Rajasthan Trip for November

Ajaysin · Oct 16th, 2009, 11:00

Hello Everyone,

I seek your assistance on the Rajasthan trip that i have planned for november. Number of people traveling are 2 Adults and our 2 year old daughter.

Here are the details of the plan:

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13th November Evening
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Leave from Delhi to Jaisalmer by train

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14th November (Jaisalmer)
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Reach Jaisalmer by 11 AM-12 Noon
Checkin to Hotel Moonlight (http://www.moonlighthotelresort.com/...mmodation.html)
Book a bus for Jodhpur and also book a tent for Sam dunes
Take rest, have lunch and in the evening go and visit places

===========================
15th November (Jaisalmer)
===========================

Have breakfast and checkout from hotel
Visit places and after having lunch leave for Sam dunes
Overnight stay in Sam dunes tent (http://landmarkcamps.com/camp.htm)

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16th November (Jodhpur)
===========================

Early in the morning leave from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
Checkin to hotel Devi Bhawan (http://www.devibhawan.com/aboutus.htm)
Book a bus for Udaipur
Take rest, have lunch and in the evening go and visit places
Overnight stay in the hotel

===========================
17th November (Jodhpur)
===========================

Visit places and explore more
Overnight stay in the hotel

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18th November (Udaipur)
===========================

Leave from Jodhpur to Udaipur
Checkin to hotel Rangniwas Palace (http://www.rangniwaspalace.com)
Book a cab from Udaipur to Jaipur enroute Chittaurgarh
Have lunch and take rest
Explore Udaipur and visit places
Overnight stay in hotel

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19th November (Udaipur)
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Visit places and explore more
Overnight stay in the hotel

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20th November (Jaipur)
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Leave from Udaipur to Jaipur enroute Chittaurgarh
Checkin to Hotel Umaid Mahal (http://www.umaidmahal.com/)
Either book a bus from Jaipur to Delhi or book a flight from jaipur to delhi
Take rest, have lunch and explore city
Overnight stay in hotel

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21st November (Jaipur)
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Checkout from hotel
Visit places and explore more
At night leave from Jaipur to Delhi

Kindly help us to advice on this itinerary. Is there anything which should be changed or anything which is not workable. If not we will finalize this and start booking hotels.

Also if anyone has any idea please let us know the following :

1) What is the frequency of buses (preferrably volvo) and time taken by bus while travelling between following cities :

a) Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
b) Jodhpur to Udaipur
c) Udaipur to Jaipur via Chittuargarh (just 1 hour for sightseing)
d) Jaipur to Delhi

Also please let us know if hotels we have selected are good enough?

ashwinnaagar · Oct 17th, 2009, 19:23

If you stay in delhi then i would say leave out jaipur and increase the no. of days in jaisalmer or udaipur as you can visit jaipur any time later.
If you bbok a cab from jodhpur you can stop by kumbhalgarh and ranakpur on the way- both of them are amazing places.

Ajaysin · Oct 18th, 2009, 11:04

Thanks Ashwin for your advice. I have set aside 2 days each for jaisalmer and udaipur for my trip. do you mean to say that 2 days would not be enough to cover all the tourist attraction in these 2 cities.

Any idea whats the travel time by volvo between these cities ...

Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Jodhpur - Udaipur
Udaipur - Jaipur

And what is the frequency of bus service. Approx what shall be the cab cost?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashwinnaagar

If you stay in delhi then i would say leave out jaipur and increase the no. of days in jaisalmer or udaipur as you can visit jaipur any time later.
If you bbok a cab from jodhpur you can stop by kumbhalgarh and ranakpur on the way- both of them are amazing places.

Ajaysin · Oct 18th, 2009, 11:06

Please also let us know what are the tourist attractions in Kumbhalgarh and how much time does it takes from Jodhpur to reach Kumbhalgarh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashwinnaagar

If you stay in delhi then i would say leave out jaipur and increase the no. of days in jaisalmer or udaipur as you can visit jaipur any time later.
If you bbok a cab from jodhpur you can stop by kumbhalgarh and ranakpur on the way- both of them are amazing places.

Ajaysin · Oct 18th, 2009, 11:08

Is Kumbhalgarh nearer to Udaipur or Jodhpur?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaysin

Please also let us know what are the tourist attractions in Kumbhalgarh and how much time does it takes from Jodhpur to reach Kumbhalgarh?

delhiwala · Oct 19th, 2009, 01:48

Kumbhalgarh is closer to Udaipur.......

Ajaysin · Oct 19th, 2009, 20:41

Thanks Delhiwala,

Kindly give your thought on our planned itinerary. Also i am kinda confused between Sam Dunes and Khuri Dunes !
Please advise on our planned trip

delhiwala · Oct 19th, 2009, 23:46

1. On first evening at Jaisalmer, you may see Havelis and do boating in Garisar lake. There is an interesting puppet show just opposite Garisar lake, it's organised in an equally interesting private museum.

2. I do not know this Sam dune camp operator. We opted for Camel Safari + Dinner with cultural program at camp. At our camp (name eludes me) cultural program was good, but food was pathetic.... I saw the camp huts there and in my opinion their night stay charges were too high..... So choose wisely.

3. At Jodhpur, Mehrangarh fort is the only attraction. Mandore Garden are ill kept and monkeys are a menace there. Janta Swet House at Ghantaghar is worth visiting for Lassi and other food items.

4. Jaipur to Delhi, flight will be expensive and not recommended unless you are short of time. It's a good road and you may take the comfy deluxe buses of Rajasthan Roadways.

ashwinnaagar · Oct 20th, 2009, 01:27

You should visit kumbhalgarh for the fort and the views from the top. Deserves atleast 2-3hrs. I believe it's about 2.5hrs from udaipur-don't really remember. Also the temples at ranakpur- an hour from k'garh are also great, not to be missed.

Ajaysin · Oct 20th, 2009, 02:03

Sure we will take delux bus from Jaipur to Delhi. Also will follow your advice on Jaisalmer first evening.

But i am still thinking if we should shorten our time in Jodhpur as mentioned in our itinerary.

Still waiting for someone to advice on Sam Dunes or Khuri Dunes !

Quote:

Originally Posted by delhiwala

1. On first evening at Jaisalmer, you may see Havelis and do boating in Garisar lake. There is an interesting puppet show just opposite Garisar lake, it's organised in an equally interesting private museum.

2. I do not know this Sam dune camp operator. We opted for Camel Safari + Dinner with cultural program at camp. At our camp (name eludes me) cultural program was good, but food was pathetic.... I saw the camp huts there and in my opinion their night stay charges were too high..... So choose wisely.

3. At Jodhpur, Mehrangarh fort is the only attraction. Mandore Garden are ill kept and monkeys are a menace there. Janta Swet House at Ghantaghar is worth visiting for Lassi and other food items.

4. Jaipur to Delhi, flight will be expensive and not recommended unless you are short of time. It's a good road and you may take the comfy deluxe buses of Rajasthan Roadways.

Ajaysin · Oct 20th, 2009, 02:03

Sure we will take delux bus from Jaipur to Delhi. Also will follow your advice on Jaisalmer first evening.

But i am still thinking if we should shorten our time in Jodhpur as mentioned in our itinerary.

Still waiting for someone to advice on Sam Dunes or Khuri Dunes !

Quote:

Originally Posted by delhiwala

1. On first evening at Jaisalmer, you may see Havelis and do boating in Garisar lake. There is an interesting puppet show just opposite Garisar lake, it's organised in an equally interesting private museum.

2. I do not know this Sam dune camp operator. We opted for Camel Safari + Dinner with cultural program at camp. At our camp (name eludes me) cultural program was good, but food was pathetic.... I saw the camp huts there and in my opinion their night stay charges were too high..... So choose wisely.

3. At Jodhpur, Mehrangarh fort is the only attraction. Mandore Garden are ill kept and monkeys are a menace there. Janta Swet House at Ghantaghar is worth visiting for Lassi and other food items.

4. Jaipur to Delhi, flight will be expensive and not recommended unless you are short of time. It's a good road and you may take the comfy deluxe buses of Rajasthan Roadways.

ashwinnaagar · Oct 20th, 2009, 13:33

Though i haven't been to jaisalmer, most of IMers prefer khuri to Sam, there are a few threads on this too.

Ajaysin · Nov 1st, 2009, 14:09

Hi All,

I have booked following :

Jaisalmer - Hotel Fifu
Sand Dunes - Overnight safari booked by Hotel Fifu ... swiss luxury tents

Jodhpur - Hotel Devi Bhawan

Udaipur - Hotel Rangniwas palace

Jaipur - Still considering Umaid Mahal. Called them and they quoted Rs 2800 but if we do online reservation using credit card it will come down to Rs 2300 ... But Not sure if it will be safe to book rooms using my credit card. always susceptible using credit cards on such website.

ballin1 · Nov 3rd, 2009, 02:20

Ajaysin,

We just came back from Rajasthan and stayed at Umaid Mahal in Jaipur. Booked online with credit card. No problems. Just try to print out the email confirmation you get from the website. They had my booking and all was good. Nice place for the price.

Ajaysin · Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:10

Thanks.. i will book tickets now... by the way how many days did you planned for Jaipur?

i am planning for 1 and half day there

Oct 16th, 2009, 11:00	#1
Ajaysin Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	Rajasthan Trip for November Hello Everyone, I seek your assistance on the Rajasthan trip that i have planned for november. Number of people traveling are 2 Adults and our 2 year old daughter. Here are the details of the plan: =========================== 13th November Evening =========================== Leave from Delhi to Jaisalmer by train =========================== 14th November (Jaisalmer) =========================== Reach Jaisalmer by 11 AM-12 Noon Checkin to Hotel Moonlight (http://www.moonlighthotelresort.com/...mmodation.html) Book a bus for Jodhpur and also book a tent for Sam dunes Take rest, have lunch and in the evening go and visit places =========================== 15th November (Jaisalmer) =========================== Have breakfast and checkout from hotel Visit places and after having lunch leave for Sam dunes Overnight stay in Sam dunes tent (http://landmarkcamps.com/camp.htm) =========================== 16th November (Jodhpur) =========================== Early in the morning leave from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur Checkin to hotel Devi Bhawan (http://www.devibhawan.com/aboutus.htm) Book a bus for Udaipur Take rest, have lunch and in the evening go and visit places Overnight stay in the hotel =========================== 17th November (Jodhpur) =========================== Visit places and explore more Overnight stay in the hotel =========================== 18th November (Udaipur) =========================== Leave from Jodhpur to Udaipur Checkin to hotel Rangniwas Palace (http://www.rangniwaspalace.com) Book a cab from Udaipur to Jaipur enroute Chittaurgarh Have lunch and take rest Explore Udaipur and visit places Overnight stay in hotel =========================== 19th November (Udaipur) =========================== Visit places and explore more Overnight stay in the hotel =========================== 20th November (Jaipur) =========================== Leave from Udaipur to Jaipur enroute Chittaurgarh Checkin to Hotel Umaid Mahal (http://www.umaidmahal.com/) Either book a bus from Jaipur to Delhi or book a flight from jaipur to delhi Take rest, have lunch and explore city Overnight stay in hotel =========================== 21st November (Jaipur) =========================== Checkout from hotel Visit places and explore more At night leave from Jaipur to Delhi Kindly help us to advice on this itinerary. Is there anything which should be changed or anything which is not workable. If not we will finalize this and start booking hotels. Also if anyone has any idea please let us know the following : 1) What is the frequency of buses (preferrably volvo) and time taken by bus while travelling between following cities : a) Jaisalmer to Jodhpur b) Jodhpur to Udaipur c) Udaipur to Jaipur via Chittuargarh (just 1 hour for sightseing) d) Jaipur to Delhi Also please let us know if hotels we have selected are good enough? Last edited by Ajaysin : Oct 16th, 2009 at 16:40. Reason: Add

Oct 19th, 2009, 01:48	#6
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	Kumbhalgarh is closer to Udaipur....... __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

Oct 19th, 2009, 20:41	#7
Ajaysin Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	Please give your thoughts on our itinerary Thanks Delhiwala, Kindly give your thought on our planned itinerary. Also i am kinda confused between Sam Dunes and Khuri Dunes ! Please advise on our planned trip

Nov 1st, 2009, 14:09	#13
Ajaysin Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	Booked Tickets... please advise on jaipur Hi All, I have booked following : Jaisalmer - Hotel Fifu Sand Dunes - Overnight safari booked by Hotel Fifu ... swiss luxury tents Jodhpur - Hotel Devi Bhawan Udaipur - Hotel Rangniwas palace Jaipur - Still considering Umaid Mahal. Called them and they quoted Rs 2800 but if we do online reservation using credit card it will come down to Rs 2300 ... But Not sure if it will be safe to book rooms using my credit card. always susceptible using credit cards on such website.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:10	#15
Ajaysin Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	Thanks ... How many days for jaipur Thanks.. i will book tickets now... by the way how many days did you planned for Jaipur? i am planning for 1 and half day there

Oct 17th, 2009, 19:23	#2
ashwinnaagar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pune Posts: 599	If you stay in delhi then i would say leave out jaipur and increase the no. of days in jaisalmer or udaipur as you can visit jaipur any time later. If you bbok a cab from jodhpur you can stop by kumbhalgarh and ranakpur on the way- both of them are amazing places.

Oct 19th, 2009, 23:46	#8
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	1. On first evening at Jaisalmer, you may see Havelis and do boating in Garisar lake. There is an interesting puppet show just opposite Garisar lake, it's organised in an equally interesting private museum. 2. I do not know this Sam dune camp operator. We opted for Camel Safari + Dinner with cultural program at camp. At our camp (name eludes me) cultural program was good, but food was pathetic.... I saw the camp huts there and in my opinion their night stay charges were too high..... So choose wisely. 3. At Jodhpur, Mehrangarh fort is the only attraction. Mandore Garden are ill kept and monkeys are a menace there. Janta Swet House at Ghantaghar is worth visiting for Lassi and other food items. 4. Jaipur to Delhi, flight will be expensive and not recommended unless you are short of time. It's a good road and you may take the comfy deluxe buses of Rajasthan Roadways.

Oct 20th, 2009, 01:27	#9
ashwinnaagar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pune Posts: 599	You should visit kumbhalgarh for the fort and the views from the top. Deserves atleast 2-3hrs. I believe it's about 2.5hrs from udaipur-don't really remember. Also the temples at ranakpur- an hour from k'garh are also great, not to be missed.

Oct 20th, 2009, 13:33	#12
ashwinnaagar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: pune Posts: 599	Though i haven't been to jaisalmer, most of IMers prefer khuri to Sam, there are a few threads on this too.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 02:20	#14
ballin1 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 36	Ajaysin, We just came back from Rajasthan and stayed at Umaid Mahal in Jaipur. Booked online with credit card. No problems. Just try to print out the email confirmation you get from the website. They had my booking and all was good. Nice place for the price.

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