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Best train/bus stopover between Mumbai and Varanasi?

Replies: 5 - Last Post: Mar 14, 2012 2:09 PM Last Post By: Lyndy

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la_crisis

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Mar 13, 2012 9:14 AM
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Best train/bus stopover between Mumbai and Varanasi?

Hi there,

I'm flying into Mumbai at 4am and will hop on some train or bus direction Varanasi.
Since I don't want to go for another 30 train hours right after the flight - is there a recommended stopover to break that trip in two?

Or: I could also take a detour to a beach nearby, north of Mumbai, Gujarat or so ...
any recommendations?
Don't ask me about what I like ... I want to know what YOU like!!

Thanks!
Crisi

nfscdarius

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Mar 13, 2012 12:01 PM
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hi,
you could consider taking a small detour to the Pench tiger reserve in the state of Madhya Pradesh it will fall approximately between Mumbai and Varanasi. it is considered to be one of india's few remaining tiger reserves. Also the Pench Tiger Reserve and its neighbourhood is the original setting the jungle book :)
you will be offered a Tropical Dry Forest. and u will get accomodation easily.hope it helps.
Regards

Lyndy

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Mar 14, 2012 12:45 AM
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Why fly into Mumbai????? Varanasi is in the East and Mumbai in the west. Train travel in India is amazing BUT exhausting...Why not see Ajanta and Ellora Caves? I'm not sure how to get to Varanasi from the Caves but use the time to see some amazing sights.

Lyndy

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Mar 14, 2012 12:47 AM
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check out indiamike.com...great info. Good luck!

la_crisis

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Mar 14, 2012 10:57 AM
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lyndy ... i just found a cheap flight from berlin to mumbai, thats why. but went down karnataka & kerala already last time, so it's time for something different.

Lyndy

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Mar 14, 2012 2:09 PM
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O.K. Understood. Have a great trip! I've used indiamike for years and they have some great info on there. Be safe and have fun! All the best!
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