Travel In Rajasthan (India)

Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the state in the West India. It is also known as "the land of kings" and "the land of colours". It houses the Great Indian desert(Thar Desert). Jaipur is the capital city of the state, also known as Pink city. The famous cities are Jaipur, Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Jaisalmer etc.
Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, intricately carved temples and decorated havelis. Jantar Mantar, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, City Palaces, Jaisalmer Havelis are part of the true architectural heritage of India. Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, Ranakpur Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath near Udaipur,Jain temples in the fort complexes of Chittorgarh, Jaisalmer and Kumbhalgarh, Lodurva Jain temples, Bhandasar Temple of Bikaner are some of the best examples. There are fairs with snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk performers. Camels,of course, play a stellar role in this festival. Keoladeo National Park of Bharatpur, Sariska Tiger Reserve of Alwar, Ranthambore National Park of Sawai Madhopur, and Desert National Park of Jaisalmer are famous wild life attraction in the state.
Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists.
The magical land of Rajasthan is one of the most famous and popular travel destinations of India. Our Rajasthan tours showcases unforgettable travel experiences combined with visit to some finest age old monuments, palaces, forts of erstwhile kings, rich culture, simple lifestyle, festivities and much more. A trip to Rajasthan can be a lifetime travel reward for anyone. The tour packages of Rajasthan gives the traveller a chance to explore the variety of travel destinations including historical sites, wildlife sanctuaries, sand dunes, lakes, palaces, art galleries, museums, temples and the list of interest is endless. We operate private tours to Rajasthan for individuals and families or friends, guaranteed departure Group tours to Rajasthan and India, Luxury Train Tour of Rajasthan, Rajasthan special interest tours etc and we have tried to offer you a wide range of Rajasthan travel itineraries on this website, but we also welcome your queries and demand for organising a specially designed tailor-made Rajasthan tour package for you.

1. Attraction:

• Ajmer:

Ajmer

Located in the heart of Rajasthan Ajmer is a small town with a very interesting past and in todays world growing facets of growth and development in aspects of Culture, Education, state and privately owned Industrial & infrastructure establishments coalesce towards the fascination for trade tourism and investments in the district.

• Barmer:

Barmer

Barmer, in the western Rajasthan, is a desert town located 153 km from Jaisalmer. It forms a major part of the Thar Desert. The town many has historical sites and is a popular tourist destination. Small villages with mud-houses decorated with folk motifs, and colorfully attired people dot the landscape en route Barmer. Though a barren land with harsh climate and tough terrain, Barmer is known for its rich crafts, dance and music.

• Bundi:

Bundi

Bundi is certainly one of the best towns for your laid-back vacations. Most of the hotels/lodges are situated on the street opposite to Bundi palace and that lane is certainly your pick. All of these hotels will lure you with the rooms facing towards Bundi Palace and roof top restaurants. Lane opposite to Bundi palace is the most tourist friendly street offering everything that a traveler needs (Internet Cafes, Continental restaurants, roof top cafes, souvenir shops, saloons, laundry takers, Bike-Cycle on rent, tour agents etc).

• Jaisalmer:

Jaisalmer

Like various other cities of Rajasthan, in Jaisalmer too you will find different facets of its own glorious heritage too. Tough you can find historical monuments scattered all over the city, the Jaisalmer Fort will immediately command your attention. Made of sand stones and locally known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a dominating structure between the sands. The Jaisalmer city is also revered for its Havelis. Among many of them you will find Salim ji ki haveli and Nathmal ji ki haveli as the most striking. There are other monuments too, which are equally important because of there distinct and individual architecture.

• Jodhpur:

Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a very popular tourist destination. The landscape is scenic and mesmerizing. Jodhpur city has many beautiful palaces and forts such as Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Rai ka Bag Palace. Other charms of Jodhpur include Government museum and it's beautiful Umed garden. The city is known as the "Sun City" because of its bright and sunny weather throughout the year. Read on for more Jodhpur information.Fortress-city at the edge of the Thar Desert, famous for its blue homes and architecture.

• Mount Abu:

Mount Abu

Located near the Sirohi District, Mount Abu is the only hill station in the desert state of Rajasthan. It lies in the Aravalli mountain range at an approximate elevation of around 1,220 meters above sea level, with its highest point being ‘Guru Shikhar’ which is at a height of 1,722 meters above sea level. Being the only hill station in Rajasthan, it has been a popular retreat for the residents as a place away from the scorching desert heat. The place also has a significant place in the Hindu mythology as it is mentioned as the place where the Sage Vashistha retired. Today, the place is a great tourist destination, a hill station with the distinctive blend of the flavors of Rajasthan. It totally deserves a visit.

2. ACCOMODATION:

Hotel

Hotel

Hotel

Hotel

1. Svelte Hotel & Personal Suites,
2. Hotel Apano Rajasthan & Holiday Resort,
3. SUJAN Rajmahal Palace,
4. Vivanta by Taj - Hari Mahal,
5. Rajasthan Palace Hotel,
6. Mihir Garh,
7. The Oberoi Vanyavilas,
8. Hill Fort-Kesroli,
9. DeraMandawa,
10. Garden Kebabs,
11. sara vilas,
12. Hotel Sagar. And Many More

3. Shopping:   

• BARMER: 

Vibrant embroideries, woolen dhurries, and stone carvings Sadar Bazar is where the action is.

• BIKANER: 

Best for camel products that include leather footwear, and its brilliant gesso work. Wool carpets and blankets , light cotton quilts, and brilliantly dyed cotton fabrics can be tracked down in the maze of tiny shops around Kote Gate, with KEM Road providing the shopping in larger stores.

• JAISALMER: 

The local tradition of carving is best seen in little wooden boxes that are intricately pierced in exciting patterns and motifs. Also woolen and cotton rugs and blankets , embroidered fabrics, silver jewellery and trinkets, available in shops that open off the cobbled streets.

• JODHPUR:

 Once brides came here for their trousseau shopping because the dyes and prints were resplendent, and the lame work brilliant. The same fabrics can still be found in the bazaars, and you may want to try on a sporty pair of Jodhpurs ( the riding breeches that originated in this town ). Badalas or zinc alloy pitcher used to carry water, covered with felted cloth, were an earlier version of today's water flask. Also wooden toys, leather goods, paintings, juttees and silver jewellery, all in the shops in the old city. Handsome pieces of old furniture and artifacts can be found in the huddle of shops at the base of Chhattar Hill.

• PUSHKAR: 

During the November fair, the meal is a bewildering array of shops with fabrics, embroideries, utensils, terracotta pots, trinkets, silver jewellery, camel saddles, blankets, shawls, beads , bangles and other baubles.

• SHEKHAWATI: 

Associated with the low-legged Shekhawati chair , this region is known for wood carving, metal utensils, made -as-old furniture, and tie-dye fabrics.

• UDAIPUR:

One of the principal shopping zones outside Jaipur, here are a myriad shops with paintings of the miniature and pichwai variety, as terracotta tables and plaques. There are also locally dyed fabrics and textiles , embroideries , wooden toys , white metal objects d'art , silver enamel artefacts, and image of Krishna in the Nathdwara style.

4. Transport:

• By Air 

Air transport is available for Rajasthan. The one and only international airport of the state is located in Jaipur, the capital city of this state. Another international airport close to this state is Delhi, about 260 km away. The state has several domestic airports at Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. Only three off shore flights land at Jaipur Airport. These come from Muscat, Dubai and Sharjah.

• By Rail

Rail Transport is well established in this state. Even some of the remote areas are well served by this mode of transportation. Considered to be an affordable means of transport, majority of people prefer traveling from train. Major cities and several towns of this state are well connected through rail transport. Several trains ply daily between major cities. Metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, etc are well connected with this state. There are several options for travelling like Sleeper Coach, AC Chair Car, etc.

• By Road

This state has well established network of roads. Several National and State highways criss-cross through this destination. Thus, a well defined network of roads ensures easy transportation from various parts of the country and within the state. Besides Government owned buses, several private taxis or cabs are also available.

Travel in Jaipur (India)

Jaipur

Jaipur, the largest city of Rajasthan is an epitome of magnificence and vibrancy. This city was established in 1727 by Jai Singh II, and is India's first planned city. Jaipur was the capital of former Kachwaha rulers and it so presents itself as a versatile tourist destination. This royal place is rich in heritage, culture and architecture. With splendid fortresses, majestic palaces, tranquil temples and beautiful havelis; Jaipur turns out to be an ideal tourist destination. It is not just the royal buildings and palaces that this city offers. Other than these captivating attractions, Jaipur displays exquisite handicrafts and spectacular jewellery. These intricate works of art add life and colour to this Pink City's uniqueness. Also, the serenity of lush gardens and floral array acts as the cherry on the cake of fabulous landscapes. All this make a picturesque view that tends to enthral any visitor.Also known as the Pink City, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and the home of the Jaipur Literature Festival that is held in January every year. The ‘pink’ of the Pink City however Gerua (or ochre) in which the city was coated during the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1905-06. Known for its fascinating monuments and colorful markets, gorgeous handloom garments and wonderfully laid-out gardens, it is not difficult to fall in love with Jaipur the moment you land here.

1. Attraction:

• City Palace:

One of the most magnificent marvels or Jaipur is the City Palace Complex which has a rare combination of the finest blends of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the heart of the old city, it has vast area. The outer wall was built by Jai Singh and additions made up to the 20th century. Many buildings, well-planned gardens and huge courtyards are a part of the complex. For visiting dignitaries, Sawai Madho Singh II, constructed Mubarak Mahal (welcome palace) as a reception centre. The mahal comes before the main complex, though it now forms a part of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. The museum has an array of royal costumes, shawls, embroideries, Benares silk sarees, the maharaja's pyjamas, chogas and pyjamas of other rulers, jamawars, kamarbands, musical instruments like the giant sized tanpura and sarangis and a set of the clothes of Sawai Madho Singh I who was just over seven feet tall, over four feet wide and supported a Goliathic weight of 250 kilograms.

                                 

City Place

• Hawa Mahal:

Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh erected Hawa Mahal or the Palace of the Wind in 1799, which eventually became one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. An integral part of the City Palace, it is actually an extension of its women's chambers, and is secluded from the main complex.

Hawa Mahal

• Amber Fort:

Raja Man Singh built Amer Palace in 16th century. It is a mesmerizing blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Rajputs made use of the Amber Fort from the 16th century up to the foundation of Jaipur in 1727 both for defense purpose as well as the residential purposes.

Amber Fort

• Albert Hall Museum:

This museum is supposed to be the oldest museum of the state. Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob designed it in 1876 to greet King Edward VII as Prince of Wales on his visit to India. It was opened to public ten years later. Positioned amidst the gardens of Ram Niwas Bagh in Jaipur, this museum has an assortment of rare articles on its display including textiles, carpets, paintings, metal and wood crafts, pottery, arms and weapons, flora and fauna of the state, toys, dolls and even an Egyptian mummy that belongs to the Ptolemaic Epoch. It is also known for housing the famous carpet, which portrays the scene of a Persian garden carpet with running water streams that was bought at a dear price from Shah Abbas of Persia, by Mirza Raja Jai Singh I. It also puts on show the miniature paintings of a number of sub-schools of Rajasthan.

Albert Hall Museum

• Jantar Mantar:

Jantar Mantar is the largest and best preserved of Sawai Jai Singh's five observatories. It is built in stone and marble whose setting and shapes are designed scientifically and which are one of the high points of medieval highpoints of medieval Indian astronomy. There are also two Ram Yantras for gauging altitudes.

Jantar Mantar

2. ACCOMODATION: 

1. Taj Rambagh Palace,
2. ITC Rajputana Formerly Sheraton Rajputana Palace Hotel,
3.  Jaipur Marriott Hotel,
4.  Hotel Clarks Amer,
5.  Diggi Palace,
6. Hotel Mahal Khandela,
7.  Red Fox Hotel Jaipur,
8. Hotel Pearl Palace,
9. Moustache Hostel, 
10. Hotel Anuraag Villa and many more. 

hotel

Jaipur Hotel

Hotel

3.Shopping:

India is brimming with a rich cultural heritage. Jaipur is known as the Pink City and is also the capital of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a shoppers' elysium. You can find many different kinds of handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics and even carpets here. Jaipur represents the rich and vibrant lifestyle and tradition of Rajasthan. It offers the best traditional Rajasthani artwork and textiles from this city are world famous. They have different types of products like tie-n-dye and bandhej sarees, kurtas and dress materials. These products are most popular for their patterns and designs. Jaipur is also famous for its jewelry which is a beautiful combination of traditional and contemporary styles with Thewa and Kundan being the most popular. In Jaipur, there are a great many stores where you can find a lot of different things that cater to the authenticity and the flavors of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a vibrant and beautiful city, filled with bazaars which are hospitable to anyone.

4.Transport: 

• Air Transport:

Indian  Airlines connect Jaipur with Delhi, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Bombay, Varanasi,  Calcutta, Ahmedabad. 

• Rail:

Jaipur is  connected by rail with Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Abu Road (Mount Abu), Udaipur,  Bombay and Sawai Madhopur. 

• Car:

Good  motorable roads connect Jaipur with Delhi 258 km, Agra 236 km, Bikaner 321 km, Udaipur 405  km, Ajmer 131 km, Jodhpur 316 km, Bharatpur  176 km, Jaisalmer 638 km and Bombay 1202  km.Regular  buses ply from Jaipur to the above places and Alwar, Kota, Sariska, Mathura, Indore,  Chittorgarh and Barmer. 

Travel In Gujarat (India)

Gujarat

The state of Gujarat   is in the Western India region of the India. Lothal, near to Ahmedabad and Dholavira, near to Kutch are sites of a Harappan (Indus) civilisation, which were older than 4000 years. Gujarat is known for the Stepped Wells, Jain Temples, Asiatic Lion and business oriented people.

The most convenient entry point into Gujarat is through the metropolis of Ahmedabad. The city contains some very fine museums, the Calico Museum of Textiles being considered among the world’s finest. Ahmedabad’s walled city is a living testimony to its heritage of crafts as women walk by in dazzling embroidered garments and flashing ethnic silver jewellery. Traditional Ahmedabad combines mosques of inspired workmanship, wooden Jain temples, unique stone stepwells and houses with ornately carved wooden balconies and window screens.

The beautiful temples, historical monuments, secluded beaches and the rich flora and fauna has led to the growth of tourism in Gujarat. Gujarat tourism attracts good number of pilgrims and nature lovers from all parts of the country. With the objective of opening up, vistas to discerning travellers who would love to spend their vacations in Gujarat, Gujarat Tourism Development Corporation has taken initiative to develop good infrastructure near the Gujarat travel destinations and open Gujarat Tourism information offices all across the country.

1. Attraction:

• Ahmedabad: 

Manchester of the East, commercial capital of Gujarat, home of Mahatma Gandhi’s Ashram and the World’s finest Textile Museum.

• Sabarmati Ashram: 

Sabarmati Ashram

Sabarmati Ashram, formerly known as 'Satyagraha Ashram", situated in Ahmedabad at the Kocharab Bungalow of Jivanlal Desai, a barrister. Later on it was shifted to the banks of Sabarmati river and then it came to be known as 'Sabarmati Ashram'. Gandhi stayed at the Ashram from 1915 to 1933 later on the Ashram was disbanded. The Ashram is a witness to many important historical events

• Dwarka:

Dwarka is an important Hindu pilgrimage city and is also known as the kingdom of Lord Krishna. Being one of the four major pilgrim places for Hindus, the city is a part of the "Char Dham" Yatra. Many tourists and devotees visit this city throughout the year. 

• Palitana:

Amongst all the Jain temples, Palitana Jain mandir are considered to be the most sacred. Located on Shetrunjaya hills there are 863 Jain Palitana temples in Gujarat, exquisitely carved in marble. No one is allowed to sleep overnight including the priest, because the temple city has been built as an abode for the Gods. The town is considered by many Jains to be more important than the otherJain thirth yatra temple covered hills of Bihar, Gwalior, Mt Abu and Girnar. Palitana Gujarat was the capital of a princely state of the Gohil Rajput clan. It is also one of the greatest tourist attractions in Gujarat for foreign tourists. 

• Somnath Temple:

The Somnath Temple represents one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and refers to the protector of Moon God. The temple is situated in Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval. The temple has been destroyed and reconstructed six times and thus, it is known as 'The Shrine Eternal'. 

2. ACCOMODATION: 

1. Heritage Khirasara Palace, 
2. Nilambagh Palace Hotel,
3. Balaram Palace Resort, 
4. Vijay Vilas Palace Hotel.

Hotel

Hotel

3.Shopping:

There are many tourist attraction spots in Gujarat. Each year this place is visited by thousands of visitors from all across of the world and India. They prefer visiting the historical rich and exquisite states of Gujarat. Some of the well known and popular tourists spots in Gujarat encompass Khavda, Girnar, Kambughoda, Lothal, Surpaneshwar, Ratanmahal, Rampur, Dwarkanath Temple, Palitana Temples, Kachchh Desert, Jessore, Barda, Balaram-Ambaji, Anjal, Kamnath Mahadev Radhu Di, Shankheswara Jain Temples, Dholvira, Sun Temple, Narayan Sarovar, Akshardham Temple, Bhagwan Swaminarayn, Purna, Nal Sarovar, Paniya and Somnath Temple and the list is endless.

4.Transport: 

• Air Transport:

Gujarat has 10 domestic airports and an international airport at Ahmedabad. There are frequent international flights to countries in Middle East, Europe and America. Indigo Airlines, Jetlite, Kingfisher airlines; Air India and Kingfisher Red operate regular flights to Ahmedabad from all major cities of India. Other airports are at Vadodara, Bhuj, Bhavnagar, Surat, Kandla, Keshod, Jamnagar, Porbandar and Rajkot.

• Rail:

There are trains from/to Bombay and New Delhi and other big cities of India several times a daygoing to the main cities of North-Centre-South Gujarat like: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat.

• Car:

An excellent network of roads, state and national highways connects Ahmedabad, the capital city to the different important places in the state of Gujarat and the major cities of India.

Golden Temple In Amritsar (India).

Golden Temple

The temple is open twenty-four hours per day and part of the highlight is seeing the complex in different shades of light and with different crowds inside, which range from thousands upon thousands of pilgrims filling up the interior to just a handful of people sitting around enjoying the peace and quiet in the late night and early morning hours.Once in Amritsar, just walk through the main entrance of the Golden Temple – the holiest temple for the Sikh religion – and try not to be blown away by the structure before you. And try not to be blown away by the beautiful mix of colors all around you as well, by the traditional music being played over the entire complex and by the happy and friendly Indians strolling along the marble walkway that surrounds the main temple, locals who are typically from the countryside and who have rarely, if ever, seen a foreigner.

Attraction:   

• Shri Harmandir Sahib

Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar is the holiest shrin of the Sikh religion. It is in the centre of the old part of Amritsar. The Golden Temple sits on a rectangular platform,Surrounded by a pool of water called the Amrit Sarovar.

• Jallianwala Bagh

The memorial is managed by the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Trust, which was established as per the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act passed by the Government of India in 1951. 

•  Wagah Border

Wagah is the border that lies on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities of Amritsar in Punjab, India and Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan. It is the only road border which crosses between India and Pakistan. The border is at a distance of 20 kms from Amritsar and 22 kms from Lahore.

•    Durgiana Temple

Durgiana Temple (Lakshmi Narayan Temple) is a premier Hindu temple of Punjab (India) situated in the city of Amritsar. This temple derives its name from the Goddess Durga . It is a few yards away from  Railway Station & about 1.5 km. from Amritsar’s Bus Stand.

ACCOMODATION:

1. Guru Nanak Niwas.
2. Guru Arjan Dev Niwas.
3. New Akal Rest House.
4. Mata Ganga Ji Niwas, And many more.

 Transport:

• Air Transport:

Sri Guru Ram Das International Airport (IATA: ATQ) is about 13 km and a 18-20 minutes drive from the city center. It's one of the modern airports in India and quite adequate if not exactly exciting. Most flights are to Delhi, an hour away, but there are an increasing number of international connections: British Midland International (bmi) flies to London via Almaty, Jet flies to London, Air India flies to Toronto via London and Air Slovakia flies to Bergamo, Barcelona and Birmingham via Bratislava. There are also surprising numbers of flights to Central Asia (eg. Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan). Qatar Airways now flies to Doha

By Car

Long-distance taxis are available from most places. It takes around 6-7 hours from New Delhi via NH-1.

Amritsar is well-connected by bus to most major cities and the northern areas within a day’s drive. pathankot is about 2.5 hours away and about 100km away, Jalandhar is about 80km from here, Kapurthala (royal city) is about 65km from here and there are daily direct buses to New Delhi, Jammu, Katra, Chandigarh,Dharamsala (once daily, c. 6 hours), etc.You can find Volvo buses from Chandigarh, Delhi and Katra to Amritsar.

Travel In Mumbai (India)

Mumbai

 Mumbai, earlier known as Bombay, is the capital of Maharashtra and the largest city of India. Mumbai initially was the accumulation of seven islands on the Konkan coastline, which with the passage of time joined to form island city of Bombay. Travellers tend to regard time spent here as a rite of passage to be survived rather than savoured. But as the powerhouse of Indian business, industry and trade, and the source of its most seductive media images, the Maharashtran capital can be a compelling place to kill time.

ACCOMMODATION:

1. Grand Hyatt Mumbai           
2. JW Marriott Mumbai
3. Kohinoor Square
4. Leopold Cafe
5. Oberoi Trident
6. The Table
7. The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
8. Watson's Hotel 

         

Hotel

Hotel

Attractions In Mumbai:    

1. Brabourne Stadium
2. Hanging Gardens of Mumbai
3. Sanjay Gandhi National Park
4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium
5. Powai Lake
6. Tulshi Dam
7. Tulsi Lake
8. Elephanta Caves
9. Bombay Talkies
10. Capitol Cinema
11. Coronation Cinema
12. Eros Cinema
13. Film City
14. R. K. Studio
15. Bombay Castle
16. Dongri Fort
17. Fort George, Bombay
18. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
19. Cowasji Jehangir Hall
20. Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum

Shopping Mall

Shopping Mall

Shopping Mall

•  Chor Bazaar 
•  Colaba Causeway 
•  Crossroads Mall 
•  Dava Bazaar 
•  Fashion Street 
•  Growel's 101 
•  High Street Phoenix 
•  Inorbit Mall 
•  Korum Mall 
•  LakeCity Mall 
•  Lamington Road 
•  Linking Road 
•  Lohar Chawl 
•  Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai 
•  Metro Junction Mall 
•  Neptune Magnet Mall 
•  Princess Street 
•  R City Mall

Shopping Mall

Shopping Mall

Transport:

Air Transport 

The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (formerly Sahar International Airport) is the main aviation hub in the city and the second busiest airport in India in terms of passenger traffic. It handled 36.6 million passengers and 694,300 tonnes of cargo during FY 2014–2015. An upgrade plan was initiated in 2006, targeted at increasing the capacity of the airport to handle up to 40 million passengers annually and the new terminal T2 was opened in February 2014.

Rail

The Mumbai Suburban Railway, popularly referred to as Locals forms the backbone of the city's transport system. It is operated by the Central Railway and Western Railway zones of the Indian Railways. Mumbai's suburban rail systems carried a total of 6.3 million passengers every day in 2007, which is more than half of the Indian Railways daily carrying capacity. Trains are overcrowded during peak hours, with nine-car trains of rated capacity 1,700 passengers, actually carrying around 4,500 passengers at peak hours. The Mumbai rail network is spread at an expanse of 319 route kilometres. 191 rakes (train-sets) of 9 car and 12 car composition are utilised to run a total of 2,226 train services in the city.

Sea

Mumbai is served by two major ports, Mumbai Port Trust and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, which lies just across the creek in Navi Mumbai. Mumbai Port has one of the best natural harbours in the world, and has extensive wet and dry dock accommodation facilities. Jawaharlal Nehru Port, commissioned on 26 May 1989, is the busiest and most modern major port in India. It handles 55–60% of the country's total containerised cargo. Ferries from Ferry Wharf in Mazagaon allow access to islands near the city.

Bus

Mumbai's bus services carried over 5.5 million passengers per day in 2008, which dropped to 2.8 million in 2015. Public buses run by BEST cover almost all parts of the metropolis, as well as parts of Navi Mumbai, Mira-Bhayandar and Thane. The BEST operates a total of 4,608 buses with CCTV cameras installed, ferrying 4.5 million passengers daily over 390 routes. Its fleet consists of single-decker, double-decker, vestibule, low-floor, disabled-friendly, air-conditioned and Euro IIIcompliant diesel and compressed natural gas powered buses. BEST introduced air-conditioned buses in 1998 BEST buses are red in colour, based originally on the Routemaster buses of London Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation(MSRTC, also known as ST) buses provide intercity transport connecting Mumbai with other towns and cities of Maharashtra and nearby states. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) and Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) also operate their buses in Mumbai, connecting various nodes of Navi Mumbai and Thane to parts of Mumbai.