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I am planning to visit Himachal Pradesh for a week( Shimla, Kullu, Dharamsala) in June, 2014. we would be 3 of us ( 2 adults + 1 child).
I am pretty excited to see US like Self drive option available from carzonrent (Swift VDI - 1300 per day + VAT). However the number plates will be taxi ones ( black letters on yellow plates, which means more toll, scrutiny etc).
Need some suggestions on whether to go for self drive or hire a taxi.
Self Drive
1. I have driven long distances in South India with family and would love to do the same
2. However , i will need help of google maps in Himachal ( been to Shimla 11 years back)
3. Self Drive car would be relatively new , they told they have only 2012 + models.
4. I am not sure whether their will be any problems with taxi number plates during the way (Tolls would be higher + security checks, taxi unions ? )
5. Will be able to use "Human GPS" since i know hindi well.
Traditional taxi
1. Lot of time available for photography
2. Don't have to worry about diesel, parking , vehicle papers etc.
3. The driver might know the routes better.
4. Will be costlier.
So let me know your suggestions and if its inclined towards Traditional taxi, do let me know reliable operators from Delhi.
I am pretty excited to see US like Self drive option available from carzonrent (Swift VDI - 1300 per day + VAT). However the number plates will be taxi ones ( black letters on yellow plates, which means more toll, scrutiny etc).
Need some suggestions on whether to go for self drive or hire a taxi.
Self Drive
1. I have driven long distances in South India with family and would love to do the same
2. However , i will need help of google maps in Himachal ( been to Shimla 11 years back)
3. Self Drive car would be relatively new , they told they have only 2012 + models.
4. I am not sure whether their will be any problems with taxi number plates during the way (Tolls would be higher + security checks, taxi unions ? )
5. Will be able to use "Human GPS" since i know hindi well.
Traditional taxi
1. Lot of time available for photography
2. Don't have to worry about diesel, parking , vehicle papers etc.
3. The driver might know the routes better.
4. Will be costlier.
So let me know your suggestions and if its inclined towards Traditional taxi, do let me know reliable operators from Delhi.