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arrow_back Back to main guideAirport: Donyi Polo Airport (HGI), 30km from city
Naharlagun Railway Station (NHLN)
Connects Itanagar to major cities in India. Located about 15 km from Itanagar.
Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia
Note: Trains more comfortable
₹50-₹200
Best for: Short distances within the city
Bargain before hiring an auto-rickshaw. Confirm the fare before starting the journey.
₹300-₹800
Best for: Longer distances and day trips
Hire a taxi from a reputable taxi stand. Agree on the fare beforehand.
Smart strategies to beat the rush and travel peacefully
Walk 15 minutes beyond main monuments to find empty viewpoints
alternativesExplore Orchha instead of Khajuraho for uncrowded temple complexes
alternativesBook first entry slot for Taj Mahal to experience it nearly empty
bookingCoorg coffee plantations in monsoon = breathtaking and deserted
seasonVisit Rajasthan forts in summer heat when domestic tourists avoid them
seasonExplore lesser-known temples and monuments in the same city
alternativesAvoid: 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.
Cycle rickshaws are for very short distances - Best for old city areas where motorized vehicles can't reach, but negotiate price firmly beforehand.
Amritsar is known for exceptional meat dishes
Coffee versus tea preference - South India is coffee country with filter kaapi culture; North prefers masala chai; both available everywhere but quality varies.
Get a local SIM card immediately upon arrival
Slow down your pace - don't try to see everything at once
Pick one region for every two weeks of travel
Be extremely aware of scams, especially in Delhi
Avoid ice in drinks completely
Order sweet lassi regularly
Eat only freshly cooked food
British citizens can get 5-year multi-entry visas
Western Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage site
Goa shows Portuguese influence in dishes like vindalho
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