Indian roads Guides

You know you're on an Indian Road when...

Chaos is a word that best describes Indian roads! For a first time visitor of the country, Indian roads and how Indian's drive is real source of amazement and interest. With millions of vehicles, animals and pedestrians zig-zagging on the roads, a simple trip in a taxi or three-wheeled auto-rickshaw . While visiting foreigners fear for their lives when traveling on Indian roads...it's just another part of everyday Indian life and culture.

Tips for Traveling by Auto Rickshaws in India

In my previous post Ride in an Indian Auto Rickshaw for a 3 Wheeler Roller Coaster Ride , I described what an Auto Rickshaw is like, the availability of Rickshaws as a mode of transport in India and the experience of riding in one. If that hasn't scared you off Autos, then this post surely will...Just kidding! So here are few tips to avoid being 'taken for a ride' (pun intended)while traveling in Auto Rickshaws in India:

How to Cross an Indian Road and Live to Talk About It

Something as simple as crossing the road is a high-risk adventure activity in most Indian cities. You look both ways and all you see is a sea of unending traffic. Yes, there are some pedestrian lights in the city center which can be used at your own risk and zebra crossings dotted here and there but both are completely ignored by motorists. Crossing a Road in India is a daunting if not down right scary task especially for foreigners visiting the country for the first time. The conditions of the roads, the heavy flow of traffic, variety of vehicles and animals on the roads teamed with the su...