it all went. It's good to have feedback on the thread.

Mridula - keep up the writing and enjoy your next journey!

mridula · Nov 2nd, 2008, 18:45

Prior to this Shatabdi trip we took my Maruti 800 to Agra. I did the driving for the part of the way. On that one way highway when I was driving at 90kmph (that is witin the speed limit) suddenly a Mahindra Scorpio was coming on my road in a one way highway from the opposite side. There was some problem with the road and they had diverted the traffic from the opposite direction into the 'wrong' lane. I rarely curse but I did quite vocally that time.

Haylo · Nov 2nd, 2008, 21:22

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Originally Posted by mridula

There was some problem with the road and they had diverted the traffic from the opposite direction into the 'wrong' lane. I rarely curse but I did quite vocally that time.

I have to say that as a highway engineer who is used to working to the constraints of Chapter 8*, the way that highway maintenance is handled in India, and the potential for resultant chaos and worse totally horrifies me. As for the things I've seen on construction sites, don't get me started, I've closed down sites for far less back home! *shudder*

*Chapter 8 of the UK Traffic Signs Manual, a HUGE set of regulations covering every aspect of safety at roadworks. Put it this way, insomnia is never a problem in my house..!

mridula · Nov 3rd, 2008, 13:15

Haylo, I agree. Just yesterday I clicked a picture of a construction site in Gurgaon because of the caption 'Hard Hat Area' and though it can not be seen in the picture there were so many people working there without any kind of hat. Construction sites seem really dangerous even to someone like me who has no ideas of the proper safety norms.

Hmm, I have gone completely off-topic now. Sorry about that.

Haylo · Nov 3rd, 2008, 14:24

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Originally Posted by mridula

Just yesterday I clicked a picture of a construction site in Gurgaon because of the caption 'Hard Hat Area'.

There's a nearby construction site where only one person has a hard hat, and that's the big boss. He wears it all the time, though he never shows any signs of getting his hands dirty. It does not seem to have occured to him that his "badge of honour" might be better employed in protecting one of his workers...

(P.S. Sorry Bris-vegas for going so offtopic on your thread!)

jyotirmoy · Nov 4th, 2008, 10:36

As a true exception I find all the workers at the metro construction sites wearing helmets.

marcjack · Nov 4th, 2008, 11:14

Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable driver from Delhi to Agra? Thanks!

alanbov · Nov 16th, 2008, 21:20

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Originally Posted by marcjack

Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable driver from Delhi to Agra? Thanks!

I'm hoping to hire a car and driver for a day trip to Agra from Delhi in January. Has anyone suggestions/recommendations as to companies to use?

Thanks

ashishchamoli · Nov 19th, 2008, 13:18

Though I have been to Taj several times before, but its my first visit after my marriage (so is a bit special).

I decided to hire a car for my one day trip from Delhi to Agra.

I will be leaving for Agra on 21st of Nov'08, will update this thread with my experience this time once I am back.

Best,
Ashish Chamoli

s.evans670@btinterne · Dec 16th, 2008, 23:25

Were hoping to book our own train tickets on the 6am train as were staying at the Ginger hotel for 4days which is situated at the side of NDLS and join one of the tours at the Agra station visit the sites and catch the late train back to Delhi,we leave on the 20/2 and as every day passes I'm getting more and more excited, as anyone done the tours that are put on, Steve

Nov 2nd, 2008, 17:51	#16
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,682	So they are still selling those hideous whips! I thought that was the most bizarre 'souvenir' one would want when I went there in '99. Thanks for news re road - it sounds fine to me if you are hiring a car, Bris-Vegas. Let us know what you do, and how it all went. It's good to have feedback on the thread. Mridula - keep up the writing and enjoy your next journey! __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Nov 4th, 2008, 11:14	#22
marcjack Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 11	Driver Recommendation Does anyone have a recommendation for a reliable driver from Delhi to Agra? Thanks!

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,560	Prior to this Shatabdi trip we took my Maruti 800 to Agra. I did the driving for the part of the way. On that one way highway when I was driving at 90kmph (that is witin the speed limit) suddenly a Mahindra Scorpio was coming on my road in a one way highway from the opposite side. There was some problem with the road and they had diverted the traffic from the opposite direction into the 'wrong' lane. I rarely curse but I did quite vocally that time.

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,560	Haylo, I agree. Just yesterday I clicked a picture of a construction site in Gurgaon because of the caption 'Hard Hat Area' and though it can not be seen in the picture there were so many people working there without any kind of hat. Construction sites seem really dangerous even to someone like me who has no ideas of the proper safety norms. Hmm, I have gone completely off-topic now. Sorry about that.

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ashishchamoli Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 1	Though I have been to Taj several times before, but its my first visit after my marriage (so is a bit special). I decided to hire a car for my one day trip from Delhi to Agra. I will be leaving for Agra on 21st of Nov'08, will update this thread with my experience this time once I am back. Best, Ashish Chamoli

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s.evans670@btinterne Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: liverpool uk Posts: 72	Were hoping to book our own train tickets on the 6am train as were staying at the Ginger hotel for 4days which is situated at the side of NDLS and join one of the tours at the Agra station visit the sites and catch the late train back to Delhi,we leave on the 20/2 and as every day passes I'm getting more and more excited, as anyone done the tours that are put on, Steve

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