Visiting India

Delhi

Trains from Varanasi to Delhi depart all throughout the day from Varanasi Jn train station. They arrive at New Delhi train station in the capital.

Many trains have summer hours and winter hours, and timetables are always subject to change. Make sure to confirm times before making a booking.

Fares for tickets for trains from Varanasi to Delhi depend on what class you travel. A First Class A/C ticket starts around Rs. 1,900.

The best trains to take from Varanasi to Delhi are those that have the least number of stops, and thus the shortest travel times.

While some trains from Varanasi to Delhi take 12h15m, others can take up to 16h30m.

Whatever you choose for your train from Varanasi to Delhi, be sure to leave yourself plenty of time if you have a connection when you arrive in Delhi. Trains are often subject to delays. See the India Train Guide for more information and tips on train travel in India.

Shopping in Delhi

Whether you’re looking to browse through a bustling market or shop in style at an upscale boutique, Delhi has some of the best shopping in India. Here are some of my favorite places to shop in Delhi:

Dilli Haat
Aurbindo Marg, New Delhi

This open-air market costs 100 rupees to get into, but that’s mostly just to keep the touts out. Once inside, you’ll find yourself in a bustling market full of stalls selling everything from colorful bangles to silk saris. The food court is large and you can find everything from traditional northern Indian food to Chinese.

Khan Market
Near Lodi Gardens, New Delhi

An upscale shopping market in central Delhi, Khan Market is home to shops selling high-end clothing, jewelry, and home wares. There are also restaurants at Khan Market that serve up good Western food. Try Choko La for food, Amrapali for clothes, and Good Earth for home goods.

Sundar Nagar Market
Mathura Road, Delhi

Another upscale shopping destination in Delhi, Sundar Nagar Market offers an array of clothing, jewelry, and food shops. Among them is Baci, which serves up delicious Italian food that travelers weary of Indian food can indulge in.

Emporio Shopping Mall
Nelson Mandela Marg, New Delhi

Like the name suggests, the Emporio Shopping Mall in Delhi caters to the well heeled traveler in India. With a Cartier boutique and other upscale shops, this is the mall to visit if you are looking for Western luxury stores in India.

Jaisalmer

The daily train from Delhi to Jaisalmer, India departs from Delhi train station at 17:40 and arrives at Jaisalmer train station at 12:45 the next day.

The train is called the Dli Jsm Express (4059).

Train tickets from Delhi to Jaisalmer on the Dli Jsm Express train vary in cost based on what class you travel.

A Second Class A/C ticket starts around Rs. 1,264 (there is no AC First Class on this train).

NB: It is best to arrange a hotel pick up from the train station in Jaisalmer, as tuk-tuk drivers often try to take you to other hotels or tell you that your hotel has shut down.

See the India Train Guide for more information and tips on train travel in India.