BB ka masti club #3 - Page 35

Originally posted by: Radhe101

Almost booked that trip in 2016 and demonetization changed the plan. We don't visit motherland much and it's hard to deal with dates conflict. And with our luck, nothing goes according to plan.

Sadly it’s gotten worse now. Esp with flights. Airlines have truly become notorious I feel. Globally.

I had delays etc both ways. Significant ones.

Originally posted by: KJasoosChulbulP

hmm. I will give you an example. Switzerland (and most of Europe) has an extensive train system. And super efficient. Always on time etc. A Swiss rail pass even includes cruises. Panoramic trains. Etc…. I would never recommend roads there unless one had 4 weeks to burn but even then. Self driving is tiring as well.
On the other hand if you go to Banff in Canada. It will be road and is 7 contiguous national parks.
I have been to both …So I think it’s a “it depends” type decision.

Europe must be done on train and Canadian Rockies by road. I also love the drive from north cali to south cali on coastal route.

We don't drive in india and have to rely on driver.

Originally posted by: KJasoosChulbulP

hmm. I will give you an example. Switzerland (and most of Europe) has an extensive train system. And super efficient. Always on time etc. A Swiss rail pass even includes cruises. Panoramic trains. Etc…. I would never recommend roads there unless one had 4 weeks to burn but even then. Self driving is tiring as well.

On the other hand if you go to Banff in Canada. It will be road and is 7 contiguous national parks.

I have been to both …So I think it’s a “it depends” type decision.

Also what kind of trip do they want... Quite scene or adventure... Etc etc

Originally posted by: Radhe101

Europe must be done on train and Canadian Rockies by road. I also love the drive from north cali to south cali on coastal route.

We don't drive in india and have to rely on driver.

If you mean route 1. It’s awesome.

And ofc you don’t drive there. Nor do I. Not anymore. It’s really so cheap tho. Imagine renting a car in most expensive city in India for like $25/30 per day with driver.

Originally posted by: KJasoosChulbulP

Sadly it’s gotten worse now. Esp with flights. Airlines have truly become notorious I feel. Globally.

I had delays etc both ways. Significant ones.

Airlines are greedy and so unreliable. I like AI flights due to non stop service. Thanks to Russia now that's rare.

My parents were on Air India flight last feb the day russia started war with ukraine. We didn't sleep entire night. The airspace was closed and that flight had to take longer route. It's non stop so worrying about flight running out of fuel kept us awake.

Originally posted by: KJasoosChulbulP

If you mean route 1. It’s awesome.

And ofc you don’t drive there. Nor do I. Not anymore. It’s really so cheap tho. Imagine renting a car in most expensive city in India for like $25/30 per day with driver.

Crash is guaranteed if we drive in india. We do rent with driver but sometimes it's not same. You are at their mercy

Originally posted by: Radhe101

Airlines are greedy and so unreliable. I like AI flights due to non stop service. Thanks to Russia now that's rare.

My parents were on Air India flight last feb the day russia started war with ukraine. We didn't sleep entire night. The airspace was closed and that flight had to take longer route. It's non stop so worrying about flight running out of fuel kept us awake.

Last I flew AI. I am telling you. It was miserable. I can’t even describe it.

Sadly no US airline flies direct now. I think United only does to Delhi. But others don’t even connect on their own metal from Europe - just partners.

And yes - Given a choice. Non stop is best. But I won’t book AI …

Originally posted by: Radhe101

Crash is guaranteed if we drive in india. We do rent with driver but sometimes it's not same. You are at their mercy

I know what you mean. 😂😂. Over time ab thoda dar lagtaaa hain with how they drive on highways. City mein kya hoga at 5-10kms per hour 🤣🤣🤣

Originally posted by: MSgayatri

of course it depends..... But if india specific, and state specific is final, driving around usually is more fun than places predecided for tourism!!!

Also what kind of trip do they want... Quite scene or adventure... Etc etc

We did delhi, agra vrindavan, amritsar, rajkot, junagadh, rann utsav and shirdi in 10 days wih flights and road trip back in 2016. So much local beauty in between

Originally posted by: Radhe101

We did delhi, agra vrindavan, amritsar, rajkot, junagadh, rann utsav and shirdi in 10 days wih flights and road trip back in 2016. So much local beauty in between

8 places. 10 days. 😲 Wow .. that’s a lot