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In a few weeks we’ll be travelling to India. We’ll stay one night in Agra, visit the Taj and then want to travel to Jaipur by taxi, leaving Agra around noon. We want to stop on route to see some sights, and stay in Jaipur.

We’ve used Ola cabs and Uber before within cities, but that might not be the best option in this case.

What would be the best way to find a driver?

Update: we ended up getting a taxi from the hotel we were staying. As we were at the Taj in the early morning, we had plenty of time to visit both Fatephur Sikri and the baoli. A train ride would have been cheaper, but we’re really happy with the choice we made as the boali was very impressive.

Freek Sanders
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Finding a taxi driver is rarely a problem in India, in fact it's almost the opposite, the "Golden Triangle" of Delhi-Agra-Jaipur is a very popular tourist route and you'll be besieged with offers of rides the instant you step out of the train station or your hotel.

The hard part is, of course, choosing one. Locals work off trusted recommendations but as a tourist you're unlikely to have any. Any travel agency, hotel or guesthouse can also arrange one for you, at a sizable commission of course.

But looks like Uber India has a possible solution for you: I've never tried this myself, but apparently they now offer Uber Intercity for "outstation" taxis. Definitely worth a shot?

Finally, it's been a while since I've been in these parts, but Agra to Jaipur in half a day including stops for sights sounds ambitious? Google Maps says it's 4:30 and given the conditions on most Indian highways even that sounds optimistic.

lambshaanxy
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Book a train to Jaipur from Agra cantt or Tundla railway station which takes approximately 3 and half hours.

Book according to your availability. Multiple trains are available in noon.

This will save money, and you would have a peaceful taj visit, instead always thinking in mind of the way ahead.

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The best method to find a Taxi / Driver is to book through a travel agency. Search your requirements on Google, open maps, and look for ones with good ratings.

Avoid booking through MMT or other OTA's as their prices are significantly High.

Also, Avoid using Ola or Uber, as they are good and cheap options only for traveling within the city.

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