Travelling from Varanasi to Udaipur

Megs · Nov 24th, 2006, 05:23

Hi all

We will be in India for only 2 weeks in Dec/Jan so don't have much time to get from place to place. Can anyone recommend the best way to get from Varanasi to Udaipur in a couple of days - should we fly to Delhi and train from there or vice versa or just train all the way?

Cheers

machadinha · Nov 24th, 2006, 13:46

All I can tell you is Udaipur never used to be all that easy to get to. There's been some transport changes there that you'll find doing a search here. These may make it easier on you. If not, I wouldn't do it for the 2 weeks.

steven_ber · Nov 24th, 2006, 14:23

More info needed.....

You can get an overnight train from Varanasi to Delhi, Agra or Bhatatpur, then get another overnight train from Delhi or Bharatpur (an hour from Fathepur Sikri, or 90 minutes from Agra).

See 'Train Information' link below for train times and prices.

machadinha · Nov 24th, 2006, 14:27

ps Sorry I did a number of queries on various railways sites and got no results. That doesn't mean it's impossible, just it indicates it's as tricky as it used to be. This site's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles makes for a good start, esp. the "sticky" posts there.

[*Whoops cross-posted with Steve. For what it's worth then.]

machadinha · Nov 24th, 2006, 14:31

and pps for other future seekers, busing it there was never a bad idea. Could be handy for Megs but from Varanasi on a 2-week trip?... I don't know.

machadinha · Nov 25th, 2006, 09:33

btw I see now you mentioned something about flying which I tend to overlook

There seems to be an airport alright http://www.toandfromtheairport.com/rajasthan.html#UDR ; http://www.airportsindia.org.in/ should be able to tell you more about it but it's currently down. Could solve all your troubles.

SANJAY_DEL · Nov 25th, 2006, 09:43

Jet airways books you from Varanasi to Udaipur for Rs 7125 on a connecting flight with an overnight stop over at Delhi. I guess u'll have to fork out extra for the hotel stay.

Bhaswaran · Nov 25th, 2006, 11:10

Hi Megs,

Log on to www.indianrail.gov.in and you will find details.

first part, proceed:

Varanasi to Jaipur (Train no. 4853/4863 Marudhar Express)
varanasi dep: 17:20/18:15 IST Jaipur arrival: 11:30 next morning

second part, proceed:

Jaipur to Udaipur (Train no. 2965 Jaipur-Udaipur SUperfast Express)
Jaipur dep: 22:25 Udaipur arrival: 7:45 next morning

There are air-conditioned and sleeper reservation service on these trains. booking starts 60 days in advance (excluding the date of journey).

happy journey

Bhaswaran

Bhaswaran · Nov 25th, 2006, 11:16

If you fly to Delhi, then you can catch a train from Hazrat Nizamuddin Station in Delhi to Udaipur

Train No. 2963 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Udaipur Superfast Express
Hazrat Nizamuddin dep: 19:00 Udaipur arrival: 7:00 next morning

Both sleeper and air-conditioned services are available.

If you get to Delhi by air in the morning, and catch the train in the evening, then you can reach Udaipur within 24 hours.

happy journey

Bhaswaran

SANJAY_DEL · Nov 25th, 2006, 11:25

Do make a note of the one hour difference in departure times of the Marudhar express on different days of the week. So don't miss your train !

indraprastha · Nov 25th, 2006, 11:41

To know of indian trains and timings log in to www.irctc.co.in

Ravi

QUOTE=Megs]Hi all

We will be in India for only 2 weeks in Dec/Jan so don't have much time to get from place to place. Can anyone recommend the best way to get from Varanasi to Udaipur in a couple of days - should we fly to Delhi and train from there or vice versa or just train all the way?

Cheers[/quote]

vsp27759 · Nov 25th, 2006, 17:17

Dear Megs,
In so far as Train Journey is concerned, please travel from Varanasi to Jaipur and then take the overnight train from Jaipur to Udaipur.

It is not at all a problem to spend the time in Jaipur (**Jaipur arrival: 11:30 next morning :: Jaipur dep: 22:25), which is an important place on the Tourist Circuit.

Megs · Nov 27th, 2006, 20:29

Thanks all for your suggestions. I'm sure out of all those options to consider we'll find something that works!!

Nov 24th, 2006, 05:23	#1
Megs Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5	Travelling from Varanasi to Udaipur Hi all We will be in India for only 2 weeks in Dec/Jan so don't have much time to get from place to place. Can anyone recommend the best way to get from Varanasi to Udaipur in a couple of days - should we fly to Delhi and train from there or vice versa or just train all the way? Cheers

Nov 24th, 2006, 13:46	#2
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,151	All I can tell you is Udaipur never used to be all that easy to get to. There's been some transport changes there that you'll find doing a search here. These may make it easier on you. If not, I wouldn't do it for the 2 weeks. __________________ 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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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,655	More info needed..... You can get an overnight train from Varanasi to Delhi, Agra or Bhatatpur, then get another overnight train from Delhi or Bharatpur (an hour from Fathepur Sikri, or 90 minutes from Agra). See 'Train Information' link below for train times and prices. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,151	ps Sorry I did a number of queries on various railways sites and got no results. That doesn't mean it's impossible, just it indicates it's as tricky as it used to be. This site's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles makes for a good start, esp. the "sticky" posts there. [*Whoops cross-posted with Steve. For what it's worth then.]

Nov 24th, 2006, 14:31	#5
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,151	and pps for other future seekers, busing it there was never a bad idea. Could be handy for Megs but from Varanasi on a 2-week trip?... I don't know.

Nov 25th, 2006, 09:33	#6
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,151	btw I see now you mentioned something about flying which I tend to overlook There seems to be an airport alright http://www.toandfromtheairport.com/rajasthan.html#UDR ; http://www.airportsindia.org.in/ should be able to tell you more about it but it's currently down. Could solve all your troubles.

Nov 25th, 2006, 09:43	#7
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Jet airways books you from Varanasi to Udaipur for Rs 7125 on a connecting flight with an overnight stop over at Delhi. I guess u'll have to fork out extra for the hotel stay.

Nov 25th, 2006, 11:10	#8
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 992	Hi Megs, Log on to www.indianrail.gov.in and you will find details. first part, proceed: Varanasi to Jaipur (Train no. 4853/4863 Marudhar Express) varanasi dep: 17:20/18:15 IST Jaipur arrival: 11:30 next morning second part, proceed: Jaipur to Udaipur (Train no. 2965 Jaipur-Udaipur SUperfast Express) Jaipur dep: 22:25 Udaipur arrival: 7:45 next morning There are air-conditioned and sleeper reservation service on these trains. booking starts 60 days in advance (excluding the date of journey). happy journey Bhaswaran

Nov 25th, 2006, 11:16	#9
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 992	If you fly to Delhi, then you can catch a train from Hazrat Nizamuddin Station in Delhi to Udaipur Train No. 2963 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Udaipur Superfast Express Hazrat Nizamuddin dep: 19:00 Udaipur arrival: 7:00 next morning Both sleeper and air-conditioned services are available. If you get to Delhi by air in the morning, and catch the train in the evening, then you can reach Udaipur within 24 hours. happy journey Bhaswaran

Nov 25th, 2006, 11:25	#10
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Do make a note of the one hour difference in departure times of the Marudhar express on different days of the week. So don't miss your train !

Nov 25th, 2006, 11:41	#11
indraprastha Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chennai India Posts: 9	To know of indian trains and timings log in to www.irctc.co.in Ravi QUOTE=Megs]Hi all We will be in India for only 2 weeks in Dec/Jan so don't have much time to get from place to place. Can anyone recommend the best way to get from Varanasi to Udaipur in a couple of days - should we fly to Delhi and train from there or vice versa or just train all the way? Cheers[/quote]

Nov 25th, 2006, 17:17	#12
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 1,689	Dear Megs, In so far as Train Journey is concerned, please travel from Varanasi to Jaipur and then take the overnight train from Jaipur to Udaipur. It is not at all a problem to spend the time in Jaipur (**Jaipur arrival: 11:30 next morning :: Jaipur dep: 22:25), which is an important place on the Tourist Circuit.

Nov 27th, 2006, 20:29	#13
Megs Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5	Thanks all for your suggestions. I'm sure out of all those options to consider we'll find something that works!!

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