Delhi to Bharatpur directly?

FlyingSid · Nov 18th, 2007, 18:19

Hi everyone
I'm completely new to this forum and it does seem a very vibrant place to be. You can feel the excitement of visiting a new place and the feeling of taking a 'trip' because going somewhere entails more than mere travelling, it's absorbing the cultural climate, attuning oneself to the differences and above all, continuing the inner journey that makes one a more whole person...

Well...

Presently I want to visit Bharatpur and would like to go there directly from Delhi...would bus be better than train? And where do you stay...a budget place with hot water with reasonable priced food...and would taking a rickshaw be the best option to see the right spots?

Do you necessarily have to go via Agra to reach Bharatpur?

Well...thanks in advance

Sid

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 18th, 2007, 18:42

when going from Delhi, Bharatpur comes before Agra...I would choose between bus and train depending on the schedule of train and availability ...it would hardly be a 3 hours journey and for any regular traveler its hardly anytime to be uncomfortable in any mode of transport..

tasuray · Nov 18th, 2007, 20:38

Bus is more convenient to go to Bharatpur. There are lot of buses ply directly to Bharatpur from ISBT near Nizamuddin. Delhi IMrs can tell the exact name of the bus stand.Every hourly buses are available.At Bharatpur take a auto and ask him to drop you at the main gate of bird sanctuary.Just opposite of the gate there is a road, go through this road and you will get many budget guest houses with geyser in the bathroom.I stayed one of them and it costs me Rs.400/= per day.Food is optional, if you want it the landlord will cook it for you against charges.It is not also very costly.

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 18th, 2007, 21:01

Tasuray is talking about "Sarai Kale Khan" ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminus)..

Travellerette · Nov 18th, 2007, 21:39

hi, I was just in Bharatpur and saw the bird sanctuary - it was a complete let down - apparently there wasn't much rain this year and so there aren't many water birds there. Just a heads up if this is the reason you are going. I really wish I'd just spent an extra night somewhere else.

Also, there is a guest house that is listed in the lonely planet as just a good internet, money exchange place - it's called the Royal -something ..I think - they've recently added rooms - starting at Rs150/200 (Single/double) and they look clean, with new shower/washrooms - include towels, soap etc. They also have new matresses and real pillows (not those rock-hard things many budget places have.
I didn't actually stay there - the owner was excited to show me while I was waiting for friends that were using the internet. It isnt' too far from the park - ... Since I didn't stay there I can't say anything about the restaurant. But it's worth checking out.

I stayed at the Kiran, and while the place was ok, a few of the other guests and I felt they were a little pushy. I paid Rs200 for a room - although I believe there is a single for Rs150 if it's available. I also found the food overpriced for what it was (compared to that in Delhi, Agra, Varanasi - maybe this is normal for a smaller place?).

Hope I haven't put a damper on your plans and that you have a good trip

FlyingSid · Nov 19th, 2007, 00:10

Oh guys I hadn't thought I'd get such meaningful replies so soon.

So that's why IndiaMike is such a hit.

Thanks all of you...Shashank, TasuRay, Travellerette.
But tell me, even if there aren't many birds around, wouldn't it be nice to just soak in the quiet amidst nature and green and the blue of the lake...
Or could you guys suggest any other place/s to disappear to from the hubbub of Delhi over a weekend...in fact over the coming weekend...23,24,25 of Nov?

jenk · Nov 19th, 2007, 03:42

the lake is dried up. I think a visit to the park is nice and interesting anyway - there are still birds though not in huge numbers, and walking around could be a good break. Take a trip over to Fatepur Sikri which is also relatively calm and very interesting.

Alohaguy · Nov 19th, 2007, 06:20

It has been the same story for Bharatpur...Not enough water for so many years. For us it was a complete letdown. The only good point was that we got a guide who really knew birds and was well read too. Sorry, I don't have his name. Yes the sanctuary is a quiet place. But that is all about it. May be Delhi IMers will come in with suggestions for you to find another quiet place nearby.

realmacoy · Nov 19th, 2007, 08:49

hi all,
try binsar...it is really a nice quiet place and the sunrise is just for the eyes to behold.....best regards ajay

Nov 18th, 2007, 18:19	#1
FlyingSid Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 9	Delhi to Bharatpur directly? Hi everyone I'm completely new to this forum and it does seem a very vibrant place to be. You can feel the excitement of visiting a new place and the feeling of taking a 'trip' because going somewhere entails more than mere travelling, it's absorbing the cultural climate, attuning oneself to the differences and above all, continuing the inner journey that makes one a more whole person... Well... Presently I want to visit Bharatpur and would like to go there directly from Delhi...would bus be better than train? And where do you stay...a budget place with hot water with reasonable priced food...and would taking a rickshaw be the best option to see the right spots? Do you necessarily have to go via Agra to reach Bharatpur? Well...thanks in advance Sid

Nov 18th, 2007, 18:42	#2
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,175	when going from Delhi, Bharatpur comes before Agra...I would choose between bus and train depending on the schedule of train and availability ...it would hardly be a 3 hours journey and for any regular traveler its hardly anytime to be uncomfortable in any mode of transport.. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Nov 18th, 2007, 21:39	#5
Travellerette travellerette Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 116	hi, I was just in Bharatpur and saw the bird sanctuary - it was a complete let down - apparently there wasn't much rain this year and so there aren't many water birds there. Just a heads up if this is the reason you are going. I really wish I'd just spent an extra night somewhere else. Also, there is a guest house that is listed in the lonely planet as just a good internet, money exchange place - it's called the Royal -something ..I think - they've recently added rooms - starting at Rs150/200 (Single/double) and they look clean, with new shower/washrooms - include towels, soap etc. They also have new matresses and real pillows (not those rock-hard things many budget places have. I didn't actually stay there - the owner was excited to show me while I was waiting for friends that were using the internet. It isnt' too far from the park - ... Since I didn't stay there I can't say anything about the restaurant. But it's worth checking out. I stayed at the Kiran, and while the place was ok, a few of the other guests and I felt they were a little pushy. I paid Rs200 for a room - although I believe there is a single for Rs150 if it's available. I also found the food overpriced for what it was (compared to that in Delhi, Agra, Varanasi - maybe this is normal for a smaller place?). Hope I haven't put a damper on your plans and that you have a good trip Last edited by Travellerette : Nov 18th, 2007 at 21:46. Reason: add details on accommodation options

Nov 19th, 2007, 08:49	#9
realmacoy Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: delhi, india Posts: 68	hi all, hi all, try binsar...it is really a nice quiet place and the sunrise is just for the eyes to behold.....best regards ajay

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Nov 18th, 2007, 20:38	#3
tasuray Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 305	Bus is more convenient to go to Bharatpur. There are lot of buses ply directly to Bharatpur from ISBT near Nizamuddin. Delhi IMrs can tell the exact name of the bus stand.Every hourly buses are available.At Bharatpur take a auto and ask him to drop you at the main gate of bird sanctuary.Just opposite of the gate there is a road, go through this road and you will get many budget guest houses with geyser in the bathroom.I stayed one of them and it costs me Rs.400/= per day.Food is optional, if you want it the landlord will cook it for you against charges.It is not also very costly.

Nov 18th, 2007, 21:01	#4
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,175	Tasuray is talking about "Sarai Kale Khan" ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminus)..

Nov 19th, 2007, 00:10	#6
FlyingSid Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 9	Oh guys I hadn't thought I'd get such meaningful replies so soon. So that's why IndiaMike is such a hit. Thanks all of you...Shashank, TasuRay, Travellerette. But tell me, even if there aren't many birds around, wouldn't it be nice to just soak in the quiet amidst nature and green and the blue of the lake... Or could you guys suggest any other place/s to disappear to from the hubbub of Delhi over a weekend...in fact over the coming weekend...23,24,25 of Nov?

Nov 19th, 2007, 03:42	#7
jenk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 106	the lake is dried up. I think a visit to the park is nice and interesting anyway - there are still birds though not in huge numbers, and walking around could be a good break. Take a trip over to Fatepur Sikri which is also relatively calm and very interesting.

Nov 19th, 2007, 06:20	#8
Alohaguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hawaii USA Posts: 168	It has been the same story for Bharatpur...Not enough water for so many years. For us it was a complete letdown. The only good point was that we got a guide who really knew birds and was well read too. Sorry, I don't have his name. Yes the sanctuary is a quiet place. But that is all about it. May be Delhi IMers will come in with suggestions for you to find another quiet place nearby.

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