Jaipur and the Golden Triangle

razorhed · Dec 11th, 2006, 17:46

Hi all.

I'm going to India this May and I could really use some help planning a way to see the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan (Jaipur). I would also like to know places to visit, things to do and see in each, and know which hotels you all recommend I stay in at each location. And places to eat too

I love food. My friend Zoey from Mumbai and I will be traveling together.

Please help me I have only figured out so far that I want to spend 10 days between the three places, and while in Agra I want to see the Taj Mahal. Although I find it confusing as to whether there is a better order to see them in, and what mode of transportation to get between each place is.

Has anyone had a really good experience with the golden triangle that could share their itinerary or experiences with me to help me have a really good time there? I'm looking to spend under $100 USD a night for hotel. I'd also prefer to use cheaper transportation (I'd rather add days then pay more just to be able to see all in ten days). Here is the schedule I was thinking for time spent in each. Starting out with the first three days getting into Mumbai, the schedule (with our latest guesses at transportation) follows:

Day 04: set out for rajasthan via train
Day 05: arrive in rajasthan
Day 06; rajasthan
Day 07: rajasthan
Day 08: train to delhi
Day 09: arrive in delhi
Day 10: delhi
Day 11: delhi
Day 12: agra via car
Day 13: Agra then drive back to delhi

Jorge Reverter · Dec 11th, 2006, 18:29

razorhed,

In ten days you can visit a few more places than just Jaipur and Agra. On thre other hand if you star yr journey in Delhi there is no case to come back to Delhi to visit Agra. Have a look in the railways web page;
http://www.indianrail.gov.in you'll see all the options you have between all this places..

My favourite option should be:
1 - Delhi (night train to Jaisalmer)
2 - Jaisalmer
3 - Jaisalmer
4 - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (night train if available)
5 - Jodhpur
6 - Jodhpur - Jaipur (better night train on day 5)
7 - Jaipur
8 - Jaipur - Agra (train or bus)
9 - Agra
10 - Agra - Delhi (train)

Jaipur, Agra and Delhi are not far away each other and with plenty of train options as well as possibility of bus. Other good option for a short journey like yours is the car with driver, better even if you take the car in Jaipur only for the last three or four days.

Jorge

Jorge

Indus · Dec 11th, 2006, 18:41

Hi, if you are going to start from Mumbai then my recommended travel plan is:

Day 1: arrival Udaipur
Day 2: Explore Udaipur
Day 3: Drive to Jodhpur
Day 4: Explore Jodhpur
Day 5: Drive to Jaipur
Day 6: Explore Jaipur
Day 7: Drive to Agra
Day 8: Drive to Delhi
Day 9: Explore Delhi

Have a Great Time in Rajasthan!!!

gargaron · Dec 11th, 2006, 19:32

Well I'm of no help in terms of advice but I'd like to get some too as I'm doing similar. I'm areriving in Dehli on the 20th of December and leaving on the 10th of January also from Delhi. Iwould maybe like to stay only 6 ndays between these places as I would like to see maybe Rishikesh and maybe other places too.

I was wondering if there is much accomodation in the price range of $5-10 per night or is this way low. If its possible how safe and clean would a room of this price be? I've been travelling in SE Asia for a little bit and here one can find reasonable but not luxurious accommodation for this price range (ie been kinda budgeting on it)

razorhed · Dec 14th, 2006, 18:24

Thank you for responses! Now the question is whether to go to Jaisalmer vs Udaipur before Jodhpur. But in either case I appreciate the routes, which let me see more Rajasthan, besides giving me specific places to go, and wind me back in Delhi for a plane to Kerala after. Can anyone recommend any great cheap hotels or must try restaurants or site seeing in Delhi or Rajasthan?

wichy · Dec 14th, 2006, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by razorhed

Can anyone recommend any great cheap hotels or must try restaurants or site seeing in Delhi or Rajasthan?

As for restaurants - Choki Dhani in Jaipur is THE place to wisit, if you are interested in Rajasthani culture - you can find more information at the forum. As for location - I can try to find their booklet or ypu can ask at the place - it seems every ricksaw knows about it. The enterance fee is 250 rupees - it includes a great dinner

jyotirmoy · Mar 19th, 2007, 12:34

May will be very hot in Rajasthan specially Jodhpur & Jaisalmer. You must use a hat and sunscreen lotion and drink a lot of water. You may include Mount Abu in your itinerary, this place being at a height will be a bit cooler. The Jain temples in Mt. Abu are must see things.

ranjan154 · Mar 19th, 2007, 13:54

You already have a set of good itineraries, have a look and plan accordingly. In case you need any specific information, get back with your queries and India Mikers will help you out on that as well. Have a great time in India.

Dec 11th, 2006, 17:46	#1
razorhed Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Las Vegas U.S.A. Posts: 9	Jaipur and the Golden Triangle Hi all. I'm going to India this May and I could really use some help planning a way to see the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan (Jaipur). I would also like to know places to visit, things to do and see in each, and know which hotels you all recommend I stay in at each location. And places to eat too I love food. My friend Zoey from Mumbai and I will be traveling together. Please help me I have only figured out so far that I want to spend 10 days between the three places, and while in Agra I want to see the Taj Mahal. Although I find it confusing as to whether there is a better order to see them in, and what mode of transportation to get between each place is. Has anyone had a really good experience with the golden triangle that could share their itinerary or experiences with me to help me have a really good time there? I'm looking to spend under $100 USD a night for hotel. I'd also prefer to use cheaper transportation (I'd rather add days then pay more just to be able to see all in ten days). Here is the schedule I was thinking for time spent in each. Starting out with the first three days getting into Mumbai, the schedule (with our latest guesses at transportation) follows: Day 04: set out for rajasthan via train Day 05: arrive in rajasthan Day 06; rajasthan Day 07: rajasthan Day 08: train to delhi Day 09: arrive in delhi Day 10: delhi Day 11: delhi Day 12: agra via car Day 13: Agra then drive back to delhi

Mar 19th, 2007, 13:54	#8
ranjan154 Amateur Photographer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Noida (India) Posts: 848	You already have a set of good itineraries, have a look and plan accordingly. In case you need any specific information, get back with your queries and India Mikers will help you out on that as well. Have a great time in India. __________________ Rakesh Ranjan -------------- http://www.flickr.com/photos/travinfoindia/ Last edited by machadinha : Apr 14th, 2007 at 06:06. Reason: removed full quote

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Jorge Reverter Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 1,142	razorhed, In ten days you can visit a few more places than just Jaipur and Agra. On thre other hand if you star yr journey in Delhi there is no case to come back to Delhi to visit Agra. Have a look in the railways web page; http://www.indianrail.gov.in you'll see all the options you have between all this places.. My favourite option should be: 1 - Delhi (night train to Jaisalmer) 2 - Jaisalmer 3 - Jaisalmer 4 - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (night train if available) 5 - Jodhpur 6 - Jodhpur - Jaipur (better night train on day 5) 7 - Jaipur 8 - Jaipur - Agra (train or bus) 9 - Agra 10 - Agra - Delhi (train) Jaipur, Agra and Delhi are not far away each other and with plenty of train options as well as possibility of bus. Other good option for a short journey like yours is the car with driver, better even if you take the car in Jaipur only for the last three or four days. Jorge Jorge

Dec 11th, 2006, 18:41	#3
Indus Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jaipur Posts: 101	Hi, if you are going to start from Mumbai then my recommended travel plan is: Day 1: arrival Udaipur Day 2: Explore Udaipur Day 3: Drive to Jodhpur Day 4: Explore Jodhpur Day 5: Drive to Jaipur Day 6: Explore Jaipur Day 7: Drive to Agra Day 8: Drive to Delhi Day 9: Explore Delhi Have a Great Time in Rajasthan!!!

Dec 11th, 2006, 19:32	#4
gargaron Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 14	Well I'm of no help in terms of advice but I'd like to get some too as I'm doing similar. I'm areriving in Dehli on the 20th of December and leaving on the 10th of January also from Delhi. Iwould maybe like to stay only 6 ndays between these places as I would like to see maybe Rishikesh and maybe other places too. I was wondering if there is much accomodation in the price range of $5-10 per night or is this way low. If its possible how safe and clean would a room of this price be? I've been travelling in SE Asia for a little bit and here one can find reasonable but not luxurious accommodation for this price range (ie been kinda budgeting on it)

Dec 14th, 2006, 18:24	#5
razorhed Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Las Vegas U.S.A. Posts: 9	Thank you for responses! Now the question is whether to go to Jaisalmer vs Udaipur before Jodhpur. But in either case I appreciate the routes, which let me see more Rajasthan, besides giving me specific places to go, and wind me back in Delhi for a plane to Kerala after. Can anyone recommend any great cheap hotels or must try restaurants or site seeing in Delhi or Rajasthan?

Mar 19th, 2007, 12:34	#7
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,617	May will be very hot in Rajasthan specially Jodhpur & Jaisalmer. You must use a hat and sunscreen lotion and drink a lot of water. You may include Mount Abu in your itinerary, this place being at a height will be a bit cooler. The Jain temples in Mt. Abu are must see things.

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