1A vs. scenery

leopard55i · Sep 23rd, 2009, 22:33

I want to travel 1A on trains around India on my upcoming trip. Yet I want to see scenery and the countryside pass by. I read the long train post on this site. It says windows are darkened/frosted. Does this mean the view is completely blocked, or partially blocked? If the latter, is it so much that you lose the enjoyment of watching the scenery?

I know I can travel in other compartments and am considering it. I'm just curious if 1A and scenery are mutually exclusive. Is it possible/enjoyable to travel in 1A and spend a good bit of time in the pantry car or by the carriage door?

I've never taken a long-distance train in India. Just wanted to see what the best way to combine the two things I want: comfort and scenery. Impossible?

gaurav1441 · Sep 24th, 2009, 05:37

Not mutually exclusive. from your seat you can look outside. You can open the door and stand their and enjoy the journey. Reserved compartments are connected and you can take a walk in the train to other classes and coaches.

My friend Goo · Sep 24th, 2009, 06:24

If traveling alone 1A might get a little boring. But like gaurav said, you can always walk in the train and watch the scenery through the door.

I traveled alot in 2A. It's nice that you have a like a get away in your compartment, where no one will bother you

SitaParityaga · Sep 24th, 2009, 07:24

I've hung out between the doors, roamed around the train, came back to 1a.

I think you miss some of the people scenery when you travel on 1a. I never felt I missed the view in 1a. If I wanted to look, I'd head for the back door.

leopard55i · Sep 25th, 2009, 23:40

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll try it out and then see if it indeed gets a bit boring. Thanks again for the tips.

Sep 23rd, 2009, 22:33	#1
leopard55i Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7	1A vs. scenery I want to travel 1A on trains around India on my upcoming trip. Yet I want to see scenery and the countryside pass by. I read the long train post on this site. It says windows are darkened/frosted. Does this mean the view is completely blocked, or partially blocked? If the latter, is it so much that you lose the enjoyment of watching the scenery? I know I can travel in other compartments and am considering it. I'm just curious if 1A and scenery are mutually exclusive. Is it possible/enjoyable to travel in 1A and spend a good bit of time in the pantry car or by the carriage door? I've never taken a long-distance train in India. Just wanted to see what the best way to combine the two things I want: comfort and scenery. Impossible?

Sep 24th, 2009, 06:24	#3
My friend Goo The guy from La Bamba Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 255	If traveling alone 1A might get a little boring. But like gaurav said, you can always walk in the train and watch the scenery through the door. I traveled alot in 2A. It's nice that you have a like a get away in your compartment, where no one will bother you __________________ Ofelia's world The world through the eyes of an infant

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Sep 24th, 2009, 05:37	#2
gaurav1441 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 731	Not mutually exclusive. from your seat you can look outside. You can open the door and stand their and enjoy the journey. Reserved compartments are connected and you can take a walk in the train to other classes and coaches.

Sep 24th, 2009, 07:24	#4
SitaParityaga member in the forest Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,146	I've hung out between the doors, roamed around the train, came back to 1a. I think you miss some of the people scenery when you travel on 1a. I never felt I missed the view in 1a. If I wanted to look, I'd head for the back door.

Sep 25th, 2009, 23:40	#5
leopard55i Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7	Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll try it out and then see if it indeed gets a bit boring. Thanks again for the tips.