5 Best Train Journeys In India Every Rail Fan Must Experience Once In A Lifetime!

India’s rail network is so massive that it is a record on its own. Even the longest train route covers the complete latitudinal extent of the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. For a railfan, this distance is like being on one of the best train journeys in India.

So, if you are ready to witness the greatness of the Indian rail network, these rail routes are ideal to experience all these.

Best Train Journeys In India

1. Dibrugarh To Kanyakumari

One of the world’s and India’s longest train route is Assam’s Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari. Vivek Express runs on this route covering 9 states on its path. The train is a part of series of Vivek Express trains which were inaugurated in 2013 on Swami Vivekananda’s 150^th anniversary.

Total time- 82 hours, 50 min

Total stops- 58

Timings- Starts from Dibrugarh at 23:45 pm and arrives destination at 9:50 in the morning

Runs weekly on Saturday

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2.Thiruvananthapuram To Silchar

Total time- 76 hours 35 min

Total stops-54

Timings- It departs from Trivandrum Cantl at 16:55 and arrives Silchar at 16:40 pm

Runs weekly

3. Kashmir To Kanyakumari

A few decades ago it was impossible to cover two places that are on the extreme ends of the country. Now, Himsagar Express, Train No. 16317, can take you to and fro from these destinations if you have booked seats 120 days prior to the date of travel.

Total time- 71 hours 10 minutes, approx 4 days

Total stops- 69

Timings- Starts at 00:15 pm and arrives Kanyakumari at 23:20 pm

Runs - Every Friday

4. Tirunelveli To Katra

The train doesn’t has any seating arrangements but is equipped with sleeping and catering facilities.

Total time-  52hours 35 mins

Total stops- 25

Timings- Starts at 09:50 am in morning and arrives destination at 13:50 pm

Runs weekly

These longest but most beautiful train journeys in India have everything to make your journey comfortable. Besides taking the passengers to their respective destinations, they give them a chance to see life from a new perspective.

And you can't disagree that the trip will not gonna be boring, every station will be like a new chapter of this journey that unfolds something different. We may meet new people, become friends, maybe forever.

At the end, a train journey reminds you that we all are a part of journey and reaching destination is maybe our ultimate goal but one must enjoy whatever we go through the journey. Not just this one but also in journey of life.