Out of curiosity I’ve looked up flights between Shimla and Delhi, and from Delhi to Udaipur. There are flights from Shimla to Delhi, but only three days a week. They don’t coincide well with flights from Delhi to Udaipur. Sometimes the layover is 21 hours! Can you imagine it taking two days to get from New York to San Francisco in 2012?
In addition, some of the domestic Indian airlines have reputations for not being so reliable. This is India. It’s not going to be easy.
I’ve also looked at the train schedules. It seems crazy that taking the train would be faster, but it looks like it is. Checking all the ins and outs and connections is not my idea of fun.
Prem may have some ideas on how to get me to Delhi, but he’s a driver, not a travel agent. I may just spend some time with a travel agent in Shimla who’ll know the best way to get me all the way to Udaipur.
August 3, 2012 at 9:07 pm
It’s all part of the treasure hunt in getting there! Love your header photo!
August 13, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Thanks! Those marionettes were everywhere, and I had to bring some back with me, even if only in a photo.
August 13, 2012 at 11:48 am
Marie, have you managed to look at all websites of domestic airlines such as Indian Airlines, Jet, Sahara, Kingfisher etc.
August 13, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Shalu, I’ve checked out a few websites for domestic India flights. The problem is, not all of the airlines you mentioned service the Shimla airport. In fact, only one or two of them do. I’ll see what a travel agent can do for me when I get to Shimla.
August 13, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Sure I understand that not all airlines would service Shimla. Do you know of any reputable travel agency in the USA that can help you out?
August 17, 2012 at 11:17 am
Hi Marie,
I think you will have to get to the nearest city which is Chandigarh by bus/car and then try out a flight to Udaipur. Though I would suggest you to go by the train and buy a Tatkal ticket for the same.