Somewhere between Delhi and Goa...

Myaheartsyoga · May 16th, 2006, 21:13

Good morning everyone!

I am new to the site (aside from lurking pre-shutdown

), and feel that you folks would have the best advice for me. My husband and I are planning our first trip to India in February 2007, and in planning our itinerary, we have about 4 days to spend somewhere between Delhi and Goa. We would like to start heading south at that point in the trip (We are going to do Bodhgaya and Darjeeling on another trip.). I was thinking Pune or Hampi or Ajanta... Anyone have any thoughts on these three or have any other suggestions for us?

Thanks in advance!

nadreg · May 16th, 2006, 21:14

Welcome to IM! Glad you left the world of lurkers and joined the active members. Love your avatar, by the way

PeakXV · May 16th, 2006, 21:20

There are some gr8 planners here on IM so those 4 days would be more favoured at the beach, architecture, flora/fauna, or shopping?? ... or a little of each???

Myaheartsyoga · May 16th, 2006, 21:25

A beach isn’t necessary... seeing as Goa is the next place we are going, unless of course there is something that shouldnt be missed along the way, but architecture, flora/fauna etc would be great.

rajeev1008 · May 17th, 2006, 12:39

You could spend 3 days in Udaipur (overningt in train from Delhi). The city has lakes, palaces and all the Rajasthani colors. You could then proceed to Goa via Ahmedabad (udaipur - Ahemadabad -3-4 hrs by road, ahmedabad -Goa abt 20 hrs by train)
Or you could move to Mount Abu from Udaipur (abt 4 hrs by road) and then next day morning catch the train from Abu Road to goa (about 24 hrs).

Myaheartsyoga · May 17th, 2006, 21:23

Thanks Rajeev! I will take a look at Udaipur... any accommodation recommendations?

pillimosan · May 17th, 2006, 21:52

Udaipur is nice but Jodpur it's even nicer, check it on your LP.
By the way...don't miss Hampi, it really is a magic place, and if you like nature and quiet go and search for accomodation on the other side of the river, no cars there!

rajeev1008 · May 18th, 2006, 12:27

The hotel section here at IM lists some good choices at Udaipur - mahendra prakash, udai kothi.. If you want to get some royal treatment, Udaipur boasts of the 'one of the best' hotels in the world in the Lake palace hotel.

I agree hampi is lovely. As its about 10 hrs from Goa or 7 hrs from bagalore, it would suit your itenerary. Wouldn't realy advice to got Pune (nothing much there), or Ajanta (4 days are too much)

May 16th, 2006, 21:13	#1
Myaheartsyoga There and back again Join Date: May 2006 Location: CT Posts: 50	Somewhere between Delhi and Goa... Good morning everyone! I am new to the site (aside from lurking pre-shutdown ), and feel that you folks would have the best advice for me. My husband and I are planning our first trip to India in February 2007, and in planning our itinerary, we have about 4 days to spend somewhere between Delhi and Goa. We would like to start heading south at that point in the trip (We are going to do Bodhgaya and Darjeeling on another trip.). I was thinking Pune or Hampi or Ajanta... Anyone have any thoughts on these three or have any other suggestions for us? Thanks in advance! __________________ Now I know how Jimmy Buffet feels.

May 16th, 2006, 21:14	#2
nadreg Administrator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY, USA Posts: 1,779	Welcome to IM! Glad you left the world of lurkers and joined the active members. Love your avatar, by the way __________________ In pursuit of the Only truth: I Am!

May 16th, 2006, 21:20	#3
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,400	There are some gr8 planners here on IM so those 4 days would be more favoured at the beach, architecture, flora/fauna, or shopping?? ... or a little of each??? __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

May 16th, 2006, 21:25	#4
Myaheartsyoga There and back again Join Date: May 2006 Location: CT Posts: 50	somewhere.... A beach isn’t necessary... seeing as Goa is the next place we are going, unless of course there is something that shouldnt be missed along the way, but architecture, flora/fauna etc would be great.

May 17th, 2006, 12:39	#5
rajeev1008 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 206	Udaipur is one possibility You could spend 3 days in Udaipur (overningt in train from Delhi). The city has lakes, palaces and all the Rajasthani colors. You could then proceed to Goa via Ahmedabad (udaipur - Ahemadabad -3-4 hrs by road, ahmedabad -Goa abt 20 hrs by train) Or you could move to Mount Abu from Udaipur (abt 4 hrs by road) and then next day morning catch the train from Abu Road to goa (about 24 hrs).

May 17th, 2006, 21:23	#6
Myaheartsyoga There and back again Join Date: May 2006 Location: CT Posts: 50	Thanks Rajeev! I will take a look at Udaipur... any accommodation recommendations?

May 17th, 2006, 21:52	#7
pillimosan Utopian Automatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 81	Udaipur is nice but Jodpur it's even nicer, check it on your LP. By the way...don't miss Hampi, it really is a magic place, and if you like nature and quiet go and search for accomodation on the other side of the river, no cars there!

May 18th, 2006, 12:27	#8
rajeev1008 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 206	The hotel section here at IM lists some good choices at Udaipur - mahendra prakash, udai kothi.. If you want to get some royal treatment, Udaipur boasts of the 'one of the best' hotels in the world in the Lake palace hotel. I agree hampi is lovely. As its about 10 hrs from Goa or 7 hrs from bagalore, it would suit your itenerary. Wouldn't realy advice to got Pune (nothing much there), or Ajanta (4 days are too much)

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