Tag Archives: Indian railways
Rail Journeys Posted by Nitya on Jul 11, 2018
If you are ever seized by the desire to see India up close करीब से (qareeb se), and should you have a good month at your disposal, chart a journey यात्रा (yaatra) that puts you on India’s magnificent railway network, crisscrossing and connecting major hubs, cities, towns and remote villages across the length and breadth of the country. In…
Booking a Train Ticket in India Posted by Nitin Kumar on Sep 30, 2012
India is a vast country with much diversity. To enjoy your trip of India and experience this diverse country, you don’t want to stay in a metropolitans say Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata etc. There are many modes of travel like Air, Bus and Train to move from one place to another. Out of this, Indian…
Mountain trains in India Posted by Nitin Kumar on Apr 26, 2012
India is not only the land of diverse languages and cultures but also terrains. She is blessed with many picturesque mountains, most notably the Himalayas. The mountains are adorned with diverse flora and fauna. Some of the places are accessible with some mode of transportation such as railways. Today, I would like to present you…
Tourist Trains in India Posted by Nitin Kumar on Apr 19, 2012
Railway is one of the important medium to travel across India. Indian railway is the forth largest railway in the world. It has a total track route of 65,ooo Km with 7,500 station. You can easily plan your trip from one city to another if you happen to travel with Indian railways. If you have…
Indian Railways of the Past Posted by kunthra on Jul 24, 2011
One of the great ways to journey through various parts of India is to do it through the many railways in India. For example the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a wonderful way to see the outdoors and get a feel for the local communities that the railway is a part of. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway…