The railway is the backbone of public transportation in India and connects the country through a dense network. The longest journey someone can make takes over 70 hours covering more than 4000 kilometers from Kanyakumari in the south to Dibrugarh in the north-east.
Travelling by train in India is an expericence in itself. Admittedly, it is not the fastest mode of transport, but it can be very efficient if you plan it right. Moreover, the railroad has been modernised – not only on the outside, as the picture above shows, but also in terms of services, for example with online food delivery to your seat.
Here are a few overnight journeys that are worth taking and can help you save a night in hotel :
- Mumbai <-> Goa : for those who are looking for beautiful beaches
- Mumbai/Delhi <-> Jaipur : for the land of Maharajas and their royal food
- Delhi <-> Varanasi : for those who want to connect to the spiritual world
There are also various routes through scenic landscapes that are ideal for day trips like: Kalka to Shimla, Udhagamandalam to Coonnor, Mumbai to Goa, etc…
To book a ticket, however, you need a master’s degree to be able to navigate through the long lists of station codes and travel classes on the not so user-friendly booking website. Also something not so obvious when you think of India – to get a seat in the Indian railways, you need to plan 120 days in advance!
This is one of the areas where we can help you plan and book your journey so that you can enjoy your travel at its best. You may contact us here or check out our post on how to book your Indian train ticket here.
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