Rare Caravan 37 Posted June 22, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Would anyone know if it's possible to visit the Taj when in Cochin overnight - so approx 2 days/1 night. Guess it will involve flying but is it doable? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted June 22, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 22, 2015 When we made plans to do this from Cochin we were to meet the ship in the next port. This involved flying to Delhi (with a connection), then a decent drive from there, an overnight in Agra, the return drive to Delhi, and another overnight before flying on to Mumbai. I don't see it feasible to go to Agra in the short time you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caravan 37 Posted June 22, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted June 22, 2015 :( that's a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted June 22, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 22, 2015 At the time there weren't any appropriate nonstop flights from Cochin to Delhi, there may be now. Your cruise line may offer this as a shore ex, but that would probably involve charter flights. It would be very £££££. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangeling gal Posted June 23, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hope you get you get to Agra - the Taj Mahal is without doubt one of the most beautiful buildings and sights to behold. But with India being who and what it is trying to do it in such a short space of time will never work. If it is at all possible, depending on where your cruise finishes or starts maybe a couple of days before or after will be the better way to go. I understand that there are many factors involved - time/cost being the biggest, also visas can be a hassle, but the Taj Mahal is worth the extra 'whatever it takes' to visit. We did a visit 2 years ago - land tour of the golden triangle - then a cruise from Singapore back to India - wish we had of been able to do do the tour after the cruise:eek: Whatever you decide have an amazing holiday :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caravan 37 Posted June 23, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted June 23, 2015 It was a long shot but worth a try! Cochin is in the middle of cruise - Dubai to Singapore. Another time perhaps thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted June 23, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 23, 2015 You're getting back to London somehow - aren't you? A stopover in Delhi could work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun1942 Posted June 28, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 28, 2015 We did it this year but we fly from Dubai and board the ship in cochin , Here is the itinerary and operator 08th Apr’15 – Arrival at Delhi from Dubai, drive to Agra. Visit Taj Mahal, Overnight at Agra. 09th Apr’15 – Back to Delhi airport (AI 467) Overnight at cochin 10th April - cochin houseboat cruise & Old town Cost: Total Cost In INR 44500 Per person cost 22250 cost in USD 741 Per person cost in USD 370 Inclusion: · 01 doubel room at hotel Radisson or similar 01 night at Agra on CPAI basis. · Local Engslih Speaking guide at Cochin & Agra. · Innova vehicle as per the program · Houseboat cruise · Assistance at Applicalbe places. Sincerely Lijo jose | Chief Executive Muziris Heritage - Day Tours Door No 8/340 | Thiruvanchikulam | Kodungallur Cochin | Kerala | South India Ph: +91 9846 249 482 http://www.cochinprivatetour.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna_In_India Posted July 8, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Unequivocally NO. It's just too far - connecting planes and then a train/car ride just to get to Agra. Same coming back the next day. Also - possible weather/fog delays getting in/out of Delhi (depending when you go). Save it for another time when you have the time to really enjoy and appreciate (and also visit the fabulous Agra Fort). Kochi is wonderful - a much, more relaxed pace than most of the rest of India. Be sure to take a backwater boat trip.... There are other interesting places to see as well. Some info here - http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/8295b/10ca18/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMuzz Posted July 9, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 9, 2015 The distance from Cochin to Agra is almost exactly the same distance as London to Istanbul. If your ship was overnighting at London, would you consider flying to Istanbul to visit the Blue Mosque ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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