shashi_m8

Hi....

I am planning for a solo trip to Rajashtan in last week of Dec on my P220; this will be the next big trip after completing Leh in '09.

Have been dreaming about it for almost 2 years now.. Finally able to manage some year end leaves for this trip

A tentative itinerary is below..
24th - Blr - Pune
25th - Pune - udaipur
26th - Udaipur
27th - Udaipur - Jodhpur
28th - jodhpur
29th - Jodhpur - jaisalmer
30th - Jaisalmer - Ranakpur - Udaipur
31st - Udaipur - Pune
01st - Pune - Bangalore

The total distance as per google is about 4.6k kms.

I want your help/suggestions...

1. If the above plan is too much/too less to cover is 9 days? Would the drive esp Pune - udaipur coverable in one day with the cold setting in?
2. I am trying to transport my bike to Pune before hand & start my trip from there as it will save me 1 full day..but not sure of the logistics

Thanks in advance...

Noor

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If you are planning to transport your bike, than it is better to transport it all the way to Rajasthan, as the hassles that you and your bike will go through transporting will be the same regardless of the destination.
You have an option of transporting your bike to Jaipur via train.
Also be prepared for the weather because this year it is horrible..drops and rise in temperature up to 12-13 degrees is the norm of the year

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Udaipur not worth visiting,Spend more time in Jodhpur and jaisalmer.

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Shashi - Since you're riding a P220, you can do Pune - Udaipur in one day; otherwise, ride from BLR to Mumbai, take rest & ride the next day from Mumbai to Udaipur.

To me Udaipur is one of the best places to visit, if you're interested in history, architecture & food; check for yourself from my experience - Fourteen days in hand and where to ride?

Stay at any RTDC hotels in RJ, they're bang VFM; suggestions...Udaipur - Kadri, Jaisalmer - Moomal. PM or let me know if you visit Jaisalmer & if you plan to stay at Moomal in advance.

And again, if you're visiting Mt Abu, then plan to stay there, otherwise, its not that worthy to simply climb up the hill & ride back.

Spend atleast a day to two at Jaisalmer, its bang worth & don't miss the ride from Jaisalmer - Pokhran - Bikaner - Jaipur (I know it is not in your list, but still, or may be upto Bikaner & then ride back to Jodhpur though its long route)

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shashi_m8

Thanks Noor for Approving & thank you all for your time

Deejay - I was trying to look for options to transport bike, but the train option will force me to travel along for almost 40+ hrs to Jodhpur even if i ignore the fact that I will need to take Fri off too...hence being forced to drop it...

I indent to drive during day/evening time only in Rajasthan. Will the cold be too much of a problem or will it be manageable

Beruoist - I have read good reviews about Udaipur contrary to your view..especially the sunset at Lake ....but more importantly i am forced to stay as I will need a day rest after driving 1800+ km...

Aargee - I have read through your trip log almost thrice . Very good one. My initial plan was to drive from Udaipur > Ajmer > Bikaner on 27th & then to Jaisalmer the next day...but this will be possible only if i extend my return by a day or two. I havent factored any time for backup also...

Will keep you posted on stay...thank you

As for Mt. Abu, I havent read any great reviews apart from the climate there, as its winter I might as well skip it...unless you guys feel its a must see..

Do you guys think it makes sense to take 2 planned sick leaves after new year ??

aargee

100% no...make it 3

Never hurry up while in RJ, probably the mistake I did...may be; RJ roads are excellent & make use of the opportunity. Visit the Forts around Udaipur & Jodhpur (Chittorgarh etc) + try a dinner at Sam sand dunes, that should be one of an experience; Mt Abu...I leave the discretion to you. Let me know if you need any route details.

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Just book yourself a sleeper ticket in the same train that you want to transport the bike, skip traveling by train. Take a flight to Jaipur or Jodhpur.
It will be a bargain..go through the hassles of transporting your bike and have a relaxed ride or have a hurried ride all the way. The best option would be to take three days sick leave.

Don't travel while the sun is down, the weather will kill you and if any thing goes wrong you would hardly find any soul to help you out.

Mt. Abu is a typical hill station, and specially at this time of the year it would be jam packed. You will have to book your room in advance if you plan to stay there. Go there if you wish to see a frozen lake..literally!

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shashi_m8

Sadly its a no as of now...but it will very much depend on the degree of sickness RJ induces ..never lose hope...right!!!

I dont want to just cover the places for the sake of..hence dropped jaipur side...want to enjoy the place has to offer & take loads of pics

Deejay - Thanks for warning..will keep that in mind .

Few of my friends are suggesting not to use train unless you are there personally to see while loading/unloading else there might be damages. So ....Other transporters are charging a bomb & loads of paper work..but will try to find more on this train thing..it will save loads of time for sure

Looks like Udaipur is not a favorite..lets see if I can change around with train gods helping me out