Travelling by train is probably one of the most authentic experiences in India. To watch the amazing skill of carrying and consuming home-made lunch packs for train journeys of up to four days is unforgettable. India's trains are the best place to meet people from all over India. One can opt for a simple travel in second class or sleeper class or the more luxurious travel in third, second or first Air Conditioned (AC) class. Some trains still have a first class without air condition which is prized between Third and Second AC. In the hot Summers it is advisible to travel in AC and even with small children because of the well closing doors.

The Indian train network is huge and although train journeys can be very long they can be very comfortable since one can travel in the sleeper class and save time otherwise spent in hotels.

It is advisible to book train tickets well in advance, especially in holiday seasons because waiting lists can be very long. In some places one can book through the foreigners reservation quota. For late booking there is a complicated system which is even for Indians tough to understand.