But sea travel was hazardous ​ — especially during the monsoon season, when rivers were also unnavigable — ​ and road and rail routes went way inland to circumvent many natural obstacles.
غير ان السفر عبر البحر كان ينطوي على مخاطر ،‏ وخصوصا خلال فصل الرياح الموسمية عندما كان يتعذّر عبور الانهر ايضا .‏