Hotel in Varanasi
by into-thin-air about Scindhia Guest House
Not a bad choice for Varanasi, Especially if one of the cheaper rooms in the old section of the hotel is available, I paid 250r for a simple room, none en-suite, But it did have a window that overlooked the Ganges.
You might find this a Very Regimented Hotel as there are notices Everywhere !! There is a restaurant attached to hotel But I wasn’t impressed, over priced and poor service, although the food wasn’t bad so ok in an emergency !!
Although the room that I had represented good value, the trips organised by the hotel are Very Expensive, If you organise a taxi trough them then expect to pay more than double the going rate and the internet acess is triple what you pay in the Hotel Alka which is only a 5 minute walk up-river.
The only exception is that IF you are on your own then the 85r Ganges Boat trips represent Good Value
agra/varanasi
by christof2
HEY,
Just got back from India a couple of days ago ...min time in Agra is one day and u can do both the Taj and the Red fort .The taj will cost u 750 Rupees to get in and the ticket says the Red fort as well but that is actually another 200 Ruppees using your Taj ticket.If u need to stop super guest house is fine and the rooms have aircn and such.
From there overnite train to Varannasi but beware of the motorcyle touts from the train station they are tough but u should pay no more than 50/60 Rupees into town.A better place to stay is the Hotel Alka but definately get a room with aircon or water fan as it is very hot and prebook it.
Go for a wander by the water do a boat ride either morning or nite , go watch the 2 religious ceromonies that start at sunset and maybe have a look at the burning Ghats if that holds your interest.Maybe 1/2 nites there and u could be on the way..
and that is all i can help u with have a great trip...
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Crossroad in New Delhi
Old Delhi
old delhi lines
Red Fort, Delhi - detail on wall
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Hotel in Varanasi: Sahi River View Guesthouse, Alka or any other?
by Leo2006
Hi,
I am trying to choose a hotel in Varanasi. My requiremenents are standard: clean, AC, hot water, private bathroom. Better, close to central ghats (I understand that Sahi River View Guesthouse is far away from central Ghats). Additionally, the hotel must be quiet (no traffic noise, no other noises).
I found several recommendations: Hotel Alka, Sahi River View Guesthouse, then Palace on River (Rashmi Guest House), etc.
Which hotel is really quiet at night, and clean?
Leo
RE: Hotel in Varanasi: Sahi River View Guesthouse, Alka or any other?
by Swades
Dear friend,
it might help you, it is very nice guesthouse
HOTEL DIVYA GUEST HOUSE
B-1 / 101,A-B,
Assi Ghat,
Varanasi.
Ph.0542-2313269
Love and smile..vivek
What are the ways?
by You_Travel
Hello, Can you help me figure out how long would it take a budget traveler to tour around agra,lucknow and varanassi?
Re: What are the ways?
by jethanand
From New Delhi to Agra by overnight train (or bus) and back in 2 1/2 days. We spent 1 full day going around Agra, could have spent more time, but we had just enough time to be able to check it off our list.
About Lucknow or Varansi, I have not done the journey myself. I am guessing train travel to Varanasi (or Lucknow) and back would take you 1 1/2 days. Add to that the days you want to spend on arrival.
Re: What are the ways?
by vdadu
Well, for Agra, I feel, this suggestion is appropriate.
For Lucknow & Varanasi.....
a) Lucknow......Capital of Uttar Pradesh is 6.5hrs away from Natinal Capital i.e. New Delhi. U will find lot of trains but the best is Shatabdi Express. Choice is urs.
b) Varanasi......A holy and oldest Living city is approximately 16hrs from New Delhi and on the way u will find Lucknow. Varanasi is approx 7 hours from Lucknow and u can catch Kashi Vishwanath Express for Varanasi either from Lucknow or New Delhi.
I hope this will be sufficient....futher queries are welcome.
Keep smiling
Vivek Dadu
Re: What are the ways?
by jethanand
That is very good information and I am glad of it. Do you have any suggestion for the minimum time one would spend in each city looking around? Thanks in advance.
2 out of 3 towns
by christof2
HEY,
Just got back from India a couple of days ago ...min time in Agra is one day and u can do both the Taj and the Red fort .The taj will cost u 750 Rupees to get in and the ticket says the Red fort as well but that is actually another 200 Ruppees using your Taj ticket.If u need to stop super guest house is fine and the rooms have aircn and such.
From there overnite train to Varannasi but beware of the motorcyle touts from the train station they are tough but u should pay no more than 50/60 Rupees into town.A better place to stay is the Hotel Alka but definately get a room with aircon or water fan as it is very hot and prebook it.
Go for a wander by the water do a boat ride either morning or nite , go watch the 2 religious ceromonies that start at sunset and maybe have a look at the burning Ghats if that holds your interest.Maybe 1/2 nites there and u could be on the way..
and that is all i can help u with have a great trip...
Re: What are the ways?
by vdadu
Well, regarding stay period in each city....I think 2 days are more than sufficient individually for each city to roam around.
Keep Smiling
Vivek Dadu
Re: What are the ways?
by mickybleck
Two days in Agra will be sufficient, two days in Varanasi as well, I cannot say anything about Lucknow. There is a night train from Agra to Varanasi that goes via Lucknow as far as I remember - check the indian rail website.
Happy travels
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