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Rajastan in half july to half august

My girlfriend and I will go to India next summer... Is it a good idea?

16 years ago, April 28th 2008 No: 1 Msg: #33760 Delete Edit

around the circle
laurent

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Hi everyone,

My grilfriend and I would like to have informations about rajastan. We don't have any choice in our periode for holiday and we must travel during summer. India attracts us since a long time.
Does someone go in North India during this period and have some information to reassure us and confort us to go and discover this country?

Thanks a lot for your answers.

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15 years ago, April 29th 2008 No: 2 Msg: #33839 Delete Edit

Debtravel
Debbie

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I went to Rajasthan during March 07, so I'm not sure what the weather's like in July and August - still I think India is worth visiting anytime!

Rajasthan is beautiful and an amazing state. Also there is nothing to worry about when travelling in India - I was there for 6 months as a woman on my own and it was great! It's just a bit chaotic but once you are used to that, it's no problem.

In Rajasthan I visited Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner - it's very easy to get from place to place, if you go to travel agents you can book a bus where you get an allocated seat. Also most hotels and guest houses can book bus tickets for you, so it's really easy. My favourite places were Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaipur - people may tell you Jaipur is just a big noisy city but it has 2 beautiful forts and the old pink city is lovely. There are lots of banks and ATM's in Jaipur and some of it is quite modern. Other places like Jaisalmer and Bikaner also have ATM's and maybe Jodhpur too (i can't remember) - but it's always easy to change money, money changers are everywhere. I stayed at the Evergreen guest house in Jaipur which is nice, has a big courtyard with a garden in the middle and a good cafe (it's in Lonely Planet). some of the rooms have air-con and tv's and it's still cheap, it depends what you're looking for.
Just be a little careful in Jaipur as some people (not me) have had a bit of trouble with tourist scams regarding jewellery - but just use your common sense and you'll be fine. I didn't like Pushkar so much only because it's very touristy, and has been ruined a bit, but has its beauty. Jodhpur is a must-see!
It's very easy to find accommodation anywhere, normally you can just arrive and the rickshaw drivers already know places to take you. But you can also book ahead if you want and just tell the rickshaw driver where you want to go. some places have fixed prices, others you can bargain.
India has so many travellers, that the whole country provides well for travellers - it will be much more easy than you think, trust me! also enjoy the food!!! don't worry about getting ill, just be sensible, drink bottled water, eat in places where Indians eat (these are always really good and cheap) and the street food is fine as long as you see it while it is being cooked.
Just have a great time! If you need any more info about Rajasthan that you can think of, I'll try and help - but you'll love it, I promise! Reply to this

15 years ago, April 30th 2008 No: 3 Msg: #33924 Delete Edit

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laurent

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Hi,
thank you for answer! It is of great interest.
You seemed to have made a greatful travel.
We are now decided to go to India this summer. We bought the lonely planet and noticed your middle cafe in Jaipur.
We will program our trip very soon and if necessary I will probably contact you again to have more details.

Sincerely yours
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15 years ago, May 1st 2008 No: 4 Msg: #33984 Delete Edit

travellersoul
Swar Shah

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Hi Laurent,

Make sure you are prepared for a really hot summer. Rajasthan & Delhi can get really hot (45 degree Celsius) in summer. However, it will be an end of summer... so could be less.. North India will be really nice (specially area near Himalaya Mountain range)..

Try to get on some desert-safari (especially camel safari) while in Rajasthan... Jaisalmer is famous for it's desert sand-dunes..

A lot of cities have been westernized.. and will provide you similar facilities as anywhere else in the world (hotels, banks, airports, etc.); however, they still have maintained their cultural beauty .. Rajasthan is really famous for it's forts, palaces, and the desert. So, it will be quite easy to find places to stay, eat, visit,... and still a totally different experience!

Let me know if you have any other questions... Reply to this

15 years ago, May 4th 2008 No: 5 Msg: #34292 Delete Edit

vraj
vijay yadav

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Dear Laurent,
Its pleasure to know that you are going to India. I am from India and used to escort tourist groups from Europe during my graduation. I will suggest, you must visit Rajsthan even in this period because it is the period of monsoon in India.
It will be wonderful to see the green desert during this period. i would like to suggest you the programme according to the time that you want to spend in India.

Vijay yadav
MIB School of managemnt,
Trieste, Italy
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15 years ago, May 5th 2008 No: 6 Msg: #34357 Delete Edit

around the circle
laurent

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Hi,
Thank you for your answer because you confort us in our travel during this period. The monsoon was the only thing that scared us.
But if you said me that it is one of the most interesting period to see India... well great!
We will go in India since July 21st to August 12th. At least, 3 weeks.
We are very excited by the idea of visiting India.
We think to begin by 4 days in Delhi, followed by one day in Agra. We will probably visit Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur , Jaisalmer and go back to delhi. Do you think we will have also time to go to amristar or Varanasi, or both?

Thank you.
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15 years ago, May 5th 2008 No: 7 Msg: #34369 Delete Edit

vraj
vijay yadav

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Hi,
First of all i do not mean to say that this the best period to visit India. But to visit Rajsthan during this time can be a wonderful experience because the desert will be looking green because of the farming ang grasses growing around. In the mid day it may be too hot but you can enjoy in the morning and it the evening and take rest in the mid day.

I think that 2 full days are enough for visiting Delhi. Try to book a hotel in the heart of the city (Cannaught Place). In Delhi you should visit OLD Delhi. To visit old Delhi you can start by Metro from Cannaught Place to Chandni Chauk(Takes 10 minutes to arrive) (The famous Bazar, Market of Delhi, Small streets full of shops, near Jama masjid. You can do a Rickshaw Ride. In front of Jama masjid is Red fort (Capital city of Emperor Akber). Then you can visit Rajghat where Gandhi was cremated. In the evening eat in a local restaurant in canaught circle (dishes like:Paneer Tikka, Chiken Tandoori, Pulav and sweets like Rasogulla will be very tasty not costly too.

If still not tired can have a walk in the evening on the India which 5 minutes from cannaught circle, where you can meet hundreds of local people who making Picnic with their family........Very beatiful view and lighting system from you can see the famous president house and parliament of India (British Architect).

Next morning visit new delhi :Start with Humayun Tomb, visit lotus temple very beatiful symbol of all the religions are same then qutub Minar and eat in a Garden restaurant (Park Baluci) in the heart of nature called dear park, can see animals.......in the heart of the city big forest garden, to take relief from the hot weather..i..
Then must visit Delhi Haat in the afternoon (Its a market where you can see the handicrafts from each regions of India and eat food from each regions, I am sure this is the typical place you will like the most........

then 3rd leave for jaipur spend 2 days there..............

then spend 1 night in Bikaner

then spend 2 nights in jaisalmer ....go for camel safari.....enjoy the sun set there with folk dance

then spend 1 night in jodhpur.........

then go to Udaipur on the way visit Ranakpur temple of Jains its wonderful

spend 2 nights in Udaipur..........

Then take a flight come back to Delhi......

Go to Agra....spend one night there.....

and then you can go to Khajuraho (Temple with erotic figures of Kamasutra)...

Then from there can take a flight to Varanasi................

Thanks for visiting India..........
If need help or suggestions ........please contact me

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15 years ago, May 5th 2008 No: 8 Msg: #34385 Delete Edit

Debtravel
Debbie

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you'll be busy in 3 weeks but you should definitely consider visiting Amritsar - the golden temple is amazing and you can stay in the temple complex in the foreigners dormitory, it's just a donation you have to give and you get free meals too. You can get there from Bikaner in Rajasthan ( a few hours from Jaisalmer) - there is an overnight train up to Jalandhar and from there change trains to Amritsar. Bikaner is good to visit as there is the famous 'rat' temple not far from there at Deshnok Reply to this