Very Confused

enooruddin · Jun 17th, 2009, 18:03

Im taking my husband to india for his birthday at the end of september. Im trying to figure out which type of transportation would be best. I'd rather take a train (scared of planes).

But the more i read about trains i find out that they are really unhygienic ?! right? Is there any good quality trains out there? price is not that much of an issue.

Please please help! really confused on what to do.....

gaurav1441 · Jun 17th, 2009, 21:21

Im not sure you can reach Inia from Baharain by Train you may have to have a cruise or plane. You can try out the Toy train in Borivali national Park or Toy train at National Rail museum in New Delhi or NTR Gardens in Hyderabad. These would be 5-15 min rides and you would not be too worried about hygiene.

Otherwise for Longer trains you can book berth in First AC coaches..

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Originally Posted by enooruddin

Im taking my husband to india for his birthday at the end of september. Im trying to figure out which type of transportation would be best. I'd rather take a train (scared of planes).

But the more i read about trains i find out that they are really unhygienic ?! right? Is there any good quality trains out there? price is not that much of an issue.

Please please help! really confused on what to do.....

steven_ber · Jun 18th, 2009, 10:59

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Originally Posted by enooruddin

But the more i read about trains i find out that they are really unhygienic

Things are improving, the number of rail passengers who dies last year from hygiene related issues went down to 8345 (from 12,723 in 2007).

I am joking.

I am getting a bit concerned about the number of threads recently about things people have read about Indian Railways, and I do wonder what people are reading.

1 and 2AC are clean enough, and other classes are very clean considering their low cost.

enooruddin, the following comments are not aimed at you, it's just something I feel strongly.

If 1A and 2A are not good/clean enough for a person, they're coming to the wrong country, this is India, a shining immaculate train that allowed diners to eat their dinner of the floor would be so out of place in India.

There are plenty of luxury trains in India that offer up to a week of pure luxury, travelling with rich people and avoiding any unnecessary contact with India and Indian people, no doubt they’ll be discussing how to improve the lives of India’s poor as they sip champagne in the dining car, these trains cost about 2-300 US dollars per night, but most are heavily booked in advance.

Hal · Jun 18th, 2009, 11:02

You could always rent a car and driver. But as Steven-ber says, the trains are pretty good, and it's a classic way to travel in India.

Aishah · Jun 18th, 2009, 11:20

If you have the money, go on Palace on Wheels, that would be an amazing experience. If you don't have the money 1st Class or 2A/C will suffice.

Somewhere in between the two will be a car and driver. I like gaurav's suggestions - very hygienic!!

enooruddin · Jun 18th, 2009, 17:42

hahahaha..... i have been to india i love it!!! i want my husband to experience it tooo!!!

I meant rail travel domestically in india..!!!

thanks thats very helpful do you know which company is good...
i went to reserve and there are so many companies (train companies) ? which one do i choose???

Aishah · Jun 18th, 2009, 17:44

It's all the same company - Indian Railways. There are different branches, that's all e.g. Northern Railways and so on. Which area you are travelling will be which Branch you get.

arunganpath · Jun 18th, 2009, 19:27

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Originally Posted by enooruddin

thanks thats very helpful do you know which company is good...
i went to reserve and there are so many companies (train companies) ? which one do i choose???

As Aishah said, there is only one company and it is the largest employer in the world..

Use this site to book your tickets - www.irctc.co.in

brishti · Jun 19th, 2009, 01:21

The Luxury Trains with online reservations in the same url... lucky you!

:brishti

Indizen · Jun 19th, 2009, 01:29

There is a thread here on IndiaMike on the luxury trains operated by Indian Railways. You can search for it.

Jun 17th, 2009, 18:03	#1
enooruddin Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: bahrain Posts: 13	Very Confused Im taking my husband to india for his birthday at the end of september. Im trying to figure out which type of transportation would be best. I'd rather take a train (scared of planes). But the more i read about trains i find out that they are really unhygienic ?! right? Is there any good quality trains out there? price is not that much of an issue. Please please help! really confused on what to do.....

Jun 18th, 2009, 11:20	#5
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 7,629	If you have the money, go on Palace on Wheels, that would be an amazing experience. If you don't have the money 1st Class or 2A/C will suffice. Somewhere in between the two will be a car and driver. I like gaurav's suggestions - very hygienic!! __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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