How to Reach Rajasthan

Rajasthan, for all its exotica, is not located in some far flung corner of India – thankfully. Apart from its location quite close to the capital New Delhi, it is eminently accessible through a network of roads, trains, and air routes. Whether you are a domestic or international traveler, you have a range of options to choose from as far as traveling to and within Rajasthan is concerned.

By Air

The major airports in Rajasthan are Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur. Flights to these airports operate from the major metropolitan cities of India, including New Delhi and Mumbai. You can hop aboard the flights operated by Air India, or choose from the private airlines. You can also find bookings with the cheaper “no frills” carriers.

By Train

Trains have two advantages over air travel. Trains are cheaper to travel in, and they connect to more cities within Rajasthan. So if you are looking for a comfortable journey where you can sleep off the jetlag on an overnight train, book a train to your Rajasthan destination.

And they don’t have to be the rickety trains that you may have heard about; the Rajasthan luxury trains offer a royal journey to the traveler. Besides, you can take in the countryside, the deserts, the villages as your train covers the vast expanse of land that is Rajasthan.

By Road

If you are a budget traveler, or simply keen on savoring life in Rajasthan from close quarters, take the buses that ply on interstate highways. You can travel in the government run buses, or take a trip in the privately owned luxury coaches. The arterial roads, highways, and national highways add up to a 1,50,876 kilometer network of roadways. You can also hire private taxis if you are a small group.

Enchanting Rajasthan can be accessed in many ways. So traveling there is the least of your worries – what you have to worry about is what activities, tour packages, and shopping destinations to select from, because the number of choices can be bewildering.