India's best hotels?
Jun 28, 2014, 2:06 am
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Late September is towards the end of/just after the rainy season in India. To set the foundation for a future trip, I would do a day in Agra (Amarvilas) and three days at Rambagh in Jaipur.
Jaipur-Delhi is reasonably well connected by air; you should have no trouble finding a flight convenient to your international departure. Tip: if you fly 9W or AI, you get into T3 which is easier for international flights. All other domestic flights get into terminal 1D.
Caveat: I haven't been to Amanbagh yet.
Jul 2, 2014, 4:45 am
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Is there anything in Jaisalmer? The Serai is R&C or perhaps Suryagarh? Has anyone been? I seems like a difficult place to get to.
Jul 2, 2014, 9:05 am
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Feb 6, 2016, 5:53 pm
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Have you been to the Suryagarh? How do you compare it with The Serai and other top properties in India? We're considering Suryagarh's Suryagarh Suite with private rooftop pool for an India trip in Jan/Feb 2017.
Apr 28, 2016, 7:56 am
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Isn't The Serai a good hour outside Jaisalmer? I'd think that would be inconvenient, even if it does look lovely.
Have you been to the Suryagarh? How do you compare it with The Serai and other top properties in India? We're considering Suryagarh's Suryagarh Suite with private rooftop pool for an India trip in Jan/Feb 2017.
Have you been to the Suryagarh? How do you compare it with The Serai and other top properties in India? We're considering Suryagarh's Suryagarh Suite with private rooftop pool for an India trip in Jan/Feb 2017.
I don't think you can compare the Suryagarh to some of India's top properties, such as Amanbagh, Umaid Bhawan, Falaknuma Palace etc., as it is a small, privately run operation, but if you want to be in Jaisalmer, then it's an acceptable option.
Apr 29, 2016, 1:18 pm
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I have never stayed at The Suryagarh - just looked. It is certainly a good option in Jaisalmer, but obviously quite different from the desert-style Serai, which is more like Aman-i-Khas in concept. The Suryagarh is, as you say, much easier to reach and less isolated. It really depends on what you are looking for.
I don't think you can compare the Suryagarh to some of India's top properties, such as Amanbagh, Umaid Bhawan, Falaknuma Palace etc., as it is a small, privately run operation, but if you want to be in Jaisalmer, then it's an acceptable option.
I don't think you can compare the Suryagarh to some of India's top properties, such as Amanbagh, Umaid Bhawan, Falaknuma Palace etc., as it is a small, privately run operation, but if you want to be in Jaisalmer, then it's an acceptable option.
Apr 30, 2016, 5:12 pm
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I guess I'd ask: have you been to India? What exactly are you looking for/looking to do on this trip?
Apr 30, 2016, 5:38 pm
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But in all honestly, the purpose of the trip is to unwind in the Andaman Isladns The secondary purpose is to spend 2 days in one of those two cities. Cant decide which one.
Dont car about museums etc.
May 1, 2016, 7:59 am
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That said, the restaurant scene of Mumbai has been drooling months after getting home.
I think I'd probably do Mumbai to eat at Trishna alone. One of the top ten dining experiences I've ever had.
http://trishna.co.in
I guess it depends whether you're shooting for the city with the best hotels, or the best to-do's.
May 1, 2016, 10:48 am
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I'd probably rather hang out for 2 days in The Lodhi (DEL) than in the Taj/Oberoi (BOM).
That said, the restaurant scene of Mumbai has been drooling months after getting home.
I think I'd probably do Mumbai to eat at Trishna alone. One of the top ten dining experiences I've ever had.
http://trishna.co.in
I guess it depends whether you're shooting for the city with the best hotels, or the best to-do's.
That said, the restaurant scene of Mumbai has been drooling months after getting home.
I think I'd probably do Mumbai to eat at Trishna alone. One of the top ten dining experiences I've ever had.
http://trishna.co.in
I guess it depends whether you're shooting for the city with the best hotels, or the best to-do's.
So got to slowly ease her in to it! LOL.
And yea, the Lodhi looks like a great spot.
BUt looking for the best to-dos. I could perhapos do Delhi and Lodhi going there and some place in Mumbai on the return. ill be in Chennai for a night before taking the flight to POrt Blair .
May 1, 2016, 2:45 pm
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so Ive been doing some thinking here, I just called some relatives.
I think we will do Rajasthan and visit with some relatives (though they live a bit of a distance).
This way we can stay at the Aman.
Which will be a good introduction to India without diving all the way in.
Then cycle back to Andaman Islands and visit a city afterward.
I think we will do Rajasthan and visit with some relatives (though they live a bit of a distance).
This way we can stay at the Aman.
Which will be a good introduction to India without diving all the way in.
Then cycle back to Andaman Islands and visit a city afterward.
May 2, 2016, 9:08 am
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ask about full board (and laundry) at amanbagh (if only via Exclusive or not)
re andaman islands >
7 rooms, opened late 2015 >
http://www.jalakara.info/
https://www.i-escape.com/the-jalakara
(has been in press for years)
re andaman islands >
7 rooms, opened late 2015 >
http://www.jalakara.info/
https://www.i-escape.com/the-jalakara
(has been in press for years)
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