tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37063536481094995562024-03-19T04:15:57.353-07:00India Rail ToursIncredible India Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04433269028230580307noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706353648109499556.post-10712629609977974042014-07-14T05:24:00.002-07:002014-07-14T05:24:09.389-07:00Rail Budget 2014 – Projecting Railways as a Carrier of Indian Growth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Railway of India is the lifeline
of the country and is invincible for economy’s growth. A carrier of people,
freight and economy, railways offer an opportunity of travelling far and wide,
all across the country. The committed 24x7 service of the trains here touches
the life of Indians across all sorts of barriers. It connects people to places
and binds India as a country.</span><br />
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Keeping all these facets in mind,
the railways sector needs huge budget allocation, project management and
monitoring for their yearly maintenance and sustenance. To fulfill this
purpose, rail budgets are announced annually to revive the railway service,
strengthen the connectivity and serve the passengers in a better way. </div>
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This year, the Rail Budget 2014 was
announced by Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Government of India. Considering the
massive size and nature of Indian railways, the hon’ble minister emphasized on
boosting investments, cleanliness and safety in a bid to improve quality of
travelling. As a part of infrastructure building, he proposed the inclusion of
effective station management techniques including cleanliness and catering. </div>
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Under this scheme, he aims to
build stations at par with the service standards appointed at the world class
airports. He even suggested better amenities for the passengers. Provision of
foot over bridges, escalators, lifts, etc will be installed in Public-Private
Partnership (PPP route.) </div>
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benefit of business travellers too. A lot of them use Indian railways and spend
substantial time on travel. For such travellers, <b>Office on Wheels</b> is another ambitious project that aims to add best
value to their time and gives them hold over workstations in select trains on
payment basis. A pilot project will be launched by this year.</div>
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Travellers can also enjoy <b>Wi-Fi</b> Services in <b>A1 and A category</b> stations and in select trains. Real-time tracking
of trains and rolling stock is also the part of this progressive budget.</div>
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The highlight of this budget was
the announcement of many tourist-friendly train packages. Special interest
tourism certainly has gained weightage and the ministry has acknowledged the
fact with the launch of many <b>special
tourist trains</b>. The areas covered include <b>Northeastern States</b> that will be connected with Eco Tourism,
Religious Tourism and Education Tourism packages. </div>
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Bullet train is another ambitious
project that is in the offing. This train will connect destinations with a
world class speed in less time. The first bullet train was announced during
rail budget 2014 which will run on Mumbai-Ahmedabad sector.</div>
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In addition to this, the existing
trains will also witness the <b>increase in
speed</b> ranging between 160-200 kmph in select 9 sectors. The identified
sectors are <i>Delhi-Agra, Delhi-Chandigarh,
Delhi-Kanpur, Nagpur-Bilaspur, Mysore-Bengaluru-Chennai, Mumbai-Goa,
Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Chennai-Hyderabad and Nagpur-Secunderabad.</i></div>
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India is a land of <b>pilgrimages</b>. There are different
pilgrimage sites in the country dedicated to different faiths. Indian Railways has
now acknowledged this fact. Based on this, the ministry is planning to launch
many <b>special package tourist trains</b> on
<b>identified pilgrim routes</b> like Devi
Circuit, Jyotirling Circuit, Jain Circuit, Christian Circuit, Muslim/Sufi
Circuit, Sikh Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Famous Temple Circuit, etc. </div>
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The ministry is also launching a
tourist train from Rameshwaram connecting cities like Bengaluru, Chennai,
Ayodhya, Varanasi and Haridwar. A special train will also connect the tourist
places of Karnataka and Maharashtra as well. </div>
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<b>Passengers’ safety</b> is of paramount importance for Indian Railways.
To strengthen safety, the railways will recruit 17000 RPF constables. Out of
them, 4,000 will be women RPF constables. These special constables will be
stationed to protect ladies travelling alone in each class of travel. With the
induction of women RPF constables, coaches for ladies will be escorted.
Additional care will be taken for ladies travelling alone in all classes.</div>
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With all such big announcements, the Rail Budget looks
promising and will surely have a positive <span lang="EN-IN">impact on </span><a href="http://www.indiarailtours.com/train-tour-packages.html"><span lang="EN-IN">India Rail Tours</span></a><span lang="EN-IN"> for both international and domestic
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Incredible India Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04433269028230580307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706353648109499556.post-62278541634970683412014-04-10T23:29:00.001-07:002014-04-10T23:29:30.040-07:00Experience the man-made feat of Indian Railways through Konkan Route <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Konkan is a coastal strip
sandwiched between the Sahyadri Mountains in the east and the Arabian Sea in
the west. As a result of this, the terrain has evolved to be one of the
unusually unique experiences in India. One of the least explored regions of the
country, Konkan coastline is filled with surprisingly clean beaches, lush
scenery, spiritual locations and rich Maratha heritage. Once a trading region
where Portuguese and British arrived to gain hold over India’s rich spices,
cotton, rice, cotton, silk, precious stones, Konkan has now evolved as a
distinctive region filled with cultural, historical and traditional
attractions. Also, one can’t miss out the tender mix of spices and tangy
flavours in the Konkani coastal curries. </div>
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A missing link between commercial
capital of India, Mumbai, and Mangalore, Konkan Route is a massive
741-kilometre railway line that connects Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka States.
Enroute, the tracks trace the region of matchless beauty along the
criss-crossing rivers, plunging valleys and mountains that rise into the
clouds, leaving the traveller mesmerized with its beauty. </div>
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A lifeline of Konkan region, the
15year old route is serving the region in focus and the nation at large with
its strong connectivity. The route is not only helping the locals with strong
connectivity and transportation of goods and essentials, but also is a
formidable achievement in resurrecting inland tourism to the western peninsula
coastline. Rich in mineral resources, dense forests and a landscape fringed
with paddy, coconut and mango groves, Konkan region is the nature in the most
natural form. </div>
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The untouched location with the
highly sensitive coastal hills was not an easy task to lay down the tracks. It
was also one of the most challenging train routes to plan and execute. The
difficult terrain to be conquered and the short construction time required the
engineers to be alert and implementing of several technological innovations,
that too with the collective efforts of team. The spectacular terrain here
overcame the natural challenges with the support and painstaking efforts of the
train staff. </div>
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The spreading of the route and its in time completion also
changed the lives of the Engineers and other people, besides people having the
benefits of this ambitious project. For them, the Konkan project is a matter of
pride, an achievement of overcoming all odds and a manmade feat over nature. </div>
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And after 15 years, the route is actively used in
transporting goods, accelerating leisure tourism and connecting families. Daily
around 38 passenger trains run on this single line section, pass through
tunnels and give tourists a rich experience of travelling from the trails of
nature. </div>
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Tourists can also enjoy this heartwarming ride through special
Konkan Rail Tours. Not just they allow them to take in the unlimited pleasures
of the naturally serene journey, but also help the tourists experience the
fantastic destinations in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and even in Kerala. </div>
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Incredible India Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04433269028230580307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706353648109499556.post-58191059025221209652014-02-25T03:20:00.001-08:002014-02-25T03:20:20.595-08:00Unique Facts About Railways of India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Besides being the largest connected transportation network
in India, the railways here are also renowned for many more unique facts. The
following post is an attempt to sum up such interesting facts involved in a
rail tour of India.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Fastest Train – The country’s fastest train, New
Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express covers massive 704 km in connecting the capital
of India New Delhi and Bhopal stretch in 7 hours 50 minutes. The all
air-conditioned superfast train achieves its maximum speed of 150km/h on the
Faridabad-Agra section. Shatabdi Express is a range of superfast train which
operates in a course of single day and transports a passenger from one
destination to another. </div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Slowest Train – Coming on to the slowest train,
how can we miss out the hill trains of India. The world heritage site under
mountain railways of India, these toy trains take longer time span to cover the
distance from plain to hill station. One such hill train, Metupalayam-Ooty
Nilgiri Passenger Train is the slowest running train of Indian railways. <span lang="EN-IN"><a href="http://www.indiarailtours.com/nilgiri.html"><span lang="EN-US">Nilgiri Mountain Railway</span></a></span>
slowly runs at the pace of 10 km/hour and enroute offers majestic vistas around
the hill station. </div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Longest Route – Vivek Express from Dibrugarh
(Assam) to Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu) is the longest rail route. Covering the
distance of 4273 km, this train takes about 82 hours and 30 minutes to complete
its journey. This train is the longest run in terms of total time and distance
in Indian Railways.</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Longest Non-Stop Travel – Next, the longest non
stop travelling train is Trivandrum-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express. The
train connects Delhi to Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. The longest stretch
of travelling aboard this express train stretches non-stop over 528km stretch
between Vadodara and Kota.</div>
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Express train is known for the maximum number of stops. The express train owns
the record for maximum number of stops with 115 halts during its journey. </div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->World's longest platform – India also has the
world’s longest railway platform in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The platform,
spread over the area of 4,446.9 feet in length hosts three new platforms.
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</span><!--[endif]-->Longest rail bridge - Vembanad Rail Bridge in
Kerala is the longest rail bridge in India covering a stretch of 4.62 km. This
is mainly used for freight transportation in the state. </div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Longest tunnel – The country’s longest railway
tunnel is Jammu and Kashmir’s Pir Panjal Tunnel. With the length of 11.215 km,
the ambitious tunnel aims at connecting the region of Jammu with Kashmir. </div>
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more fascinating. Know more about railways of India with a journey on a train. </div>
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Incredible India Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04433269028230580307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706353648109499556.post-80629525424668943672014-01-20T03:52:00.001-08:002014-01-20T03:52:52.369-08:00Why travel aboard Indian Railways?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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After knowing that Indian
Railways are for both masses and classes, if you still doubt the services of
Indian railways, then this blog post is meant for you. With a track network
spanned over 60,000 kilometres, the railways of India in its periphery include
around 7500 stations ferrying nearly 20 million people daily. Now, these are
huge numbers which we are talking. Covering the entire subcontinent with its
elaborate network, the trains are the most preferable mode of transportation.
Be it large cities or small villages and towns, all at least have a railway
station which bring them closer to the other connected cities.</div>
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Other than that, the lack of air
connectivity in between many Indian cities also makes railways a preferred medium
of long distance transportation. Many trains are equipped with comfortable
berths and catering system to take care of overall requirements to be taken
into consideration in a journey. This is done to offer the best on board travel
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Next important facet is the
experience the train journey offers to the travellers. India has some of the
most stunning and remarkable locations that add to the fascinating rail tour
experience to the users. There are railway stations in the hill stations,
villages, cities, towns, coastal cities that bridge the gap and present some of
the finest railway experiences. Through the window of a railway, the passengers
can gaze at the picturesque panoramic beauty of farms, rivers, sea etc and
enrich their knowledge of being close to India. In short, the train journey is
a picturesque delight wherein the window opens up the panorama of pure Indian
sights while passing through its course. </div>
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Such kind of experiential
traveling in a train can also add a new dimension to a fascinating visitor's
experience. Apart from the destination experiences, the train journey also
offers a unique experience of travelling within one of the world’s largest
railways and observing rich Indian lifestyle in a novel way. </div>
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Rail tours are an easy way to brush up your knowledge about
the Indian destinations and their connectivity via railways. These special
itineraries also make sure that the passengers derive the best of rail travel
experience in the country. To book an enriching <a href="http://www.indiarailtours.com/train-tour-packages.html">train tour
package</a>, visit <a href="http://www.indiarailtours.com/">India rail tours</a>. </div>
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Travelling by train is one of
India’s classic experiences. Serving millions of commuters, pilgrims and
leisure tourists in their movement within the country, Railways of India are a
preferred medium of transportation by masses and classes. Conceived by the
British imperialists, this institution has become quintessentially Indian over
the 150 years of its successful journey.</div>
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Connecting the lengths and
breadths of India through 60,000 km network of track and 14,000 locomotives,
the railways here serve the average of 12 million passengers every day
throughout the year. These humungous numbers highlight the reach, network and
popularity of trains in the country. Keeping the high demand and popularity in
mind, it is suggested to book the train tickets two months prior to the journey
in advance. This is done to derive a hassle free train long distance tour
without any uncertainty. </div>
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Presently, the travel options of
a regular train tour are distinguished between many classes of travel.
Different types of train carry different classes of carriages throughout the
course of the journey. The basic range of travelling for tourists starts with
the first class a/c. This is the most plush and comfortable seating to be
utilized during the regular train journey. The highest luxury class in the
regular routes, it consists of two-tier bunks in two- or four-person private
compartments which can be locked; offering privacy and comfort to the
travellers. The carpeted compartments with relatively presentable bathrooms
also assure travellers of a timely assistance by the attendants (aboard
superfast trains like Duronto and Rajdhani.) The fares for first class journey
may be higher than the regular train fares but assure the travellers the
maximum comfort on a train. This is certainly the safest way to a secured and
private train journey. But if you want to have a regular train journey to
interact with others, then second class ac (two-tier) and third class ac
(three-tier) coaches are meant for you. Third class ac is preferred by masses. </div>
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The <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">he importance of the berths and coaches is very
important in rail tour. They not just accommodate the travellers during their
journey but also make sure they have a comfortable time. Before choosing the </span><a href="http://www.indiarailtours.com/train-tour-packages.html" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;"><b>train tour</b></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;"><b> to
India</b>, we suggest the tourists to consider the seating class of the train to
secure the best and comfortable railway journey to remember for a
lifetime. </span></span></div>
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Incredible India Tourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04433269028230580307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3706353648109499556.post-87052101949860923122013-11-26T01:16:00.003-08:002013-11-26T01:39:36.277-08:00Luxury Trains – A Unique Offering of India Rail Tours<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you think that India rail
tours are just about economy and value, then you have just seen one facet of
the country’s railways. There is another side to Indian railways that values
extravagance, care, comfort and royalty in the most lavish way. Famous as the
luxury trains, this concept offers wholesome holidays on the package itinerary.
This ways, the train is not just the mode of transportation, but also offers a
comprehensive travel experiences inclusive of hospitality, accommodations and
finest stays.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Based on the concept of Indian
royalty, the railways here offer 11 packaged holidays on luxury tourist trains
equipped with world class amenities. The first in the series is the Palace on
Wheels. The oldest of the luxury trains in India, this is the railway that
settled the impeccable and ultimate royal standards of these special trains in
the country. The train in its beginning utilized luxurious heritage carriages
of ex-maharajas’. This was done to inculcate the authentic royal essence to the
journey through the regal cities of Rajasthan. This was the first step to
resurrect the rich royal heritage of India. Later, the train received a
makeover with the carriages updated into modern air-conditioned coaches, still
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Other regions in the country
followed the trend and initiated the special royal journeys in ultimate
indulgence. The second train began its route in the form of Maharashtra’s
Deccan Odyssey. This grand train is the tribute to the state’s warrior clan,
Marathas and their royalty. Keeping up the same trend, this train projects
itself to be a 5 star accommodation modeled of Maratha indulgence. The special
train runs on the bestowed Konkan route and makes way for travellers to visit
Maharashtra and Goa on the prestigious route.</div>
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The third train, the Golden
Chariot is the south India’s only luxury train, covering the entire peninsula
in its dream run. Inspired by the Hindu rulers who established a strong
influence and resisted foreign entry to their territory, this train offers a
tribute to the mighty dynasties of the region who contributed strongly to its
cultural and historical wealth. In its offering, the train has two routes
namely the Pride of South (Karnataka and Goa) and the Southern Splendour
(Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala) covering the entire region in its periphery.</div>
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The fourth luxury train, the
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is actually a modern interpretation of the Palace on
Wheels. Trailing on the same heritage royal route of Rajasthan, this is
actually a step ahead in terms of modern day hospitality and comforts suiting a
discerning traveller.</div>
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The fifth and the last route to
royalty, Maharajas Express is the most expensive train in the country. Leading
the deck of all luxury trains, this offering presents the impeccable luxurious
ways to travel over five unique itineraries. The Heritage of India celebrates
historical legacy of the country with a visit to the caves of antiquity and
forts and palaces of elegance. The Indian Panorama offers colourful glimpses of
the rich heritage belonging to the forts, palaces, citadels and temples. The
Indian splendour concentrates completely upon the legacy of Rajasthan and its
range of forts and palaces. The Gems and Treasures of India highlight the
heritage of the famous golden triangle route of the country traversing from
Delhi, Ranthambore, Jaipur and Agra. </div>
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These holiday packages and
itineraries present the best of rail tour experiences in India. Laced with the
ultimate standards of indulgence, these luxury trains bring the best of the
country to the traveller. </div>
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We all know the importance of
trains during long distance travelling. In fact, it is the most popular mode of
transportation preferred by masses. Keeping its popularity in mind, the people
prefer to travel via train not just for homecoming, but also as a part of
pilgrimage and leisure trips. India, being a diverse nation offers a great
opportunity for travellers keen on exploring the country via trains. </div>
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tours act as a safe bet, offering people to travel safely for long distance.
Another good thing about Indian trains is the facet that it connects almost
every important tourist attraction of the country. This means travelling and
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But this task demands proper
planning on the behalf of a traveller to derive the best benefits of rail
journey. Short-listing the direction as well as the destination is the first
and the foremost step in planning a rail journey. Next step to it is securing
the timely bookings as they also play an important role in creating a
successful train tour itinerary. Train tickets from Indian Railways can be
booked 60 days in advance, which gives enough time to plan the other requisites
for the recreational tour. These include identifying the sightseeing and
excursions around the destination as well as securing hotel bookings in
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For travellers who have no time
for planning can rely on several tour operators who plan the India Train Tour
itinerary from beginning, schedule the tickets and accommodation. They even
guide the travellers on the must-visit attractions of the destination; thereby
provide complete assistance in terms of itinerary planning. </div>
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<a href="http://www.indiarailtours.com/">India Rail Tour</a> is one such
comprehensive tour operator dealing in planning, organizing and executing
successful train tours with exclusive <a href="http://www.indiarailtours.com/train-tour-packages.html">train tour
packages</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Once a tourist has landed in India, he needs the assistance
of overland travel. In such a case, railways and roadways form two exciting
options to travel the country’s contrasting terrain. Both of the mediums have
their own advantage, and are preferred by the tourists for their specific
benefits. In fact, we can say that both of them complement the inland travel in
this colourful country.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbRpivIVPqZ3tTx_vfQJHM5mR8urzyFVmZwu-BKMEcmlBc5CfxQBgwlkVB5IlNL35RkbmfpieYp5MeVRBHE9eirCg2qf6k3hcsI4e4W_XHBPsH0iAMo0DSsEFCZX9ewQqf0EpR_EGKTr0/s1600/iog8pz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbRpivIVPqZ3tTx_vfQJHM5mR8urzyFVmZwu-BKMEcmlBc5CfxQBgwlkVB5IlNL35RkbmfpieYp5MeVRBHE9eirCg2qf6k3hcsI4e4W_XHBPsH0iAMo0DSsEFCZX9ewQqf0EpR_EGKTr0/s320/iog8pz.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Through rail tours, the tourists can travel both long and
small distances. This gives train travel a kind of flexibility wherein the
passengers can cover both nearby as well as far away destinations. Another good
aspect of railways is the fact that they are continuously connecting the
faraway locations, contributing to the destination connectivity throughout the
year. The large network of train tracks spread far and wide helps trains
connect the distant destinations in a single train tour. In a day, the 14,300
trains complete their rounds and offer comfortable ride to as many as Indian
railways journey around 13 million passengers. Now this is a great achievement
for railways of the country. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Also to note, the rail tours in India also provide complete
comfort to the travellers onboard. During the long train journeys featuring
overnight travel, the passengers can sit and even recline on their allocated
berths for the most convenient journey through the country. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYwzZ087Rcv1-4B9XescpKBTDSXO-kNdvxK-XuvlJ4_Jz8QB6z53a7YI3ywo5NELaC5kvJ2-HmzJ1hD2fhE8CIv61RnShiHmopA3RvRWEvgwDf_PpkVq_UB5H19O9WjMYgrbJR-VwIg0/s1600/ooty-train-coaches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYwzZ087Rcv1-4B9XescpKBTDSXO-kNdvxK-XuvlJ4_Jz8QB6z53a7YI3ywo5NELaC5kvJ2-HmzJ1hD2fhE8CIv61RnShiHmopA3RvRWEvgwDf_PpkVq_UB5H19O9WjMYgrbJR-VwIg0/s320/ooty-train-coaches.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Currently, there are 7,000 railway stations in the country
that act as a connecting link for many heritage, historical, cultural and
spiritual tourist destinations. These railways bridge together these tourist
attractions and make the rail journey a worthwhile experience. Due to this, the
travellers find it easy to avail <a href="http://www.indiarailtours.com/train-tour-packages.html">India train tours</a>
packages. Customized and created as per the regular itineraries, these special
tours offer the hearty experiences of train travel. Also, these special train
tours club the exclusive rail journeys with the exotic Indian travel
destinations and present the new way to travel throughout the country. </span></div>
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A tour to India is considered complete
only if a tourist takes up a journey via train. This is said because of the
fact that railways cover up almost the entire country, barring the few of the
regions. Only the rugged landscape of north-east India, Ladakh, Sikkim,
Uttarakhand and most of Himachal Pradesh are untouched with the railways
connectivity. This sums up the daunting presence of railways in the country. </div>
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We are talking about the second
largest railway network in the world that boasts over 62,300
km of tracks placed between 7,000 stations. Now that’s really a big feat. It
has just completed 100 years of operation and still is the most preferable mode
of transportation in the country. Its convenience and connectivity offered by
trains in India inspire travellers to begin a rail tour to India. <o:p></o:p></div>
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And for
such train aficionados, Indian railways have loads of offerings. The most
exclusive amongst them are the luxury trains in India. These special trains
take tourists into the world of gracious hospitality of the gentler royal
times. At present, there are five luxury train brands in India crisscrossing
into different directions and taking the travellers into the world of different
royal dynasties in the country. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Next
comes the superfast trains in India, namely Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi
Express. Often addressed as Express Trains, these trains are meant for long
distance travelling at a fast pace. Less stops facilitate the continuous speed
of these trains in the country. Rajdhani trains connect the capitals of the
states at longer distances. Shatabdi trains are day-trains bridging the
cities and return the same day. Duronto are also long distance trains, running
non-stop from source to destination, barring technical halts. Next comes the hundreds of other trains that venture into
different directions of the country and strengthen the rail connectivity. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Of all
the types of trains in India, the mountain railways of India stand out because
of the enigmatic and surreal experience it offers to the travellers. Recognized
as world heritage site by UNESCO, these narrow gauge hill trains are the most
endearing symbol of British Raj. A passenger can enjoy such an exclusive
experience aboard the <a href="http://www.indiarailtours.com/hill-trains-tour.html">hill train tour</a>.</div>
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Taking a long distance trip aboard the railways of India is one
of the best ways to discover the India on wheels. This is one of the world’s
largest railway networks offering connectivity to the country far and wide. In
a real sense, the rail network of India is a unifying edge linking the north to
the south, the east to the west and vice versa with a dedicated service
throughout the year.<br />
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There are a variety of Indian trains in the stable that
provide a lucrative travel experience to the travellers. On the one hand<b>,
</b>there are slow paced world heritage toy trains that are still operational
in the modern era. And on the other hand, the rail network has the high speed
Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto Express trains allowing tourists to have a
choice in the way to discover India. </div>
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Also, it is the most preferred mode of transportation,
allowing tourists both natives and foreigners to map the larger distances in
the most economical way. This is the main reason why the tickets for the trains
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As per the norms, it takes two months advance booking to
schedule the trip via train. Owing to the popularity and demand for this rail
medium, it is suggested to plan and book a rail tour itinerary with an
assistance of an authorized railway tourist agent. These agents help plan and
organize the itinerary as per the demand of the tourist and they<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>also make sure the tickets are issued in time to
keep the plans in place. Especially, these recognized agents issue the tickets
from a separate allotted stock for foreigners. Most of the times, these
travellers get the reserved tickets to travel aboard under this travel quota.
This is a valued option among tourists and NRI’s who want a streamlined
itinerary based on special interests. </div>
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For avid train travellers who want to map the length and
breadth of India for longer periods of time can also avail Indrail pass. This
is another economical option that allows tourists to travel as they like aboard
the entire railway network without any route restriction. This budget friendly
option involves one-time payment for a stipulated period of time. This period
may vary as small as the half day, at max extending for 90 days. These budget
passes are valid to be purchased only by foreign nationals and NRIs on a
one-time payment in U.S. Dollars, Pound Sterling and Euro. Travelling under
Indrail pass is subjected to the availability of seats on a particular route. </div>
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an authorized railway tourist agent, <a href="http://www.indiarailtours.com/">India Rail Tours</a> allows the foreign
tourists to enjoy a convenient long distance or short term travel aboard the
train. With its convenient services and customized rail tour packages, the
agency lends a value to the train travelling in India. For more of the detailed
train experiences in India.</span></div>
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