Complete transport guide: flights, trains, buses, and local transport. Trip Planning travel planning.
arrow_back Back to main guideAirport: Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), 40km from city
Bangalore City Railway Station (SBC)
Main station, handles most long-distance trains, located in the city center.
Yesvantpur Junction (YPR)
Another major station, located in the northern part of the city.
Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia
Note: Trains more comfortable
₹10-60 per ride
Best for: Long distances, avoiding traffic
Buy a rechargeable smart card for convenience. Lines can be crowded during peak hours.
₹40 (minimum) + ₹20/km
Best for: Short distances, negotiating narrow streets
Negotiate the fare before starting the ride. Insist on using the meter.
₹100-500 depending on distance
Best for: Comfort, convenience
Book in advance during peak hours. Check the driver's rating before getting in.
Smart strategies to beat the rush and travel peacefully
Avoid full moon nights at Taj Mahal - extremely popular and expensive
timingMonsoon season (July-September) offers empty attractions in most regions
seasonOctober-March are peak tourist months - avoid if seeking solitude
seasonStay overnight near attractions to explore before day-trippers arrive
strategyVisit during lunch hours (12-2 PM) when tour groups break for meals
timingExplore North India in summer when most tourists flee to hill stations
seasonAvoid: Weekends, Indian holidays (Jan 26, Aug 15, Diwali), school vacations (May-June, Dec-Jan).
Best: Weekday mornings, monsoon season for most destinations, opposite shoulder seasons.
Colonial laws still exist - British-era obscenity laws remain on books and influence modern enforcement and attitudes.
Goan culture is more relaxed about alcohol - Beach culture and Portuguese Catholic influence make Goa's attitude toward drinking very different from conservative states.
Google Translate is essential - Download offline language packs for every state you'll visit. The app's camera translation feature is invaluable.
Mosquito repellent prevents serious diseases - Dengue and malaria are real risks in many areas. Use DEET-based repellents and sleep under nets.
Oral rehydration salts save lives - When Delhi Belly strikes (and it might), ORS packets help prevent dangerous dehydration. Buy them at any pharmacy.
Eat only freshly cooked food
Script changes every few states - Devanagari in the north, Bengali/Assamese script in the east, Dravidian scripts in the south. Street signs can be unreadable.
Set boundaries - women can choose to only photo with families/women
Be extremely aware of scams, especially in Delhi
Some wildlife areas need advance booking - National parks have daily visitor limits. Book safaris and entry permits months ahead for popular destinations.
Touching someone's head is offensive - The head is considered sacred in Hindu culture. Never pat anyone's head, even children's.
ATM availability varies by state development - Metros have ATMs every block; remote Himachal or northeastern villages might have one ATM for 50km radius.
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