Itinerary Advice

080472

We have already designed our tour, which would be as follows:
Delhi (2 nights), mandawa (1), jaisalmer (2), Jodhpur (2), udaipur (2), Bundi (1), Pushkar (1), Jaipur (2), Agra (2), Orcha (1), Kajuraho (1), Varanasi (1), train (1), Delhi (1). ¿Is it a too compressed tour? ¿Would you change any night? In most places whre we stay two nights, we will arrive late afternoon and will leave early morning. The same for Agra, where ¿does it worth two nights?

SHIMLA

Agra is worth two nights only because you MUST visit Fatehpur Sikri too.

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steven_ber

Most of your travel is daytime travel, such a waste, but thats your choice.

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080472

Well, that is one of our options, but not the last one. That´s why I am seeking for advice in this forum. We have 21 days to spend in Rajasthán, but we still don´t know how and where. ¿Any suggestion? Thanks

080472

We visit Fatehpur Sikri on our way from Jaipur to Agra, that´s because we doubt whether to spend one or two nights in Agra

Indus

Hi, One night is enough in Agra and from Mandawa to Jaisalmer is very far (9hrs drive) so i recommend to stay 1 night in Bikaner and visit mice temple on the way to Jasalmer next day.

080472

You are right. I forgot Bikaner (it is in our route). So you think it is enough fatheh sikri on the way to Agra from jaipur, then Taj majal, sleep and next day morning drive to Orcha?

dleeone1

made a different itinerary for you. See if it is worth playing with.

Day 1...Arrive Delhi
Day 2...Depart Delhi morning...fly to Udaipur
Day 3...Udaipur rent car and driver
Day 4...JAISAMAND ISLAND RESORT ( this is if you are a couple0
Day 5...On to Ranakpur
Day 6...Kumbhalgarh to Jodphur
Day 7...Jodphur
Day 8...4 hours to Jaisalmer
Day 9...Jaisalmer
Day 10...Jaisalmer
Day 11...car to Jodphur fly to Delhi then to Varanasi
Day 12...Varanasi
Day 13...Varanasi Fly to Khajuraho
Day 14...Khajuraho
Day 15...car to Orcha
Day 16...Jhansi train to Agra
Day 17...Agra train in evening to Jaipur
Day 18...Jaipur Samode Palace (expensive)
Day 19...Jaipur to Delhi train in the evening
Day 20...Delhi

extra day in Udaipur or after Jodphur go to Pushkar, then to Jaipur, then the Varanasi, Khajuraho, Orcha, Agra, Delhi



This is a lot less driving will only cost $400 per person using Jetairways a better Indian airline. An unadvertized special is 4 segments for $400 to be used in 90 days.

This is based on your convenience and a medium budget.

reasons for second itinerary

For some of us the farther from the large polluted cities we are the happier our experience. I have thrown in some tranquil places to go. Certainly Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, parts of Jodphur, and especially Agra are polluted cities. Look for the thread on coughs and pollution.

Driver and car can be had in Udaipur for $32 a day including 500km. The advantage of a driver is you get a guide and an interpreter and someone to watch your stuff while your touring. Basically he is a help whenever you need him. Many middle class Indians either fly or use a driver, it is just convenient.

080472

It sounds fine, althought too many planes.... I prefer road, and my wife even more....

dleeone1

Most of the time you can average 30 to 40 kph. I took a luxury taxi (Honda Accord) on Sunday from Delhi to Agra and it still took close to 5 hours with rest stops. (This is one of the better highways in India approximately 200k). My thoughts are hopefully helpfull, use them as you see fit. Another option would be Jodphur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra, Orcha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, fly Delhi.

I think you present itinerary will have you in your car more than would be enjoyable. (for me at least.)

Have fun. Buen Suerte