Open Air Double Decker Rides Are A Fun Way To Explore A City

Who doesn't love an open-top double decker bus It brings back memories of childhood days (and Harry Potter). More recently, sightseeing services have been the focus of these two-levelled buses and they are an enormous hit amongst travellers who hop on for close-up views of the most famous sights.

Here are the cities in India offering the best open-air double-decker rides. 

Mumbai

Mumbai is one of India&rsquos most well-known cities for a good number of reasons. The list of reasons why one should visit the Maximum City is endless - ancient history, wonderful cuisine, museums, and beaches... to name a few. There are many ways to visit its unique locations, and one of the simplest is to board an open-air double-decker bus for up-close views of the most well-known attractions.

Route Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay &ndash Gateway of India (with a glimpse of Hotel Taj) &ndash Mantralaya Building &ndash Vidhan Bhavan &ndash Trident & Oberoi Hotel &ndash Marine Drive (Nariman Point Promenade) &ndash Girgaon Chowpatty (Girgaon Beach View Deck) &ndash Taraporewala Aquarium &ndash Hotel Ambassador &ndash Churchgate Railway Station &ndash Eros Cinema Theatre &ndash Oval Maidan &ndash Maharshi Karve Road &ndash Rajabai Tower &ndash CST Railway Station Building &ndash DN Road &ndash Hutatma Chowk &ndash Homi Modi Street &ndash Horniman Circle &ndash Asiatic Library.

Cost Rs 180 (Open Deck Roof Area) Rs 60 (Lower Deck)

Booking In advance at Gateway of India MTDC counter and onboard

Kolkata

Double-decker buses were originally launched in the 1920s in Kolkata, but they were gradually phased out by the 21st century. Much like trams, they are viewed as a remnant of colonial transportation with a rich historical background. Kolkata recently introduced the open double-decker buses again after almost three decades. These buses are specifically launched keeping in mind the crowd that gathers in the city during Durga Puja's festive fervour. Sometimes they run through winter season.

Route Tourism Centre &ndash Drive Pass (Lalit Great Eastern &ndash Raj Bhavan &ndash Curzon Park &ndash Red Road Crossing &ndash Akash Bani Bhavan) &ndash St. John&rsquos Church &ndash Drive Pass (Currency Bhaban &ndash GPO &ndash RBI &ndash Writer&rsquos Building &ndash Tourism Centre &ndash Park St. &ndash Maidaan &ndash Fort William &ndash Red Road &ndash Babu Ghat) &ndash Eden Gardens &ndash Drive Pass (High Court) &ndash Princep Ghat &ndash Victoria Memorial

Cost Rs 650 (Open Deck Roof Area) Rs 500 (Lower Deck)

Booking Online (https://www.wbtdcl.com/package)

Amritsar

The Punjab Tourism Department has introduced double-decker buses in the capital city of Amritsar as part of the Hop-On, Hop-Off service. They travel along a predetermined itinerary and stop at key locations throughout the city. The joint checkpoint between Attari and Wagah in also on their route. Travellers can enjoy the ceremonial beating the retreat ceremony.

Route Golden Temple &ndash Durgiana Temple &ndash Gobindgarh Fort &ndash Khalsa College &ndash GNDU &ndash India Gate &ndash War Heroes&rsquo Memorial &ndash Re-Treat Ceremony at Attari Wagah Border &ndash Ram Tirath Temple

Cost Rs. 450 (Open Deck Roof Area) Rs. 450 (Lower Deck)

Booking&nbspOnline (https://amritsardekho.com/packages/)

Ahmedabad

The double-decker transport services in Ahmedabad are specifically built for tourists who come here to admire and enjoy the city's significant sights while sitting  on the upper deck.

Route Morning Tour Gandhi Ashram &ndash Hutheesing Jain Temple &ndash Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque &ndash Bhadra Fort &ndash Riverfront Flower Park &ndash Sanskar Kendra &ndash Rani Sipri Mosque &ndash Jhulta Minara &ndash Dada Harir Stepwell &ndash Sardar Patel National Memorial

Cost Rs 500 &ndash Adult (Open Deck Roof Area) Rs 400 &ndash Student (Lower Deck)

Afternoon Tour Gandhi Ashram &ndash Hutheesing Jain Temple &ndash Sidi Saiyyed&rsquos Mosque &ndash Bhadra Fort &ndash Rani Sipri&rsquos Mosque &ndash Julta Minara &ndash Sardar Patel National Memorial &ndash Adalaj Stepwell &ndash Akshardham

Cost Rs. 500 &ndash Adult (Open Deck Roof Area) Rs. 400 &ndash Student (Lower Deck)

Booking Online (https://www.amdavadcitysights.com/booking.php)

Thiruvananthapuram

The newly launched open double-decker special project aims to inculcate the city's history, culture, and ancient traditions. Transportation, which is being offered as a part of the KSRTC's Budget Travel programme, has quickly gained popularity among travelers for its light on the pocket budget. Bookings for the service are filling up fast during the holidays owing to its high popularity.

Route Day Tour Museum &ndash Zoo &ndash Planetarium &ndash Vellayambalam &ndash Statue &ndash Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple &ndash Kuthira Malika

Night Tour Padmanabhaswamy Temple &ndash Secretariat &ndash Kerala Assembly building &ndash Museum &ndash Kanakakunnu Palace &ndash Vellayambalam &ndash Kovalam &ndash Lulu Mall

Cost Rs. 250 (Open Deck Roof Area) Rs. 250 (Lower Deck)

Booking Phone booking via WhatsApp contact 9447479789, 8129562972