How
it Works

What Is India Hop

India Hop is all about discovering the REAL India through the eyes of a local. Imagine a tourist came to your city with a Lonely Planet Book. Who can show them your city better… you, the local expert, or a guidebook probably written by a foreign tourist?? That’s where India Hop comes in. We have created a hop-on, hop-off bus system that not only gets you from A to B, but goes off the beaten track to hidden gems that would be impossible to get to, or know about, without some local insider knowledge. Our team of 50+ local Indian experts LOVE their country and they love India Hop, because they know that we are trying to help local communities grow as well as ensuring tourists stay safe and don’t get ripped off along the way!

How It Works

Firstly, let us explain how public transit in India works and then explain how India Hop works so you can understand a little about the difference. It’s best to always compare your different options to find the best one!

How PUBLIC TRANSIT Works in India

  • Spend your travel time searching for and booking your ticket for the journey from Destination A to Destination B. Be careful with the company you choose!
  • Take a taxi from your hotel/hostel to train or bus terminal A – note that taxis in India may not be equipped with meters, so you’ll need to negotiate the price with the driver! You’ll also need to be careful to leave early enough to navigate the traffic.
  • Arrive at terminal B after a direct non-stop journey simply looking at the window. You may or may not have a seat for the ride depending on how crowded the train or bus is.
  • Take a taxi from terminal B to your hotel/hostel when you eventually arrive.
  • When finished at destination B, spend more of your travel time searching for and booking a new ticket to Destination C and follow above process again and again until you are tired and worn out!
UNSAFE. BORING. STRESSFUL.

How INDIA HOP Bus Travel Works

  • Book 1 single bus pass that covers ALL bus journeys – no need to research bus tickets and routes!
  • Get picked up at your hotel/hostel in Destination A – no taxi needed!
  • Go from Destination A to B with lots of unique quick stops along the way to see the Real India.
  • Be dropped off at your hotel/hostel in Destination B – easy and safe!
  • Stay in Destination B as long as you like and simple hop on the next bus to Destination C whenever you are ready (we recommend how long to stay at each destination but it’s your choice!)
  • Have an onboard Indian assistant fluent in English to give you expert tips and advice on where to stay and what to do at each destination.
  • Your ticket is valid for 1 year…so take as long as you like traveling with us!

EASY.SAFE.UNIQUE.

Want more details on How India Hop works? Below is our simple guide to help you understand how our service works:

A hop-on hop-off system can seem new, but it’s easy to understand. We’re going to explain how India Hop works in 5 simple steps so that you, the passenger, can perfectly understand everything!

1

CHOOSE A PASS

Choose from our variety of passes, depending on where you want to start, where you want to go and how much time you have. Check our passes section for more information..

2

PLAN YOUR ITINERARY

Our passes are perfect for everyone, whether you want to squeeze it all into a few days or stay somewhere for a longer period of time.

3

START YOUR TRIP

Get picked up from your hotel or hostel and start your trip! At every destination, we will pick you up and drop you off wherever you are staying.

4

HOP ON AND HOP OFF

You decide how long to stay at each stop. Stay one night or one month, it’s up to you! Your pass will be valid for one whole year. Simply log into your HOP LOGIN account and change your itinerary on the go.

5

FINISH YOUR TRIP

Finish your trip and pick up a FREE T-shirt at our offices.

We Understand Your Needs!

  • It’s not always easy traveling through India due to the lack of English-speaking staff, long delays and poor customer service.
  • What do you do in an emergency? What if your taxi takes you to the wrong place?
  • What if you book a fixed itinerary but then want to stay somewhere longer?

And that’s why we created India Hop!

We offer a safe, comfortable and stress free trip!

Meet our local Indian guides (now famous on Tripadvisor haha!) as well as fellow passengers from across the world. Pay local prices with local Indian companies paying Indian taxes. Lose an ATM card or your passport? Need to call home for an emergency? India Hop is always there to help, and our on-board assistants are famous for their care and attention, while also leaving travelers enough space and freedom to explore at their own pace.

As we like to say: “Travel independently but never alone.”

 

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