Arriving in Jaipur

Hiraeth · Oct 21st, 2008, 21:44

Hi

This is my first post - so I hope this is the right place to post it!

I'm catching the train from Agra to Jaipur. The only available service arrives in Jaipur at 22.20pm. I'm a female,travelling alone and was wondering if this is a 'sensible' time of night to arrive? Does anyone know if there is a pre-paid taxi option at the station? I'm not keen on the idea of getting a random taxi at that time of night...

Thanks!

Drews60 · Oct 21st, 2008, 21:53

Where are you staying and will your hotel send a car? Many will.

Buck · Oct 21st, 2008, 22:04

Hotel Pearl Palace is excellent (if you can get in)and I know they will send their hotels taxi for you.

Hiraeth · Oct 21st, 2008, 23:52

Thanks - I was going to try and book the Pearl Palace (wish me luck!). I did consider arranging a hotel pick-up but assumed it might be pretty difficult to find the driver in a busy train station - but sounds like it is a feasible option?

Buck · Oct 22nd, 2008, 14:18

You will probably find that when you ask the hotel to pick you up they will ask for your train and berth/coach details. Then, when you get off the train the driver will be there on the platform. He'll find you!

jhiker · Nov 2nd, 2008, 04:35

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Originally Posted by Hiraeth

Thanks - I was going to try and book the Pearl Palace (wish me luck!). I did consider arranging a hotel pick-up but assumed it might be pretty difficult to find the driver in a busy train station - but sounds like it is a feasible option?

Don't worry! He'll find you. His commission depends on it!
Incidentally, I can recommend the Madhuban Hotel. I originally planned to stay at the Pearl Palace but it was fully booked so I stayed here and I couldn't fault it. It was by far the best room I had in India.

Oct 21st, 2008, 21:44	#1
Hiraeth Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 2	Arriving in Jaipur Hi This is my first post - so I hope this is the right place to post it! I'm catching the train from Agra to Jaipur. The only available service arrives in Jaipur at 22.20pm. I'm a female,travelling alone and was wondering if this is a 'sensible' time of night to arrive? Does anyone know if there is a pre-paid taxi option at the station? I'm not keen on the idea of getting a random taxi at that time of night... Thanks!

Oct 21st, 2008, 22:04	#3
Buck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home in Scotland packing for the next trip! Posts: 180	Hotel Pearl Palace is excellent (if you can get in)and I know they will send their hotels taxi for you. __________________ Have a good trip!

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Buck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home in Scotland packing for the next trip! Posts: 180	You will probably find that when you ask the hotel to pick you up they will ask for your train and berth/coach details. Then, when you get off the train the driver will be there on the platform. He'll find you!