Due to the large number of trains that we must take on our trip I've had to put a section on the subject. Travelling by train is one of the wonders of India's
Trains are much better than buses, especially on overnight trips and long distance. should buy a copy of Trains at a Glance (45 INR), available at newsagents and railway stations, contains general schedules covering the main lines. Also available in www.indianrail.gov.in .
There are many kinds of trains and seats. Trains express and courier general compartments usually have no reserved seating, often assume a real fight. For night commuters, there are several options. The car bunk beds are arranged in groups of six, with two more spacious bunk across the aisle.
The air-conditioned coaches have either triple bunk (3AC), or double berth (2AC). Some trains also have top bunk with air conditioning (1AC) with optional 2 or 4 compartments with closing doors bunk.
continually pass to sell chai, sweets, coffee and everything imaginable.
For more information visit www.seat61.com/India.htm or www.irctc.co.in
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