Varanasi - Amritsar - Dharamsala

Martinasia · Jul 26th, 2005, 20:44

Hi again

Well, flushed with success of my first post on Indiamike and the great information it generated, thought I'd ask for some more info, this time on the second leg of our journey, specifically from Varanasi to Amritsar and then on to Dharamsala.

So, here we go, any info gratefully received:

1. What's the best way to get from Varanasi to Amritsar? Would prefer to travel by train but keen to avoid transiting in Delhi if at all possible, so flying might be an option.

2. Any recommendations for hotel accomm in Amritsar for less than Rs 1000 per night?

3. Is there anywhere particularly worthwhile breaking the journey between Amritsar and Dharamsala and what's the most practical means of travel for this trip?

4. Where's the best place to stay in the Dharamsala / McLeod Ganj area? Looking for a clean, secure place with a bit of atmosphere and hopefully a decent view in the Rs. 500 - 700 range.

5. Is Dalhousie a good place to spend a few days chilling out and, again, any accomm recommendations?

Alright, think that just about covers it - only one week to go now!

Thanks again

M

steven_ber · Jul 26th, 2005, 21:00

Train 3005 departs Varanasi daily at 10:05 and gets to Amritsar at 09:05 the following day.

1A = Rs 3008
2A = Rs 1583
3A = Rs 1009
SL = Rs 369

Martinasia · Jul 26th, 2005, 21:16

Wow, that was easy - cheers, Steven!

M

freenote · Jul 26th, 2005, 21:30

Hotel Llari Darshan .Just outside the temple gates.Modern hotel,clean etc. Basic room around 800rs. Tel 91-183-2543500/5008520 .
Dalhousie, nice place .Good walks,views etc.
Train from Amritsar to Pathengot(leaves 9/10 a.m.) then bus to Dharamsala or Dalhousie.
Crags Hotel Dalhousie Recomended in Lonely Planet. Best veiws ,low price.
Hope this helps,

steven_ber · Jul 26th, 2005, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martinasia

Wow, that was easy - cheers, Steven!

M

No, the info was already in the 'Train Information' thread (click on link below).

There is also information about getting from Amritsar to Dharamsala in that thread.

Martinasia · Jul 27th, 2005, 07:21

Thanks, Steven, starting to find my way around the site now - the 'Train Information' link really does have a wealth of good information.

Cheers also to freenote for the Amritsar / Dalhousie info, much appreciated.

M

SHIMLA · Jul 27th, 2005, 07:31

Accomodation at Dharamsala - Try HPTDC's Hotel Bhagsu or Hotel Kashmir House.

At Dalhousie - HPTDC's Hotel Manimahesh. They also run a budget hotel called Geetanjali, but its badly maintained.

Visit http://www.hptdc.nic.in/hotel.htm for details.

Jul 26th, 2005, 20:44	#1
Martinasia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tokyo Posts: 30	Varanasi - Amritsar - Dharamsala Hi again Well, flushed with success of my first post on Indiamike and the great information it generated, thought I'd ask for some more info, this time on the second leg of our journey, specifically from Varanasi to Amritsar and then on to Dharamsala. So, here we go, any info gratefully received: 1. What's the best way to get from Varanasi to Amritsar? Would prefer to travel by train but keen to avoid transiting in Delhi if at all possible, so flying might be an option. 2. Any recommendations for hotel accomm in Amritsar for less than Rs 1000 per night? 3. Is there anywhere particularly worthwhile breaking the journey between Amritsar and Dharamsala and what's the most practical means of travel for this trip? 4. Where's the best place to stay in the Dharamsala / McLeod Ganj area? Looking for a clean, secure place with a bit of atmosphere and hopefully a decent view in the Rs. 500 - 700 range. 5. Is Dalhousie a good place to spend a few days chilling out and, again, any accomm recommendations? Alright, think that just about covers it - only one week to go now! Thanks again M

Jul 26th, 2005, 21:00	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,923	Train 3005 departs Varanasi daily at 10:05 and gets to Amritsar at 09:05 the following day. 1A = Rs 3008 2A = Rs 1583 3A = Rs 1009 SL = Rs 369 __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Jul 27th, 2005, 07:31	#7
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,129	Accomodation at Dharamsala - Try HPTDC's Hotel Bhagsu or Hotel Kashmir House. At Dalhousie - HPTDC's Hotel Manimahesh. They also run a budget hotel called Geetanjali, but its badly maintained. Visit http://www.hptdc.nic.in/hotel.htm for details. __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

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Martinasia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tokyo Posts: 30	Wow, that was easy - cheers, Steven! M

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freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,509	Hotel Llari Darshan .Just outside the temple gates.Modern hotel,clean etc. Basic room around 800rs. Tel 91-183-2543500/5008520 . Dalhousie, nice place .Good walks,views etc. Train from Amritsar to Pathengot(leaves 9/10 a.m.) then bus to Dharamsala or Dalhousie. Crags Hotel Dalhousie Recomended in Lonely Planet. Best veiws ,low price. Hope this helps,

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