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Following
destinations are accessible from Mumbai by a train
for a getaway.
Mount
Abu which is the only Hill station in Rajasthan
and accessible via convenient overnight trains
to Abu Road (22 kms Mount Abu). Abu enjoys cold
weather in winter and is pleasant in summer and
has charming heritage hotels like Bikaner
House, Kesar
Bhawan offering charming and relaxed
stays.
Little
ahead of Abu Road is Sirohi and Falna which are
access points for Ranakpur / Kumbhalgarh and village
retreats of Narlai
and Ghanerao,
Two getaways in close proximity to Udaipur (50-70
kms), another major destination in Rajasthan.
From Sirohi, wildlife retreats known for their
leopard sightings such as Siana
are also accessible.
On
the same Route as Abu Road and Falna, is Jodhpur,
a major tourist destination in Rajasthan. Jodhpur
and around, offers all categories of stays from
a Palace to a homestay, all seek to offer an authentic
rajasthani experience.
On
an all together different route (Mumbai-Delhi
Route), Sawai Madhopur is a major station which
is just 12 kms from famous Tiger reserve of Ranthambhore
and it has excellent overnight connections from
Mumbai.
On
the Same route as Sawai Madhopur, Mathura, just
outside the Rajasthan border is a well-visited
pilgrimage destination for Lord Krishna devotees.
60 kms from Mathura is Agra, well known for the
Taj Mahal and Bharatpur, a well known bird sanctuary
known for its migratory bird population in winter.
For those who want to see gangetic dolphins, there
is Chambal
wildlife sanctuary at 2 hours South of Agra.
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Jaipur,
the most visited tourist destination in Rajasthan
has excellent overnight train connectivity from
Mumbai. For details on Jaipur as a getaway destination.
Homestays
in Jodhpur, Jaipur and Udaipur are excellent
experience oriented options where essence of
Rajasthan and homely hospitality can be captured.
Ajmer
and Pushkar are excellent twin options with direct
train access from Mumbai. Ajmer is known for its
Dargah and Pushkar has number of getaway resort
like options.
On
the same route before Ajmer is Pali and Marwar Jn.
Around these there are number of Experience
oriented retreats that make for excellent train
getaways.
Kota
has excellent direct train connectivity from
Mumbai. Around Kota is Bundi (40 kms) and
Bhaisrorgarh (50 kms) that are excellent
experience oriented option. Bundi is a heritage
town with a laidback feel and Bhaisrorgarh
is a high end exclusive retreat with experiential
options around the area. Rajmahal
Palace is another getaway / experience
oriented option that is visited from Kota.
Udaipur
now is directly connected with Mumbai by a train
connection and guests can enjoy lake side
destination and area around for a 2 or 3 night
Homestay experience centric / Touristy sightseeing
centric / activity centric / exclusive luxury
getaway.
Do
email on traingetaway@nivalink.co.in
or call us for resort
availability, reservations and transportation
assistance.
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