Comments on: 10 Safety Tips for Train and Bus Travel in India

By: nxxrav

nxxrav — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:45:29 +0000

Really nice blog yaar. Im from India and I believe whatever you wrote in this blog and that other blog about solo travel in India is correct.

By: Poonam

Poonam — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 06:29:24 +0000

Wow !nice tips for one’s safety.we must have to apply these.especially for those girls n women who have to travel alone for any reason.

By: Ashwin Jain

Ashwin Jain — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:00:25 +0000

hahaha hilarious :) You write well!

By: Lloyd Dias

Lloyd Dias — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:09:40 +0000

Hi Rachel

Awesome blog, very brave and adventurous like us aussies and kiwis. I am a Goan, living (lived most of my life) in Australia. My wife is S korean. I know the looks one gets when you walk the streets in another country espically with your wife and kids (when I stayed in S Korea). The rape issues in Delhi was viewed all around the world. This put my wife off from traveling to Goa (India). I know now they are dealing and educating the public better (from movies and education). You are right they are curious. Back in the early 90s they built the train line from north to south, going through Goa. When Tourism took off well in Goa, lots of people from nothern india came to Goa for work. When I went there 7 years ago the local dialogue/language (konkani/my mother toungue) was at a minimum spoken as the national launguage (Hindi) took over. Goa is still an awesome place for me in the world. From the beaches, to local food, culture, clubs and parties, festivals, rich history, tropical nature, people and atmosphere.One day I can show my kids where I grew up in the 80s.

By: Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 06:01:55 +0000

Now this is what I was looking at. Just to add a point that remember the couple of station names before your arriving station. This would help because there are no announcements when you station arrives.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 06:57:41 +0000

In reply to Cadence Feeley. Sounds awesome!!! I hope you have a great trip :)

By: Cadence Feeley

Cadence Feeley — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 02:17:44 +0000

thanks for the tip on G Adevntures! I have never been to India, I think I’ll start my one month trip with that — and travel solo from there. I’m going to e stalking your blog until then!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 03:23:01 +0000

In reply to carolijn. Yes, luck plays a lot into your India traveling experience for sure. I'm glad you had such a good time here!

By: carolijn

carolijn — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:58:42 +0000

I loved traveling by train and bus in India! We always traveled by sleeperclass or sleeperbusses and honestly I have not been scared for one second. I never put a chain on my backpack, I just put it below the lowest bench and my smaller bag between the ‘wall’ and my legs. Also in the sleeperbus I never took my belongings with me… I think I was just lucky that nothing happened, because now I read this I think that maybe I could have been a little more careful… I just did not feel unsafe… happy about that! Also about the ‘men-thing’. I have only met men who were so so soooo helpful, and not in a scary/wrong way. They truly wanted to help us on our journey. It’s part of their culture and maybe again…luck. It’s now one week since I am back home and I miss it sooo much. I will be back (:

By: Karoline D

Karoline D — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:59:44 +0000

Hey Eve,

Thanks for your insight into travelling safely in India. India is a country where buses and trains are the primary modes of transport. It has to be relied upon necessarily. So one can’t just prevent themselves from visiting a country that is so culturally exotic just because of fear in buses and trains. It is a much better idea to travel smartly and definitely follow these safety tips that you provided. Thanks for sharing!

By: Billy

Billy — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 03:14:45 +0000

Good to know. I can’t believe people would travel all the way to India without checking that they needed a visa!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 25 May 2016 10:39:24 +0000

In reply to Eve.

Hi Eve,

If you have a sleeping bag or liner and your own pillow, it’s not that bad – I don’t know the temp up there but the main concern would be no AC as many areas of India are hot.. would imagine Varnasi is but maybe no Darjeeling? I traveled sleeper class a lot , kept my backpack in my bed with me and slept!

By: Eve

Eve — Wed, 25 May 2016 10:08:57 +0000

Hi Rachel,

Myself and a friend are traveling India at the moment. We are looking to get from Varanasi to Darjeeling, which is a 15 hour train journey, and the only class available is sleeper class. I was wondering what you would recommend, if we should get a sleeper class for 15 hours, or if that will be a bit too unbearable! We are not seasoned train travelers in India but we have done a lot of long distance journeys on local buses, which we love!
Thanks,
Eve

By: Himanshu Jain

Himanshu Jain — Sun, 22 May 2016 09:58:51 +0000

Hold your spot! This is so true while you are in Indian transport. There is always someone on search of a seat, I have had many weird experiences like yours. I have found another blog with travel hacks in Indian train, whats your comment on those?

By: Pierrick

Pierrick — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:59:52 +0000

In reply to Chris. Hi. I remenber there was outlets in the Sleeper Class.. But not workin' really good !

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 22:01:47 +0000

In reply to Chris. I know 3AC and 2AC do, cant remember about sleeper third class but I doubt it.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:06:52 +0000

Rachel, do the trains have electrical outlets? or do only certain classes have them?

Thanks!

By: shridhar vyas

shridhar vyas — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 07:59:32 +0000

Dear kid -Rachel, Hare krishna ! I invite you to kindly visit ISKON Temple, Juhu Mumbai to know about indian phylosophy. Explore India there, in its devine and peaceful core. Beaches of Goa are symbol of cultural freedom in india but here you will find freedom from all fears. Hope you will be there soon. – Shridhar

By: Srimanta Ghosh

Srimanta Ghosh — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:43:26 +0000

Hello Rachel,
This is a good and informative post. These tips are very great for Woman’s who are planning to visit India. They should be more responsible on their own decision what to do or not.

By: JJ

JJ — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 03:32:15 +0000

Any thoughts on the wine scene?