Air
India has a comprehensive network linking the major cities of the different states. In addition to Indian Airlines and its subsidiary Alliance Air, there are several private airlines such as Jet Airways, Sahara. There are few private air taxis are available for certain sectors.
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Train
Trains can still be the cheapest and most comfortable means of travelling long distances in India. There are over 170 air-conditioned high-speed Shatabdi for day travel, and Rajdhani Express trains, which covers most of India. There are luxury trains-Palace on Wheels and The Royal Orient for luxury travel. In rail passes are also available to tourist for periods ranging from 7 to 90 days.
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Road
Road travel is possible through bus and cars and rickshaws- auto, horse driven and cycle. Vehicles drive on the left.
By far the most pleasant time to visit India is November end of March for almost the entire country. However, the hill stations are an exception, the Western Ghats in the Himalayas, are beautiful in summer months of April to June, while the Western Himalayas is excellent right up to September.
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