Travel Tips
Care to be taken while travelling in long distance trains
Traveling through Indian railways is one of the cheapest, authentic and advisable, It is one of the most enjoyable way to see this majestic country. Indian railway is the fourth largest in the world and it is connected to most part of the country.
It is essential to be prepared for the journey while travelling through Indian railways.
Here are some tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
• Whenever you plan your journey first of all do complete research about the trains such as which train have more seating capacity, train time etc. It will make your journey more comfortable for you.
• Book your ticket well in advance to avoid wait list or RAC.
• Don’ t leave your luggage unsecured or your valuables on display. Your traveling companions may be honest, but thieves sometimes enter the carriages at night. Bring a padlock and chain as you’ ll find facilities for fastening your luggage in your compartment. Also put small locks in the zipper of your every luggage.
• Keep your ticket and ID handy to show to TT when demanded.
• Do not eat food from unknown people or copassengers while travelling in trains. It is very dangerous for your health and wealth. Sometime thieves use medicine which will force you to sleep immediately. After then, thieves get enough time to steal your luggage during your journey in the train. There are also so many thieves who try to use this technique during your waiting at railway platform. So, it is also advisable to do not eat any type of food from unknown people during your stay at platform.
• Keep discussions with outsiders short and to the point. Don’ t energize stupid discussions with male co-passenger especially by woman travelling alone.
• Always carry a book with you or mobile with headphone. This could help in maintaining a strategic distance from talk with undesirable individuals.
• Request the upper berth( it will say“ UB” on your ticket stub) when purchasing your ticket— it has a far more prominent level of protection and you can extend at whatever time, even amidst the day.
14 | Travelnjoy | January 2017