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arrow_back Back to main guideAirport: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), 120km from Kottathara
Kozhikode (CLT)
Major railway station with trains from all over India, located 110km from Kottathara.
Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia
Note: Trains are generally more comfortable for long journeys.
₹1500-2500 per day
Best for: Exploring remote areas and attractions.
Hire a jeep with a driver for a hassle-free experience. Negotiate the price beforehand.
₹30-50 per km
Best for: Short distances within towns and villages.
Bargain for the fare before starting the journey. Ensure the meter is running.
₹10-20 per ride
Best for: Traveling between towns and villages on a budget.
Buses can be crowded. Check the bus schedules in advance.
Smart strategies to beat the rush and travel peacefully
Visit monuments at opening time (usually 6-7 AM) to avoid tour groups
timingSunset visits are less crowded than sunrise at most attractions
timingHampi is relatively empty April-June due to extreme heat
seasonExplore North India in summer when most tourists flee to hill stations
seasonWeekdays have 50-70% fewer visitors than weekends at popular sites
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.
British citizens can get 5-year multi-entry visas
Explore the Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem
Auto-rickshaws must use meters in some cities - In Delhi, Mumbai, and others, drivers are legally required to use meters. Insist on it or walk away.
Set boundaries - women can choose to only photo with families/women
Toilet paper isn't standard - Most Indian bathrooms have water sprays or hand-held bidets. Carry your own tissue paper everywhere.
Hindi is not spoken everywhere - South India has distinct languages (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam). English is often more useful than Hindi there.
Time is described uniquely - "Half past" might mean 30 minutes before (half to the next hour). "5:30" might be "half past five" or "half six."
Get vaccinated before arrival - Hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and tetanus are recommended. Consult a travel clinic 6-8 weeks before departure.
Learn basic Hindi greetings - "Namaste" (hello), "dhanyavaad" (thank you), "kitna" (how much), and "bahut acha" (very good) go a long way.
Ladakh is best during monsoon season (dry and sunny)
Visit attractions early in the morning to avoid crowds
Expect the selfie requests to get tiring
Download metro apps before traveling - Apps like Delhi Metro Rail or Mumbai Metro help you plan routes and calculate fares in advance.
Embrace that things won't go as planned
Don't be overfriendly with service industry workers - it can be misconstrued
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