HITCH-HIKING
Traveling by hitchhiking in India is rare, because only a few Indians own their own cars. You can try to stop the truck, but doubts remain, will the driver understand, what's going on, or how much and whether he needs to be paid at all.
Women should definitely give up hitchhiking. A woman traveling alone is an easy prey in this country, because Hindus read it as an invitation to make a closer acquaintance.
OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORT
Before using the means of transport, in which the prices for the trip are not specified – such as a taxi or rickshaw, the price must be agreed in advance, otherwise the journey may end in an argument between the unhappy passenger and the driver, who asked for an astronomical amount. Traveling in a group, must be additionally marked, that passengers will jointly pay the agreed price. Don't forget your luggage, because upon arrival, the driver will have the right to request more than agreed. If the price, proposed by the driver, seems too high or is not using the numerator, best to just go elsewhere.
To the airport
There are special buses to the airports, state-owned, Indian Airlines or private entrepreneurs. You can also get there by taxi or rickshaw. Some of the airports are close to the city, so it is enough to rent a bicycle rickshaw.
In turn, to get out of the airport, it's best to go to a special booth, located in the hall, where you pay in advance for a taxi. It is much cheaper than negotiating the price yourself, because then the taxi drivers ask a lot more and do not use the meters.
Taxi
There are taxi ranks in almost all Indian cities, mostly equipped with meters. However, the fees charged by drivers rarely match the official tariff, especially that the counters are frequently "broken". In that case, it's best to threaten, that another taxi would be found, and the price drops immediately. Unfortunately, this does not always work during rush hour.
Most of the meters in the taxis here are outdated, because prices are going up. Tables are then used by taxi drivers, from which it is read, by how much has increased the fee compared to this, which the counter shows. Of course, that's the easiest way to trick the customer, showing him a fake card. In states like Gujarat, where numbers are spelled differently, it's not even worth asking for!
The only reasonable solution is to check, what fare is valid in a given city. This information is provided at airports and hotels.
Auto rickshaw
The Autorickshaw is a noisy three-wheeled vehicle with a 2-cylinder engine. There are two at the rear (or more) seats, intended for passengers, over whose heads a canvas is stretched. These vehicles are also called scooters (scooters) and aut (autos).
Although only one company in the country deals with their production – Bajaj, they are slightly different in almost every city. For example, an additional seat was installed in the rear of the tutor rickshaw in the Rajasthan Chitora, so that they can accommodate four passengers, and if anyone insists, this and eight.
The auto rickshaws are Fr. 50% cheaper than taxis; most of them were also equipped with meters. These vehicles run much faster than taxis, especially in crowded city streets. Their drivers are brave and brave, skillfully maneuvering between speeding cars. Collisions and minor bumps are quite common, therefore, the faint of heart should rather avoid these vehicles.
Because the seats in the tutor rickets are roughly in line with the exhaust pipes of buses and trucks, passengers are at risk of inhaling exhaust fumes.
The small wheels of these vehicles and the massive suspension make, that the vehicle bounces over bumps like a ball, and with him his passengers. Therefore, traveling with tutor rickshaws is not a pleasure.
Weather
These vehicles resemble auto rickshaws, however, they are slightly larger and act as minibuses, running on fixed routes. However, to get an idea, where do they go, you have to know the city quite well. So it is much better to use the services of auto-maker.
Bicycle rickshaws
The vehicle consists of a three-wheeled bicycle with a trailer designed for two passengers. In large urban centers, rickshaws are almost out of use, they can only be found in the old city of Delhi and in some districts of Calcutta. However, in smaller cities, they are still the primary means of transport.
Before setting off on the route, it is absolutely necessary to set a price. As a general rule, tourists should not agree to any donation, for in this way they make us understand, that they have no idea about commonly accepted rates. Then each amount will seem too low to the driver and the ride ends in an unpleasant argument. You can witness such a scene very often, in popular tourist destinations, such as Agra or Jaipur, because drivers often demand more money than the bill for a taxi or tuk tuk hired for the same route. Even a price-fixing upfront does not stop them from stubbornly haggling and outrageous quarrels, when they get paid.
Another
Tongis are still moving on the streets of some cities, light two-wheeled cars, pulled by horses, and horse carriages, called victories. There are trams in Calcutta and the first metro in India, and to Bombay, Delhi and Madras commute by suburban railways.
In the old days, rickshaws were pulled by people, a practice that has survived to this day in some districts of Calcutta.
Rower
Even in the smallest village or town there is at least one bike rental. The hourly charge is from 3 do 5 INR, and for the whole day you have to pay from 10 do 15 INR. In tourist resorts you usually pay twice as much. Foreign tourists can sometimes find it difficult to rent a bike; ID card as a pledge or deposit in the amount of 300-500 INR should do the trick.
If you have a mishap in the form of a flat tire while driving, just look for a "mechanic", usually seated by the road, who repairs a damaged inner tube for a few rupees.
Cyclists traveling with children should purchase special baskets-seats. In cane furniture stores, such a seat will be made while you wait. All you need to do is fasten them with a rope or straps to the trunk.
GUIDED TOURS
State or state travel agencies are in almost every tourist destination in India, and the communication departments organize excursions, during which local monuments and other interesting places are visited. It is worth taking advantage of their offers, especially there, where monuments are scattered all over the city. Visiting all interesting places on your own, e.g. w Delhi, consumes a lot of money, which is spent on buses and taxis. Organized tours are much cheaper.
Local tourists also participate in these tours, who usually outnumber Westerners. Despite this, the guides only use English, Diegle is ruled by many middle-class Indians.