What is the best transport in India, and how to get around?

Whether or not to travel by plane in India?

Because India is so huge, taking a plane is a good option. It is affordable and can save you a lot of time. A journey that takes 36 hours by train can now be made in 2.5 hours.

When you are in India it is certainly interesting to use the train. These are often classic train sets that sometimes even work with a steam locomotive. The train is a very cheap and fun way to get to all corners of the country. Even though train traffic seems like chaos, in the end it is well organized. There are delays, lasting hours, but the trains are running. You usually have to make a reservation. Keep scorching temperatures in mind.
There are different 'classes', sometimes as many as 7 different classes per train. It is often pleasant to stay in the 'AC' air-conditioned wagons, you have your own bed, power supply and sometimes even sheets for your bed.
Check with the locals to see which train usually runs on time. Some trains are 'always' delayed, for example because they have already been on their way for 20 hours before they arrive at your departure station. It may then be smarter to take an earlier or later train, which may have only departed from a city earlier, and therefore has a smaller chance of delay.

Some places cannot be reached by train in India, so you quickly have to rely on buses. The buses can get you anywhere and are usually faster than the train. The bus has the advantage that you often do not have to book in advance.

It is wise to rent a car in India. A car with driver is not expensive and is offered everywhere in the country. Taxi drivers are often also willing to serve as a driver for a day. Especially if you are traveling as a couple or in a group, a car with a driver quickly becomes a nice and affordable way to get from A to B.

When you take a taxi, a driver will often not turn on the meter. In principle, this is normal and you can call the police for this. This is often not necessary and you agree on a reasonable price in advance. Whether or not to travel by train is India

The motorized riskja is stil a typical Indian means of transport. Often it is simply called 'car' and in Europe it is known as the 'Tuk-Tuk'. The auto rickshaw is a cheaper alternative to the taxi and is also much more agile in the busy traffic of the big cities in India.

The bicycle riskja is a cheaper , and of course also slower. When you take a trip on the cycle rickshaw you have the opportunity to take a look around you and enjoy the culture-rich street scene of India.

Be sure to rent a bike in India if you get the chance. This makes you very independent and flexible. It is also easy and cheap to buy a bicycle. Once you buy one, make sure you put it inside. It is also possible to transport a bicycle as luggage by bus or train.

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