Horse drawn carts in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

The horse drawn carts or Tongas in Ayodhya may go into the oblivion soon as the services offered by these eco-friendly modes of transport have been usurped by the faster diesel and petrol run vehicles. Tongas which were the most sought after mode of transportation until the early '60s are now facing threat of extinction. Both long and short distance commuters opt for auto rickshaws and tempo taxis since these are larger and also faster.
Courtesy: ANI Videos, 2009