Lucknow to Shravasti

livinhimalayas · Aug 4th, 2009, 01:26

A better and safer way is to take the bus. I would not trust a shared taxi, specially if I were white and travelling on my own into the badlands of Easter UP. The bus I believe is cheaper than the shared taxi.

Incog · Aug 4th, 2009, 22:05

Thanks for your suggestions guys. As it turned out, I thought of going by a bus but then found that there is no AC bus going towards Bahraich and I did not fancy traveling in one of the UP state transport rattletraps. So I took a non-AC taxi that cost me Rs 4.50 per kilometer and made it to and from Sravasti. In hindsight, it was probably a good decision as it rained a lot, the road is fairly beat up and the places in Sravasti are fairly widespread and definitely need a a vehicle to go to.

sampajanna · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:10

Dear Incog,

How much did you actually pay for the Non A/C Taxi from Lucknow to Sravasti (return)?

I heard that in India they charge both way (to and from) even if you only need to go one way. Is this the norm?

Incog · Oct 22nd, 2009, 18:22

I think it was a little less than 2000 rupees.

sampajanna · Nov 3rd, 2009, 14:26

I checked with 2-3 car hire companies in Lucknow and their quote for a trip from Lucknow airport to Sravasti (Jetavana Archaeological Park) with a Tavera/Qualis is 4500-5000Rs (all inclusive). Anyone can comment if 5000RS is reasonable or not.

Incog · Nov 4th, 2009, 17:31

Hi, A tavera or qualis is required only if you have a group of more than 4-5 people. Upto 4 average people can fit into an indica car. The cost being quoted is a bit on the higher side too.

Aug 4th, 2009, 01:26	#16
livinhimalayas still learning Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Abode of Snow Posts: 3,337	A better and safer way is to take the bus. I would not trust a shared taxi, specially if I were white and travelling on my own into the badlands of Easter UP. The bus I believe is cheaper than the shared taxi. __________________ He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows or all he sees. - Benjamin Franklin

Nov 3rd, 2009, 14:26	#20
sampajanna Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 5	Hire a car from Lucknow to Sravasti I checked with 2-3 car hire companies in Lucknow and their quote for a trip from Lucknow airport to Sravasti (Jetavana Archaeological Park) with a Tavera/Qualis is 4500-5000Rs (all inclusive). Anyone can comment if 5000RS is reasonable or not.

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Aug 4th, 2009, 22:05	#17
Incog Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 12	Thanks for your suggestions guys. As it turned out, I thought of going by a bus but then found that there is no AC bus going towards Bahraich and I did not fancy traveling in one of the UP state transport rattletraps. So I took a non-AC taxi that cost me Rs 4.50 per kilometer and made it to and from Sravasti. In hindsight, it was probably a good decision as it rained a lot, the road is fairly beat up and the places in Sravasti are fairly widespread and definitely need a a vehicle to go to.

Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:10	#18
sampajanna Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 5	Dear Incog, How much did you actually pay for the Non A/C Taxi from Lucknow to Sravasti (return)? I heard that in India they charge both way (to and from) even if you only need to go one way. Is this the norm?

Oct 22nd, 2009, 18:22	#19
Incog Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 12	I think it was a little less than 2000 rupees.

Nov 4th, 2009, 17:31	#21
Incog Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 12	Hi, A tavera or qualis is required only if you have a group of more than 4-5 people. Upto 4 average people can fit into an indica car. The cost being quoted is a bit on the higher side too.