India Rail Travel Tips Part 3
We have come a long way since our first journey on India’s train system. That first day we had no idea where to stand on the platform, how to find our seats let alone our car and what the ticket even meant.ome of our favorite experience in India have taken place on the train. We have made new friends, enjoyed wonderful conversations and enjoyed mixing it up with the locals. General Class is always an adventure and a tonne of fun. People are a little shocked to see a tourist sitting on the seat, but they quickly embrace you and look after you. Everyone is always willing lend a hand.
Beggars on a Train
A boy crawls along the aisle sweeping the floor with a his sweater, a paralyzed man drags himself through the dirty path as people move their legs avoiding eye contact. A mother carries a baby on her arm as she sings to the drum beat of a young boy and a Eunuch or transvestite (I am not sure which one) walks through and simply demands money.
India Rail Video, A First Timer’s Experience
In India, Twenty Million people take the train every day! Trains are always overbooked and there is a wait list. Sometimes a wait list is 60 people long! According to India Rail, we can book online, but their website does not take our Canadian Credit Card. Booking train stations are often far away, and you are at the mercy of high commissions with travel agents.
India Rail, Train Travel Tips and Tricks
Train travel in India can be intimidating for a fist timer. It can be confusing and overwhelming, but once you figure it all out, it isn’t so bad at all. The easiest way to book the train is online at http://www.irctc.co.in/ Make sure to have a printer handy to print out your ticket. However a trip to the train station is always an adventure. The first thing that you will need to know about train travel in India the class system.
For overnight bookings you will definitely want to be comfortable, here is some information to clear up some of your questions.
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