Kumbhalgarh, Mt. Abu, Ranakpur

dleeone1 · Nov 7th, 2005, 21:30

These are part of my new itinerary. I have changed my plans for Jodphur, camel fair, Bundi, Rathamore, Jaipur for a Udaipur area tour at the last minute. Yes, I have been influenced by information on this board. I hoping this iitinerary has less touts and hassles than my prior. Truly I have no idea of what to see or how to organize the route of this quick trip.

I more interested in the feeling of a place than the actual site. I expect to hire a driver for the this trip but I may just hire as needed since I will never be going very far. Welcome recommendation of a driver. Do I need a jeep for Kumbhalgarh?

My new proposed itinerary:

November 12 12pm arrive Udaipur see Eklingi

November 13th half day in siteseeing in UdaipurThen to Mt Abu

November 14 Day morning Mt abu then Ranakpur temples

November 15 & 16 In Kumbhalgarh

November 17th till 10 or 11 in Kumbhalgarb then Pushkar

November 18th midmorning to JaipurMy goals

Maximum of 5 temples 2 forts 3 palaces 1 ashram
Yes, this is a joke but not that far off the mark.

If you can fill in what I should see at each place or change destinations or sequence of destinations I would be very happy and if possible please recommend hotels.

My Background for these purposes, I am a male 42-year-old mountain biker. My budget is flexible. I have taught Yoga,had an Ashram and have studied Zen Buddhism through sitting.I would like to stay at beautiful positive Ashram for a daybut, definitely not a seeker. Will probably be in India only this once and wanted to get an impression of the country.

If anyone wants to join they are welcome. I am traveling solo.

Thanks

David

SeentheLight · Nov 15th, 2005, 18:03

You don't need a jeep for Khumbalghar. I have been driven in an ordinary Ambassador car and the roads are quite good. It's a small place and you can walk up to the fort from the hotel (10 mins). It's a fantastic fort and you'll probably have it to yourself.

SeentheLight · Nov 15th, 2005, 18:04

You can stay at the Jain temple at Ranakpur in pilgrims' lodgings. The most basic kind.
Plenty of monkeys.
Enjoy

Nov 7th, 2005, 21:30	#1
dleeone1 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado USA Posts: 51	Kumbhalgarh, Mt. Abu, Ranakpur These are part of my new itinerary. I have changed my plans for Jodphur, camel fair, Bundi, Rathamore, Jaipur for a Udaipur area tour at the last minute. Yes, I have been influenced by information on this board. I hoping this iitinerary has less touts and hassles than my prior. Truly I have no idea of what to see or how to organize the route of this quick trip. I more interested in the feeling of a place than the actual site. I expect to hire a driver for the this trip but I may just hire as needed since I will never be going very far. Welcome recommendation of a driver. Do I need a jeep for Kumbhalgarh? My new proposed itinerary: November 12 12pm arrive Udaipur see Eklingi November 13th half day in siteseeing in UdaipurThen to Mt Abu November 14 Day morning Mt abu then Ranakpur temples November 15 & 16 In Kumbhalgarh November 17th till 10 or 11 in Kumbhalgarb then Pushkar November 18th midmorning to JaipurMy goals Maximum of 5 temples 2 forts 3 palaces 1 ashram Yes, this is a joke but not that far off the mark. If you can fill in what I should see at each place or change destinations or sequence of destinations I would be very happy and if possible please recommend hotels. My Background for these purposes, I am a male 42-year-old mountain biker. My budget is flexible. I have taught Yoga,had an Ashram and have studied Zen Buddhism through sitting.I would like to stay at beautiful positive Ashram for a daybut, definitely not a seeker. Will probably be in India only this once and wanted to get an impression of the country. If anyone wants to join they are welcome. I am traveling solo. Thanks David

Nov 15th, 2005, 18:03	#2
SeentheLight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 116	Khumbalghar You don't need a jeep for Khumbalghar. I have been driven in an ordinary Ambassador car and the roads are quite good. It's a small place and you can walk up to the fort from the hotel (10 mins). It's a fantastic fort and you'll probably have it to yourself.

Nov 15th, 2005, 18:04	#3
SeentheLight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 116	Ranakpur You can stay at the Jain temple at Ranakpur in pilgrims' lodgings. The most basic kind. Plenty of monkeys. Enjoy

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