train from pondy to goa?

machadinha · Mar 14th, 2007, 10:44

Hold that thought: from my maps the Ghats are more inland. You might have a pretty ride through the foothills though, maybe the others can tell. You'd presumably already have crossed them coming in from Chennai too. (Hm they're both night rides I see now though

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trnrao · Mar 14th, 2007, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

I'd read a newspsper article around six months back, which stated that through "multi train" tickets with the benefit of "telescoping" [lower] fares are about to end. In the past, I have used this. Now I don't know whether Railways have implemented the "new" proposed rule.

Maybe V Srinivasa Prasad would know...

Dear AvidTrekker,

I have used the above facility some time last month. Reservation clerk initially did not understand this mutli train thing, but later supervisor clarified to the clerk.

steven_ber · Mar 15th, 2007, 06:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by YogaGal

that does sound tempting, steve, but if Avid is correct...then what?? and what is there to see in Tellicherry? (since it is neither in LP or Rough Guide)

I was thinking the Pondicherry connection would make Mahe an interesting place to visit, just do a google search for Mahe or Tellicherry and see what you can find out.

There was also the option of going overnight from Chennai to Mysore (I hear Yoga is big in Mysore), then having a day in Mysore, then an overnight train to Hubli in time to catch a train that runs 4 days a week to Madgaon (arriving at about 14:00), then you'd have to get a bus to Panjim, then a bus to Mapusa.

There's a fast train (Shatabdi) to Mysore, that would give half a day in Mysore, but the train departs Chennai Central at 06:00, so probibly no good for you.

AvidTrekker · Mar 15th, 2007, 19:56

The most direct route by Rail is

Chennai to Guntakal by the three Mumbai trains
Guntakal to Madgaon by the Amaravati exp [4 days a week]

6012 Mumbai Exp dep Chennai 11:45, arrival Guntakal 20:45
wait at Guntakal [big junction, waiting room available] from 20:45 to 04:00
2847 Amaravati Exp dep Guntakal 04:05 arrival Madgaon 13:43

If you DONT want to spend time at Guntakal....
wait at Guntakal 20:45 to 01:00 [4 hrs]
take the train no 7429 or 7430 at 01:00 hours reaching Londa at 10:53
Londa to Panaji is via Natl Hwy no 4A [good road] 90 kms

Train No 7430 [daily] Rayalaseema Exp departs Tirupati at 19:15 and arrives Londa at 10:53 the next day. Chennai to Tirupati is 125 m & lotsa aircon bus services and taxis available througout the day taking you in two and a half hrs or less. If so inclined, you may go for darshan of the famous Lord Tirupati ...

Incidentally, Hampi [station is Hospet] lies ON this route. If willing, disembark at Hospet for a day, [arrival 05:10] and then proceed to Londa the next day, same train. One ticket will suffice for all this, but separate resevations have to be booked. [reservation slip with zero amount cannot bo done on net, only in person]

If I were to choose, I would start post breakfast at 07:00, reach Tirupati by 09:30, have darshan in one of the "paid" ticket darshan lines by 12:30 [to save time] and then roam around the forest on top of Tirupati [its really beautiful and clean, thanks to the "holy" aura.. people dont litter].

After this, take the 19:15 train to Londa [arr 10:43] to reach Panaji by lunch time the next day. Not a strenuous journey at all, considering that you will be asleep in aircon comfort for at least seven hours out of fifteen & a half.....

Sama · Mar 15th, 2007, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

do a google search for Mahe or Tellicherry and see what you can find out.

I found this Tellicherry and this Mahe...both interesting....

Sama · Mar 15th, 2007, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

The most direct route by Rail is

Chennai to Guntakal by the three Mumbai trains
Guntakal to Madgaon by the Amaravati exp [4 days a week]....

avid, I assume you mean the "most direct route" to Goa?

AAAARGH! all the names of these towns are making my head spin! and how do I book a ticket thru all these towns? I just want to get to Goa.....

machadinha · Mar 15th, 2007, 22:44

See http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/maps/all_india.htm . Guntakal is a major railhead in Andhra Pradesh. Madgaon/Margao would be in Goa.

I assume you could book the whole trip in Chennai (or Pondicherry even for that matter), provided a little time ahead. Going by Hospet (not far from Guntakal) I agree a drop-off at Hampi wouldn't go amiss. Give it several days if you can.

AvidTrekker · Mar 15th, 2007, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by YogaGal

avid, I assume you mean the "most direct route" to Goa?

If you see the map, its a mildly curved line [close enough for a straight line]

Quote:

AAAARGH! all the names of these towns are making my head spin! and how do I book a ticket thru all these towns? I just want to get to Goa.....

Write down them names...

ticket booking can be done after you touch India

Shaktipalooza has suggested train no 6352 [dep Villupuram 15:40][Tue & Sat only] arrival Guntakal 03:40. Your next connection, the 2847 Amaravati Exp departs at 04:10 from Guntakal [the very next train] and reaches Madgaon at 13:43. It cannot be more direct than this, even Chennai is eliminated from this journey... and the aircon ticket [thru ticket] wont be more than 1000 rupees max.

Even if you but TWO separate tickets from USA itself, [just to make sure], it wont cost you more than Rs 1232 [654+578] for 3rd AC tickets.

There is another alternate via Bangalore... but the train timings are inconvenient, and many of them now start from Yeshwantpur, slightly out of the city limits

Sama · Mar 15th, 2007, 23:16

I thank all of you and of course I will write down these names!

but if I don't get the gig in Goa, then all this is a moot point -- but it will be helpful for someone else!

however, I DO want to end up in Kerala getting ayurvedic massages on a daily basis!

AvidTrekker · Mar 15th, 2007, 23:22

2601 Mangalore mail dep Chennai Central 20:15,
arrival Mangalore 12:20
Wait up to 14:40 at Mangalore [2 hrs]

2620 Matsyagandha Exp dep Mangalore 14:40 arrival Madgaon 20:45

A 24 hour journey with a layover at a civilized hour.

I think you can remember "Mangalore" at least, it sounds similar to Bangalore, which is now Bengaaloooroo

Sama · Mar 19th, 2007, 23:35

one more dumb question --

after reviewing all these options, I can assume that there are no DAILY trains from Chennai to Goa (via whatever city)?

cyberhippie · Mar 19th, 2007, 23:59

No YG just once a week!!

AvidTrekker · Mar 19th, 2007, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by YogaGal

one more dumb question --

after reviewing all these options, I can assume that there are no DAILY trains from Chennai to Goa (via whatever city)?

No daily trains.

Only One direct train

Train no 7311 .... runs Fridays only.

Happy training

Sama · Mar 20th, 2007, 00:16

many thanks for the quick responses, guys!

just needed to know this in order to confirm with the yoga shala in Goa as to whether I would teach....workshops are offered on saturdays and sundays....

I also checked out flying from Chennai to Goa but really don't want to spend $300+ US to fly!

Mar 14th, 2007, 10:44	#16
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,891	Hold that thought: from my maps the Ghats are more inland. You might have a pretty ride through the foothills though, maybe the others can tell. You'd presumably already have crossed them coming in from Chennai too. (Hm they're both night rides I see now though ) __________________ 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

Mar 15th, 2007, 19:56	#19
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	Direct Route... The most direct route by Rail is Chennai to Guntakal by the three Mumbai trains Guntakal to Madgaon by the Amaravati exp [4 days a week] 6012 Mumbai Exp dep Chennai 11:45, arrival Guntakal 20:45 wait at Guntakal [big junction, waiting room available] from 20:45 to 04:00 2847 Amaravati Exp dep Guntakal 04:05 arrival Madgaon 13:43 If you DONT want to spend time at Guntakal.... wait at Guntakal 20:45 to 01:00 [4 hrs] take the train no 7429 or 7430 at 01:00 hours reaching Londa at 10:53 Londa to Panaji is via Natl Hwy no 4A [good road] 90 kms Train No 7430 [daily] Rayalaseema Exp departs Tirupati at 19:15 and arrives Londa at 10:53 the next day. Chennai to Tirupati is 125 m & lotsa aircon bus services and taxis available througout the day taking you in two and a half hrs or less. If so inclined, you may go for darshan of the famous Lord Tirupati ... Incidentally, Hampi [station is Hospet] lies ON this route. If willing, disembark at Hospet for a day, [arrival 05:10] and then proceed to Londa the next day, same train. One ticket will suffice for all this, but separate resevations have to be booked. [reservation slip with zero amount cannot bo done on net, only in person] If I were to choose, I would start post breakfast at 07:00, reach Tirupati by 09:30, have darshan in one of the "paid" ticket darshan lines by 12:30 [to save time] and then roam around the forest on top of Tirupati [its really beautiful and clean, thanks to the "holy" aura.. people dont litter]. After this, take the 19:15 train to Londa [arr 10:43] to reach Panaji by lunch time the next day. Not a strenuous journey at all, considering that you will be asleep in aircon comfort for at least seven hours out of fifteen & a half..... __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

Mar 15th, 2007, 23:22	#25
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	Altenate via Mangalore 2601 Mangalore mail dep Chennai Central 20:15, arrival Mangalore 12:20 Wait up to 14:40 at Mangalore [2 hrs] 2620 Matsyagandha Exp dep Mangalore 14:40 arrival Madgaon 20:45 A 24 hour journey with a layover at a civilized hour. I think you can remember "Mangalore" at least, it sounds similar to Bangalore, which is now Bengaaloooroo

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machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,891	See http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/maps/all_india.htm . Guntakal is a major railhead in Andhra Pradesh. Madgaon/Margao would be in Goa. I assume you could book the whole trip in Chennai (or Pondicherry even for that matter), provided a little time ahead. Going by Hospet (not far from Guntakal) I agree a drop-off at Hampi wouldn't go amiss. Give it several days if you can.

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Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,434	I thank all of you and of course I will write down these names! but if I don't get the gig in Goa, then all this is a moot point -- but it will be helpful for someone else! however, I DO want to end up in Kerala getting ayurvedic massages on a daily basis!

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Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,434	many thanks for the quick responses, guys! just needed to know this in order to confirm with the yoga shala in Goa as to whether I would teach....workshops are offered on saturdays and sundays.... I also checked out flying from Chennai to Goa but really don't want to spend $300+ US to fly!

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