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Old Dec 7th, 2007, 16:52   #1
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Tight Rajasthan Itinerary, book ahead??

Hello all,

Due to my visa only just being returned my girlfriend and I have a tight schedule. Do i need to be booking ahead for the following....If so can i do it all at the Delhi train station???

DELHI - AGRA - JAIPUR - PUSHKAR - UDAIPUR - JODHPUR - JAISALMER -DELHI - CORBETT- DELHI....in 15 days!

is it best to travel by train or bus on any particular oart of these routes

Thanks in advance

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Old Dec 7th, 2007, 17:05   #2
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For all long distance train travels you should book tickets in advance. The winter holiday season sees great rush in trains.
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Old Dec 7th, 2007, 17:47   #3
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You will find that many long-distance trains in Rajasthan at Christmas, particularly to and from Jaisalmer, were booked up weeks ago and now have long waiting lists.

I know that it's not much help to you now, but next time you plan a trip to India you should book all your trains 60 days in advance, regardless of whether you've got your visa. You can easily cancel them later online for a fee of about 50 rupees.

Incidentally, your itinerary and departure date are remarkably similar to mine! I leave London at 2050 on Friday 21st December (BA) and take in Delhi-Agra-Bundi-Pushkar-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Jaipur-Delhi. Our paths may cross - look out for a bloke who looks extremely stressed at having to spend two weeks travelling in intimate proximity to his mother and ex-boyfriend!
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Old Dec 7th, 2007, 18:18   #4
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thanks for the advice, would it be possible to still have a crack anyway? is this the national indian rail website?

i'm travelling with a girl and will be in a similar stressed state no doubt, as not one who's big into the logistics, time is my enemy!

If no trains from jaisalmer to delhi what am i looking at 24 hour buses?
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Old Dec 7th, 2007, 18:26   #5
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www.indianrail.gov.in or irctc.co.in.

But give me the date you want to get from Jaisalmer to Delhi and I'll check availability for you.
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Old Dec 7th, 2007, 18:43   #6
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Nice one mate, i'm looking at around the 19th December...
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Old Dec 7th, 2007, 19:13   #7
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You're in luck!

Train 4060 Jaisalmer-Delhi (Dep 1600 Arr 1026).

Class 2A is RAC'd for December 19-22. (RAC = Reservation against cancellation). If you're quick and get two RAC berths then you're guaranteed a place on the train.

Alternatively, there are over 60 places available in class 3A every day that week, and over 100 in sleeper class (SL).

Fare: 2A - Rs.1227. 3A - Rs.877. SL - Rs.322.

Book e-tickets at www.irctc.co.in. (Print out the ticket on your computer).
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thanks mickey, hope the trip runs smoothly....!
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