What is the easiest way to get to the mission?
There are several options for travelling to the mission: Bus -this is the cheapest is method of travel. Catch a ‘Deluxe’ bus bound for Khatema (pronounced ‘ka-tee-ma’) from in front of the Red Fort (Lal Quila). At present two companies are operating HINA and BLUE WORLD TOURIST, they leave around 9 o’clock in the evening. One needs to get there before 8 o’clock or ring up and book a seat or sleeper berth. Seat tickets are about Rs200/- each, but occasionally you won’t get one unless you are willing to pay Rs300/-. A “Sleeper” ticket is Rs400/- for a double (which you can fit two people in with a bit of difficulty). Instead of a seat you get a bed which is much easier to travel in for some people as a bus trip from Delhi can take 8-15 hours depending on traffic jams, though most get through in under 12 hours. The bus trip is quite rough and difficult especially in the hot weather, it is not air conditioned and often has spoilt windows. The bus is not recommended for anyone who would not
