Food on Himalayan Queen

hfot2 · Sep 3rd, 2007, 04:33

Looks like the Himalayan Queen for Shimla leaves Delhi at some ungodly hour in the morning.

Does anyone know if breakfast is included in the cost of an Executive class ticket?
Is lunch available?
Is the platform food reasonable?
Is any of this recommended or should we pack our own?

Maz 1979 · Sep 3rd, 2007, 16:37

I bought food from the vendors at Kalka - you place an order and the find you on the toy train just before you leave - i don't recall it being served on Delhi - Kalka or maybe i was just greedy! The Kalka Dal was a little plain but kept us going on the 5 odd hour journey!

Candyji · Sep 3rd, 2007, 17:28

Hi,

Your executive ticket sounds like it is on the Shatabdhi train. Which does include breakfast.

The vendor who serves a thali at kalka general finds you. You give your seat number and the food comes to you on the train. It is quite good.

Enjoy your travels.

hfot2 · Sep 3rd, 2007, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Candyji

Hi,

Your executive ticket sounds like it is on the Shatabdhi train. Which does include breakfast.

The vendor who serves a thali at kalka general finds you. You give your seat number and the food comes to you on the train. It is quite good.

Enjoy your travels.

You are right, it was the Shatabdhi train and it was another journey I was looking at. Sorry for the mix-up.

For this run it is -

a/c chair car Delhi-Shimla and first class chair car for Kalka-Shimla.

Is breakfast included in this ticket?

Sep 3rd, 2007, 04:33	#1
hfot2 MemberS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 522	Food on Himalayan Queen Looks like the Himalayan Queen for Shimla leaves Delhi at some ungodly hour in the morning. Does anyone know if breakfast is included in the cost of an Executive class ticket? Is lunch available? Is the platform food reasonable? Is any of this recommended or should we pack our own?

Sep 3rd, 2007, 16:37	#2
Maz 1979 Monkey Bait Join Date: May 2004 Location: London Posts: 151	I bought food from the vendors at Kalka - you place an order and the find you on the toy train just before you leave - i don't recall it being served on Delhi - Kalka or maybe i was just greedy! The Kalka Dal was a little plain but kept us going on the 5 odd hour journey! __________________ India

Sep 3rd, 2007, 17:28	#3
Candyji phir bhi mera dil Hindustani hai!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Agra Posts: 79	Hi, Your executive ticket sounds like it is on the Shatabdhi train. Which does include breakfast. The vendor who serves a thali at kalka general finds you. You give your seat number and the food comes to you on the train. It is quite good. Enjoy your travels. __________________ Dance to the beat of a different drum.

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