Train journey tips

Train Journey tips for a person who hasn't done long distance train journy before :-)

Well I am really glad that Manasi is coming to Hyderabad by train..That too all alone..

So here comes her train journey tips from a train journey expert :-)

Before that let me tell you three hostel friends are awaiting to have a rocking 

get together at Hyderabad..To spend great time together like we used to do during our trips and treks in college days.Manasi,Sonali and I.Having chatter box like Manasi and somewhat silent Sonali around would be real fun..

So once again continuing with my train journey tips for Manasi...

Check list for great journey..

1) Most important is to have train ticket,money and ID card (Provided it's E-Ticket) in place 

Caution: if ticket or ID is not in place you may end up paying fine.Money I am damn sure you will keep properly. Ideally keep two purses with you.If in case you lost one other one is in tact.Keep ATM debit card and credit cards properly.Generally nothing happens ...but prevention is better than cure..so these tips

2) Second thing..get one bed sheet and one shawl if you are travelling by sleeper class.If you can get a pillow to be blown up like a balloon..nothing like it. It's not needed if you are travelling by AC coach.But let me tell you ,the people who likes to speak a lot should travel by sleeper.you will meet many interesting people.To tell our experience: Manasi,Sonali and I had a great one night train journey in Ladies compartment of Maharashtra express while travelling to Bhusaval for Marraiage of Varsha's Sis.Amidst the crowded compartemnt we met one muslim aaji who spoke on necessity of education for muslim girls..later we played Antakshari with her till 1 am at night.I still remember she had sung the song'tere mere milan ki ye raina' 2-3 times.Hmm..she had lost her husband..so we could understand her feelings. 

3) Other stuffs needed..If u get good company to chat..no need of iPod.But if not,you better keep it with you.

 And moreover if u dont get sleep at night just put ear plugs in ur ear and enjoy.....

   

4) Station is going to come early in the morning? Put an alram to wake up..Want to know which station coming next after this station and what time?Go to Indianrail.gov.in and take the print out of all the stations u r going to come across.Just a curiosity..but good time pass..

5) If a person is a bibliophile like me ..it's great time to unwind and be lost in charming world of books..but if u r nt such person..doesnt matter.More or less we are all nature lovers to some extent..so you can stand in the door of the train (be careful..jast uchapatya..agaupana nahi) and look outside..train passing thru fields.. mountains..may be a beautiful sunset and a sun rise..lose urself looking outside..

6) Take care of ur luggage and keep ur small sack just beside u on the bed leaning against the wall of the compartment..have a sound bt careful sleep.

7) Have some fruits,snacks with you to eat.Don't take chances of having food in the train.Those who eat to fill the stomach would eat that food..and the others who have somewhat 'nakhara' for the taste of the food..would just waste the food..

      

So these are all ingredients to have wonderful train journey.. 

Have nice train journeys.. :-)