dk
Hi,
I would like to travel form Bangalore to Jaipur somewhere in the middle of May. I am planning to go by flight and then return by train. We are totally 4 and planning for a week. I would like to know following things.
1. Is it ok to travel in MAY or its too hot?
2 What places and how should i plan the iternarary?
Thanks for your time in advance.
Answer
Answers to your qustions first:
1. May for sure isnt the right time to travel to Jaipur/ Rajasthan. For a Bangalorean it would be beyond comfortable levels. Dont mind my saying this but I have stayed in the pleasant Bangalore climate for 2years and in Jaipur for 3years [even now].
2. The following are the places you should not miss at Jaipur:
a. Amer Fort
b. Jaigarh Fort
c. Nahargarh Fort
d. Kanak Vrindavan
e. Jal Mahal
f. Hawa Mahal
g. City Palace
h. Jantar Mantar
i. Albert Hall
j. Lakshmi Narayan Temple [Birla Temple]
h. Moti Doongri [Shri Ganeshji Temple]
k. Vidhan Sabha
l. Chokhi Dhani [ethnic theme village, great for Rajasthani food]
Three days would be good time to visit the places listed above as many of them are close to each other. For example, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar; Moti Doongri & Birla Temple. Make sure to loiter in the bazaars of Pink City namely the Indira Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar for good clothing and some jootis and artifacts. DONOT SHY TO BARGAIN HARD!!! Being a Southie myself I understand how much we shy away from bargaining!! ;) Jus kiddin.!!!
A day's trip to Ajmer-Pushkar would be ideal. You can hire a taxi for the day's trip to cover both Pushkar and Ajmer.
My suggestion is that you opt for budget class accomodation as most of your time would be out in the open and use the savings on taxis. I also recommend that on Day 1 do not hire a taxi... instead go on autos. My beat plan would be:
Day 1: Jal Mahal, Kanak Vrindavan, Amer, Jaigarh and evening at Nahargarh Fort. Hire a taxi for this.
Day 2: City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Bapu Bazaar. You DONOT need a taxi for the day. Locations are closeby and autos are easily available.
Day 3: Plan a trip to Ajmer & Pushkar. Start early to be back by evening at Chokhi Dhani.
Day 4: Rest on this day for major part and opt to go on a rickshaw to the bazaars, Albert Hall [looks great in lights]. Moti Doongri and Birla Temple in dusk are wonderful exp. with the backgroud of the Doongri [hillock] itself which has a Mahal.
As regards travel from Bangalore and back.... flight is a good option to save on time, not sure about the cost though. The problem is that there is no DAILY train service from JAIPUR to BANGALORE and vice-versa. Details below:
2976 Jaipur - Mysore Exp.
Days of Run: Mon, Wed
Jaipur d 19:40
Bangalore Cant. a 12:20 d 12:25
Bangalore City a 12:50 d 13:05
2975 Mysore Jn. - Jaipur Exp.
Days of Run: Thu, Sat
Bangalore City a 12:55 d 13:05
Bangalore Cant. a 13:15 d 13:20
Jaipur d 06:05
As Jaipur isnt too far from Delhi and well connected by bus, I suggest you check the fare differential in the sectors... I mean instead of BANGALORE-JAIPUR flight check out BANGALORE-NEW DELHI fares which could be significantly lower. AC buse fare from NEW DELHI to JAIPUR vary from Rs. 400 to Rs. 600 for a Volvo. So, just check out. Its only a suggestion. For AC buses you would have to reach BIKANER HOUSE in DELHI from the airport. BIKANER HOUSE is the Delhi Office of Rajasthan Tourism.
You get decent accomodation near the bus station called Sindhi Camp not far from the Pink City.
Also check the website for PAYING GUEST ACCOMODATION at:
http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/Destinations/Jaipur/AboutJaipur.aspx
http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/Destinations/Jaipur/PayingGuestAccomodation.aspx
I repeat, choose budget accomodation... coz you have to plan for the shopping ;);)
Answers to your qustions first:
1. May for sure isnt the right time to travel to Jaipur/ Rajasthan. For a Bangalorean it would be beyond comfortable levels. Dont mind my saying this but I have stayed in the pleasant Bangalore climate for 2years and in Jaipur for 3years [even now].
2. The following are the places you should not miss at Jaipur:
a. Amer Fort
b. Jaigarh Fort
c. Nahargarh Fort
d. Kanak Vrindavan
e. Jal Mahal
f. Hawa Mahal
g. City Palace
h. Jantar Mantar
i. Albert Hall
j. Lakshmi Narayan Temple [Birla Temple]
h. Moti Doongri [Shri Ganeshji Temple]
k. Vidhan Sabha
l. Chokhi Dhani [ethnic theme village, great for Rajasthani food]
Three days would be good time to visit the places listed above as many of them are close to each other. For example, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar; Moti Doongri & Birla Temple. Make sure to loiter in the bazaars of Pink City namely the Indira Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar for good clothing and some jootis and artifacts. DONOT SHY TO BARGAIN HARD!!! Being a Southie myself I understand how much we shy away from bargaining!! ;) Jus kiddin.!!!
A day's trip to Ajmer-Pushkar would be ideal. You can hire a taxi for the day's trip to cover both Pushkar and Ajmer.
My suggestion is that you opt for budget class accomodation as most of your time would be out in the open and use the savings on taxis. I also recommend that on Day 1 do not hire a taxi... instead go on autos. My beat plan would be:
Day 1: Jal Mahal, Kanak Vrindavan, Amer, Jaigarh and evening at Nahargarh Fort. Hire a taxi for this.
Day 2: City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Bapu Bazaar. You DONOT need a taxi for the day. Locations are closeby and autos are easily available.
Day 3: Plan a trip to Ajmer & Pushkar. Start early to be back by evening at Chokhi Dhani.
Day 4: Rest on this day for major part and opt to go on a rickshaw to the bazaars, Albert Hall [looks great in lights]. Moti Doongri and Birla Temple in dusk are wonderful exp. with the backgroud of the Doongri [hillock] itself which has a Mahal.
As regards travel from Bangalore and back.... flight is a good option to save on time, not sure about the cost though. The problem is that there is no DAILY train service from JAIPUR to BANGALORE and vice-versa. Details below:
2976 Jaipur - Mysore Exp.
Days of Run: Mon, Wed
Jaipur d 19:40
Bangalore Cant. a 12:20 d 12:25
Bangalore City a 12:50 d 13:05
2975 Mysore Jn. - Jaipur Exp.
Days of Run: Thu, Sat
Bangalore City a 12:55 d 13:05
Bangalore Cant. a 13:15 d 13:20
Jaipur d 06:05
As Jaipur isnt too far from Delhi and well connected by bus, I suggest you check the fare differential in the sectors... I mean instead of BANGALORE-JAIPUR flight check out BANGALORE-NEW DELHI fares which could be significantly lower. AC buse fare from NEW DELHI to JAIPUR vary from Rs. 400 to Rs. 600 for a Volvo. So, just check out. Its only a suggestion. For AC buses you would have to reach BIKANER HOUSE in DELHI from the airport. BIKANER HOUSE is the Delhi Office of Rajasthan Tourism.
You get decent accomodation near the bus station called Sindhi Camp not far from the Pink City.
Also check the website for PAYING GUEST ACCOMODATION at:
http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/Destinations/Jaipur/AboutJaipur.aspx
http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/Destinations/Jaipur/PayingGuestAccomodation.aspx
I repeat, choose budget accomodation... coz you have to plan for the shopping ;);)
Help me to find good treking places in and around bangalore?
chan
please help me to find good treking places in and around bangalore which is good and even a place where v can do a night out
Answer
http://tourism-karnataka.com/adventure.htm
Trekking in Karnataka
Karnataka's trekking trails are mostly located in the Western Ghats - North and South Canara, Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Hassan and Coorg. Walk down the untrodden paths to have a date with the nature. Here is a great opportunity to discover nature's intoxicating beauty. Experience a whole world of excitement called Trekking. So, slip into your sneakers and get ready for some non-stop excitement. The hills are all waiting patiently, to be conquered.
Kuduremukha
Kudremukha is the most beautiful and the second highest peak in the Western Ghats and in Karnataka as well. Standing proudly amidst thick forests, Kudremukha is a trekker's paradise. The Kudremukh or Horse Face Range gets its name from the unique shape of its peak. The broad hills 95 km southwest of Chikmagalur town overlook the Arabian Sea, and are chained to one another with deep valleys and steep precipices. Kudramukha peak is inside the Kudremukha National Park. So, no one is allowed to camp inside the National Park and will have to follow the guidelines of the authorities. Samse is a few kilometers from Kudremukh town, from where the trek starts. In about 4-5 hrs average walking time, one reaches lobo mane, an old house. From lobo mane, another path goes up to the summit, which would take 3-4 hours to reach. The route passes through some lovely shoal (montane) forests near the top. About 1/2 an hour below the summit, the route passes near an abandoned church and a small waterfall. One should take the time to explore the church and also to watch out for the amazing birdlife there.
Another route is to start from Kaikamba. Kaikamba is a place between beltangadi and navoor. This route converges with the other at Lobo house 1700 mts from sea level, presumably built by Tipu Sultan near Navoor. Another place of interest nearby is Jamalabad fort or Jamalghad kote.
Location : Chikamagalur district, Karnataka From Bangalore: 300+ kms
Kodachari
Kodachari trekkingKodachari peak is situated in Shimoga district. The peak presents a not to be missed lifetime opportunity in the evening as the sun sets in the west. You can also have a golden glimpse of the Arabian Sea for a moment. The altitude of 1343 m above sea level can be reached by a five-hour trek. At the peak it is believed that 'Shankaracharya' did meditation. And to substantiate the same you will find a 'Sarvajna Peetha' at the top. En route to the peak you will also find a moderate sized waterfall deep inside the evergreen forest of Kodachadri, which is called 'Agastya Teertha'. The famous temple town of Kollur is 12 km away. The Kodachari hills are a part of one of the largest forest areas in Karnataka and part of this region forms the Mookambika Nature Reserve. Kollur is an ideal base from which to explore the hills. The Mookambika Nature Camp is 4 km south of Kollur. The best time to visit Kodachari is October to March.
To reach Kodachari one may catch a bus from Bangalore to Kollur (South Kanara Dist.) From Kollur one has to travel for around 45 minutes towards Nagara in Shimoga district. Reaching there, you'll find a mud road where you can find a sign indicating the way towards Kodachaadri. On the way you will find a small tea shop (Kaka Angadi) after one hour walk. There you will also find a small stream nearby for the early morning business. From here it is roughly 5 hours of trek to the peak. Just half-an-hour before the peak you will find a temple, which is an ideal place for camping. There is also a travellers bungalow nearby. From the temple a slight deviation would lead to 'Agastya Teertha'. The route will take you inside dense forest it is advisable to take help from locals and not to venture at night.
Location : Hosa Nagar Taluq, Shimoga district, West Karnataka.
Agumbe (Narasimha Parvata)
Agumbe trekkingNarasimha Parvata is inside the Kudremukha National park. You can reach there after an overnight bus journey to Sringeri from Bangalore. Reaching Sringeri, you will have to travel for half an hour in a local bus to go to a place called Kigga. From Kigga there are two ways - .towards Sirimane waterfalls and towards Narasimha Parvata (the peak). It will take you 4-5 hrs from Kigga to the peak. After Kigga, the water point is just before the summit of the peak.
Agumbe peak is situated at an altitude of 826 m in Shimoga district. Standing from there you can enjoy spectacular sunsets, sparkling streams, verdant village vistas and an unspoilt rustic ambience. From the peak if you see in the north west direction you will find a tower of certain relay station of Aagumbe, your destination. If you see to a little right to that you will find a bald patch of significant area between the forest, this place is the paddy fields of the Mallandoor village. There is a big valley between Narasimha Parvata and Mallandoor. The best time to visit Agumbe is winter to early summer.
Location : Narasimha parvata, Aagumbe, Shimoga
http://tourism-karnataka.com/adventure.htm
Trekking in Karnataka
Karnataka's trekking trails are mostly located in the Western Ghats - North and South Canara, Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Hassan and Coorg. Walk down the untrodden paths to have a date with the nature. Here is a great opportunity to discover nature's intoxicating beauty. Experience a whole world of excitement called Trekking. So, slip into your sneakers and get ready for some non-stop excitement. The hills are all waiting patiently, to be conquered.
Kuduremukha
Kudremukha is the most beautiful and the second highest peak in the Western Ghats and in Karnataka as well. Standing proudly amidst thick forests, Kudremukha is a trekker's paradise. The Kudremukh or Horse Face Range gets its name from the unique shape of its peak. The broad hills 95 km southwest of Chikmagalur town overlook the Arabian Sea, and are chained to one another with deep valleys and steep precipices. Kudramukha peak is inside the Kudremukha National Park. So, no one is allowed to camp inside the National Park and will have to follow the guidelines of the authorities. Samse is a few kilometers from Kudremukh town, from where the trek starts. In about 4-5 hrs average walking time, one reaches lobo mane, an old house. From lobo mane, another path goes up to the summit, which would take 3-4 hours to reach. The route passes through some lovely shoal (montane) forests near the top. About 1/2 an hour below the summit, the route passes near an abandoned church and a small waterfall. One should take the time to explore the church and also to watch out for the amazing birdlife there.
Another route is to start from Kaikamba. Kaikamba is a place between beltangadi and navoor. This route converges with the other at Lobo house 1700 mts from sea level, presumably built by Tipu Sultan near Navoor. Another place of interest nearby is Jamalabad fort or Jamalghad kote.
Location : Chikamagalur district, Karnataka From Bangalore: 300+ kms
Kodachari
Kodachari trekkingKodachari peak is situated in Shimoga district. The peak presents a not to be missed lifetime opportunity in the evening as the sun sets in the west. You can also have a golden glimpse of the Arabian Sea for a moment. The altitude of 1343 m above sea level can be reached by a five-hour trek. At the peak it is believed that 'Shankaracharya' did meditation. And to substantiate the same you will find a 'Sarvajna Peetha' at the top. En route to the peak you will also find a moderate sized waterfall deep inside the evergreen forest of Kodachadri, which is called 'Agastya Teertha'. The famous temple town of Kollur is 12 km away. The Kodachari hills are a part of one of the largest forest areas in Karnataka and part of this region forms the Mookambika Nature Reserve. Kollur is an ideal base from which to explore the hills. The Mookambika Nature Camp is 4 km south of Kollur. The best time to visit Kodachari is October to March.
To reach Kodachari one may catch a bus from Bangalore to Kollur (South Kanara Dist.) From Kollur one has to travel for around 45 minutes towards Nagara in Shimoga district. Reaching there, you'll find a mud road where you can find a sign indicating the way towards Kodachaadri. On the way you will find a small tea shop (Kaka Angadi) after one hour walk. There you will also find a small stream nearby for the early morning business. From here it is roughly 5 hours of trek to the peak. Just half-an-hour before the peak you will find a temple, which is an ideal place for camping. There is also a travellers bungalow nearby. From the temple a slight deviation would lead to 'Agastya Teertha'. The route will take you inside dense forest it is advisable to take help from locals and not to venture at night.
Location : Hosa Nagar Taluq, Shimoga district, West Karnataka.
Agumbe (Narasimha Parvata)
Agumbe trekkingNarasimha Parvata is inside the Kudremukha National park. You can reach there after an overnight bus journey to Sringeri from Bangalore. Reaching Sringeri, you will have to travel for half an hour in a local bus to go to a place called Kigga. From Kigga there are two ways - .towards Sirimane waterfalls and towards Narasimha Parvata (the peak). It will take you 4-5 hrs from Kigga to the peak. After Kigga, the water point is just before the summit of the peak.
Agumbe peak is situated at an altitude of 826 m in Shimoga district. Standing from there you can enjoy spectacular sunsets, sparkling streams, verdant village vistas and an unspoilt rustic ambience. From the peak if you see in the north west direction you will find a tower of certain relay station of Aagumbe, your destination. If you see to a little right to that you will find a bald patch of significant area between the forest, this place is the paddy fields of the Mallandoor village. There is a big valley between Narasimha Parvata and Mallandoor. The best time to visit Agumbe is winter to early summer.
Location : Narasimha parvata, Aagumbe, Shimoga
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