Hiring driver in Mt. Abu for Udaipur trip

NBSF · Jan 23rd, 2008, 04:54

Some helpful advice in other threads has led me to confirm that I would like to travel from Mt. Abu to Udaipur by car, with stops in Kumbalgarh and Ranakpur. Based on what I've heard I think it can be done in one day, but am open to input on that point as well.

My main question is how I would hire a driver in Mt. Abu? Is there a tourist office I can go to, or a tour company that I could make arrangements with in advance? Finally if anyone has a guess as to the cost of this trip that would help as well.

Thanks!

edwardseco · May 25th, 2008, 15:31

Usually you can get a contact at hotels. Travel agents are readily available in Abu as well. I did a similar trip in one day but it was a long day and involved night driving (risk)..

NBSF · May 27th, 2008, 08:07

Thanks for the response, and the advice. I've heard and read in multiple places that the drive to Udaipur is best done during the day only. Seems like to do that while also seeing Kumbalgarh and Ranakpur it might be best to try and stay over a night.

Is there anyone who's done this, and might have a sense of what it would cost to hire a driver for this two-day trip?

Thanks!

prash81 · Jun 5th, 2008, 14:59

Driver will charge you depends on kilometers covered and number of nights. For eg. Driver will charge you Rs 7/KM(Min 200kms/day) & Rs200 extra for overnight stay. So it shouldnt cost you more than Rs3200 ($80 approx) for two days.

edwardseco · Jun 6th, 2008, 02:31

Good judgement..

Aishah · Jun 8th, 2008, 13:32

If you are going in cooler months and don't need air conditioning then you may get a slightly cheaper rate i.e. 5-6 rupees per km. depending on size of vehicle. I stayed at Ranakpur last Feb - it was very nice and peaceful. I think to do all you want in one day may be a little tiring. It's doable but an early start will be necessary. You will probably want to spend some time at each place (Ranakpur and Khumbalgarh) and they could take up the best part of a full day. More relaxing to break this up into two days, I think.

Jan 23rd, 2008, 04:54	#1
NBSF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 14	Hiring driver in Mt. Abu for Udaipur trip Some helpful advice in other threads has led me to confirm that I would like to travel from Mt. Abu to Udaipur by car, with stops in Kumbalgarh and Ranakpur. Based on what I've heard I think it can be done in one day, but am open to input on that point as well. My main question is how I would hire a driver in Mt. Abu? Is there a tourist office I can go to, or a tour company that I could make arrangements with in advance? Finally if anyone has a guess as to the cost of this trip that would help as well. Thanks!

May 27th, 2008, 08:07	#3
NBSF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 14	better to stay at Ranakpur for a night? Thanks for the response, and the advice. I've heard and read in multiple places that the drive to Udaipur is best done during the day only. Seems like to do that while also seeing Kumbalgarh and Ranakpur it might be best to try and stay over a night. Is there anyone who's done this, and might have a sense of what it would cost to hire a driver for this two-day trip? Thanks!

Jun 8th, 2008, 13:32	#6
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,472	If you are going in cooler months and don't need air conditioning then you may get a slightly cheaper rate i.e. 5-6 rupees per km. depending on size of vehicle. I stayed at Ranakpur last Feb - it was very nice and peaceful. I think to do all you want in one day may be a little tiring. It's doable but an early start will be necessary. You will probably want to spend some time at each place (Ranakpur and Khumbalgarh) and they could take up the best part of a full day. More relaxing to break this up into two days, I think. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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May 25th, 2008, 15:31	#2
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,212	Usually you can get a contact at hotels. Travel agents are readily available in Abu as well. I did a similar trip in one day but it was a long day and involved night driving (risk)..

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prash81 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 33	Driver will charge you depends on kilometers covered and number of nights. For eg. Driver will charge you Rs 7/KM(Min 200kms/day) & Rs200 extra for overnight stay. So it shouldnt cost you more than Rs3200 ($80 approx) for two days.

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,212	Good judgement..

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