Train ticket reservation Dehli Vanarasi ¿in advanced or by in the moment?

mila_asier · Jun 23rd, 2008, 23:04

Hi,

We are four friend that we will travel in norht India (trek in Ladakh and visit Kasmir (Srinagar). But we whant to spend our last day in Vanarasi. So we may flight form Srinagar to Dehli and then travel to Vanarasi by nigth train (that on with beds). That will be about 23-25 august.

We wonder if we need to make ticket reservation in advanced or we can by the ticket in the train station just the day we want to travel (in the moment)

Somebody can advice us? If in advanced, how much in advaced shoud we make reservation?

Thanks

steven_ber · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:24

Book in advance, as far in advance as you can, you can always get a refund if you change your plans.

Booking in advance allows you the class you prefer on the train you prefer.

singsub · Jun 24th, 2008, 02:00

you have to make the reservation in advance. i suggest you do it as soon as you reach india thats if you cant do it online using credit card.

mila_asier · Jul 4th, 2008, 01:37

Thank you very much

mila_asier

ashvin30 · Jul 5th, 2008, 01:08

Most trains have a separate quota for foreigners & the ticket can be bought at the station before boarding. Delhi-Varanasi has a very convenient over night train Shiv Ganga Express. You could book in advance too at www.indianrail.gov.in

steven_ber · Jul 5th, 2008, 01:17

I learnt something new today, I learnt how to understand women....OK, you all know I'm lying

But seriously, the Indian railway's booking computer searches for availability from the centre of the carriage, then outwards towards the ends of the carriage, it's true.

To first time train travelers, the seats/berths towards the end of the carriages are the noisiest and draughtiest (is that a word?), so the closer you are to the centre of the carriage, the more comfortable your journey.

Personally, It doesn't bother me if I'm at the end of the carriage, but others have complained about the automatic door opening and closing a lot (in air con carriages) or the smell from the toilets in Sleeper Class.

So, the earlier you book, the more chance you have of a seat/berth towards the centre of the carriage.

Jun 23rd, 2008, 23:04	#1
mila_asier Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SPAIN Posts: 36	Train ticket reservation Dehli Vanarasi ¿in advanced or by in the moment? Hi, We are four friend that we will travel in norht India (trek in Ladakh and visit Kasmir (Srinagar). But we whant to spend our last day in Vanarasi. So we may flight form Srinagar to Dehli and then travel to Vanarasi by nigth train (that on with beds). That will be about 23-25 august. We wonder if we need to make ticket reservation in advanced or we can by the ticket in the train station just the day we want to travel (in the moment) Somebody can advice us? If in advanced, how much in advaced shoud we make reservation? Thanks

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:24	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,655	Book in advance, as far in advance as you can, you can always get a refund if you change your plans. Booking in advance allows you the class you prefer on the train you prefer. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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singsub Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: right next door to hell Posts: 1,170	you have to make the reservation in advance. i suggest you do it as soon as you reach india thats if you cant do it online using credit card.

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mila_asier Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SPAIN Posts: 36	Thank you very much mila_asier

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ashvin30 Pilgrim Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Allahabad, India Posts: 25	Most trains have a separate quota for foreigners & the ticket can be bought at the station before boarding. Delhi-Varanasi has a very convenient over night train Shiv Ganga Express. You could book in advance too at www.indianrail.gov.in

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,655	I learnt something new today, I learnt how to understand women....OK, you all know I'm lying But seriously, the Indian railway's booking computer searches for availability from the centre of the carriage, then outwards towards the ends of the carriage, it's true. To first time train travelers, the seats/berths towards the end of the carriages are the noisiest and draughtiest (is that a word?), so the closer you are to the centre of the carriage, the more comfortable your journey. Personally, It doesn't bother me if I'm at the end of the carriage, but others have complained about the automatic door opening and closing a lot (in air con carriages) or the smell from the toilets in Sleeper Class. So, the earlier you book, the more chance you have of a seat/berth towards the centre of the carriage.

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