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arrow_back Back to main guideAirport: Jaipur International Airport (JAI), 140km from city
Ajmer Junction (AII)
Main railway station, located 15km from Pushkar. Connects to major cities in India.
Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia
Note: Trains more comfortable
₹50-150 per ride
Best for: Short distances within the town
Bargain for the fare before starting the journey. Confirm the destination.
Free
Best for: Exploring the central area
Wear comfortable shoes and carry water. Be aware of the traffic.
Smart strategies to beat the rush and travel peacefully
Weekdays have 50-70% fewer visitors than weekends at popular sites
timingVisit Mandu, not Ajanta, for equally stunning but empty monuments
alternativesExplore North India in summer when most tourists flee to hill stations
seasonDiwali week (Oct/Nov) means empty tourist sites as locals celebrate at home
seasonBook heritage hotels - they limit daily visitors unlike popular hostels
strategyVisit Goa beaches in monsoon for complete isolation (but no swimming)
seasonPre-book tickets online to skip massive queuing lines
bookingAvoid: 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.
Skip salads and cut vegetables from street stalls
Book accommodations in areas frequented by travelers
Dinner is eaten very late in urban India
Purchase SIM at the airport when you arrive
Kashmir requires registration - While no permit needed, register with local police when staying in certain areas of Jammu & Kashmir for security purposes.
Natural disaster preparedness varies - Earthquake-prone regions (Himalayas, Northeast) have different risks than cyclone-prone coasts or flood-prone plains.
Join "Host a Sister" Facebook group for safe female-only hosting
Get travel insurance - it's essential despite cheap medical care
Visit during fall for festival season (Durga Puja, Diwali, Camel Fair)
Avoid ice in drinks completely
Film industry extras are sometimes needed - Bollywood and regional film industries occasionally hire foreign extras, especially in Mumbai.
Protect cameras from dust and humidity - Carry silica gel packets, keep equipment in sealed bags, and clean sensors regularly.
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