Interstate travel can be done by rail, road or air, the most predominant means being the rail since it reaches almost every corner of the country. 

With the exception of a few hilly areas, trains can take you to any part of the country. There are the "express" or "mail" trains for intercity transport, and "super-fast air conditioned" trains mainly between Delhi-Calcutta, and Delhi-Mumbai. 

Trains at a Glance is a publication by the Indian Railways which gives you all the information required to travel by train. It is available at information counters and news-stands at all main stations and from the Indian Railways agents abroad. 

The Palace on Wheels 
The Palace on Wheels is a luxury, air conditioned train that takes you on a weekly royal journey through Rajasthan. It leaves Delhi cantonment every Wednesday from September through April returning the following Wednesday morning. The success of Palace on Wheels has inspired other states to start similar projects. The state of Tamil Nadu recently announced a Temple on Wheels for a tour of the state. Reservations for the Palace of Wheels can be made through Indian Railways representatives abroad or at RTDC, Bikaner house, Pandara Rd, New Delhi .(Tel: +91-11-3381884 or 3383837).

India has one national carrier, Indian Airlines, for domestic flights. Air India flies only between the four maincities of Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Madras. Local operators, Jagsons and Modiluft fly out of Delhi and Jet and East West out of Mumbai. All the airlines have representative office in all the places they fly to. 

Buses can be used to travel to places where trains do not go, or where buses are faster (routes which have narrow gauge). Buses vary in price and comfort. Video coaches are available on longer routes and buses without video will have some music for you. There are breaks in the journey at appropriate locations equipped for such stopovers.