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Dashashwamedh Ghat Varanasi

Manikarnika and Dashashwamedh Ghat – A pligrimage to Varanasi (Banaras) – Day 1

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The alleys near Kashi Vishwanath Temple A short distance from the temple is the famous Manikarnika Ghat, one of the holiest cremation places for Hindus. Also popular as “Maha Shamshan”, which literally translates to “Great cremation place”. It is easily accessible from the back gate of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Since we had kept our footwear […]

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Kashi Vishwanath Temple – A pilgrimage to Varanasi (Banaras) – Day 1

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Introduction Varanasi is believed to be the oldest city on earth with an uninterrupted civilization. The place is sacrosanct for Hindus who consider it as the holiest of all places. Nearby is Sarnath, which is a revered place for Buddhists. Lord Buddha preached his first sermon there after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. Each year,

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Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati

Kamakhya Temple | Guwahati – Day 11 | North-East Diaries | End of trip

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Morning walk and breakfast Today was going to be the last day of our north-east trip as the next day would be just about boarding our train to reach our home. That dreadful feeling of the last day was beginning to set in. We mentioned somewhere earlier that our stay of choice in Guwahati (Riverview

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Shri Shakti Express 22461 22462 New Delhi Railway Station and Katra

A first-hand review of Shri Shakti Express Train (22461 / 22462). The train runs between New Delhi (NDLS) and Katra (SVDK).

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Mata Vaishno Devi is one of India’s most revered and frequented shrines. With the opening of a railway station right at the base of the shrine (i.e., Katra), it has become extremely convenient for the devotees. With each passing year, new trains are being introduced from various parts of the country. Shri Shakti Express was

A first-hand review of Shri Shakti Express Train (22461 / 22462). The train runs between New Delhi (NDLS) and Katra (SVDK). Read More »

Duronto DEE JAT Delhi to Jammu Tawi train 12265 and 12266

A first-hand review of JAT/DEE Duronto Express Train (12265 / 12266). The train runs between Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE) and Jammu Tawi (JAT).

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This route from Delhi to Jammu is very important as it is a gateway to the Kashmir valley and the famous shrine of Vaishno Devi. Though many trains are plying on this route, there are some strong positives in favour of this train which makes it a strong case to consider. The purpose of this

A first-hand review of JAT/DEE Duronto Express Train (12265 / 12266). The train runs between Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE) and Jammu Tawi (JAT). Read More »

12265 – JAT Duronto Express and 22462 – Shri Shakti Express

Best train combination for a weekend trip to Vaishno Devi from Delhi

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Mata Vaishno Devi is one of India’s most revered and frequented shrines. There are multiple trains at different times and intervals if you are travelling from Delhi. But if you are planning for a trip during weekends then it could become a decision that is tricky as to which train combination to choose from.  The

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North East Express (12506) at Kamakhya (KYQ) Station Guwahati Assam

A first hand review of North East Express Train ( 12506 / 12505 ). Train runs between Anand Vihar Terminal (AVT), Delhi to Kamakhya Junction (KYQ), Guwahati.

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We had a first hand experience of travel by North East Express Train (Nos. 12506 / 12505) in Sep – Oct 2023. Before embarking on the journey we were feverishly looking for reviews of the train as we wanted to get a fair idea of what to expect before making the ticket bookings. Therefore, we

A first hand review of North East Express Train ( 12506 / 12505 ). Train runs between Anand Vihar Terminal (AVT), Delhi to Kamakhya Junction (KYQ), Guwahati. Read More »

North East Express (12506) at Kamakhya (KYQ) Station Guwahati Assam

A guide to travel by North East Express Train ( 12506 / 12505 ) from Delhi to Guwahati

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Out of the multiple trains (11 as on date) that ply between Delhi and Guwahati, there are 4 trains that are available daily.  The travel time varies significantly between all trains, the fastest being Dibrugarh Rajdhani (train number 12424) that takes 27:05 hours and slowest being Bhagat Ki Kothi (train number 15623), which takes 43:00

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