1 week to do Gujarat and Rajasthan

Jose · Mar 11th, 2005, 00:59

Hi,

I went to India for a few months last year and i've luckily got the opportunity to go this easter for 2 weeks. I've got to spend a week in Mumbai. But I want to go to one place in Rajasthan and see the cricket match between India and Pakistan in Gujarat. Does anyone think its possible to do both of them in 1 week and get back to Mumbai?

If so, where would be one good destination in Rajasthan and what should I look out for in Gujarat?

thanks!

Sam.

machadinha · Mar 11th, 2005, 01:47

I suppose most places in R or G could be reached in 1-2 days max, Ahmedabad is just 9-15 hours by train I read, depending on which train. Doing both of them might be rushing it a bit but of course you could pick two destinations in either state. Chittaurgarh is good for its beatiful fort and Bundi for same (less stunning but impressive) + palace + relaxed atmosphere but it seems everyone has their favorites.

In Gujarat Junagadh and its Girnar Hill are a nice destination; climbing up and down the mountain will take you a full day, seeing the other sights would merit another full day at least.

Diu is nice for a very pleasant beach, there used to be a hovercraft ferry back to Mumbai which would be very convenient (and about the same cost as a flight; may have been via Daman really) but I don't know if it's running.

sbballer33 · Mar 11th, 2005, 05:28

You don't mention where the cricket match is in Gujarat. I assume Ahmedabad. Sarkhej is nice as a half day trip on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. You could also see Modhera and Patan in a day from there. You could easily spend a week in Gujarat alone if you wanted to head south to Junagadh and Diu as the previous post mentioned also I would highly encourage a visit to Palitana if your down that way. Or you could head west to Bhuj and spend a few days there. If your sold on Rajastan you can get to several cities from Ahmedabad by overnight train. Udaipur might be a good option. If you would like to see some picture of places around Gujarat you can check out the india galleries on my web site:

http://www.engr.ucsb.edu/~micah/

happy travels

machadinha · Mar 11th, 2005, 08:31

I wasn't gonna self-advertise but for some pics of a tour in Rajasthan + Gujarat check out http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...cat/500/page/2 and later (starts in Delhi actually but well you get the idea). We had a month and rest assured that was far too short

Also note that not all the places covered have been photographed, nor all the worthy sights in the places that have (the baoris -- or baolis, what is it? -- I could rave on about forever. "Step-wells" in short and a difficult phenomenon to describe. Basically vertical caves that people converted into places to fetch their water and seek refuge from the sun. The ones in Junagadh were the most impressive I've seen I think, and on a scale where no photograph could possibly do justice to it so I gave up although I certainly tried -- I was that guy running up and down the stairs trying to get a good angle. They're in the fort area which is nice enough in itself. Bundi has more modest but very beautiful baoris, also unphotographable. Give it a try though and show us the results.)

Bhuj was absolutely smashing yes. I don't know what became of it after the 2001 earthquake, I've asked a few times here but no news yet. So if anyone can tell us what it's like these days... it seems to be on the tourist trail still.

Jose · Mar 11th, 2005, 20:10

Cheers for the replies,

I think I'm going to stick to Gujarat, I remember what it feels like to try and pack too much stuff into a small place of time in India.

Thanks for the advice on where to go in Gujarat, it'll come in useful now!

machadinha · Mar 11th, 2005, 21:07

I finally got it in me to do a search on bhuj + earthquake on this forum (duh), there's some info including this article by AlanD from 2002. Not sure if that's good or bad news.

btw A Google image search on baori or baoli will give you plenty of nonsense but some nice pics too. Can't beat the real thing though.

machadinha · Mar 12th, 2005, 01:04

Interesting-looking book + great photo series on baoris at http://www.theconnection.org/shows/2...829_b_main.asp

OK so much for today's watering holes, over + out.

Alan D · Mar 14th, 2005, 18:01

I'm not sure now whether to recommend Bhuj or not.

The last person I recommended it to (young female American) stayed for only a day and left feeling very depressed.

The old city part of town was not a pretty sight with large areas where the buildings completely collapsed and I imagine rebuilding is still going on.

lonelyaztec · Mar 14th, 2005, 18:28

Hi

i think u must ditch the match and go around Rajasthan.

Rajasthan has loads of good places, and one week might be a little less...so, i suggest u drop Gujarat for this visit.

Please..visit Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipaur...u will be able to do these 3 places in 1 week. Better still, if u go to only Jaipur and Jodhpur.

spitze_udz · Mar 14th, 2005, 18:34

If you are Visiting gujrat first then from Ahemadabad you should move to Udaipur.From udaipur you have two options :

1. Visit Udaipur, then Chittaurgarh, move to Ajmer, Pushkar and finally jaipur

2. Visit Udaipur, Ranakpur and move to Jodhpur, Visit Jaisalmer and Bikaner.

For gujrat you already have enough suggestions

machadinha · Mar 15th, 2005, 04:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitze_udz

1. Visit Udaipur, then Chittaurgarh, move to Ajmer, Pushkar and finally jaipur

2. Visit Udaipur, Ranakpur and move to Jodhpur, Visit Jaisalmer and Bikaner.

Nice, but a little hectic in 1 week no?

sbballer33 · Mar 15th, 2005, 04:46

It depends on what you want. Rajasthan has more impressive sites, but loads more tourists. Gujarat has less sites, and very few tourists, but more opportunity to mingle with the locals and get have the types of experiences you can't find in Guide books. The only place that I would put on par with the "sites" of Rajasthan is the Palitana, which is amazing. On Bhuj, yes Alan, much of the city is still leveled and its very dusty from all the construction. The major sites are a shadow of there former self. But its interesting to see the slow rebirth of the town. I was also there when the tsunami hit so it was a good visual on long road of reconstruction those areas have ahead. I enjoyed my brief 3 day stay there. The people are great, Mandvi was an interesting day trip you can see people building huge wooden ships by hand. The Kutch villages were also fun for me. They all start out wanting to just sell embroidery but I had a Polaroid camera and that seemed to get rid of the sales pitches and in one village I got an impromptu musical performance put on for me.

villavic · Mar 15th, 2005, 05:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jose

Hi,

I went to India for a few months last year and i've luckily got the opportunity to go this easter for 2 weeks. I've got to spend a week in Mumbai. But I want to go to one place in Rajasthan and see the cricket match between India and Pakistan in Gujarat. Does anyone think its possible to do both of them in 1 week and get back to Mumbai?

If so, where would be one good destination in Rajasthan and what should I look out for in Gujarat?

thanks!

Sam.

Don't miss Udaipur, I love it. My "musts" are Udaipur and Jaisalmer, though Jaisalmer is a bit far. Other options are Jodhpur and Jaipur, but Udaipur and Jaisalmer are my faves

(don't know anything about cricket, sorry)

kashyap_rajput · Mar 22nd, 2005, 19:56

n If you wish to see the match, Its on 12th April, Motera Stadium, ahmedabad...

Happy journey

Mar 11th, 2005, 00:59	#1
Jose Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London Posts: 4	1 week to do Gujarat and Rajasthan Hi, I went to India for a few months last year and i've luckily got the opportunity to go this easter for 2 weeks. I've got to spend a week in Mumbai. But I want to go to one place in Rajasthan and see the cricket match between India and Pakistan in Gujarat. Does anyone think its possible to do both of them in 1 week and get back to Mumbai? If so, where would be one good destination in Rajasthan and what should I look out for in Gujarat? thanks! Sam.

Mar 11th, 2005, 01:47	#2
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,917	I suppose most places in R or G could be reached in 1-2 days max, Ahmedabad is just 9-15 hours by train I read, depending on which train. Doing both of them might be rushing it a bit but of course you could pick two destinations in either state. Chittaurgarh is good for its beatiful fort and Bundi for same (less stunning but impressive) + palace + relaxed atmosphere but it seems everyone has their favorites. In Gujarat Junagadh and its Girnar Hill are a nice destination; climbing up and down the mountain will take you a full day, seeing the other sights would merit another full day at least. Diu is nice for a very pleasant beach, there used to be a hovercraft ferry back to Mumbai which would be very convenient (and about the same cost as a flight; may have been via Daman really) but I don't know if it's running. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Mar 11th, 2005, 20:10	#5
Jose Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London Posts: 4	gujarat Cheers for the replies, I think I'm going to stick to Gujarat, I remember what it feels like to try and pack too much stuff into a small place of time in India. Thanks for the advice on where to go in Gujarat, it'll come in useful now!

Mar 12th, 2005, 01:04	#7
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,917	baoris Interesting-looking book + great photo series on baoris at http://www.theconnection.org/shows/2...829_b_main.asp OK so much for today's watering holes, over + out.

Mar 14th, 2005, 18:01	#8
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	I'm not sure now whether to recommend Bhuj or not. The last person I recommended it to (young female American) stayed for only a day and left feeling very depressed. The old city part of town was not a pretty sight with large areas where the buildings completely collapsed and I imagine rebuilding is still going on. __________________ What a long strange trip it's been!

Mar 11th, 2005, 05:28	#3
sbballer33 or just micah Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 72	You don't mention where the cricket match is in Gujarat. I assume Ahmedabad. Sarkhej is nice as a half day trip on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. You could also see Modhera and Patan in a day from there. You could easily spend a week in Gujarat alone if you wanted to head south to Junagadh and Diu as the previous post mentioned also I would highly encourage a visit to Palitana if your down that way. Or you could head west to Bhuj and spend a few days there. If your sold on Rajastan you can get to several cities from Ahmedabad by overnight train. Udaipur might be a good option. If you would like to see some picture of places around Gujarat you can check out the india galleries on my web site: http://www.engr.ucsb.edu/~micah/ happy travels

Mar 11th, 2005, 08:31	#4
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,917	I wasn't gonna self-advertise but for some pics of a tour in Rajasthan + Gujarat check out http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...cat/500/page/2 and later (starts in Delhi actually but well you get the idea). We had a month and rest assured that was far too short Also note that not all the places covered have been photographed, nor all the worthy sights in the places that have (the baoris -- or baolis, what is it? -- I could rave on about forever. "Step-wells" in short and a difficult phenomenon to describe. Basically vertical caves that people converted into places to fetch their water and seek refuge from the sun. The ones in Junagadh were the most impressive I've seen I think, and on a scale where no photograph could possibly do justice to it so I gave up although I certainly tried -- I was that guy running up and down the stairs trying to get a good angle. They're in the fort area which is nice enough in itself. Bundi has more modest but very beautiful baoris, also unphotographable. Give it a try though and show us the results.) Bhuj was absolutely smashing yes. I don't know what became of it after the 2001 earthquake, I've asked a few times here but no news yet. So if anyone can tell us what it's like these days... it seems to be on the tourist trail still.

Mar 11th, 2005, 21:07	#6
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,917	I finally got it in me to do a search on bhuj + earthquake on this forum (duh), there's some info including this article by AlanD from 2002. Not sure if that's good or bad news. btw A Google image search on baori or baoli will give you plenty of nonsense but some nice pics too. Can't beat the real thing though.

Mar 14th, 2005, 18:28	#9
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	Ditch the cricket match Hi i think u must ditch the match and go around Rajasthan. Rajasthan has loads of good places, and one week might be a little less...so, i suggest u drop Gujarat for this visit. Please..visit Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipaur...u will be able to do these 3 places in 1 week. Better still, if u go to only Jaipur and Jodhpur. __________________ Aztec My photoblog

Mar 14th, 2005, 18:34	#10
spitze_udz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Udaipur,Bangalore Posts: 158	If you are Visiting gujrat first then from Ahemadabad you should move to Udaipur.From udaipur you have two options : 1. Visit Udaipur, then Chittaurgarh, move to Ajmer, Pushkar and finally jaipur 2. Visit Udaipur, Ranakpur and move to Jodhpur, Visit Jaisalmer and Bikaner. For gujrat you already have enough suggestions

Mar 15th, 2005, 04:46	#12
sbballer33 or just micah Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 72	Rajasthan vs. Gujarat It depends on what you want. Rajasthan has more impressive sites, but loads more tourists. Gujarat has less sites, and very few tourists, but more opportunity to mingle with the locals and get have the types of experiences you can't find in Guide books. The only place that I would put on par with the "sites" of Rajasthan is the Palitana, which is amazing. On Bhuj, yes Alan, much of the city is still leveled and its very dusty from all the construction. The major sites are a shadow of there former self. But its interesting to see the slow rebirth of the town. I was also there when the tsunami hit so it was a good visual on long road of reconstruction those areas have ahead. I enjoyed my brief 3 day stay there. The people are great, Mandvi was an interesting day trip you can see people building huge wooden ships by hand. The Kutch villages were also fun for me. They all start out wanting to just sell embroidery but I had a Polaroid camera and that seemed to get rid of the sales pitches and in one village I got an impromptu musical performance put on for me.

Mar 22nd, 2005, 19:56	#14
kashyap_rajput Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India Posts: 154	n If you wish to see the match, Its on 12th April, Motera Stadium, ahmedabad... Happy journey __________________ Swarovski Annual Christmas Ornament 2007

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