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arrow_back Back to main guideAirport: Jodhpur Airport (JDH), 140km from city
Jalore Railway Station (JOR)
Serves trains from major cities in Rajasthan and other parts of India. Located on the outskirts of the city.
Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia
Note: Trains more comfortable.
₹50-150 per ride
Best for: Short distances within the city
Bargain before you get in. Agree on the price before starting the journey.
₹15-20 per km
Best for: Longer distances and day trips
Book in advance or negotiate the fare beforehand.
₹300-500 per day
Best for: Independent exploration of the surrounding areas
Wear a helmet and carry your driving license. Be careful of the road conditions.
Smart strategies to beat the rush and travel peacefully
Avoid Indian national holidays - monuments become extremely crowded
timingDiwali week (Oct/Nov) means empty tourist sites as locals celebrate at home
seasonMeghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh barely see international tourists
alternativesSkip Jaipur's Amber Fort at midday - visit before 9 AM instead
timingPre-book tickets online to skip massive queuing lines
bookingStay overnight near attractions to explore before day-trippers arrive
strategyVisit monuments at opening time (usually 6-7 AM) to avoid tour groups
timingExplore Orchha instead of Khajuraho for uncrowded temple complexes
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.
Kerala is surprisingly conservative - Despite high education levels, Kerala society is quite traditional about PDA, especially outside tourist areas.
Muslims don't eat pork
Don't be overfriendly with service industry workers - it can be misconstrued
Don't miss gulab jamun and kheer desserts
Taking photos together is universally accepted - Posing for photographs together, even close together, is fine and common at tourist sites.
Visit Hampi for stunning boulderscape landscapes
Read books by Indian authors before your trip
Visit emerald tea plantations in the mountains
"Namaste" with hands together is universal - This greeting works everywhere, regardless of religion or region, and shows respect.
Visit during fall for festival season (Durga Puja, Diwali, Camel Fair)
Arrive at train stations 30 minutes early - Stations are massive and confusing; you'll need time to find your platform and coach.
Research hotel neighborhoods carefully for safety
Eat pakoras as a common snack
More devout Hindus avoid eating with the left hand
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