Train travel in India has got to be one of the best experiences of journeying the subcontinent. Nothing quite beats sitting by a window, fresh chai in hand, enjoying the scenes of life that pass by. But, the Indian railways system is renowned for being overly complex and sometimes complicated – so we’re here to help set you … Read more
One of the quintessential travel experiences in India, you don’t want to miss these: the best train journeys in India from luxury trains, toy trains and “regular” trips, from all around the country! Choosing the Best Train Journeys in India We don’t keep it much of a secret that hopping on a train is our … Read more
For me there’s something inescapably romantic about the names of the train routes in India. Regardless of the reality of a long journey, it’s far more tempting to get swept away by names like the “Island Express”, the “Yoga Express” or the “Deccan Queen”. This time my train name was rather to the point, though: It … Read more
Mastering Solo Female Travel India: By Train. One of my favourite things about India is the train travel. Planning a trip to India as a (solo) female traveller there are plenty of articles and blog posts out there about safety tips for women. What I couldn’t find much information on, however, was train travel for … Read more
This post includes compensated links. For more information please see our editorial policy. From Kolkata to Dhaka by Train. Standing in the bustling and almost steaming waiting room of Kolkata (Calcutta)’s Railway Reservation Centre, it began to look like my dream of travelling out of India by train was not going to happen. It was … Read more