Have you experienced the magic of riding on a rickshaw? Or riding on the back of a camel or an elephant? Travel in India with different and unique transportation modes.

Travelling in India is incomplete, without experiencing the various flavors of transportation. Experience the warm welcome at the airport, gregariousness on the buses, walk on foot and enjoy the crowds. What about bullocks?  Visit India, and enjoy a ride on it as well. 

Transport System in India

India spread across 3,287,590 square kms (1,269,346 square miles) is the largest country on the Asian continent. Therefore, it has multiple modes of transportation for travel. Similar to other destinations on the globe, Indian transport is segregated into three main categories – land, air and water transport. The mostly widely used is the Railway system, life-life on the Indian population, connecting destinations near and far, within cities or outside.

Air Travel

The quickest means of transport has always been the airplanes. The key players in the domestic market include Jet Airways, Kingfisher, IndiGo and Indian Airlines. Tourists can book tickets for economy travel well in advance, up to 90 days. For those who like to travel in luxury, business class is their mantra. Air travel is suitable for roving bigger cities, or perhaps when your schedule is tight. 

Hiring a pre-paid taxi from the airport is safer, convenient and economical option, unlike auto-rickshaw that overcharges tourists.

Water Travel

Despite its huge physical boundaries, surprisingly India has only 9.5% water bodies. Water transport is evident only in the coastal regions of India, precisely on the Western and Eastern Ghats.  

Enjoy river cruises on River Mandovi in Goa, take pleasure in fishing on River Hubli in Calcutta, absorb the magnificence of Kashmir in a Shikara on Dal Lake, or rejuvenate your senses in the backwaters of Kerala on a boat.

Land Travel

With more than 8500 trains plying daily, covering more than 50,000 miles of tracks across the nation, Indian Railways is the lifeline of the country. Amongst the major modes of traveling in India, Indian Railways is the most cost-effective, accessible and comfortable way to travel big cities, small towns and rural areas. The cost incurred for reserving a three-tier, air-conditioned berth in Indian Railways is often less than a luxury bus seat to the same destination. However, if you are seeking luxurious journey, travel in style with Place on Wheel and The Royal Orient across Rajasthan and Gujarat

The ticketing system is computerized and you can purchase tickets from any location, unto three months in advance. Conveniently check the status of your reservation and the train timetable online.

Railway Stations are located in the heart of the city and boarding and lodging, first aid, transportation, travel agents and police are available in and around it. Train stations are operational 24-hours, and therefore it is the safest mode of transportation, if travelling odd hours.

Within city and rural area, enjoy a pillion ride on the rickshaw, auto-rickshaw or a bullock cart.

We recommend you to travel during the day to avoid unpleasant situations.