The Best Rail Journeys in India
Indian
Railways is an iconic mode of transportation in the country. It is been able to
inspire filmmakers, intrigue authors, and entice dreamers. This is all because
no other railway can take the position of the Indian Railways.
This
network of travel is known for carrying about 18 million passengers daily with
17,000 trainson 64,000 kilometres of rail track with 1.4 million employees working
to keep the system running. The trains in India accommodate people from
different colour, socio-economic background, religion, and castes.
The Indian Railways
has numerous stories to tell starting from its royal trains, ancient toy
trains, new Duronto Express, and Mumbai’s passenger local trains. In this post,
we are going to glorify some of the trains that present passengers the most
exquisite view of the enthralled diversity.
Goa Express
This train
travels all the way from Vasco da Gama (Goa) to a place called Londa in
Karnataka. It takes passengers through the beautiful Goan beaches where you get
to see tourists splashing water on each other with a friendly buzz everywhere. This
train takes you directly through the centre of the Goan village life. Pink
blossoms so close to the train that you can almost reach out to them. When the
train reaches the Western Ghats, you will find yourself surrounded by thick
jungle around the curves of the mountains. If you have the love for waterfalls,
you may get a sneak peek from a distance. You get to encounter beautiful
valleys and peaks on the way. The journey is going to last only for 3 hours and
30 minutes, but will give you an experience of a lifetime. Don’t forget to
check through the train berth availability, near the window to experience every bit of
the journey.
Technically
speaking, the journey involves two trains. The journey starts from New
Jalpaiguri in West Bengal and goes till Tinsukia and further to Ledo in Assam.
The Rajdhani is known for being superfast, making the journey to Assam in
almost no time. The train takes passengers through the vast stretches of land
filled with tea plantations and emerald green paddy on both the sides. This
expanse is flat as compared to the rolling greenery found in the southern part
of India. Soon the train approaches the Brahmaputra River and moves across the
slums of Guwahati. After reaching Tinsukia, you will be taking the morning
passenger train through the most breath-taking landscapes.
NizamuddinDuronto Express
This train
is counted among the few trains that are non-stop express trains joining two
major cities in the country. NizamuddinDuronto Express begins its journey from
Pune in Maharashtra and reaches New Delhi, the final destination. The route is
utterly fabulous with a variety of topography. The service on the train is also
worth the money. The train travels through villages, mountains, deserts,
rivers, and several pyramid-like salt mounds. It is a journey worth
encountering.
Other than
these, there are several other trains that take routes through the natural
beauty of the country too. You can try the Mandovi Express, Indian Maharaja
Deccan Odyssey, or even the Island Express for its feels.
The Best Rail Journeys in India
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