Transportation through Rajasthan? 2 weeks in January

abkaufman · Nov 25th, 2006, 04:01

Hey there,

We could use some help in determining how to get from city to city (thinking trains) in Rajasthan and if we are going in the right order. The only fixed dates are our arrival and departure in Delhi, and a friend's wedding in Jaipur (Dec 26 & 27).

We’re not looking at roughing it, being our honeymoon, and are pretty flexible with the itinerary. We’re thinking we’re in the “high budget” range defined by the forum rules.

Our proposed itinerary:

Dec 22 – Land in Delhi
Dec 23 – Explore Delhi
Dec 24 – Neemrana Fort Palace
Dec 25 – Agra & Fatepur Sikri
Dec 26 – Jaipur
Dec 27 – Jaipur
Dec 28 – Ranthambhore
Dec 29 – Ranthambhore
Dec 30 – Bundi
Dec 31 – Udaipur
Jan 1 – Udaipur/Pushkar
Jan 2 – Jodhpur
Jan 3 – Jodhpur
Jan 4 – Jaisalmer
Jan 5 – Jaisalmer
Jan 6 – Delhi
Jan 7 – Delhi
Jan 8 – Fly home

Thoughts, anyone?

Thanks!
Adam

machadinha · Nov 25th, 2006, 08:03

Try this site's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles section, notably the "sticky" posts on top there. Will be helpful in determining train routes. See esp. Train information. Your route looks roughly sensible to me but I can't say I've visited all these places. I found busing Rajasthan generally easier and often quicker. If money is no objection then a car and driver could be an idea. I'm a sucker for the trains mind.

machadinha · Nov 25th, 2006, 08:12

nb It will be the holidays, not sure how this reflects on N. India train travel. And your period isn't long. You might consider looking into an Indrail pass, linked to in the link above. Could save you a lot of headaches. Booking it (or going through the process) would presumably also reveal where you can or cannot go by train.

Alternatively, just book everything ahead if you can but you don't have much time left. But on a short relaxed honeymoon trip over this period, get it sorted out before by all means. (I never do mind, just a friendly tip.) Or stick to the buses indeed, I don't know how it is today but they'd generally be a bit more easy to get a hold of and seldom booked out.

SANJAY_DEL · Nov 25th, 2006, 08:23

You must take the PALACE ON WHEELS train and package tour organized by Rajasthan tourism. Since its your honeymoon, and budget is no constraint.
The tariff: Double occupancy US $ 385.00 Rs 2695.00
Total for 7 nights
(per person)Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments, palaces cultural entertainment at Jaipur and Jaisalmer and boat ride to and fro Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur, Elephant ride at Jaipur, Camel ride at Jaisalmer and Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur.

Note: Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature and video camera charges for entry into Parks and monuments.
The tour starts at Delhi and covers Rajastthan and Agra.

mani · Nov 25th, 2006, 13:35

Palace on wheels is booked months in advance.

seeing your itenery car & driver would be the way to go eventhough I love to travel by trains.

Best of luck
Mani

himadventures · Nov 26th, 2006, 18:41

You are exploring DELHI on start of tour and then again having two days in last. Do try to have a visit at AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE- I am sure this is worth a visit.

Otherwise, your plan seems to be fine. Avoid traveling by road if possible. Train travel is fine but as one senior suggested- get booked as soon as possible. You can fly IN from Udaipur to delhi also but as we said....get booked as soon as possible.

machadinha · Nov 26th, 2006, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by himadventures

Avoid traveling by road if possible.

Why, if I may ask?

himadventures · Nov 26th, 2006, 19:59

I think travel by train is comfortable and less travel phatique as compare to road travel. On a honeymoon trip...travel should be as comfortable as possible.

SANJAY_DEL · Nov 26th, 2006, 20:02

No you must visit the ISKON Krishna Temple and not Akshardham.
Why?
On a honeymoon, the Radha Krishna legend is far more apt then Swaminarayan's AK-dham.

himadventures · Nov 26th, 2006, 20:24

Well, I am posting some images and I think you will like it. choice is of traveler...he/she/they may choose what they like.

Here you can sit in lawns...and admire the mind which builds this temple not from religious point of view.

When I was here- I liked its serenity and art where all religions have been given a place.

I do feel that this is worth to spend a winter afternoon in peace !!

cyberhippie · Nov 26th, 2006, 20:26

Nice Himadvetures I'll try to see it next time around!! These are the same guys that built the Golden Temple in Falna or am I mistaken???

machadinha · Nov 28th, 2006, 00:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by himadventures

I think travel by train is comfortable and less travel phatique as compare to road travel. On a honeymoon trip...travel should be as comfortable as possible.

You're right (and thanks for those temple pics, looks good!) I can only say again that I found the buses pretty practical there but then maybe I don't have much luxury demands. I did some car rides in the region and they were just fun, different look at the countryside too. Again, don't remember much about the comfiness of it though.

I think if I had some cash to spare and wanted an easy trip I'd probably go for a car + driver deal with some reputable company, would also rid you of any booking hassle. But... to each their own right.

anubisgrau · Feb 5th, 2007, 17:31

the temple above - where is it?

steven_ber · Feb 5th, 2007, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANJAY_DEL

You must take the PALACE ON WHEELS train and package tour organized by Rajasthan tourism. Since its your honeymoon, and budget is no constraint.
The tariff: Double occupancy US $ 385.00 Rs 2695.00
Total for 7 nights
(per person)Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments, palaces cultural entertainment at Jaipur and Jaisalmer and boat ride to and fro Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur, Elephant ride at Jaipur, Camel ride at Jaisalmer and Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur.

Note: Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature and video camera charges for entry into Parks and monuments.
The tour starts at Delhi and covers Rajastthan and Agra.

I thought I'd found all the 'errors'....

The above tariff is per day, not per week.

Nov 25th, 2006, 04:01	#1
abkaufman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 1	Transportation through Rajasthan? 2 weeks in January Hey there, We could use some help in determining how to get from city to city (thinking trains) in Rajasthan and if we are going in the right order. The only fixed dates are our arrival and departure in Delhi, and a friend's wedding in Jaipur (Dec 26 & 27). We’re not looking at roughing it, being our honeymoon, and are pretty flexible with the itinerary. We’re thinking we’re in the “high budget” range defined by the forum rules. Our proposed itinerary: Dec 22 – Land in Delhi Dec 23 – Explore Delhi Dec 24 – Neemrana Fort Palace Dec 25 – Agra & Fatepur Sikri Dec 26 – Jaipur Dec 27 – Jaipur Dec 28 – Ranthambhore Dec 29 – Ranthambhore Dec 30 – Bundi Dec 31 – Udaipur Jan 1 – Udaipur/Pushkar Jan 2 – Jodhpur Jan 3 – Jodhpur Jan 4 – Jaisalmer Jan 5 – Jaisalmer Jan 6 – Delhi Jan 7 – Delhi Jan 8 – Fly home Thoughts, anyone? Thanks! Adam

Nov 25th, 2006, 08:03	#2
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,593	Try this site's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles section, notably the "sticky" posts on top there. Will be helpful in determining train routes. See esp. Train information. Your route looks roughly sensible to me but I can't say I've visited all these places. I found busing Rajasthan generally easier and often quicker. If money is no objection then a car and driver could be an idea. I'm a sucker for the trains mind. __________________ 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

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Nov 25th, 2006, 08:12	#3
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,593	nb It will be the holidays, not sure how this reflects on N. India train travel. And your period isn't long. You might consider looking into an Indrail pass, linked to in the link above. Could save you a lot of headaches. Booking it (or going through the process) would presumably also reveal where you can or cannot go by train. Alternatively, just book everything ahead if you can but you don't have much time left. But on a short relaxed honeymoon trip over this period, get it sorted out before by all means. (I never do mind, just a friendly tip.) Or stick to the buses indeed, I don't know how it is today but they'd generally be a bit more easy to get a hold of and seldom booked out.

Nov 25th, 2006, 08:23	#4
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	You must take the PALACE ON WHEELS train and package tour organized by Rajasthan tourism. Since its your honeymoon, and budget is no constraint. The tariff: Double occupancy US $ 385.00 Rs 2695.00 Total for 7 nights (per person)Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments, palaces cultural entertainment at Jaipur and Jaisalmer and boat ride to and fro Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur, Elephant ride at Jaipur, Camel ride at Jaisalmer and Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur. Note: Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature and video camera charges for entry into Parks and monuments. The tour starts at Delhi and covers Rajastthan and Agra.

Nov 25th, 2006, 13:35	#5
mani Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: body in Mumbai - mind in himachal Posts: 456	Palace on wheels is booked months in advance. seeing your itenery car & driver would be the way to go eventhough I love to travel by trains. Best of luck Mani

Nov 26th, 2006, 18:41	#6
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,070	You are exploring DELHI on start of tour and then again having two days in last. Do try to have a visit at AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE- I am sure this is worth a visit. Otherwise, your plan seems to be fine. Avoid traveling by road if possible. Train travel is fine but as one senior suggested- get booked as soon as possible. You can fly IN from Udaipur to delhi also but as we said....get booked as soon as possible.

Nov 26th, 2006, 19:59	#8
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,070	I think travel by train is comfortable and less travel phatique as compare to road travel. On a honeymoon trip...travel should be as comfortable as possible.

Nov 26th, 2006, 20:02	#9
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	No you must visit the ISKON Krishna Temple and not Akshardham. Why? On a honeymoon, the Radha Krishna legend is far more apt then Swaminarayan's AK-dham.

Nov 26th, 2006, 20:24	#10
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,070	Well, I am posting some images and I think you will like it. choice is of traveler...he/she/they may choose what they like. Here you can sit in lawns...and admire the mind which builds this temple not from religious point of view. When I was here- I liked its serenity and art where all religions have been given a place. I do feel that this is worth to spend a winter afternoon in peace !!

Nov 26th, 2006, 20:26	#11
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Nice Himadvetures I'll try to see it next time around!! These are the same guys that built the Golden Temple in Falna or am I mistaken???

Feb 5th, 2007, 17:31	#13
anubisgrau Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ser Posts: 122	the temple above - where is it?

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