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 150th 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
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Another best train route In India that will give you a chance to feel lost is this one. It starts from Tamil Nadu and ends at Silchar and the train that connects these two dots is Thiruvananthapuram Central Express.
It is a superfast train and also known as Aronai Superfast Express. It has earned the status of world’s 28th longest train service. But it is famous as the train with highest delayed hours (10-12 hours) that makes journey even longer.
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
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Ten Jammu or Navyug Express crosses 12 states and covers a total distance of 3631kms. It is 4th longest train service.
Total time– 65 hours
Total stops– 57
Timings- 17:35 pm departure time and 10:35 is arrival time
Runs weekly
5. Kochuveli To Amritsar
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If you want to go Punjab from Kerala, Kochuveli-Amritsar express is the right option. It is the only train between these two stations. You can also catch this train from Thrissur, Udupi or from New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, as these are its halt stations.
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.
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