2 girls, 2 weeks, 4 cities: Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Kolkata for January 2009

Becky&Mel · Feb 20th, 2008, 02:39

Hello all!

A little background: I'm Becky, a 26 YO from New York planning a 2 week trip to India in January 2009 as a college graduation present for my sister, Mel. She's always talked about wanting to visit India, so I have a general idea of what she wants to do and see- but this is a surprise, so there are limits to what I can ask about her preferences.

I have 14 days to divide amongst 4 cities:

New Delhi
Sights: Dili Haat, Humayun's Tomb, Gandhi museum
Accomodation: Probably a Sheraton hotel (free, from their rewards program)

Agra
Sights: Taj Mahal
Accomodation: Agra Sheraton

Varanasi
Sights: ghats, walking
Accomodation: a guesthouse on the Ganges

Kolkata
Sights: Mother House, cooking lessons
Accomodation: a guesthouse or hostel

How many days would you suggest per city?

A few other odds and ends:

I'd prefer to take trains between cities, unless it will significantly cut down our time to do things.
Neither of us likes to travel at breakneck speed, so if this itinerary sounds rushed, please say so.
This will be our first trip to India, but not Asia. We have both been to the Philippines several times.
Any guidebook recommendations? I usually use Lonely Planet.

steven_ber · Feb 20th, 2008, 14:33

Quick reply to 'bump' your thread to the top.

If I give some suggestions for how long to stay in each place, others can add their comments.

Delhi 4 days
Agra 2 days (inc. Fathepur Sikri)
Varanasi 4 days
Kolkata 4 days

Lonely Planet is still the best guidebook for the big cities.

jyotirmoy · Feb 20th, 2008, 15:04

I second Steven's suggestion.
Include Fathepur Sikri and Dayalbagh to your sight seeing list in Agra.
There are many more sights in Delhi, please refer posts in Delhi forum. You have not mentioned Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar etc. etc.
Similarly you have many more places to visit in Kolkata

Feb 20th, 2008, 02:39	#1
Becky&Mel Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2	2 girls, 2 weeks, 4 cities: Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Kolkata for January 2009 Hello all! A little background: I'm Becky, a 26 YO from New York planning a 2 week trip to India in January 2009 as a college graduation present for my sister, Mel. She's always talked about wanting to visit India, so I have a general idea of what she wants to do and see- but this is a surprise, so there are limits to what I can ask about her preferences. I have 14 days to divide amongst 4 cities: New Delhi Sights: Dili Haat, Humayun's Tomb, Gandhi museum Accomodation: Probably a Sheraton hotel (free, from their rewards program) Agra Sights: Taj Mahal Accomodation: Agra Sheraton Varanasi Sights: ghats, walking Accomodation: a guesthouse on the Ganges Kolkata Sights: Mother House, cooking lessons Accomodation: a guesthouse or hostel How many days would you suggest per city? A few other odds and ends: I'd prefer to take trains between cities, unless it will significantly cut down our time to do things. Neither of us likes to travel at breakneck speed, so if this itinerary sounds rushed, please say so. This will be our first trip to India, but not Asia. We have both been to the Philippines several times. Any guidebook recommendations? I usually use Lonely Planet.

Feb 20th, 2008, 14:33	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,439	Quick reply to 'bump' your thread to the top. If I give some suggestions for how long to stay in each place, others can add their comments. Delhi 4 days Agra 2 days (inc. Fathepur Sikri) Varanasi 4 days Kolkata 4 days Lonely Planet is still the best guidebook for the big cities. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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Feb 20th, 2008, 15:04	#3
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,188	I second Steven's suggestion. Include Fathepur Sikri and Dayalbagh to your sight seeing list in Agra. There are many more sights in Delhi, please refer posts in Delhi forum. You have not mentioned Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar etc. etc. Similarly you have many more places to visit in Kolkata