Where to break journey Bhuj - Delhi

desertlover · May 30th, 2009, 19:11

Soon we'll be heading off and will finish in Gujarat at Bhuj. From there we need to get back to Delhi. Where is the best spot to break the journey? To be difficult I would like to get to Delhi late afternoon/evening. I am a lone female travelling with 8 yr old and baby (14 mths)..

Jorge Reverter · May 30th, 2009, 22:19

It dependes how are you traveling from Bhuj to Delhi. Bundi and Jodhpur are more or less at the middle of the way.

Jorge

steven_ber · May 30th, 2009, 22:49

I believe there's a flight from Bhuj to Mumbai, and flights from Mumbai to Delhi, so how about Mumbai?

I know that you won't be considering Mumbai at all, and that flights aren't what you're looking at, but why should I assume when you only need to put a bit of effort into your post.

One thing you should be aware of, many Indian people take you at your word, literally, so the Mumbai flight option would seem like a reasonable option and one they may suggest.

Help yourself, give details.

I feel like a patronising git for suggesting the details you need to give, I mean, you're taking a 14 month old all the way to India, so you must have a great deal of common sense.

How long have you got to get from Bhuj to Delhi?

What budget?

Trains, planes, buses.......

What interests you?

Where will you visited before Bhuj?

What time of the year?

Mt. Abu, Udaipur, Barmer, Jodhpur and Pushkar are 5 very different options, and there are many others.

There's also the area around Patan/Modhera. (not been, but Jorge has)

Indizen · May 30th, 2009, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertlover

Soon we'll be heading off and will finish in Gujarat at Bhuj. From there we need to get back to Delhi. Where is the best spot to break the journey? To be difficult I would like to get to Delhi late afternoon/evening. I am a lone female travelling with 8 yr old and baby (14 mths)..

How about Jaipur or Ajmer?

Jay_J · May 31st, 2009, 09:13

Ahmedabad

Bhuj to Ahmedabad and then Ahmedabad to Delhi on the Rajdhani Express train and next morning you're in Delhi..!!

Rest as Jorge and Steven have said, pls provide more details..

desertlover · May 31st, 2009, 19:28

Oh dear I am bad... As i said soon I will be there (3 weeks). I am spending 4 weeks in Gujarat flying in and out of Delhi. I can't afford internal flights. I'd like to break the journey approximately half way. On my onward journey to Gujarat I will be spending 3 nights in Jodhpur at a family hotel I know very well. I thought travelling from Bhuj to Ahmedabad would add some hours to the journey... Can I go direct by train to Delhi from Bhuj. If so i will choose anywhere halfway to break the journey..

steven_ber · Jun 1st, 2009, 01:42

There's a train departing Bhuj (3 days a week) at about 15:15, it gets to Abu Rd (for Mt Abu) at about 23:00, then Ajmer (for Pushkar) at about 05:30 and Jaipur at about 07:15.

The other 4 days a week it goes via Ahmedabad, so departs Bhuj at about 11:00.

There are daytime and overnight trains from Bhuj to Ahmedabad.

Bhuj-Ahmedabad trains.

desertlover · Jun 1st, 2009, 19:03

Thanks. Ajmer sounds good. I ususally rush through on my way to Pushkar..and haven't stayed there..

desertlover · Jun 2nd, 2009, 09:14

Mm I tried Jaipur instead of Ajmer as there are some nice Hotels there although I don't like the city particularly but every day I tried there was no train. I don't want to go back through Ahmedabad

steven_ber · Jun 2nd, 2009, 13:00

Bhuj-Jaipur trains.

rushijoshi · Jun 3rd, 2009, 19:13

Hi DesertLover,

If you want to visit some places in Rajasthan then yes go ahead and take halt at Udaipur or Jodhpur.

If you want to save time then I would prefer two ways.

1) Take a direct train to Delhi from Bhuj

Ala Hazrat Express/4322 running on Tue/Wed/Friday Departing from Bhuj @ 3:40 PM and Arriving Delhi @ 6:00 PM next day.
Ala Hazrat Express/4312 running on Sun/Mon/Thu/Sat Departing from Bhuj @ 11:00 AM and Arriving Delhi @ 6:00 PM next day. (I would not prefer as it is taking time and running via Ahmedabad)

2) Go to Ahmedabad via AC Volvo/Train or private vehicle (It will take 5 - 6 Hours) and from Ahmedabad go to delhi via Rajdhani. (Rajdhani are superfast trains and running around 100 KMs/Hour speed on Ahmedabad - Delhi Route.
Ahmedabad - Delhi Rajdhani, running at 6:00 PM from Ahmedabad and reaching Delhi @ 6:30 AM (next day morning).

You can also think about taking flights from Ahmedabad - Delhi as Flight fairs are less now days... (I just searched yesterday and from Ahmedabad to Delhi it is 2200 RS)

To save time, you can also thin about to goto Abu Road from Bhuj and from there you can take delhi bound trains. (but its a long journey and I would not prefer).

Regards
Rushi

desertlover · Jun 3rd, 2009, 19:31

Thanks for the messages. I don't want to rush as I have an 8 yr old and baby and would be too much for them. I can't afford a flight. Anyway I have booked Bhuj - Ajmer but I am perplexed by Ajmer - Delhi. I don't recognise the stations in delhi that are listed. where is Delhi Cantonment?

rushijoshi · Jun 3rd, 2009, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertlover

Thanks for the messages. I don't want to rush as I have an 8 yr old and baby and would be too much for them. I can't afford a flight. Anyway I have booked Bhuj - Ajmer but I am perplexed by Ajmer - Delhi. I don't recognise the stations in delhi that are listed. where is Delhi Cantonment?

Good, Delhi Cantonment is just 17 KMs before New Delhi on Delhi - Jaipur rail rout. In you case Delhi Cant station will come on the way. Next time preplaned with direct train like I suggested which not only saves time and money but also provides comfort.

Regards
Rushi

vonkla · Jun 4th, 2009, 05:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertlover

I am perplexed by Ajmer - Delhi. I don't recognise the stations in delhi that are listed. where is Delhi Cantonment?

When you get off the train in Delhi Canton it is a short drive to the hotel region near the airport in the Mahipalpur region.

desertlover · Jun 4th, 2009, 15:28

Thanks... I don't want to be near Airport. I want to be close to Paharganj. the Ajmer trains to delhi arrive too late at night for us so perhaps we will have to take the bus to Delhi (now that I have bought ticket for Bhuj - Ajmer).

May 30th, 2009, 19:11	#1
desertlover Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Alice Springs Posts: 87	Where to break journey Bhuj - Delhi Soon we'll be heading off and will finish in Gujarat at Bhuj. From there we need to get back to Delhi. Where is the best spot to break the journey? To be difficult I would like to get to Delhi late afternoon/evening. I am a lone female travelling with 8 yr old and baby (14 mths)..

May 30th, 2009, 22:49	#3
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,566	I believe there's a flight from Bhuj to Mumbai, and flights from Mumbai to Delhi, so how about Mumbai? I know that you won't be considering Mumbai at all, and that flights aren't what you're looking at, but why should I assume when you only need to put a bit of effort into your post. One thing you should be aware of, many Indian people take you at your word, literally, so the Mumbai flight option would seem like a reasonable option and one they may suggest. Help yourself, give details. I feel like a patronising git for suggesting the details you need to give, I mean, you're taking a 14 month old all the way to India, so you must have a great deal of common sense. How long have you got to get from Bhuj to Delhi? What budget? Trains, planes, buses....... What interests you? Where will you visited before Bhuj? What time of the year? Mt. Abu, Udaipur, Barmer, Jodhpur and Pushkar are 5 very different options, and there are many others. There's also the area around Patan/Modhera. (not been, but Jorge has) __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

May 31st, 2009, 09:13	#5
Jay_J Traveller Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ahmedabad,Gujarat, India Posts: 286	Ahmedabad Bhuj to Ahmedabad and then Ahmedabad to Delhi on the Rajdhani Express train and next morning you're in Delhi..!! Rest as Jorge and Steven have said, pls provide more details.. __________________ ------------------------- http://raahitrails.fotopic.net - Ladakh & Spiti ride - LKM 2008 http://raahi.fotopic.net - Ladakh ride - LKM 2006 http://yaadein.fotopic.net - Rides in and around Gujarat & Himachal Pradesh http://jugaad.fotopic.net- Ride to Arunachal Pradesh http://www.60kph.com

Jun 1st, 2009, 19:03	#8
desertlover Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Alice Springs Posts: 87	Breaking journey Thanks. Ajmer sounds good. I ususally rush through on my way to Pushkar..and haven't stayed there..

Jun 3rd, 2009, 19:13	#11
rushijoshi Had a good "Tadoba" trip Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: On Earth Posts: 157	Hi DesertLover, If you want to visit some places in Rajasthan then yes go ahead and take halt at Udaipur or Jodhpur. If you want to save time then I would prefer two ways. 1) Take a direct train to Delhi from Bhuj Ala Hazrat Express/4322 running on Tue/Wed/Friday Departing from Bhuj @ 3:40 PM and Arriving Delhi @ 6:00 PM next day. Ala Hazrat Express/4312 running on Sun/Mon/Thu/Sat Departing from Bhuj @ 11:00 AM and Arriving Delhi @ 6:00 PM next day. (I would not prefer as it is taking time and running via Ahmedabad) 2) Go to Ahmedabad via AC Volvo/Train or private vehicle (It will take 5 - 6 Hours) and from Ahmedabad go to delhi via Rajdhani. (Rajdhani are superfast trains and running around 100 KMs/Hour speed on Ahmedabad - Delhi Route. Ahmedabad - Delhi Rajdhani, running at 6:00 PM from Ahmedabad and reaching Delhi @ 6:30 AM (next day morning). You can also think about taking flights from Ahmedabad - Delhi as Flight fairs are less now days... (I just searched yesterday and from Ahmedabad to Delhi it is 2200 RS) To save time, you can also thin about to goto Abu Road from Bhuj and from there you can take delhi bound trains. (but its a long journey and I would not prefer). Regards Rushi

May 30th, 2009, 22:19	#2
Jorge Reverter Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 1,464	It dependes how are you traveling from Bhuj to Delhi. Bundi and Jodhpur are more or less at the middle of the way. Jorge

May 31st, 2009, 19:28	#6
desertlover Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Alice Springs Posts: 87	Oh dear I am bad... As i said soon I will be there (3 weeks). I am spending 4 weeks in Gujarat flying in and out of Delhi. I can't afford internal flights. I'd like to break the journey approximately half way. On my onward journey to Gujarat I will be spending 3 nights in Jodhpur at a family hotel I know very well. I thought travelling from Bhuj to Ahmedabad would add some hours to the journey... Can I go direct by train to Delhi from Bhuj. If so i will choose anywhere halfway to break the journey..

Jun 1st, 2009, 01:42	#7
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,566	There's a train departing Bhuj (3 days a week) at about 15:15, it gets to Abu Rd (for Mt Abu) at about 23:00, then Ajmer (for Pushkar) at about 05:30 and Jaipur at about 07:15. The other 4 days a week it goes via Ahmedabad, so departs Bhuj at about 11:00. There are daytime and overnight trains from Bhuj to Ahmedabad. Bhuj-Ahmedabad trains.

Jun 2nd, 2009, 09:14	#9
desertlover Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Alice Springs Posts: 87	Mm I tried Jaipur instead of Ajmer as there are some nice Hotels there although I don't like the city particularly but every day I tried there was no train. I don't want to go back through Ahmedabad

Jun 2nd, 2009, 13:00	#10
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,566	Bhuj-Jaipur trains.

Jun 3rd, 2009, 19:31	#12
desertlover Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Alice Springs Posts: 87	Thanks for the messages. I don't want to rush as I have an 8 yr old and baby and would be too much for them. I can't afford a flight. Anyway I have booked Bhuj - Ajmer but I am perplexed by Ajmer - Delhi. I don't recognise the stations in delhi that are listed. where is Delhi Cantonment?

Jun 4th, 2009, 15:28	#15
desertlover Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Alice Springs Posts: 87	Thanks... I don't want to be near Airport. I want to be close to Paharganj. the Ajmer trains to delhi arrive too late at night for us so perhaps we will have to take the bus to Delhi (now that I have bought ticket for Bhuj - Ajmer).

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