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Getting around India

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Eileen Delhi  Pro User  says:

Let's share our images of any and all modes of transportation found in India. Stories are also welcome.

Remember to add your image to the pool if it's not already there. Post a SMALL version (or a link) in this thread.

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Here's one I clicked near Jhunjhunu, but I was too shy to ask for a ride.

On the Jhunjhunu road
Posted at 3:54AM, 22 August 2005 PDT (permalink)

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Saad.Akhtar  Pro User  says:

Well here's an example of multiple transports. Shot this one rainy day in Darya Ganj (Old Delhi)

Multi species traffic

There's a horse, an auto, a rickshaw, bicycles, scooters, pedestrians and cars. And the ubiquitous delhi water cart (50p per glass).

Darya Ganj The way to Jama Masjid

Cycle rickshaws are quite popular in old delhi. No other way to go through the maze like bylanes. Also, some localities around New Delhi you find differnt "benches-welded-on-cycle-rickshaw-body" type transports.

Donkeys are rarely personal transports , mostly just goods transporters

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And from rusty old mopeds...

Carcass of a moped

To.. Magnificiant cruiser bikes

Bike's sidepose
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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The Cydonian says:

Does this one count? :-)

Setting off.

More train pics.
Leaving on a jet train.

And this one.
The Darjeeling Toy Train.
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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inglian says:

One of the ancient trams of Kolkata.

CTC 223
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Eileen Delhi  Pro User  says:

Great additions all! Keep 'em coming. Here's another one of mine, taken on the highway near Moradabad:

On the road
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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inglian says:

Doing my bit to shore up Hindustan Motors! :) If there's any better demonstration of the Ambassador's superior ride quality, spaciousness and comfort, I'd like to see it.

Amby
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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Saad.Akhtar  Pro User  says:

Inglian: No better demonstration for sure. Ambassador's the coolest car on the Indian roads.

A pleasure to drive too, the old Ambys, old engine, hand gear (on the wheel) versions.


Scooters are also popular..
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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Ram Balmur says:

Here's a pretty common sight. A cyclist pedalling for dear life on the fast lane of a highway
Studies in motion #3

The ubiquitous auto rickshaws
Studies in motion #4
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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Eileen Delhi  Pro User  says:

Transportation

Read the comments on the photo page if you want to know more about this mode of transportation.
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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lecercle  Pro User  says:

There is always the Universal Indian Railways.
I shot this near Ahmednagar, central Maharashtra.

Then we here a whistle
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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Eileen Delhi  Pro User  says:

The best for sightseeing might be this:

On the road
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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magiceye says:

PERFECT!! :)
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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since1968  Pro User  says:

Great idea for a thread. Bicycles and autorickshaw in Jodhpur:

Sardar Market, Jodhpur
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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Über Times  Pro User  says:

Interesting thread!

The following was shot on a busy street in Kerala.

india2001 (63)
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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CellarDoor says:

tricycles


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and trains
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~~ zorro ~~  Pro User  says:

In Kerala much getting about is done by boatkerala
And in Tamil Nadu passengers adorn trains with beatiful flowers - train
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4ojos says:

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Sometimes is neccessary a lot of patience when travellling by rickshaw.

enfield
The fantastic Enfield, shining on a rainy day.
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Steam train waiting at Shimla Stn.
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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swamysk says:

Call taxi in Chennai - the view from inside. Owners spend a lot of time and money beautifying these bread-winners...
Jammed

Assortment of bicycles and motorbikes at a traffic signal in Chennai
Get Set . . . Ready . . . . . . .

A lone moped rider on Chennai roads. Mopeds are very common on Indian roads - they do not cost much, are cheap to run and are ideal transport for families on a budget. This one boasts a 50cc engine!
50cc

The view from inside an auto-rickshaw. This was taken in Chennai. Auto-rickshaws are popular with most of the travelling public but not their drivers - they are known to extort exorbitant fares from the unsuspecting - they have meters but usually they don't work so one sees many a wary traveller intensely arguing with the drivers either before or after the journey . .
3 Wheelr

Suburban commuter train rushing towards Avadi station on the Madras (Chennai) Beach to Arakkonam line (East - West corridor). Like in other cities in India that have suburban overland railway systems, the trains are crowded to the hilt and at peak hours you will see people hanging out from the open doors, sometimes quite precariously.
Madras Beach to Arakkonam line - commuter train approaches Avadi station
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Velachery Balu  Pro User  says:

Camel Rider image shot in Hyderabad near Charminar

Camel Rider, Hyderabad
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mohit.ed says:

A Yezdi. Chained heavily in Borivali, MumbaiOld is gold
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Dick Verton  Pro User  says:

On the beach of Kovalam / Tamil Nadusunset en ijsverkoper
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Vanlal. says:

More camels to join Eileen's :-D


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Arunan says:

No bullock carts so far!!

That's a lot of food to carry
On the highway from Mandya (near bangalore) to Shivanansamudra.
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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ectomorfo  Pro User  says:

You might have to wait until he's finished his break, though...

Afternoon nap<
Posted 82 months ago. (permalink)

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Saad.Akhtar  Pro User  says:

Desipundit blogged this discussion here.
Posted 81 months ago. (permalink)

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lecercle  Pro User  says:

yeah I tipped Desipundit !
Posted 81 months ago. (permalink)

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saanidhya says:

sometimes its good to be not on the drivers seat!
Posted 81 months ago. (permalink)

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saanidhya says:

how about this one?

kids r kids!! y cant we be kids 4ever?
Posted 81 months ago. (permalink)

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RTQ  Pro User  says:

Here's another...

Getting Around India - 02 (7-28-05)
Posted 81 months ago. (permalink)

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RTQ  Pro User  says:

How about not getting around India?

Not Getting Around India (7-28-05)
Posted 81 months ago. (permalink)

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guy_incognito  Pro User  says:

At a stoplight:
Guys on Motorcycles

Avoiding traffic:
Avoiding a Donkey
By taxi:
Cabs
By rickshaw:
Mumbai Traffic Stop
Posted 81 months ago. (permalink)

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Dr Navin says:

Picture 031

mom takes children for ride on horse cart!!!.
Posted 81 months ago. (permalink)

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lecercle  Pro User  says:

Red Movemnet

How about a B.E.S.T bus in Bombay

Scenes from a Bus
Posted 81 months ago. (permalink)

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Velachery Balu  Pro User  says:

Transport
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Velachery Balu  Pro User  says:

Transport
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Eileen Delhi  Pro User  says:

Getting around, Indian Style

"Drive-by" images from a recent road trip to Rishikesh and Corbett Park.
Originally posted 78 months ago. (permalink)
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since1968  Pro User  says:

More transport shots:

Motorcycle on top of Jaisalmer:

Outtakes: Motorcycle, Jaisalmer

Schoolbus in Rajasthan:

Outtakes: Rajasthani Schoolbus (1 of 2)

Outtakes: Rajasthani Schoolbus (2 of 2)
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

Adventure sports for ordinary folks
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Pandiyan  Pro User  says:

God's own country - The Experience 13
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Indyblue says:

I must share this with you..:)
Bamboo truck

..transport, on the way to Durg from Kanha, State Highway, Chattisgarh.
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Eileen Delhi  Pro User  says:

Amazing!
Posted 78 months ago. (permalink)

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