Transfer
Transfer
We are organizing a sleeper bus from Delhi to Jamalpur (the retreat location) and back. The journey will take between 18 to 24 hours, depending on road traffic.
Delhi – Jamalpur
Departure from Delhi: October 11 at 4:00 PM
Arrival in Jamalpur: October 12 at 3:00 PM
Cost: $50
Jamalpur – Delhi
Departure from Jamalpur: October 17 at 3:00 PM
Arrival in Delhi: October 18 at 2:00 PM
Cost: $50
Round Trip (Delhi – Jamalpur – Delhi)
Cost: $100 (both ways)
Departure from Delhi: October 11 at 4:00 PM
Arrival in Jamalpur: October 12 at 3:00 PM
Cost: $50
Jamalpur – Delhi
Departure from Jamalpur: October 17 at 3:00 PM
Arrival in Delhi: October 18 at 2:00 PM
Cost: $50
Round Trip (Delhi – Jamalpur – Delhi)
Cost: $100 (both ways)
Bus accommodation details
The bus has 40 sleeper berths. The sleeping berths are arranged both on the lower and upper levels. Each berth is designed for two people but is quite compact. The width is 1 meter, and the length is 1.7 meters. In addition, there are 8 regular seats. Accommodation will be arranged as women with women and men with men. Couples may travel together.
Bus accommodation details
The bus has 40 sleeper berths. The sleeping berths are arranged both on the lower and upper levels. Each berth is designed for two people but is quite compact. The width is 1 meter, and the length is 1.7 meters. In addition, there are 8 regular seats. Accommodation will be arranged as women with women and men with men. Couples may travel together.
We understand that sharing a berth with someone might feel a bit tight. So, if you prefer more space, you can book the whole berth just for yourself. In that case, the price will be twice the normal cost.
Two people
on one berth
on one berth
Price per person:
$50 (one way)
$100 (round trip)
$50 (one way)
$100 (round trip)
One person
on one berth
on one berth
Price for a full berth:
$100 (one way)
$200 (round trip)
$100 (one way)
$200 (round trip)
Two people on one berth
Price per person:
$50 (one way)
$100 (round trip)
One person on one berth
Price for a full berth:
$100 (one way)
$200 (round trip)
Pickup point for the transfer
The bus will depart from the following address (hotel Yash Palace):
A-31, 1Road No. 1Near, Aerocity, Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037
The bus will leave at 4:00 PM from near Hotel Yash Palace. This hotel have booked for those who arrive in New Delhi early and want to rest before the bus trip. You can order an Uber from the airport using the app and go to the hotel.
A-31, 1Road No. 1Near, Aerocity, Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037
The bus will leave at 4:00 PM from near Hotel Yash Palace. This hotel have booked for those who arrive in New Delhi early and want to rest before the bus trip. You can order an Uber from the airport using the app and go to the hotel.
Accommodation at the hotel
You can book a room at the hotel if you arrive earlier (on October 10 or the morning of October 11).
Check-in: 12:00 PM | October 10
Check-out: 5:00 PM | October 11
Hotel cost:
(for one full day + half day)
$15 – bed in a 4-bed room
$20 – bed in a 2-bed room
Check-in: 12:00 PM | October 10
Check-out: 5:00 PM | October 11
Hotel cost:
(for one full day + half day)
$15 – bed in a 4-bed room
$20 – bed in a 2-bed room
Booking the transfer and hotel
Transfer seat reservation: $10
Full berth reservation: $20
Hotel bed reservation: $5
You will pay the rest of the transfer cost when you arrive.
Please note: the booking fee is non-refundable if you decide not to travel.
If you need a transfer, please mention it in the registration form.
We will contact you. Seats are limited!
Full berth reservation: $20
Hotel bed reservation: $5
You will pay the rest of the transfer cost when you arrive.
Please note: the booking fee is non-refundable if you decide not to travel.
If you need a transfer, please mention it in the registration form.
We will contact you. Seats are limited!
Pros and cons of the transfer
➕ Everyone on the bus is part of the group
➕ Safer than taking an Indian train
➕ Accompanied by retreat organizers
➕ Goes directly to the yoga center
➕ Quiet and peaceful atmosphere
➕ Safer than taking an Indian train
➕ Accompanied by retreat organizers
➕ Goes directly to the yoga center
➕ Quiet and peaceful atmosphere
➖ More expensive than the train (about twice as much)
➖ Less comfortable sleeping if sharing a berth
➖ May cause motion sickness
➖ No toilet on board (but there will be stops)
➖ Less comfortable sleeping if sharing a berth
➖ May cause motion sickness
➖ No toilet on board (but there will be stops)
Other ways to reach the retreat location
Other ways to reach the retreat location
Train
There is a direct train from Delhi to Jamalpur. It leaves from Anand Vihar railway station in Delhi and arrives at Jamalpur Junction.
You can get to the Delhi station by taxi or metro. From the Jamalpur station to the retreat place, you can take a rickshaw (200–300 rupees).
Trains have both economy class (sleeper) and higher classes (2A, 1A with AC).
You can get to the Delhi station by taxi or metro. From the Jamalpur station to the retreat place, you can take a rickshaw (200–300 rupees).
Trains have both economy class (sleeper) and higher classes (2A, 1A with AC).
Pros and cons of taking the train
➕ Cheapest option (from $20 for an AC seat)
➕ Lying berth (more comfortable than bus or plane)
➕ Toilets and washbasins available on board
➕ Lying berth (more comfortable than bus or plane)
➕ Toilets and washbasins available on board
➖ Crowded and noisy (the coach can be full)
➖ Less safe (some people may bother you or try to scam you)
➖ Often delayed (by 3 to 8 hours)
➖ Train stations can be hard to reach
➖ Low hygiene standards
➖ Less safe (some people may bother you or try to scam you)
➖ Often delayed (by 3 to 8 hours)
➖ Train stations can be hard to reach
➖ Low hygiene standards
Flight
You can fly from Delhi to Patna, and then go from Patna to Jamalpur by train or taxi.
Approximate flight cost: from $55
Approximate taxi cost: around $65
Approximate flight cost: from $55
Approximate taxi cost: around $65
Pros and cons of taking a flight
➕ Fastest option (up to 10 hours total)
➖ Most expensive option
➖ You need to travel from the airport to the train station in Patna
➖ You may need to pay extra for luggage
➖ You need to travel from the airport to the train station in Patna
➖ You may need to pay extra for luggage