Rajasthan in August

shep · Jul 8th, 2008, 18:01

Hi guys,

Going to be touring Rajasthan in August, just wondering if its recommended to prebook trains and guest houses? Would prefer to book as we go but dont want to be stuck without a transport option. Any advice appreciated.

Cheers

Shep

theworldsmyoyster · Jul 8th, 2008, 18:56

Hey Shep
Just wondering if you want a travel buddy to get lost with and having someone to have alaugh with landing in Delhi 19th august

edwardseco · Jul 8th, 2008, 23:31

Trains I did but the rest was pretty much on the spot..

Aishah · Jul 9th, 2008, 09:47

Trains are always better to book at least 2 weeks in advance if you are wanting 1st or 2A class as there are fewer berths here and they are booked out quicker. Failing trains if you end up not having booked in advance and can't get a ticket, then there is always buses, which don't need advance booking generally or just the day ahead. However, trains are more comfortable. August is the time many UK and European tourists are coming to Rajasthan, and trains can become booked out.

shep · Jul 16th, 2008, 18:46

Hi all, thanks for the advice. The problem with booking trains is your then stuck to a rigid plan and we dont know how long we need in each place. I guess buses might be our best option.

We will be coming into Rajasthan from Agra and would like to visit as a minimum:

Jaipur
Bundi
Jodphur
Jaisalmer
Udaipur

We've heard Khimsar is nice, is it worth a visit to break up a journey? Anywhere else we 'shouldnt miss'?

Can anyone recommend the most time effective way (i.e. shortest journey times) to travel round these places?

Jul 8th, 2008, 18:01	#1
shep Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Posts: 8	Rajasthan in August Hi guys, Going to be touring Rajasthan in August, just wondering if its recommended to prebook trains and guest houses? Would prefer to book as we go but dont want to be stuck without a transport option. Any advice appreciated. Cheers Shep

Jul 8th, 2008, 18:56	#2
theworldsmyoyster Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: expat saudi arabia Posts: 7	travel buddy Hey Shep Just wondering if you want a travel buddy to get lost with and having someone to have alaugh with landing in Delhi 19th august

Jul 9th, 2008, 09:47	#4
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,959	Trains are always better to book at least 2 weeks in advance if you are wanting 1st or 2A class as there are fewer berths here and they are booked out quicker. Failing trains if you end up not having booked in advance and can't get a ticket, then there is always buses, which don't need advance booking generally or just the day ahead. However, trains are more comfortable. August is the time many UK and European tourists are coming to Rajasthan, and trains can become booked out. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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shep Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Posts: 8	Hi all, thanks for the advice. The problem with booking trains is your then stuck to a rigid plan and we dont know how long we need in each place. I guess buses might be our best option. We will be coming into Rajasthan from Agra and would like to visit as a minimum: Jaipur Bundi Jodphur Jaisalmer Udaipur We've heard Khimsar is nice, is it worth a visit to break up a journey? Anywhere else we 'shouldnt miss'? Can anyone recommend the most time effective way (i.e. shortest journey times) to travel round these places?

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