Basic historical & cultural sightseeing - 10 days in the end of April

edwardseco · Apr 13th, 2008, 00:44

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To European standards it is definitely a village. It may not be so for Indians with some obscure classification idea (as in everything else),

I don't think the point is germane to the topic but it seems to have little relationship to the villages I saw in Europe! Not everyone lives in the London metroplex. Aside from that the difference between an Indian village and an Indian small town is stark as Jyotirmoy was undoubtedly implying. For the 30 odd villages I have stayed at least a couple of nights in there was no mistaking them for small towns. No doubt few tourists get to Indian villages and just don't have any idea of how the majority of the population lives in India. But, language is important. Its the basis of civilization. So New York isn't a village just because it has less population than Mumbaii..

capt_mahajan · Apr 13th, 2008, 01:00

But, but, but... what about 'The Village' In New York

Zafar · Apr 13th, 2008, 02:25

I guess, the polemics are going on...

Anybody would help me with my questions?

camelgirl · Apr 13th, 2008, 04:36

Jodhpur is very good with an excellent hilltop Fort. You could spend one night in Jodhpur or even 2 and spend one day touring. http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/d...mehrangarh.htm

You don't have to have everything completely planned. I think you already have a good itinerary to work with. You can make a decision on the spot. It's how we spent our month in Rajasthan. Just called ahead to make reservations when we decided to move on, though sometimes it took several calls to get a hotel. Bring some kind of guidebook. There are many to choose from.

There is a small family-owned hotel in Jodhpur called the Hotel Haveli Inn Pal (Pal is the family name, it does not mean "palace" as our guidebook mistakenly said) where we spent 6 nights (3 before Jaisalmer and 3 after) which is very nice if you take one of the upstairs rooms with air-conditioning. http://www.haveliinnpal.com/

zoltan · Apr 13th, 2008, 06:24

For my 2rp worth, I'd drop Jaipur & go instead from Agra => Orchha => Khajuraho.

From Khaj. you can either fly or bus/train to Varanasi & take a train from Varanasi => Delhi.

Taking this route, you'll get to see some awesome sites (and sights).

To help you plan your locations, have a look at this on-line map, it will give you an indication of the proximities of the various cities that you are considering. www.mapmyindia.com

Cheers
Zoltan

Zafar · Apr 13th, 2008, 21:15

What would be the train station closest to Karol Bagh in Dehli? There are so many of these train stations there... I need this urgently, as I am right now in the process of buying tickets online!
Thanks!

machadinha · Apr 13th, 2008, 21:18

Others may want to correct me, but from checking the web, it appears to be just a few kms. from New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), which would then seem a safe bet. The two are connected by subway I believe (I think this requires one stopover, it's just four stops). --> http://www.delhimetrorail.com/commuters/route_map.html

capt_mahajan · Apr 13th, 2008, 21:19

S Rohilla is probably closest to Karol bagh, but New Delhi Railway Station is not so far either. I would go for any one of them.

Zafar · Apr 13th, 2008, 21:27

From DEC or DLI, whichever is closer to Karol Bagh?
Thanks for your immediate and good help!

machadinha · Apr 13th, 2008, 21:35

Sarai Rohilla would be DEE

DEC would be Cantonment. I'll let the Dilli'ites speak

Zafar · Apr 13th, 2008, 21:37

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Originally Posted by machadinha

Sarai Rohilla would be DEE

DEC would be Cantonment. I'll let the Dilli'ites speak

Then, I should probably choose DLI (Delhi) station, because train 2462 from Jaipur does not go NDLS or Rohilla... ?

machadinha · Apr 13th, 2008, 21:53

I see, you mean given the choice between those two, eh. Sorry, I don't know the city by heart that well. (Is Delhi station the same as Delhi Junction?) I think Cantt. is further away yes, but I can't say which would be preferable, also traffic-wise. I suppose either would be fine, these days people seem to be mostly concerned about getting a ticket at all!

capt_mahajan · Apr 13th, 2008, 22:42

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Originally Posted by Zafar

Then, I should probably choose DLI (Delhi) station, because train 2462 from Jaipur does not go NDLS or Rohilla... ?

DLI is old Delhi station. And yes, if no NDLS or Rohilla, this is preferable to Cantt, from Karol bagh.

I believe DLI is well connected by Metro to the New Delhi and Rohilla stations which are close to Karol Bagh. Never been, though.

rajiveanand · Apr 13th, 2008, 23:37

No doubt, Jaipur is really fXXX'n hot in April! Can't go outside! Bad news! Go to the mountains, friend!

R.

Zafar · Apr 14th, 2008, 00:08

Well, too late, trip planned. I was not interested in mountains anyway, and my plans for the India trip are weighted "for" by certain other serious factors (work, tickets).
Thanks for the info, anyway. I hope as a person from Central Asia, I am more or less prepared for the heat... It stays 40 'C in the summer here too... although quite arid. I hope the heat in Jaipur, Jodpur, Delhi and Agra is not going to be humid...

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Apr 13th, 2008, 04:36	#19
camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 955	Jodhpur is very good with an excellent hilltop Fort. You could spend one night in Jodhpur or even 2 and spend one day touring. http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/d...mehrangarh.htm You don't have to have everything completely planned. I think you already have a good itinerary to work with. You can make a decision on the spot. It's how we spent our month in Rajasthan. Just called ahead to make reservations when we decided to move on, though sometimes it took several calls to get a hotel. Bring some kind of guidebook. There are many to choose from. There is a small family-owned hotel in Jodhpur called the Hotel Haveli Inn Pal (Pal is the family name, it does not mean "palace" as our guidebook mistakenly said) where we spent 6 nights (3 before Jaisalmer and 3 after) which is very nice if you take one of the upstairs rooms with air-conditioning. http://www.haveliinnpal.com/ __________________ My selected India photos http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...r/7030/cat/500

Apr 13th, 2008, 06:24	#20
zoltan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 479	For my 2rp worth, I'd drop Jaipur & go instead from Agra => Orchha => Khajuraho. From Khaj. you can either fly or bus/train to Varanasi & take a train from Varanasi => Delhi. Taking this route, you'll get to see some awesome sites (and sights). To help you plan your locations, have a look at this on-line map, it will give you an indication of the proximities of the various cities that you are considering. www.mapmyindia.com Cheers Zoltan __________________ India (and other) photos click here

Apr 13th, 2008, 21:18	#22
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,642	Others may want to correct me, but from checking the web, it appears to be just a few kms. from New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), which would then seem a safe bet. The two are connected by subway I believe (I think this requires one stopover, it's just four stops). --> http://www.delhimetrorail.com/commuters/route_map.html __________________ 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

Apr 13th, 2008, 23:37	#29
rajiveanand RAJIVE SADA ANAND, MFA Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bronx, NY, USA Posts: 199	Hothothot No doubt, Jaipur is really fXXX'n hot in April! Can't go outside! Bad news! Go to the mountains, friend! R. __________________ www.rajiveanand.com

Apr 13th, 2008, 02:25	#18
Zafar Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Posts: 39	I guess, the polemics are going on... Anybody would help me with my questions?

Apr 13th, 2008, 21:15	#21
Zafar Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Posts: 39	What would be the train station closest to Karol Bagh in Dehli? There are so many of these train stations there... I need this urgently, as I am right now in the process of buying tickets online! Thanks!

Apr 13th, 2008, 21:19	#23
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,281	S Rohilla is probably closest to Karol bagh, but New Delhi Railway Station is not so far either. I would go for any one of them.

Apr 13th, 2008, 21:27	#24
Zafar Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Posts: 39	From DEC or DLI, whichever is closer to Karol Bagh? Thanks for your immediate and good help!

Apr 13th, 2008, 21:35	#25
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,642	Sarai Rohilla would be DEE DEC would be Cantonment. I'll let the Dilli'ites speak

Apr 13th, 2008, 21:53	#27
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,642	I see, you mean given the choice between those two, eh. Sorry, I don't know the city by heart that well. (Is Delhi station the same as Delhi Junction?) I think Cantt. is further away yes, but I can't say which would be preferable, also traffic-wise. I suppose either would be fine, these days people seem to be mostly concerned about getting a ticket at all!

Apr 14th, 2008, 00:08	#30
Zafar Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Posts: 39	Well, too late, trip planned. I was not interested in mountains anyway, and my plans for the India trip are weighted "for" by certain other serious factors (work, tickets). Thanks for the info, anyway. I hope as a person from Central Asia, I am more or less prepared for the heat... It stays 40 'C in the summer here too... although quite arid. I hope the heat in Jaipur, Jodpur, Delhi and Agra is not going to be humid...

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