These unmetered tourist cars run at a slightly higher rate than the ordinary taxis, and are approved by the Department of Tourism, Government of India. Self-drive cars are not generally available at present. Hertz is operating in certain cities. An International Driving License is recommended. A temporary license to drive is available from local authorities on presentation of a valid British or Northern Ireland Driving License.
Traffic drives on the left.
There are further services from Calcutta and Chennai to Port Blair in the Andaman Islands. Services are often seasonal, and are generally suspended during the monsoon. Indian ports are also served by several international shipping companies and several luxury cruise lines. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part, in any form or medium without written permission of Government of India Tourist Office is prohibited.