How to go from Mt Abu to Aurangabad, Goa and Mumbai

Travellerette · Oct 17th, 2007, 15:41

I've got 5 weeks in India, and I'm trying to hit alot of it. Travelling as a solo woman, so trying to stay as safe as possible. I have a few questions for my last leg.

So far this is where I'll have been:
Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Mt Abu.

From Mt Abu I'll have 14 days to go to Aurangabad (Ajanta/Ellora Caves), Goa, and Mumbai. I fly out of Mumbai so I need to end there. I was planning to train down from Mt Abu but I'm not sure what the best way is. Also if anyone can recommend where to stay in Goa - I was thinking mostly Panjim, Old Goa, or Ajuna area... although I've heard that southern goa is supposed to have the nicer beaches.

I know It'll be more expensive in these areas so I'm hoping for a budget of less than $50/day travelling alone.

Any suggestions?

bfk · Oct 17th, 2007, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travellerette

I've got 5 weeks in India, and I'm trying to hit alot of it. Travelling as a solo woman, so trying to stay as safe as possible. I have a few questions for my last leg.

So far this is where I'll have been:
Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Mt Abu.

From Mt Abu I'll have 14 days to go to Aurangabad (Ajanta/Ellora Caves), Goa, and Mumbai. I fly out of Mumbai so I need to end there. I was planning to train down from Mt Abu but I'm not sure what the best way is. Also if anyone can recommend where to stay in Goa - I was thinking mostly Panjim, Old Goa, or Ajuna area... although I've heard that southern goa is supposed to have the nicer beaches.

I know It'll be more expensive in these areas so I'm hoping for a budget of less than $50/day travelling alone.

Any suggestions?

abu road - munbai: bikaner-bandra ranakpur e:xp - 4707
dep:20:25 Arr: 11:30

mumbai - aurangabad: mumbai CST - osmanabad exp - 1005
dep:22:20 arr: 05:25

mumbai - madgaon(goa): mumbai CST - madgaon konkan kanya exp - 0111
dep:23:00 arr:10:45

Hope this is helpful !!!

Happy Journey

bfk · Oct 17th, 2007, 17:21

There are also good buses between Abu-Mumbai (Via Ahmedabad), Mumbai-Aurangabad and Mumbai-Goa. I don't think transportation should be a problem.

Actually finding accomodation in Goa in Diwali time might be a problem hence I suggest you visit Goa first and then roam in Mumbai and Aurangabad

steven_ber · Oct 17th, 2007, 19:22

What day of the week are you looking to leave Mt. Abu? (how flexible, one day either side?)

Have you considered Diu?

Is a US$110 flight an option?

Travellerette · Oct 17th, 2007, 21:43

Is Diu a place? I haven't heard that one ... Where is the flight from? It is an option if I can get to and from the airport easily. I hadn't realized that I'd be saving so much in the north for accommodation - so I can splurge a bit on travel - except I still need to find places to stay in mumbai, goa, aurangabad... which i think may be kinda pricey.

steven_ber · Oct 17th, 2007, 21:51

Have a look in your guidebook (or do a search on Indiamike) for Diu.

It's an ex-Portuguese Island off the coast of Gujarat, it has OK beaches (no worse than Goa) and has a charm of it's own.

Diu isn't easy to get to though, so a flight from there to Mumbai (price in last post) is an option.

Just an idea....

If you do go to Diu, when it's time to leave, you can get the flight to Mumbai or get a taxi to Palitana (look it up).

Sihor station is abour 25-30kms from Palitana.

Train 2972 departs Sihor daily at 21:13 and gets to Surat at 05:53

Train 2945 departs Surat (M, W, Th, F, Su.) at 09:35 and gets to Jalgaon at 15:18, train 9047 has the same times on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Then head to Ajanta from Jalgaon.

Travellerette · Oct 18th, 2007, 06:34

I'm pretty flexible...but by this time I'm hoping to keep the trip really simple - the less transportation i need to arrange, the better

. But I may look into going to goa first, then mumbai and aurangabad. I'll play around with it a bit - thanks !!! all suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Travellerette · Oct 18th, 2007, 06:36

do you know how much a flight from mumbai to aurangabad would cost?

I'd be willing to fly that one if it's not too expensive... I'm trying to avoid really late departures and early morning arrivals.

Travellerette · Oct 18th, 2007, 08:21

I'm trying to book my train frmo Mt Abu to Mumbai .... I entered code CSTM and it gives me the listing for the train... but then it says it doesn't go to that station. Is it the same as the Bandra Terminus?

Sadanand Kamath · Oct 18th, 2007, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travellerette

I'm trying to book my train frmo Mt Abu to Mumbai .... I entered code CSTM and it gives me the listing for the train... but then it says it doesn't go to that station. Is it the same as the Bandra Terminus?

The major trains from Abu Road terminate at Bandra Terminus (BDTS):

2479 leaves Abu Road (ABR)@23.31 and reaches BDTS @11.45, the next day.

4707 leaves ABR @ 20.24 and reaches BDTS @ 11.30, the next day.

9708 leaves ABR @ 17.10 and reaches BDTS @ 06.45 , the next day.

Sadanand

Travellerette · Oct 18th, 2007, 10:08

great! Thanks, I just wanted to make sure that I did end up in mumbai after all

. Thanks for the confirmation.

GoanCanuck · Oct 18th, 2007, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travellerette

do you know how much a flight from mumbai to aurangabad would cost?

The cost for a one way ticket from Mumbai to Aurangabad is about $55CDN on Air Deccan.

Oct 17th, 2007, 15:41	#1
Travellerette travellerette Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 116	How to go from Mt Abu to Aurangabad, Goa and Mumbai I've got 5 weeks in India, and I'm trying to hit alot of it. Travelling as a solo woman, so trying to stay as safe as possible. I have a few questions for my last leg. So far this is where I'll have been: Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Mt Abu. From Mt Abu I'll have 14 days to go to Aurangabad (Ajanta/Ellora Caves), Goa, and Mumbai. I fly out of Mumbai so I need to end there. I was planning to train down from Mt Abu but I'm not sure what the best way is. Also if anyone can recommend where to stay in Goa - I was thinking mostly Panjim, Old Goa, or Ajuna area... although I've heard that southern goa is supposed to have the nicer beaches. I know It'll be more expensive in these areas so I'm hoping for a budget of less than $50/day travelling alone. Any suggestions?

Oct 17th, 2007, 19:22	#4
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,927	What day of the week are you looking to leave Mt. Abu? (how flexible, one day either side?) Have you considered Diu? Is a US$110 flight an option? __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

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bfk Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: India Posts: 40	There are also good buses between Abu-Mumbai (Via Ahmedabad), Mumbai-Aurangabad and Mumbai-Goa. I don't think transportation should be a problem. Actually finding accomodation in Goa in Diwali time might be a problem hence I suggest you visit Goa first and then roam in Mumbai and Aurangabad

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Travellerette travellerette Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 116	Is Diu a place? I haven't heard that one ... Where is the flight from? It is an option if I can get to and from the airport easily. I hadn't realized that I'd be saving so much in the north for accommodation - so I can splurge a bit on travel - except I still need to find places to stay in mumbai, goa, aurangabad... which i think may be kinda pricey.

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,927	Have a look in your guidebook (or do a search on Indiamike) for Diu. It's an ex-Portuguese Island off the coast of Gujarat, it has OK beaches (no worse than Goa) and has a charm of it's own. Diu isn't easy to get to though, so a flight from there to Mumbai (price in last post) is an option. Just an idea.... If you do go to Diu, when it's time to leave, you can get the flight to Mumbai or get a taxi to Palitana (look it up). Sihor station is abour 25-30kms from Palitana. Train 2972 departs Sihor daily at 21:13 and gets to Surat at 05:53 Train 2945 departs Surat (M, W, Th, F, Su.) at 09:35 and gets to Jalgaon at 15:18, train 9047 has the same times on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Then head to Ajanta from Jalgaon.

Oct 18th, 2007, 06:34	#7
Travellerette travellerette Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 116	I'm pretty flexible...but by this time I'm hoping to keep the trip really simple - the less transportation i need to arrange, the better . But I may look into going to goa first, then mumbai and aurangabad. I'll play around with it a bit - thanks !!! all suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Oct 18th, 2007, 06:36	#8
Travellerette travellerette Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 116	do you know how much a flight from mumbai to aurangabad would cost? I'd be willing to fly that one if it's not too expensive... I'm trying to avoid really late departures and early morning arrivals.

Oct 18th, 2007, 08:21	#9
Travellerette travellerette Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 116	I'm trying to book my train frmo Mt Abu to Mumbai .... I entered code CSTM and it gives me the listing for the train... but then it says it doesn't go to that station. Is it the same as the Bandra Terminus?

Oct 18th, 2007, 10:08	#11
Travellerette travellerette Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 116	great! Thanks, I just wanted to make sure that I did end up in mumbai after all . Thanks for the confirmation.

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