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njj17677 · Jan 24th, 2006, 04:20

Is the following too much in 18 days? We're looking at staying in 4 star hotels and heritage hotels, and are looking at using a private car between destinations?

23 FEB : ARRIVE DELHI
24 FEB : DELHI
25 FEB : DELHI - NEEMRANA (122 KMS, 02-03 HRS DRIVE)
26 FEB : NEEMRANA - MANDAWA (190 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
27 FEB : MANDAWA - BIKANER (190 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
28 FEB : BIKANER - JAISALMER (333 KMS, 05-06 HRS DRIVE)
01 MAR : JAISALMER
02 MAR : JAISALMER - JODHPUR (290 KMS, 05-06 HRS DRIVE)
03 MAR : JODHPUR - MOUNT ABU
04 MAR : MOUNT ABU - RANAKPUR (181 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
05 MAR : RANAKPUR-UDAIPUR (90 KMS, 01-02 HRS DRIVE)
06 MAR : UDAIPUR
07 MAR : UDAIPUR - CHITTORGARH (112 KMS, 02-03 HRS DRIVE)
08 MAR : CHITTORGARH-UDAIPUR (200 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
09 MAR : PUSHKAR - JAIPUR (135 KMS, 03-04 HRS DRIVE)
10 MAR : JAIPUR
11 MAR : JAIPUR- FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA (240 KMS, 06-07 HRS DRIVE)
12 MAR : AGRA - DELHI (203 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
13th March fly home

Thanks for your help

robing · Jan 24th, 2006, 05:49

its up to your aims for your trip. your going see all the sights. But may be you won't get a chance to see the quiet/ofbeat moments which you enjoy by slowing down

sabine · Jan 24th, 2006, 06:49

Wow. That looks like an awful lot of time spent in a car.

For me that would be way too much of my vacation spent travelling. I need at least one day off between travel days or I don't enjoy myself. But that's me!

guerik · Jan 24th, 2006, 07:29

It looks like too much time rushing around for me to have any fun - I'd take out a few destinations and let myself have a bit of extra time in a few places.
I'd also take trains a few times - it doesn't look like budget would be much of an issue so you could probably afford 1AC, which looks quite comfortable (can't say I've tried it though). The train will give you a chance to meet some locals, have a walk around while you're getting to your destination (I suffer from "numb-bum" on long car/bus journeys, never a problem on the train) and get a bit of sleep while you're travelling too. If you can get some of your travel done while you're asleep it also means more time for fun at your destination.
Feel free to ignore my train-praise if you're set on the car, but I would consider slowing down a bit.

By the way how are you getting from Udaipur to Pushkar here? It's not a short journey.
08 MAR : CHITTORGARH-UDAIPUR (200 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
09 MAR : PUSHKAR - JAIPUR (135 KMS, 03-04 HRS DRIVE)

seventies'hippy · Jan 24th, 2006, 13:44

Slow down a bit, smell the roses ,,,,,,,,,,,

You'll forever be thinking about where you're going tomorrow instead of enjoying where you are today,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

njj17677 · Jan 29th, 2006, 06:10

Thanks for all your responses! I must admit i was sort of afraid that would be the case.

Any suggestions on what we should avoid?

njj17677 · Jan 29th, 2006, 06:11

Thanks for the feedback....I was afraid that we were squeezing too much in!

Any suggestions on what we should avoid?

Thanks

Aussie 5 · Jan 29th, 2006, 10:35

I agree that it would be better not to travel almost every day. You will experience a lot more of what is happening around you if you rest a day.

Some suggestions -

While I have not been to Chittogarh it seems that you will spend a lot of time travelling to and from Udaipur. If you give Chittogarh a miss you would have 2 extra days elsewhere.

Also, I did Jodphur - Udpaipur direct easily in a day by car with driver, including Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh. But this would mean missing Mt Abu.

The question for you will be what things you really want to see. But missing Chittogarh and Mt Abu would give you a few extra days.

jessyjames · Jan 29th, 2006, 15:04

We just got back from Rajasthan.Hiring the car is a good idea. Bargain hard and take no crap. Check the car. Ensure you see the spare tyre and remember U are the boss. Don't let the driver pick up other people. The driver should drop you at a hotel. He may try to charge you another fare to find the hotel- its bullshit. When you pay him(especially if he plays games) turn your back and walk into the hotel. Food and accomodation for him is his problem. Don't be a mug and please don't spoil it for other travellers by giving a tip.Make sure when you bargain that the price includes everything.As much as I love ambassadors, the indicas and marutis are more reliable. You will have to give some of the fare so he can buy fuel, but do not pay the rest until you get to destinations. Prices I got were pushkar-jaiselmer 3,800. Jaiselmer - Udaipur 3,800. Udaipur-Delhi was 7000. Insist they pick U upon time. Don't let the driver choose your hotel. AlsoI am sure I paid too much- it is indeed a buyer's market so shop around. Beats the hell out of trains, buses etc if in a hurry.

seventies'hippy · Jan 29th, 2006, 15:22

Quote:

If you give Chittogarh a miss you would have 2 extra days elsewhere.

We recently went to Chittogarh for the first time, Although it was only planned as an overnighter to break up the Bundi/ Udaipur stretch we found it a very interesting place.
We had a full afternoon & morning exploring (mostly the Fort), It covers appx 7 square km's & is well worth using the services of a guide, I doubt you would get any understanding from it otherwise.

But if times short, you got to draw the line someplace,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

dleeone1 · Jan 29th, 2006, 18:46

I enjoyed Mt Abu but if time is short, the Ranakpur Jain temple is certainly more finely crafted then the temples in Mt. Abu. I was fascinated by the Kumbhalgarh fort which is only 2 hours from Ranakpur. There is a thread comparing the two forts, if you can only go to one Kumbhalgarh won out.

When your driver takes to a hotel, he wants you to negotiate. My driver thank me for negotiating hard for my room. He can't, he will see the hotel people in the future and they give him a dormitory to stay in and free food.

Jan 24th, 2006, 04:20	#1
njj17677 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LONDON Posts: 3	rajasthan itinary Is the following too much in 18 days? We're looking at staying in 4 star hotels and heritage hotels, and are looking at using a private car between destinations? 23 FEB : ARRIVE DELHI 24 FEB : DELHI 25 FEB : DELHI - NEEMRANA (122 KMS, 02-03 HRS DRIVE) 26 FEB : NEEMRANA - MANDAWA (190 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE) 27 FEB : MANDAWA - BIKANER (190 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE) 28 FEB : BIKANER - JAISALMER (333 KMS, 05-06 HRS DRIVE) 01 MAR : JAISALMER 02 MAR : JAISALMER - JODHPUR (290 KMS, 05-06 HRS DRIVE) 03 MAR : JODHPUR - MOUNT ABU 04 MAR : MOUNT ABU - RANAKPUR (181 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE) 05 MAR : RANAKPUR-UDAIPUR (90 KMS, 01-02 HRS DRIVE) 06 MAR : UDAIPUR 07 MAR : UDAIPUR - CHITTORGARH (112 KMS, 02-03 HRS DRIVE) 08 MAR : CHITTORGARH-UDAIPUR (200 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE) 09 MAR : PUSHKAR - JAIPUR (135 KMS, 03-04 HRS DRIVE) 10 MAR : JAIPUR 11 MAR : JAIPUR- FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA (240 KMS, 06-07 HRS DRIVE) 12 MAR : AGRA - DELHI (203 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE) 13th March fly home Thanks for your help

Jan 24th, 2006, 13:44	#5
seventies'hippy Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,127	Slow down a bit, smell the roses ,,,,,,,,,,, You'll forever be thinking about where you're going tomorrow instead of enjoying where you are today,,,,,,,,,,,,,, __________________ . . . My Photo Gallery

Jan 29th, 2006, 18:46	#11
dleeone1 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado USA Posts: 51	Add Kumblgarh delete Mt. Abu and CHITTORGARH I enjoyed Mt Abu but if time is short, the Ranakpur Jain temple is certainly more finely crafted then the temples in Mt. Abu. I was fascinated by the Kumbhalgarh fort which is only 2 hours from Ranakpur. There is a thread comparing the two forts, if you can only go to one Kumbhalgarh won out. When your driver takes to a hotel, he wants you to negotiate. My driver thank me for negotiating hard for my room. He can't, he will see the hotel people in the future and they give him a dormitory to stay in and free food.

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Jan 24th, 2006, 05:49	#2
robing Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: london uk Posts: 31	its up to your aims for your trip. your going see all the sights. But may be you won't get a chance to see the quiet/ofbeat moments which you enjoy by slowing down

Jan 24th, 2006, 06:49	#3
sabine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Wow. That looks like an awful lot of time spent in a car. For me that would be way too much of my vacation spent travelling. I need at least one day off between travel days or I don't enjoy myself. But that's me!

Jan 24th, 2006, 07:29	#4
guerik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,038	It looks like too much time rushing around for me to have any fun - I'd take out a few destinations and let myself have a bit of extra time in a few places. I'd also take trains a few times - it doesn't look like budget would be much of an issue so you could probably afford 1AC, which looks quite comfortable (can't say I've tried it though). The train will give you a chance to meet some locals, have a walk around while you're getting to your destination (I suffer from "numb-bum" on long car/bus journeys, never a problem on the train) and get a bit of sleep while you're travelling too. If you can get some of your travel done while you're asleep it also means more time for fun at your destination. Feel free to ignore my train-praise if you're set on the car, but I would consider slowing down a bit. By the way how are you getting from Udaipur to Pushkar here? It's not a short journey. 08 MAR : CHITTORGARH-UDAIPUR (200 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE) 09 MAR : PUSHKAR - JAIPUR (135 KMS, 03-04 HRS DRIVE)

Jan 29th, 2006, 06:10	#6
njj17677 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LONDON Posts: 3	Thanks for all your responses! I must admit i was sort of afraid that would be the case. Any suggestions on what we should avoid?

Jan 29th, 2006, 06:11	#7
njj17677 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LONDON Posts: 3	Thanks for the feedback....I was afraid that we were squeezing too much in! Any suggestions on what we should avoid? Thanks

Jan 29th, 2006, 10:35	#8
Aussie 5 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 278	I agree that it would be better not to travel almost every day. You will experience a lot more of what is happening around you if you rest a day. Some suggestions - While I have not been to Chittogarh it seems that you will spend a lot of time travelling to and from Udaipur. If you give Chittogarh a miss you would have 2 extra days elsewhere. Also, I did Jodphur - Udpaipur direct easily in a day by car with driver, including Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh. But this would mean missing Mt Abu. The question for you will be what things you really want to see. But missing Chittogarh and Mt Abu would give you a few extra days.

Jan 29th, 2006, 15:04	#9
jessyjames Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 37	We just got back from Rajasthan.Hiring the car is a good idea. Bargain hard and take no crap. Check the car. Ensure you see the spare tyre and remember U are the boss. Don't let the driver pick up other people. The driver should drop you at a hotel. He may try to charge you another fare to find the hotel- its bullshit. When you pay him(especially if he plays games) turn your back and walk into the hotel. Food and accomodation for him is his problem. Don't be a mug and please don't spoil it for other travellers by giving a tip.Make sure when you bargain that the price includes everything.As much as I love ambassadors, the indicas and marutis are more reliable. You will have to give some of the fare so he can buy fuel, but do not pay the rest until you get to destinations. Prices I got were pushkar-jaiselmer 3,800. Jaiselmer - Udaipur 3,800. Udaipur-Delhi was 7000. Insist they pick U upon time. Don't let the driver choose your hotel. AlsoI am sure I paid too much- it is indeed a buyer's market so shop around. Beats the hell out of trains, buses etc if in a hurry.

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