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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Bus travel in India. A treat for sore feet.10 tips while travelling alone in Indian Buses.

India is a huge country with a varied topology. One mean of transportation not necessarily connect all the corners of this diverse land. Though all kind to commuting options are available to our disposal, not always we get the tickets in the desired one, pertaining to the ever increasing and worlds second largest population. Inland modes like Air ,train ,bus, trucks, autos, bike, cycle, tractors, bull carts, horse carts, all can help us in our travel needs.

Most of the times Air tickets are expensive proposition for cheap travelers like me, and much desirable train tickets are hard to attain. Buses on other hand are though less desirable come to our rescue. New and branded bus services are stepping in the Indian transport system, in a big. Connecting more and more metro cities and tier 2 & 3 cities as we speak.

Internet transactions have made life easy. Now buses can easily be booked online. Websites like RedBus.in & TravelYaari  are providing satisfying booking services, specially with their branded bus services ( Volvo/Mercedes Buses) . I would vouch for these two sites for safe transactions and support. Details like availability of seats , bus type , bus operator details , bus driver and bus numbers, pick and drop options makes life a lot much easier while travelling to unknown terrains.



10 tips that will help your bus travel even more easier :

  1. 1st rule of traveling which always help is - Travel Light. (though theses buses generally have good underdeck storage spaces).
  2. Don't forget to have your PNR number with you, which is mostly sent to your email & mobile numbers. You can directly show the same on your device or a print out will do. Better go Green !! 
  3. Do have an Id proof, probably with a face identity.
  4. Don't carry gold coins and diamonds here. Meaning no point of taking expensive items with you. Even if you do for some reason, please do not flash it.
  5. Carry food and water with you. Some buses do provide water bottles , but better you are prepared.
  6. Carry mosquito repellents. Always be prepared for those nasty little fellas.
  7. Don't hesitate to ask your driver or bus attendant to stop at time of emergencies or even if you have bladder emergency.
  8. Eat less for an easy travel ,good both for you and other passengers.
  9. Do carry motion sickness pills.
  10. A cover is mostly provided but wouldn't hurt to make journey more comfortable by carrying your own covers and neck supports.
One more :  If kids are accompanied, do keep them seated in the bus, or else make them wear helmets.

Well so who's stopping to plan your next travel, no waiting in lines for train tickets and spending grands on air fares.

Log on to one of these sites and get going.

Bon Voyage !!