Mumbai - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Delhi - Agra - Varanasi - Darjeeling - Delhi

Eopperman · Apr 1st, 2006, 15:24

Mumbai - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi - Varanasi - Darjeeling
Hi guys! My first posting! Have been to India a year ago and did most of Rajastan. Planning a trip this December (2006) and this is what we propose as our itinerary. Comments and suggestions please. Thanx a mil! PS. We are flying from Cape Town (South Africa) and need to stop at Doha en-route to India.

Monday 11-Dec 4:30 Arrive Mumbai QR200 Qatar Air
Stay at airport
10:25 Depart Mumbai 9W-3407 Jet Airways
12:40 Arrive Jodhpur 9W-3407 Jet Airways
Sleep Jodhpur
Tuesday 12-Dec Full day in Jodhpur
Sleep Jodhpur
Wednesday 13-Dec Half day in Jodhpur
13:20 Depart Jodhpur IC7471 Indian Airlines
14:00 Arrive Udaipur IC7471 Indian Airlines
Sleep Udaipur
Thursday 14-Dec Full day in Udaipur
Sleep Udaipur
Friday 15-Dec 7:40 Depart Udaipur 9W-373 Jet Airways
9:45 Arrive Delhi 9W-373 Jet Airways
Half day in Delhi
Sleep Delhi Hotel Relax
Saturday 16-Dec Full day in Delhi
Sleep Delhi Hotel Relax
Sunday 17-Dec Full day in Delhi
Sleep Delhi
Monday 18-Dec Half day in Delhi
12:45 Depart Delhi S2-115 Sahara Air
15:25 Arrive Varanasi S2-115 Sahara Air
Sleep Varanasi Schindia GH

Tuesday 19-Dec Full day in Varanasi
Sleep Varansi Schindia GH
Wednesday 20-Dec Full day in Varanasi
18:35 Depart Varanasi 1223 NE Express
Thursday 21-Dec 10:35 Arrive NJP (Bagdoghra)
11:00 Depart Darjeeling
15:00 Arrive Darjeeling
Half day in Darjeeling
Sleep Darjeeling Shangri-La-Regency
Friday 22-Dec Full day in Darjeeling
Sleep Darjeeling Shangri-La-Recency
Saturday 23-Dec Full day in Darjeeling
Sleep Darjeeling Shangri-La-Regency
Sunday 24-Dec 12:50 Depart Darjeeling 9W-602 Jet Airways
16:50 Arrive Delhi 9W-602 Jet Airways
Evening Delhi
Sleep Delhi Hotel Relax
Monday 25-Dec 9:30 Depart Delhi QR233 Qatar Air
11:00 Arrive Doha QR233 Qatar Air
Stay in airport
21:45 Depart Doha QR580 Qatar Air

By the way, the best link that I could find to establish the cheapest domestic flights (with shedules and fares) could be found on: http://www.flightorder.com/retail/

jyotirmoy · Apr 1st, 2006, 16:37

Good itinerary but I have this suggestions.
Since u r going to Jodhpur you should not miss Jaisalmer. There is an overnight train from Jodhpur which reaches Jaisalmer early morning. There is a similar overnight train from Jaisalmer.
Hire a cab in Udaipur & visit Ranakpur & Kumbhal garh.
You may think of cutting short ur stay in Darjeeling/Varanasi by a day to include the places mentioned above.

Eopperman · Apr 1st, 2006, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

Good itinerary but I have this suggestions.
Since u r going to Jodhpur you should not miss Jaisalmer. There is an overnight train from Jodhpur which reaches Jaisalmer early morning. There is a similar overnight train from Jaisalmer.
Hire a cab in Udaipur & visit Ranakpur & Kumbhal garh.
You may think of cutting short ur stay in Darjeeling/Varanasi by a day to include the places mentioned above.

Thanks jyotirmoy!
We have been to Jaisel last year and it was great. Stayed at the Desert Boys GH which was great too! Even did the camel safari into the desert. To not spoil or great memories, we have decided to skip Jaisel on this trip and make our next trip there. Thanx for the info on Udaipur - will do!

jyotirmoy · Apr 1st, 2006, 16:59

There is a fantastic resort almost built in to the fort at Kumbhalgarh & in the reserve forest. A night's stay here is quite memorable.
BTW when you visited Jaisalmer last time did u not visit Jodhpur?

SHIMLA · Apr 4th, 2006, 00:17

Your itinerary is fine, except that you are not spending any time in Mumbai. Is it because you have seen the city on your previous visit ?

vsp27759 · Apr 12th, 2006, 16:54

Dear Eopperman,
Your observation:-
"Wednesday 20-Dec Full day in Varanasi
18:35 Depart Varanasi 1223 NE Express
Thursday 21-Dec 10:35 Arrive NJP (Bagdoghra)"
==============
@@@The following is the schedule of 2506 NDLS-GHY North East Express on ALD-GHY section:
.....
7 ALD ALLAHABAD JN 1 15:45 15:55 634 1
8 MGS MUGHAL SARAI JN 1 18:10 18:30 787 1
9 BXR BUXAR 1 19:56 19:58 881 1
10 ARA ARA 1 20:51 20:53 948 1
11 PNBE PATNA JN 1 22:10 22:20 999 1
12 BJU BARAUNI JN 1 01:20 01:40 1109 2
13 BGS BEGU SARAI 1 01:59 02:01 1124 2
14 KGG KHAGARIA 1 02:38 02:40 1164 2
15 KIR KATIHAR JN 1 05:20 05:35 1288 2
16 BOE BARSOI JN 1 06:28 06:30 1348 2
17 KNE KISHANGANJ 1 07:25 07:27 1405 2
18 NJP NEW JALPAIGURI 1 09:15 09:30 1492 2
============================== ==========
@@@Please note that you have to get into this train at Mughalsarai but NOT in Varanasi.
==========
V.Srinivasa Prasad
12.4.2006/16.00 hrs.

Eopperman · Apr 12th, 2006, 23:52

Thanks VSP
Could you please assist with trains leaving Varanasi and arriving at NPJ on the 21st of December.
Many thanks for the help - I really appreciate it!

steven_ber · Apr 13th, 2006, 04:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eopperman

Thanks VSP
Could you please assist with trains leaving Varanasi and arriving at NPJ on the 21st of December.
Many thanks for the help - I really appreciate it!

Look in the 'Train Information' thread. (link below)

vsp27759 · Apr 13th, 2006, 10:47

Dear Eopperman,
20th December,2006 happens to be WEDNESDAY.
---------
Only 2436 NDLS-DBRT Rajadhani Express (Bi-weekly) and 5636 Okha-GHY (Weekly) directly connect Varanasi with NJP.
..........
But 2436 passes through Varanasi on THURSDAYS and SUNDAYS.
and 5636 passes through Varanasi on MONDAYS.
...........
So, please take 2506 North-East Express (or) 4056 Brahmaputra Mail (or) 4084 Mahananda Express from Mughalsarai on 20th December,2006, because in 2424 Rajadhani Express you will NOT be issued ticket from MGS to NJP, since bookings between two Intermediate Stations falling in the route of Rajadhani Express is PROHIBITED.
===========
V.Srinivasa Prasad
13.4.2006/9.55 hrs.

rab · Jun 17th, 2006, 19:23

Won't it be really cold in Darjeeling in December? I'm not sure.

I actually like the itinerary as I love train travel and love Rajasthan and want to visit the north east.

It may be a bit to much for two weeks though. I would skip the day in Mumbai. One night in Mumbai would be good to relax and adjust but a daytime visit to Mumbai before moving on will be unstaisfactory in many ways I think. Likewise the night in Delhi at the end is just added hassle. Reconsider that possibly.

One day only in Agra is perfect and the train to Varanasi looks a good idea rather than going back to Delhi.

Good luck, rab

Casey · Jun 17th, 2006, 19:49

Are you arriving in Mumbai in the am? If so, you may think about finding a place to stay, just to be able to shower and leave your bags. I think this would allow you to be more comfortable and have a better experience. You won't be worried about bags etc. and you would have an place to decompress for a while. Other than that, I would go directly to Agra, since you are flying out of Delhi and add one nightto Udaipur and one night in Delhi at the end (since you are going there to fly out). You have a tight schedule so pre-book all your transportation. I went to all of the above last trip (except Agra) and I think you are seeing a good sampling of India! Enjoy

Eopperman · Jun 17th, 2006, 20:51

Thanks guys.
Rab, our flight arrives in Mumbai and we have to kill time until the first available flight to Udaipur. We are travelling with a friend who has never been to India (we have been in Mumbai before)- the idea is just to see the best spots of Mumbai before our departure for Udaipur.
Casey, you have a point. After a helluva long flight from South Africa, I think we should get a room just for a shower etc. Maybe just a dayroom. We have been to India two years back and saw most of Rajastan. Will definately pre-book all transportation. The flights doesn't seem the biggest worry, but getting rail tickets. Any suggestions?

Casey · Jun 17th, 2006, 21:00

There are several excellent threads on IM about pre-booking your rail transportation with links to the railway site. E-tickets are now available and you can print off you ticket! The site takes a bit of patience, but even I was able to get the hang of it and get my transportation sorted out.

Eopperman · Jun 17th, 2006, 21:06

Thanks Casey - will do!

Eopperman · Jun 17th, 2006, 21:07

Can anyone recommend a decent day room in Mumbai. We will be arriving around 5 in the morning and leave again the afternoon on a domestic flight?

Apr 1st, 2006, 15:24	#1
Eopperman Dedicated world traveller Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 109	Mumbai - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi - Varanasi - Darjeeling Mumbai - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi - Varanasi - Darjeeling Hi guys! My first posting! Have been to India a year ago and did most of Rajastan. Planning a trip this December (2006) and this is what we propose as our itinerary. Comments and suggestions please. Thanx a mil! PS. We are flying from Cape Town (South Africa) and need to stop at Doha en-route to India. Monday 11-Dec 4:30 Arrive Mumbai QR200 Qatar Air Stay at airport 10:25 Depart Mumbai 9W-3407 Jet Airways 12:40 Arrive Jodhpur 9W-3407 Jet Airways Sleep Jodhpur Tuesday 12-Dec Full day in Jodhpur Sleep Jodhpur Wednesday 13-Dec Half day in Jodhpur 13:20 Depart Jodhpur IC7471 Indian Airlines 14:00 Arrive Udaipur IC7471 Indian Airlines Sleep Udaipur Thursday 14-Dec Full day in Udaipur Sleep Udaipur Friday 15-Dec 7:40 Depart Udaipur 9W-373 Jet Airways 9:45 Arrive Delhi 9W-373 Jet Airways Half day in Delhi Sleep Delhi Hotel Relax Saturday 16-Dec Full day in Delhi Sleep Delhi Hotel Relax Sunday 17-Dec Full day in Delhi Sleep Delhi Monday 18-Dec Half day in Delhi 12:45 Depart Delhi S2-115 Sahara Air 15:25 Arrive Varanasi S2-115 Sahara Air Sleep Varanasi Schindia GH Tuesday 19-Dec Full day in Varanasi Sleep Varansi Schindia GH Wednesday 20-Dec Full day in Varanasi 18:35 Depart Varanasi 1223 NE Express Thursday 21-Dec 10:35 Arrive NJP (Bagdoghra) 11:00 Depart Darjeeling 15:00 Arrive Darjeeling Half day in Darjeeling Sleep Darjeeling Shangri-La-Regency Friday 22-Dec Full day in Darjeeling Sleep Darjeeling Shangri-La-Recency Saturday 23-Dec Full day in Darjeeling Sleep Darjeeling Shangri-La-Regency Sunday 24-Dec 12:50 Depart Darjeeling 9W-602 Jet Airways 16:50 Arrive Delhi 9W-602 Jet Airways Evening Delhi Sleep Delhi Hotel Relax Monday 25-Dec 9:30 Depart Delhi QR233 Qatar Air 11:00 Arrive Doha QR233 Qatar Air Stay in airport 21:45 Depart Doha QR580 Qatar Air By the way, the best link that I could find to establish the cheapest domestic flights (with shedules and fares) could be found on: http://www.flightorder.com/retail/ Last edited by machadinha : May 3rd, 2007 at 08:37. Reason: merged a ton* of threads*

Apr 4th, 2006, 00:17	#5
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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,621	Good itinerary but I have this suggestions. Since u r going to Jodhpur you should not miss Jaisalmer. There is an overnight train from Jodhpur which reaches Jaisalmer early morning. There is a similar overnight train from Jaisalmer. Hire a cab in Udaipur & visit Ranakpur & Kumbhal garh. You may think of cutting short ur stay in Darjeeling/Varanasi by a day to include the places mentioned above.

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,621	There is a fantastic resort almost built in to the fort at Kumbhalgarh & in the reserve forest. A night's stay here is quite memorable. BTW when you visited Jaisalmer last time did u not visit Jodhpur?

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vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 1,464	Dear Eopperman, Your observation:- "Wednesday 20-Dec Full day in Varanasi 18:35 Depart Varanasi 1223 NE Express Thursday 21-Dec 10:35 Arrive NJP (Bagdoghra)" ============== @@@The following is the schedule of 2506 NDLS-GHY North East Express on ALD-GHY section: ..... 7 ALD ALLAHABAD JN 1 15:45 15:55 634 1 8 MGS MUGHAL SARAI JN 1 18:10 18:30 787 1 9 BXR BUXAR 1 19:56 19:58 881 1 10 ARA ARA 1 20:51 20:53 948 1 11 PNBE PATNA JN 1 22:10 22:20 999 1 12 BJU BARAUNI JN 1 01:20 01:40 1109 2 13 BGS BEGU SARAI 1 01:59 02:01 1124 2 14 KGG KHAGARIA 1 02:38 02:40 1164 2 15 KIR KATIHAR JN 1 05:20 05:35 1288 2 16 BOE BARSOI JN 1 06:28 06:30 1348 2 17 KNE KISHANGANJ 1 07:25 07:27 1405 2 18 NJP NEW JALPAIGURI 1 09:15 09:30 1492 2 ============================== ========== @@@Please note that you have to get into this train at Mughalsarai but NOT in Varanasi. ========== V.Srinivasa Prasad 12.4.2006/16.00 hrs.

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Eopperman Dedicated world traveller Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 109	Thanks VSP Could you please assist with trains leaving Varanasi and arriving at NPJ on the 21st of December. Many thanks for the help - I really appreciate it!

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vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 1,464	Dear Eopperman, 20th December,2006 happens to be WEDNESDAY. --------- Only 2436 NDLS-DBRT Rajadhani Express (Bi-weekly) and 5636 Okha-GHY (Weekly) directly connect Varanasi with NJP. .......... But 2436 passes through Varanasi on THURSDAYS and SUNDAYS. and 5636 passes through Varanasi on MONDAYS. ........... So, please take 2506 North-East Express (or) 4056 Brahmaputra Mail (or) 4084 Mahananda Express from Mughalsarai on 20th December,2006, because in 2424 Rajadhani Express you will NOT be issued ticket from MGS to NJP, since bookings between two Intermediate Stations falling in the route of Rajadhani Express is PROHIBITED. =========== V.Srinivasa Prasad 13.4.2006/9.55 hrs.

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rab Honorary Mod Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: McLaren Vale, South Australia Posts: 1,216	Won't it be really cold in Darjeeling in December? I'm not sure. I actually like the itinerary as I love train travel and love Rajasthan and want to visit the north east. It may be a bit to much for two weeks though. I would skip the day in Mumbai. One night in Mumbai would be good to relax and adjust but a daytime visit to Mumbai before moving on will be unstaisfactory in many ways I think. Likewise the night in Delhi at the end is just added hassle. Reconsider that possibly. One day only in Agra is perfect and the train to Varanasi looks a good idea rather than going back to Delhi. Good luck, rab

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Eopperman Dedicated world traveller Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 109	Thanks guys. Rab, our flight arrives in Mumbai and we have to kill time until the first available flight to Udaipur. We are travelling with a friend who has never been to India (we have been in Mumbai before)- the idea is just to see the best spots of Mumbai before our departure for Udaipur. Casey, you have a point. After a helluva long flight from South Africa, I think we should get a room just for a shower etc. Maybe just a dayroom. We have been to India two years back and saw most of Rajastan. Will definately pre-book all transportation. The flights doesn't seem the biggest worry, but getting rail tickets. Any suggestions?

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Eopperman Dedicated world traveller Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 109	Can anyone recommend a decent day room in Mumbai. We will be arriving around 5 in the morning and leave again the afternoon on a domestic flight?