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ROADS Goa
72 Reviews Rickshaws are normally a cheap and easy way to get around most places in India. I think the exception is Goa. There are no meters and no fixed rates. Rates for short journeys cost more than an hour's...
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TAXIS Mumbai
36 Reviews Meru Cabs is one of the first companies to launch metered "Radio cabs" in India under its brand "Meru." First launched in Mumbai in April 2007, Meru Cabs has grown rapidly in terms of fleet size and...
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Taxis Delhi
19 Reviews When I came India I booked with Destination Services India!!!! they are so great because they have an America contact, who I called before i even left to talk about my trip and where I wanted to go!!!...
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How to get around? Jaipur
24 Reviews We tried a trishaw, but it was too slow and he didn't understand us properly as he didn't speak English. It was hard work on the man too and the price is similar to an auto rickshaw. Later we found...
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Gettin there n around Hyderabad
15 Reviews Because of the weather and the average temperature, I suggest you move around on a cloudy day or in the evenings. Nonetheless, travelling is not difficult. if you have your own conveyance, nothing...
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TRAINS Goa
13 Reviews Already when I arrived to Hospet I bought a train ticket back to Goa. I got a ticket for Rs 170 (June 2010) in the SL class. According to the timetable the train was supposed to leave at 6.30 and...
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TRAIN Mumbai
45 Reviews Find the train station and be patient to line up. Its the fastest and a cheapest way to go if you're nowhere near Colaba area. Taxis are fairly priced however you can get stuck in traffic the routes...
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Train Delhi
22 Reviews Delhi is well connected with all cities and towns of India through railways. It is said that the best way to see India is through the Indian railway system. In fact, no visit to India can be complete...
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elephant transfer Jaipur
12 Reviews You can get an elephant ride up the hill to the Amber Fort - however, you may want to walk as the queue is often over an hour long. A lot of people worry about the well being of the elephants. I...
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The Affordable ride Hyderabad
11 Reviews It is very easy to get around by either taxi or rickshaw. If a meter is not being used, you must agree to a price before the ride. Try to have an idea of where you are going or how long it should take...
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BOAT/SHIPS Goa
5 Reviews While on a tour of local villages we took a ferry across one of the several rivers that run into the sea near Panjim. These two ladies were intrigued by the small group of tourists who’d joined them...
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BUSES Mumbai
20 Reviews The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport or BEST is Mumbai's public transport service and electricity provider. Established in 1873, the BEST operates as one of India's largest fleets of...
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Subway Delhi
12 Reviews We were based in New Delhi in the Karol Bagh area, and the metro line was very close by. The Meto in Delhi is great, extremly clean, orderly, well sighposted and extremly cheap. We used it to go...
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AIR TRAVEL Mumbai
37 Reviews Chhatrapati Shivaji Domestic Terminal formerly known as Santacruz Airport is located off Western Express Highway at Ville Parle (East). The terminals use the same airside facilities but are physically...
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Auto-rickshaw Delhi
12 Reviews Autorikshaw or tuk-tuk is the best way to explore places which are out of the way. We used tuk-tuk to go to Lodhi Ghardens. From Karol Bagh to the gardens we paid Rs 60 one way. Getting tuk-tuk is...
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THE RICKSHAW Mumbai
16 Reviews Auto Rickshaws (Familiar name Tuk Tuks) are three-wheeler black-yellow scooters runs on CNG mostly manufactured by Bajaj Auto. In Mumbai a Rickshaw is allowed to take maximum three passengers in the...
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General Delhi
31 Reviews When I came India I booked with Destination Services India!!!! they are so great because they have an America contact, who I called before i even left to talk about my trip and where I wanted to go!!!...
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Buses Delhi
10 Reviews I decided to take the bus from Jaipur to Dehli as they are frequent and you don’t have to book a ticket in advance. In the morning I took an auto rickshaw from Hotel Pearl Palace to the bus stand as...
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Cycle Rikshaw Delhi
10 Reviews I want to write something about the price of popular transportation vehicle in India which is called Rykshaw. As I saw this vehicle is not safe but according to the Indian lower income, most of them...
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I traveled by bus from Trivandrum to Alleppey during October 2008. For as little as Rs300 you can travel with an AC bus, which is very comfortable.It is best to book a day or two in advance. I booked through SRM/Yahtra/Golden in Trivandrum.
I recently (Oct 2008) made use of Jet Airways to fly from Mumbai to Trivandrum. Unfortunately our flight was delayed. But, it was the only one delayed, many flights left on time as we waited for our flight.The food was good. There is no inflight entertainment.I booked on-line from South Africa, and had no problems in this regard.
Pre-paid taxis from airportsI find this option a much easier and cheaper alternative than to try and find a taxi outside the airport. The pre-paid taxis can be booked at a counter in the arrivals hall.I have made use of this service in Mumbai, Chennai and Trivandrum.
The tour books are united in one suggestion regarding India. All of them say that renting and driving one's self in a car is not a good idea. And after my couple of weeks motoring around the subcontinent, I'd agree. Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never even consider doing this. The traffic is maddening, and if there are rules of the road, I can't tell you what they are. You'd be dodging cycles, pedestrians, elephants, cows, motorcycles, overloaded trucks, buses and God knows...
I highly recommend that you procure the services of a driver if you are doing India "on your own". It's the most hassle-free and safe way to insure that you get where you want to be, and that you get there on time.The title of this piece is "Forget Akbar", and I'm referring to Akbar the Great, one of the most famous of the Moghul rulers. And make no mistake, I mean no personal slight to Akbar - a man renowned for executing prisoners by having an elephant stamp their heads. I am just playfully paying homage to the man that we were lucky enough to have as OUR driver on our recent visit to Delhi, Uttar Pradash and Rajasthan, Mr. Hawa Singh.I can't tell you how to directly contact Hawa, but if you will get with Navin Pandey at Gatik Eventures (www.gatikeventures.com), he can set you up with Hawa as your driver. You'll never meet a more patient, dependable and helpful fellow. And although...
There are many airlines flying to India. Emirates (via Dubai), fly to many Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi, Trivandrum, Chennai etc etc. I never had any bad experiences with Emirates, and a stopover in Dubai is often an added extra.Arriving at smaller airports like Kochi, is much more pleasent than Mumbai or Delhi.South African Airways have direct flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai.www.emirates.comwww.flysaa.com
Flying with Kingfisher was absolute joy. Departure from the domestic terminal in Mumbai was easy, as only two airlines operated from the specific terminal at that stage.Staff members meet you as you enter the airport building and assist you all the way with friendliness.The tariffs are very good, when I booked; the fare was about one third of competitors. Bookings can be made on the internet.Also impressive is the in-flight entertainment – you can watch many different channels of live satellite TV.I would recommend this airline anytime!
To hire a car and driver is another good option of transportation in India. It is important to fix the fare/price before you travel. You are very flexible with this mode of transport, as you can stop along the road if you find something interesting.You can organize this from your hotel or at a tourist agency, of which there is plenty in India.
Auto-rickshaws are a popular, easy and inexpensive way of getting around. I do find these drivers to be different from city to city. In Mumbai, you will not find these in the areas of Colaba, Marine Drive etc where most tourists spend their time; you will have to make use of the black & yellow taxis.When using the service of an auto-rickshaw, do decide on a fee before you get in. Unfortunately they sometimes have their own agenda, like taking you to emporiums etc where they receive commission – it is usually not that difficult to convince them that you are not interested. I met some great rickshaw drivers during my travels, who offered great service. They usually know the place quite well, and have a lot of knowledge. I had some good city tours with rickshaw drivers.
Try:http://www.tailormyholiday.com/#searchJourney&1=journey&2=0&3=Cochin&4=GoaThis example is for Goa to Cochin. the search box on the left lets you enter other places as well. the list is filtered to return only trains that tourists are likely to find useful. Hope this helps!This is a tool i built on my site. Its free to use :)It also gives details about road journeys (only max 8-10 hrs), and air travel. I would love to have comments and feedback on this, so i can make it better.
Neemrana Fort-Palace State of Rajasthan
2 Reviews and 235 Opinions This is such a lovely place, whether for a couple celebrating their love or for a singleton,...
Taj Lands End Mumbai
4 Reviews and 521 Opinions 22,000 square feet of meeting space connected by pre-function areas suitable for exhibitions ...
Leela Goa
5 Reviews and 461 Opinions hallo was meeting adam pyotr mancic in the surfclub arambol. best friend at this time. every night...
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Q: Hello folks, I am thinking to travel to India from July 28-Aug 28 2012. It includes both north and south India. I heard about...
A: 1. If you limit your travels to the plains of India during Jul 28-Aug 28, 2012, you'll experience high humidity, heat and quite a few showers. As it is, South India is...
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