When we
found that the Taj Mahal is close to New Delhi, which was a way for us to fly
for Air India for the United States and Canada, we were willing to travel it
immediately, but we have a lot of questions:
Should you spend the length of time in the
golden triangle?
We had a
stopover on the way to America, during which we invested in an old
Delhi afternoon, invested in Delhi at night and left for the airport the next
morning.
On the
return trip, we had a 5-night stopover, we reached late afternoon, spent the
night in Delhi, went to New Delhi in the morning, then two nights in Jaipur and
one in Agra (next to the Taj Mahal) is called the Golden Triangle Visited the
sites. We invested last night in Delhi before returning to Paris the next
morning.
For the first time, we were unable to understand that to
reach Jaipur at Jaipur, 245 kilometers from Jaipur and 205 kilometers from Agra
to Delhi, it would take 5 hours to reach Jaipur for 270 km to reach Jaipur. The
answer is simple: Despite the fact that there are freedoms, the fire from Delhi
to Jaipur is sluggish because when you share roads with automobile of every
size and size, both motor and Do not point to unmorrified, cows, donkeys and
pedestrians who roam across the city, whenever there is a city, the distance
from Agra to Delhi is less because there is no actual freeway with any animal
or pedestrians on it. .
We found that the length of time actually taken by us was
right. We did not have to run away and we had time to rest at the end of the
day. The only thing we have not done is the shop (we are not consumers), but
there were so many functions (and time) to do this, we wanted
Caution: The Taj Mahal does not open on Friday, so you
should organize your check systematically, preferably avoid the weekend there.
Should you go alone or get a tour operator?
We were informed by many that we should have a personal
organized tour. Keeping our age (sixty-sixty-year) in mind and we do not like
to travel in groups, the option was in the middle of alone or searching for a
private organized journey. I actually went to India before for myself for
professional factors and had no desire for the inconvenience of looking for
hotels, restaurants and trains and to find our way in basic form. After looking
at the traffic in India, I did not consider driving. Our choice of a personal
travel became excellent
How do you find a tour operator?
We went on
the trip advisor and I sent the demands to three companies at the top of the
list, the same discussion I wanted in which the French guides for Jean Michel
included were suggested to me, with a schedule and rate, Found favorable
answers. I changed the travel plans for my needs and programs, and India travel
sent us a new proposal. We had lots of exchanges during which many of my
concerns were addressed and our visa was processed. Then we went into our
account in half the quantity in India. We paid the balance on our arrival.
We both were
very satisfied with traveling before and after traveling all over India. We
were assigned a basic coordinator who satisfied us in the airport and took us
to our hotel in a hotel with an assigned motorist who was really friendly and
whose English, though not excellent, to interact with us was enough.
The guide
joined us in the hotel and stayed with us for the rest of the day. The driver
will be locked out of the place which we will check out and then later call us
on the guide on our cell phone from the guide.
During the
departure of the Golden Triangle, a regional organizer met us at every hotel
and after reaching every destination a new guide will be added to us. We had
very good Himalayan drivers. He was exceptionally qualified and I was never
afraid of Indian traffic. He was actually going to share his vision of India
with us and asked a lot of questions about France and Australia.
Guides or motorists will choose our lunch which was not
included in the rate. There was no dinner, but there was a continuous food
institution in the hotel. We personally had some of the fruit during the night
and small times in our space.
The guide took care of buying tickets for various monoliths
and we compensated him, he arranged for our elephant and rickshaw flight. They
kept the beggar away and generally prepared to see our trouble free and
pleasant. Similarly, we do not like the guide who took us near Fatehpur Sikri
so that the next day a request for another guide for the Taj Mahal should be
requested. Our guide in Jaipur was extraordinary.
The basic employer went with us to the airport on both
occasions and provided us with formalities.
We went with the proposed hotels supplied from India Travel,
with the proposed hotels, but we could choose a high classification so that we
could have the desire to do this (of course with supplementary rate). The first
tour was overview on the second trip and we were upgraded for a third time in a
single suit. Breakfast was excellent and workers got it, it was just a
"worn"
What should you just see?
After this
we compared them to India's travel events and requested several additional
joints. That is what we came up with:
Old Delhi:
Jama Masjid,
Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, a cycle rickshaw ride through the market and the
Akshardham Temple (but not much on the journey program but we were very happy
about it).
New Delhi:
Humayun's
Tomb, Qutab Minar, Embassy Area, Federal Government Building, India Gate and
Connaught Place.
Amber Fort
and an Elephant's Flight, Shiromani Temple, Palace of the Winds, City Palace,
The Observatory and Govind Dev Ji Temple.
Famous as a
spiritual Hindu campaign website and in the oldest cities of India, Pushkar is
definitely a place that you should not miss. Up to hours traveling through the
long fair of the road; Attention of pilgrims to the banks of the holy Pushkar
lake; And to find the Brahma temple, where Brahma was actually seen and dropped
the lotus flower. These websites are essential to understand Pushkar's devotion
and importance in the heart of Hindus.
Udaipur
Explained as
'the city of lakes and palaces', Udaipur is very beautiful to visit on your
holiday in India. City Palace is not like any other place on earth.
Architecture is attractive and 11 are all different inside the palace, but are
equally sensational as one another. Generally described as 'Venice of the East',
there is a strong performance art scene in the lake city of Udaipur.
Jodhpur
The 'Blue
City', along with its grand Mehrangarh Fort, is a picturesque paradise of the
city along with Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada (burial places of the royal
family) and Umeed Bhavan Palace. The old city is a group of spectacular blue
structures based on the city wall of the 16th century. A visit to Jodhpur will
take you back in time in medieval India, with the smell of sun, lively sarees
and ancient structures in every turn.
Jaisalmer
Reminiscent
of Sahara Desert, Sam Red Dunes is an attractive addition to any India tour.
Located on the edge of Thar desert outside Jaisalmer, the dunes spread romantic
attraction and stunning shapes. The best time to see these tibes is either
sunset or dawn. A camel or jeep safari in the dunes is an extraordinary
experience. You will be able to move yourself into an era run by the kings.
Jaisalmer is also a house for other forts of India, although it is a 'living
fort' which is still more in use in reality.
Between
Jaipur and Agra:
Fatehpur is
with the Sikri Mosque
Agra:
Chandni
garden (which is closed in the evening!), Tajmahal in the morning, Agra Fort
and Baby Taj (worth not only on the initial trip, but also the check).
Fast and
dynamic colors!
On the streets stands Marigold flower market and spice
stalls. You will be visiting many saints (holy people) in your sadhus. Some cities
travel in colors, like the 'pink city' of Jodhpur or Jaipur above was shown.
India is the rainbow of happiness and is one of the most colorful paintings on
earth
Real Indian
cuisine
The actual Indian food that you sample will take the flavor
and aroma to the next level. Your palate will be in overflow! Active
ingredients vary from area to region, your food will be filled with taste, it
is easy to see why India is the capital of the world's spice.
Do you need
a visa? Can you request online at this?
For any unknown reason, you need to get an Indian visa
before going to India for a night stopover and you can use the entire month
only before your view. You also need a square passport photo. There is a site
in every country that you have to use through. You cannot use directly for the
consulate. We have made a lot of demand for the entire Visa experience because
I have two passports and we were entering India two times in less than 45 days.
Finally, everything worked, but we had to go to Paris to put us in our
applications.
I recommend that you read my post and apply online after the
start of a month's period. Descriptions are not always on the site
Which
weather can you expect?
Our first visit was in mid-February. In the morning it was
hot in Delhi but was not heavy and cooler. Our second viewing was mid-March. We
were very hot in the middle of the day, especially in Jaipur and Agra For the
Taj Mahal, for our 6.30 o'clock tour, I just need a long shirt, a cap is a must
Just how much will travel costs?
It included
accommodation on the basis of double occupancy, buffet breakfast, rickshaw trip
in Delhi and visit to elephant in Jaipur, mineral water throughout the day,
regional guides and dinner in an Indian house, all the trips in the
air-conditioned vehicle. The last night we had left for the distance, we had to
travel.
Tipping is a
way of living in India and we were really happy that the visit of India has
given us its values. It made it very easy to tip over to planners, drivers,
guides, belboys and so on.
I hope these
suggestions will help you organize for the journey of India. You will find more
information in the post below and I will be happy to answer any concerns in the
comments section.
