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

For all long distance train travels you should book tickets in advance. The winter holiday season sees great rush in trains.

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!

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?

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.

Nice one mate, i'm looking at around the 19th December...

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).

thanks mickey, hope the trip runs smoothly....!