Air Transport: As far as air transport is concerned,
Jaipur airport is Rajasthan's only international
airport. There are other airports at Jodhpur
and Udaipur while the one at Jaisalmer
is only open from October to March. Indian Airlines and Jet
Airways operate regular flights to Rajasthan from New Delhi
and Mumbai. Most foreign tourists land either at New Delhi
or Mumbai and then take a convenient connecting flight to
any of the above-mentioned destinations of Rajasthan.
Rail: Indian railway is the world's biggest railway
service and Rajasthan is well connected by the Indian Railway
network. Almost all the important towns and cities of Rajasthan
are well connected with the four principal metropolitan cities
of India - New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
Bus: Rajasthan has a wide network of bus services.
The government run Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation
along with a dedicated bunch of professional private bus operators
provide efficient bus services within Rajasthan.
Jaipur is very well connected by buses from New Delhi's Bikaner.
House, ISTD Bus Stand and Kalle Khan. Buses leave New Delhi
every 15 minutes.
Significantly the condition of roads in Rajasthan are generally
of good condition. Road transport by buses and coaches are
by far the most comfortable ways of traveling in Rajasthan.
From air-conditioned deluxe buses to the ordinary express
buses, a wide range of buses link up the whole of Rajasthan.
Normally tickets are purchased at the time of departure but
passengers who want front row seats are advised to book their
tickets in advance.
Taxicabs: Taxis and cabs can easily be hired from
most tourist destinations in Rajasthan. They range from utility
to the luxurious with or without chauffeurs.
Auto rickshaws & Cycle rickshaws: For short distance
traveling, the auto rickshaws are ideal. They are basically
an extension of the scooter with a canvas roof and at a time
can carry three to four passengers with enough space for luggage.
Auto rickshaws ply on meter basis.
Cycle rickshaws are manually driven three wheelers and naturally
much slower than the engine operated auto rickshaws. The cycle
rickshaws are ideal for leisurely sightseeing in and around
the towns of Rajasthan. They are also an environment friendly
and non-polluting vehicle.
Tempos: These are rather awkward looking noisy vehicles,
which are a little larger than auto rickshaws and ply on designated
routes at fixed rates. Rates vary in proportion to the distance
covered.
Tongas: Tongas are horse driven carriages and a great
way to enjoy the old world charms of a bygone era. Although
most people prefer motorized vehicles, the Tongas are still
very popular with foreign tourists. Apart from foreigners,
these Tongas mostly serve as vehicles for transportation of
vegetables.
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