| One of the most culturally rich ways of utilizing your | | | | Delhi - Varanasi 2395 (£33) |
| India visa and making the most of your trip to this | | | | Delhi - Bombay (by Rajdhani Express) 4120 |
| lovely country is to use the Indian railway system. The | | | | (£58) |
| railway system is the bloodstream of the country, | | | | Delhi - Calcutta (by Rajdhani Express) 4215 |
| connecting the remotest village to the largest cities. | | | | (£59) |
| Therefore if you are traveling on an India visa, then | | | | If you are traveling on the Indian railway, especially on |
| you will certainly enjoy traveling on the Indian railway | | | | the longer journeys, then we have the following tips for |
| system. There is a massive range in prices, classes | | | | travelers and locals alike: |
| and cabin comfort levels. It is advised to generally use | | | | 1. Go Prepared |
| the first and second class cabins because of comfort | | | | Although the first class conditions are very |
| levels, and for the most valuable experience. | | | | comfortable, be sure to take your own food along, or |
| There are a variety of train services in India, however | | | | go with a full stomach because generally there are no |
| in this blog post we will focus on the fares for the main | | | | buffet or eating cars available. Ensure that you take |
| routes which are described below. You can make | | | | your own mineral water along the way as well. At |
| your train reservations via travel agencies, train | | | | stops there are always local vendors selling goods, |
| stations and also on the internet. For foreigners and | | | | therefore ensure that you have loose change for |
| tourists on the popular routes, there are separate | | | | buying small things. Also, ensure your India visa and all |
| tourist berths also available. These are available on | | | | travel documents are kept on you safely at all times. |
| some of the routes below. Note that all the train fares | | | | 2. Toilet Facilities |
| below are in a separate air conditioned cabin - the | | | | Although in the first class conditions are fine, it is |
| most expensive, so prices can only be lower. | | | | advised to take your own toilet paper and hygienic |
| Delhi - Agra (by Shatabdi Express) 755 (£11) | | | | wipes whilst traveling to ensure that you are clean |
| Delhi - Agra (by ordinary express) - 495 (£7) | | | | throughout your trip and stay fresh. |
| Delhi - Udaipur 2263 (£32) | | | | 3. |