Getting around
Transportation options in India are plenty.
India is a massive country with a lot to do
and even more to see. When going, start
with the mindset that you will not be able
to see everything. Be realistic about what
you want, choose a region (north, central or
south) plan your way around, then explore.
The least expensive ways to travel are by
bus, train or Tuk Tuk (rickshaw), depending
on the distance needed. Domestic flights in
India are abundant and fairly priced, so if the
distance warrants it we suggest getting on
that plane. Vital tip: when traveling by Tuk
Tuk never say yes to the first price the driver
quotes. Cut it by at least 1/2 and don’t go
any higher. Even 1/2 of the quoted price will
most likely be too much to pay, but there
is no way as a tourist you will get the local
price, and that is okay. You aren’t a local.
Mistakes we made
+Went from Delhi to Pushkar by Taxi. Never
do that. That’s dumb. It’s a trap. People will
cheat you, there are no meters. Never take a
taxi in India; it isn’t New York.
+ Got trapped in a fake “Information Office”
scheme. These are run by the Indian mafia
or a band of brothers and they cheat, cheat,
cheat you for all that they can.
+ If an Information Office tells you that all
trains or hotels are fully booked due to some
“event” (aka Holi). Double check those
people. Go to another place. This usually
happens in bigger cities.
+ When going to a different Information
Office, also get a new driver. The taxi,
tuk-tuk or whoever took you to the
“information office” is in on the shenanigan
and is for sure getting a tip out.
+ If it’s cheaper to fly to your destination than
it is to go through this “Information Office”
they are lying to you, and you should not
trust it.
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