Tips for Flawless Travelling in Indian Railway

Indian Railway stations are chaotic and highly entertaining to observe. Hawkers yelling loudly for selling almost everything which every traveler would need – crispy chips,  fried puri,  boiled eggs, magazines, hot tea, vada pav, luggage chains and cheap toys. We also see around several coolies in red uniforms incredible balancing heavy luggage on their head.

We always believe that Indian train journey are jolting and uncomfortable, and to make this travel less- Jerky you should read on. Here is the list of must read pro-tips before you take your next journey through Indian Railway.

1.     BACKPACK YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS BOOK

If you are an introvert person than reading can be best thing to do while you are Traveling. Reading during your journey is best friend for any traveler. Bring in your best books and indulge yourself in great thoughts during your enduring journey. Music and movies are also another great options to pass your time. But always get in extra batteries or charger to save yourself for the fight of charging your gadgets in train.

2.     TAKE SOME PLAYING CARDS WITH YOU

Carry stack of playing cards or any other game like ludo to enjoy along with your friends. These games will never make your Travel boring. Even you and your friends can enjoy to the fullest together.

3.     RELAX AND REST

Take a nap, rest during your travel. Nothing can match to relaxing yourself than reading, movies or music. Just enjoy the scenery outside the train and go in your deep thoughts, after all going into relaxing thoughts is also a good exercise.

4.     CARRY EARPHONES

Headphones and earphones is also best friend while traveling. This is firstly because listening music or watching movies. And secondly, there is guarantee that in every compartment of a train there will be one snorer, this makes 12 in each coach. So people who are light sleeper, this is a must carrying thing.

5.     ACCOMPANY TOILETRIES IMPORTANTLY

Carrying a toiletries essentials is a must, especially when you travel in train in India. A paper soap, hand sanitizer, toilet rolls, wet wipes and other important stuffs can save you in your bad luck. There are many occurrences when water in your compartment will be exhausted, these stuffs will become your life savers then. Imagine that you are Traveling in summers and all you need a shower to freshen you up (which obviously you can’t in train), that time wiping your face with wet wipes can help you in regaining your freshness.

6.     SNACKS TO FILL YOU UP

Every train have a pantry but how edible they are we can’t judge. Pack in some dry snacks and some of your homemade food to fill your stomach. This is because the food you will be getting might be unhealthy or not of your selection. Sometimes you might return with a stomach of steal or tape worms. Recently, many Indian Railways had a tie up with some if the known food service providers for providing quality food. You can even give a try to these. Make a note that these services are available on limited stations.

7.     WEAR SHOES

Don’t try to be hippie on a train. Avoid high heals and decorative chappals. Wear a simple shoes to cover you up from all the filthy and dusty things around in train and platform. Even the toilet water sucks, so better to cover your soft feet from these things.

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