Is this too much

tboxcar · May 26th, 2008, 11:16

I have about 14 days maxium from the time I fly into Kolkata and when I fly back out of Kolkat. I arrive in Kolkata and take night train to Varanasi, after 4 nights or so, I take another train to Agra, do about two night there. Then backtracking (not quite sure how), head to New Jalpaiguri and up to Darjeeling for a few nights before heading back to Kolkate for a day or so.

I know this is packing it in, but does it seem possibly?

capt_mahajan · May 26th, 2008, 11:34

Too much

If I read it right

5 days in Varansi- including train time to Varanasi
3 days in Agra including travel time by train

If fly from Delhi/Bagdogra airport (3 hours from Darjeeling), and spend 2/3 days in Darjeeing, it is time to get back to Kolkata.

Like I said, too much. Possible, yes, if you take that flight. But not recommended.

tboxcar · May 26th, 2008, 11:37

Yes, that is what I figured, spending times in the train will kill me off time wise. Hmmm, do you recommend flying? Train seems so much better or is it? If domestic flying expensive in India?

capt_mahajan · May 26th, 2008, 11:39

Domestic flights are not too expensive, check www.ixigo.com for Delhi/Bagdogra (this sector may be expensive, though)

Trains are possible, but you don't have the time.

tboxcar · May 26th, 2008, 11:46

You are probably right, I will spend most of my time traveling. Thanks again

capt_mahajan · May 26th, 2008, 11:51

Knock off Agra for the next trip?

tboxcar · May 26th, 2008, 11:54

True, I was there 19 years ago, I am a photographer, I and just want to get some cool photos of the Taj, I guess just like everybody else? What you suppose the weather is like around June 20th in these parts of India? Even if it is raining, it won't be all day, will it?

capt_mahajan · May 26th, 2008, 12:47

Weather is very unpredicatable this year. Delhi and the north have been much cooler, so far.

Monsoons wouldn't really have advanced too much wherever you are going by mid June. So yes, if it rains, it shouldn't be all day.

machadinha · May 26th, 2008, 22:45

1 Kolkata
2 K., night train to Varanasi
3,4,5 Varanasi
5 Leave for Agra at night
6,7 Agra + Fatehpur Sikri
7 Get to NJP by night train somehow
8,9,10 whatever, Darjeeling.

Back to Kal.

I think this should be doable yes, no matter how you want to turn it around, and it will obviously leave you with some days to play with. You didn't write it down all that clearly, it looked like you wanted to spend those four days in Kolkata first.

steven_ber · May 27th, 2008, 00:24

Given that Agra may be missed if time doesn't permit, I think I'd go....

Kolkata
Darjeeling
Varanasi
then either Kolkata or Agra (then fly the cheaper Delhi-Kolkata route).

That way, you can see how you feel in Varanasi before deciding to include Agra or not.

tboxcar · May 27th, 2008, 02:22

Hmm, that's a thought, although I already have the Kolkata Varanasi train ticket, I was in Agra in 1989, but that was before digital cameras and I do remember somethings, but not enough. A gem scam comes to mind

wonderwomanusa · May 27th, 2008, 04:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by tboxcar

True, I was there 19 years ago, I am a photographer, I and just want to get some cool photos of the Taj, I guess just like everybody else? What you suppose the weather is like around June 20th in these parts of India? Even if it is raining, it won't be all day, will it?

Last time I was in Delhi in June, it was arond 114F, and drizzled every afternoon (pre-monsoon) for half an hour, to ensure that the humidity was up around 99%. If you hate Miami in August, you're not going to like Northern India in June.

tboxcar · May 27th, 2008, 05:29

Hmm, have not ever been to Miami, but I will be coming from Manila and Bangkok where I base myself during this trip. Wow!!! 114 with drizzle, sounds kinda steamy!! Thanks

May 26th, 2008, 11:16	#1
tboxcar Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 28	Is this too much I have about 14 days maxium from the time I fly into Kolkata and when I fly back out of Kolkat. I arrive in Kolkata and take night train to Varanasi, after 4 nights or so, I take another train to Agra, do about two night there. Then backtracking (not quite sure how), head to New Jalpaiguri and up to Darjeeling for a few nights before heading back to Kolkate for a day or so. I know this is packing it in, but does it seem possibly?

May 26th, 2008, 22:45	#9
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,574	1 Kolkata 2 K., night train to Varanasi 3,4,5 Varanasi 5 Leave for Agra at night 6,7 Agra + Fatehpur Sikri 7 Get to NJP by night train somehow 8,9,10 whatever, Darjeeling. Back to Kal. I think this should be doable yes, no matter how you want to turn it around, and it will obviously leave you with some days to play with. You didn't write it down all that clearly, it looked like you wanted to spend those four days in Kolkata first. __________________ 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

May 27th, 2008, 00:24	#10
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,207	Given that Agra may be missed if time doesn't permit, I think I'd go.... Kolkata Darjeeling Varanasi then either Kolkata or Agra (then fly the cheaper Delhi-Kolkata route). That way, you can see how you feel in Varanasi before deciding to include Agra or not. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

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May 26th, 2008, 11:34	#2
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,105	Too much If I read it right 5 days in Varansi- including train time to Varanasi 3 days in Agra including travel time by train If fly from Delhi/Bagdogra airport (3 hours from Darjeeling), and spend 2/3 days in Darjeeing, it is time to get back to Kolkata. Like I said, too much. Possible, yes, if you take that flight. But not recommended.

May 26th, 2008, 11:37	#3
tboxcar Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 28	Yes, that is what I figured, spending times in the train will kill me off time wise. Hmmm, do you recommend flying? Train seems so much better or is it? If domestic flying expensive in India?

May 26th, 2008, 11:39	#4
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,105	Domestic flights are not too expensive, check www.ixigo.com for Delhi/Bagdogra (this sector may be expensive, though) Trains are possible, but you don't have the time.

May 26th, 2008, 11:46	#5
tboxcar Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 28	You are probably right, I will spend most of my time traveling. Thanks again

May 26th, 2008, 11:51	#6
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,105	Knock off Agra for the next trip?

May 26th, 2008, 11:54	#7
tboxcar Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 28	True, I was there 19 years ago, I am a photographer, I and just want to get some cool photos of the Taj, I guess just like everybody else? What you suppose the weather is like around June 20th in these parts of India? Even if it is raining, it won't be all day, will it?

May 26th, 2008, 12:47	#8
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,105	Weather is very unpredicatable this year. Delhi and the north have been much cooler, so far. Monsoons wouldn't really have advanced too much wherever you are going by mid June. So yes, if it rains, it shouldn't be all day.

May 27th, 2008, 02:22	#11
tboxcar Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 28	Hmm, that's a thought, although I already have the Kolkata Varanasi train ticket, I was in Agra in 1989, but that was before digital cameras and I do remember somethings, but not enough. A gem scam comes to mind

May 27th, 2008, 05:29	#13
tboxcar Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 28	Hmm, have not ever been to Miami, but I will be coming from Manila and Bangkok where I base myself during this trip. Wow!!! 114 with drizzle, sounds kinda steamy!! Thanks

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