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arrow_back Back to main guideGaya International Airport (GAY), 45km from city. Airlines include IndiGo, Air India. Transfer options: taxi (rupees 1000-1500, 1 hour), shared auto (rupees 300-500, 1.5 hours). Patna Airport (PAT) is 70km away.
Jehanabad Railway Station (JHD) is well-connected. From Delhi: 12-15 hours, rupees 400-1500. From Mumbai: 25-30 hours, rupees 800-2500. From Bangalore: 35-40 hours, rupees 1200-3500. Fares vary by class.
Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) and private operators run buses to Jehanabad Bus Stand. From Patna: 1.5-2 hours, rupees 80-150. From Gaya: 1-1.5 hours, rupees 60-100. Frequency is high.
Jehanabad is on NH 83 and SH 7. From Patna: 50km, 1.5 hours drive. Road condition is generally good. Approx tolls: rupees 50-100. From Gaya: 30km, 1 hour drive.
50 km from Patna
rupees 30-150 (local), rupees 400-700 (Barabar Caves round trip)
Best for: short trips, reaching attractions outside city
Always agree on the fare beforehand to avoid overcharging.For Barabar Caves, hire an auto for a round trip with waiting time.
rupees 10-50
Best for: very short distances within city
Good for experiencing local transport.Not suitable for longer distances or outside the city center.
Smart strategies to beat the rush and travel peacefully
Choose Chettinad over Pondicherry for Tamil culture without tourist hordes
alternativesPre-book tickets online to skip massive queuing lines
bookingVisit 'secondary' UNESCO sites instead of overcrowded primary ones
alternativesRepublic Day (Jan 26), Independence Day (Aug 15) draw massive crowds
timingVisit during lunch hours (12-2 PM) when tour groups break for meals
timingSunset visits are less crowded than sunrise at most attractions
timingVisit monuments at opening time (usually 6-7 AM) to avoid tour groups
timingAvoid full moon nights at Taj Mahal - extremely popular and expensive
timingAvoid: 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.
Avoid meat from street vendors
Sharing food in restaurants is common - Couples sharing dishes or feeding each other small bites in restaurants is increasingly accepted in urban areas.
Road travel takes longer than expected due to congestion
Look for busy stalls with high turnover
You WILL be asked for selfies constantly
Eastern Ghats provide unique biodiversity
Be polite but firm if you don't want photos
Finish your plate to show appreciation - Leaving food can indicate you didn't enjoy it, though this varies by family and region.
Diwali lights up the entire country - The festival of lights in October/November features fireworks, lamps, and sweets everywhere.
Noise levels vary dramatically - Request rooms away from main roads, temples (loudspeakers!), or wedding halls for better sleep.
Wet wipes are indispensable - Use them for everything from cleaning hands to wiping down train seats and restaurant tables.
Watch for elaborate scams involving fake government offices
Navratri means nine nights of dancing - Particularly in Gujarat, this autumn festival features traditional garba and dandiya raas dancing.
Keep a scarf (dupatta) handy for temple and mosque visits
Ola and Uber work well in cities - These ride-sharing apps provide transparent pricing and eliminate bargaining hassles. Keep them installed.
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