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Bus VS Train
Generally you should utilize the train as much as possible. However there are times when the buses are a better option. This seems to be the case in Tamil Nadu, Rajastan, Madhya Pradesh to name a few. Anytime you just can't wait for the train.
pros:
- leave every half hour
- cheap
- good scenry if you have window seat
cons:
- slow 30-50km per hour
- uncomfortable
- can be very crowded
Tips:
Sometime the front seat besides the driver is the best.They will offen give this to a tourist because you can put your rucksack there, as well you can have a good view of India. However the constand horn blowing will becoe annoying,
Somewhere in the middle of the bus can be best.
"Buses are terrible in India and it turns out the private ones are even worse. They delhi-dharmasala, manali through rajasthan etc. are the same. Also a big scam. First with lugage they want to charge you just for putting on the roof. Then the seating with np seat numbers...send the tourist to sit in the back of the bus where is most uncomfortable and we don't have to listen them complain...then the constant stopping to pick up 1-2 strangers for few miles...the restaurant they take you too for baksheesh...the uncomfortable seats that don't work... the smokers....the people standing or sleeping in the walkway...people on the roof... the bus that is falling apart because this is the cheapest way to run a bus, run IT INTO THE GROUND! if they say 8 hr it will be 12. If you buy the ticket from an agent for 450 that actual cost is about 200 for 'delux' service. There is NO direct service they stop in every town!"
Keep in mind it can take two hours to travel 50km in a bus, and it is not uncommon.
Bus staff will overload and overcrowd on a regular basis.
Watch for your stop of you may miss it. Staff are usless.
If there is not luggade comparment you will carry it on board. In this case put you backpack in the front of the bus near the engine cover.
Becareful of the a packpack on the roff, make sure the bus staff tied it securely. If it rains it will get wet.
Some express buses go long distance maybe only a few running per day. Check with the local bus station information on the best bus to take.
Bus travel can be a fun and interesting way to see and experience India!
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