Monsoons are the best time to travel by railways in India, when nature is green, sky is blue, filled with white cotton-like clouds, temperature is mild, and humidity is high. Most of India’s rail routes are replenished with the monsoon charm. But there are some stretches, which are very picturesque in monsoon. Let us lookContinue reading “Best Monsoon Railway Journeys in India”
Tag Archives: railways
Summer Retreat Hill Stations in India
Hill stations have been popular in India since ancient times due to the presence of shrines and religious places, as well as for scenic beauty. During British rule, some of the hill stations near important cities in India got a new lease of life. The British could not tolerate the heat in India during theContinue reading “Summer Retreat Hill Stations in India”
India Nepal Rail Connections
We have often talked over historic rail links with Pakistan, and sometimes over rail links with Bangladesh. But there is yet another country, with whom we share a long border, possess same ethnic groups and religions, and have common road and railway transit systems. Yes, you guessed it right. That country is Nepal. Historically, NepalContinue reading “India Nepal Rail Connections”
Guwahati-Bikaner Express Accident
Guwahati-Bikaner Express was going from Bikaner to Guwahati when it met the fatal accident at Maynaguri in West Bengal. Till now, the accident claimed the lives of 9 people. 36 passengers are injured of which 6 are in critical condition. The passengers with critical injuries have been shifted to Jalpaiguri and Siliguri. The railway lineContinue reading “Guwahati-Bikaner Express Accident”
Is Tea Indigenous to India?
There are not many Indians who do not like tea. Tea is the most common beverage in India. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Gujarat to Assam, tea is widely available and heavily consumed. Most households can not even function properly without one or two cups of brewed tea a day. This is why India isContinue reading “Is Tea Indigenous to India?”