recommendations for a driver : delhi to agra return

kj1234 · Feb 23rd, 2006, 06:39

hi, could anyone advise on who to pre-book as a driver (with ac car) who we could use for a trip to agra on a saturday evening, returning to delhi the next day , after a short detour to fatehpur sikri?
any travel agents/website recommendations or personal experiences most welcome. also would a car accomodate 2 kids, 2 adults and 2 suitcases, or am i better off requesting a jeep? and are both of these air-conditioned?!..also, any approx idea of prices for such a trip?!has anyone done the same?thanks, in advance

jyotirmoy · Feb 23rd, 2006, 16:23

What about namasteindia tours?

Malkers · Feb 23rd, 2006, 17:45

Send an email to Raman Behal at chandhotels@yahoo.com . This is a small hotel chain in Pahar Ganj area that also run tours.

They have reasonable rates but you must insist on one particular driver called Deepak Singh and nobody else, if you explain that Malcolm from Bangalore advised this then he will understand and will not mess you about. Deepak is one of the most gentle natured human beings I have ever met and he absolutely can't bear the thought of trying to take you somewhere you do not wish to go so that he can get his baksheesh. His concept is that if he treats his passengers well and is completely honest and up front with them then his kindness will be rewarded. Of course he always gets a good tip from us purely for relieving us of the hassle!

Here is enjoying the dinner of his life when we treated him at The Oberoi in Agra http://www.malcolmshipp.co.uk/DSC04454.JPG .

Funny thing was, we walked in clearly as a trio and the waiter came up to us and said "Table For Two Sir", wonder what he meant by that

Cheers
Malc

smida02 · Feb 23rd, 2006, 19:19

I've done it and it wasn't all that pleasant. We took a Qualis & all our luggage. Next time I would take the train and hire a car in Agra. The drive isn't very nice esecially in the summer!! Our Delhi rental company just handed us over to a local guide in Agra anyway. I've heaard from others that the train is the way to go.

damndevil · Apr 8th, 2006, 01:40

i agree with inds

crvlvr · Apr 8th, 2006, 04:12

I went from Delhi to Jaipur in December and roads are messed up due to expansion/construction. If speed is a factor, the trains are probably faster these days.

soundbyte · Apr 8th, 2006, 07:30

I can second the endorsement for Namaste India Tours.

Heavy Metta · Jan 6th, 2007, 14:39

Soundbyte-is there anyone in particular there I should ask for as a driver?
Thanks!
Heavy Metta

soundbyte · Jan 7th, 2007, 19:30

I can't recall our drivers name. Sorry.

Feb 23rd, 2006, 06:39	#1
kj1234 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: hampshire uk Posts: 11	recommendations for a driver : delhi to agra return hi, could anyone advise on who to pre-book as a driver (with ac car) who we could use for a trip to agra on a saturday evening, returning to delhi the next day , after a short detour to fatehpur sikri? any travel agents/website recommendations or personal experiences most welcome. also would a car accomodate 2 kids, 2 adults and 2 suitcases, or am i better off requesting a jeep? and are both of these air-conditioned?!..also, any approx idea of prices for such a trip?!has anyone done the same?thanks, in advance

Jan 6th, 2007, 14:39	#8
Heavy Metta Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 21	Namaste India Tours Soundbyte-is there anyone in particular there I should ask for as a driver? Thanks! Heavy Metta

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Feb 23rd, 2006, 16:23	#2
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	What about namasteindia tours?

Feb 23rd, 2006, 17:45	#3
Malkers Not So Bloody Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chipping Sodbury, UK (was Bangalore) Posts: 413	Send an email to Raman Behal at chandhotels@yahoo.com . This is a small hotel chain in Pahar Ganj area that also run tours. They have reasonable rates but you must insist on one particular driver called Deepak Singh and nobody else, if you explain that Malcolm from Bangalore advised this then he will understand and will not mess you about. Deepak is one of the most gentle natured human beings I have ever met and he absolutely can't bear the thought of trying to take you somewhere you do not wish to go so that he can get his baksheesh. His concept is that if he treats his passengers well and is completely honest and up front with them then his kindness will be rewarded. Of course he always gets a good tip from us purely for relieving us of the hassle! Here is enjoying the dinner of his life when we treated him at The Oberoi in Agra http://www.malcolmshipp.co.uk/DSC04454.JPG . Funny thing was, we walked in clearly as a trio and the waiter came up to us and said "Table For Two Sir", wonder what he meant by that Cheers Malc

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smida02 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 78	I've done it and it wasn't all that pleasant. We took a Qualis & all our luggage. Next time I would take the train and hire a car in Agra. The drive isn't very nice esecially in the summer!! Our Delhi rental company just handed us over to a local guide in Agra anyway. I've heaard from others that the train is the way to go.

Apr 8th, 2006, 01:40	#5
damndevil Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 4	i agree with inds

Apr 8th, 2006, 04:12	#6
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,667	I went from Delhi to Jaipur in December and roads are messed up due to expansion/construction. If speed is a factor, the trains are probably faster these days.

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soundbyte Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 78	I can second the endorsement for Namaste India Tours.

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soundbyte Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 78	I can't recall our drivers name. Sorry.