Plane

Government-owned monopoly is the past, the economy is getting more open and several airline provider and low-cost carrier are on offer. In fact that the country is huge and in some cases, especially of uncertain roads, is taking a plane a viable option. Major international airports are Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Kochi. Many secondary airports for domestic flights are available. The system is the same, early booking brings lower fares.

yatra.com has the best offer for domestic connections in india. It is a local search engine and catches also small airports.

Bus

The bus is another cheap option of reaching places which are not served by train and is the second popular way of traveling across India. Ordinary public buses for longer distances are not recommended, they are crowded and uncomfortable, especially for taller persons. Additionally are express or luxury buses with AC and couchette available.

yatra.com compares many bus provider

Train

There is no doubt, the efficient Indian Railway is the transportation number one and also the cheapest option of movement in India. It has the third largest railway network in the world with about 7500 stations. Traveling on train brings a fascinating dimension and experience, and a feeling that the entire country is currently moving. There is no better way to get in touch with local people and see the beautiful countryside of India. Depending on the distance and your budget you can choose between several classes.

getting a train ticket at the station is not hassle free. Don't calculate your schedule too tight for that, depending on the city it can take hours sometime.

For booking in adnace take Yatra.com, it is a national booking provider and has a much more easier userinterface for booking train tickets compare to the official website.

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car + Motorcycle

Renting a car? You probably will not want to! If you choose some remote places, hiring a car with driver is advisable. For Motorcycle it's recommended to book an organize package tour. Driving a scooter around Goa, Mysore or other small tourist places by yourself is possible.