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Train Travel In 2025: How To Pack Smart And Stay Within Luggage Limits
- Friday August 22, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Somdatta Saha
Whether you are heading home for a festival or planning a long-distance journey, keeping your luggage within limits is essential.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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How To Book The Best Train Seats Without Any Agents
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar, Nikita Nikhil
If you have been struggling to book tickets on time, here are some hacks that will make this process smooth and convenient.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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8 Mistakes First-Time Travellers Make In India (And How To Dodge Them Like A Local)
- Saturday August 16, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
While India rewards open-hearted explorers, first-timers often make small but costly mistakes. Here's how it can be easily avoided.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Vande Bharat Train Guide: CC vs EC, Ticket Price, Food, Routes And Sleeper Plans
- Wednesday August 13, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
The Vande Bharat Express is not just another train on the Indian Railways network - it has redefined speed, design, and passenger experience. Read on.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Train vs Road: What Is The Best Way To Travel Through The Himalayas?
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Planning a trip to the Himalayas and not sure whether to take the train or hit the road? Here is a straightforward comparison to help you choose the best option.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Now You Can Book Vande Bharat Tickets Just 15 Minutes Before Departure
- Monday August 4, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Neha Grover
This last-minute booking option is available on eight Vande Bharat trains that operate under the Southern Railway (SR) zone.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Carrying Too Much Luggage On Trains? Here's What Indian Railways Can Do To You
- Saturday July 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Indian Railways has set strict rules for how much luggage passengers can carry on trains. If you exceed the limit, you may be fined.
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www.ndtv.com
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11 Essentials To Carry For Sleeper Class Train Journeys In India
- Monday July 14, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Sleeper class has its own charm. It is where stories are swapped between bunks, where the air smells like samosas and sanitizer, and where a travel pillow feels fancier than a hotel check-in.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Explainer: Travelling By Indian Railways Soon? Know What's Changing July 1 Onwards
- Wednesday June 25, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Somdatta Saha
Indian Railway officials recently announced a small hike in fares for non-suburban travel. Aadhaar verification for Tatkal bookings is also going to be made mandatory soon.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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6 Countries That Are Best Seen By Train If You Are Travelling Through Europe
- Saturday June 14, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Planning a trip across Europe? These 6 countries offer the most scenic train journeys. From snowy Alps to Tuscan vineyards, these are the best spots for a rail holiday across Europe.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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5 Smart Travel Tips That Are Good For You And The Planet
- Tuesday June 10, 2025
- Travel | Sushmita Srivastav
Sustainable tourism is all about making travel more meaningful, responsible, and, of course, even more fun in more ways than one.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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All About "French Fry Express": A 100-Year-Old Steam Train In The Grand Canyon Fuelled By Vegetable Oil
- Friday June 6, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Neha Grover
If trains are your point of interest, then this eco-friendly locomotive in the Grand Canyon is something you should experience at least once in your lifetime.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Indian Railways Launches SwaRail App: 10 Key Facts To Know
- Wednesday May 21, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
SwaRail is an all-in-one app that allows passengers to book tickets, track trains, order food onboard and do much more. Here are the key highlights.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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These 10 Daily Habits Can Help Reduce Your Risk Of Depression
- Friday April 25, 2025
- Manya Singh
When we consciously adopt routines that support emotional well-being, we can train our brains to function more positively. Follow these tips to reduce depression risk.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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Train Travel In 2025: How To Pack Smart And Stay Within Luggage Limits
- Friday August 22, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Somdatta Saha
Whether you are heading home for a festival or planning a long-distance journey, keeping your luggage within limits is essential.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
How To Book The Best Train Seats Without Any Agents
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar, Nikita Nikhil
If you have been struggling to book tickets on time, here are some hacks that will make this process smooth and convenient.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
8 Mistakes First-Time Travellers Make In India (And How To Dodge Them Like A Local)
- Saturday August 16, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
While India rewards open-hearted explorers, first-timers often make small but costly mistakes. Here's how it can be easily avoided.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Vande Bharat Train Guide: CC vs EC, Ticket Price, Food, Routes And Sleeper Plans
- Wednesday August 13, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
The Vande Bharat Express is not just another train on the Indian Railways network - it has redefined speed, design, and passenger experience. Read on.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Train vs Road: What Is The Best Way To Travel Through The Himalayas?
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Planning a trip to the Himalayas and not sure whether to take the train or hit the road? Here is a straightforward comparison to help you choose the best option.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Now You Can Book Vande Bharat Tickets Just 15 Minutes Before Departure
- Monday August 4, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Neha Grover
This last-minute booking option is available on eight Vande Bharat trains that operate under the Southern Railway (SR) zone.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Carrying Too Much Luggage On Trains? Here's What Indian Railways Can Do To You
- Saturday July 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Indian Railways has set strict rules for how much luggage passengers can carry on trains. If you exceed the limit, you may be fined.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
11 Essentials To Carry For Sleeper Class Train Journeys In India
- Monday July 14, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Sleeper class has its own charm. It is where stories are swapped between bunks, where the air smells like samosas and sanitizer, and where a travel pillow feels fancier than a hotel check-in.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Explainer: Travelling By Indian Railways Soon? Know What's Changing July 1 Onwards
- Wednesday June 25, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Somdatta Saha
Indian Railway officials recently announced a small hike in fares for non-suburban travel. Aadhaar verification for Tatkal bookings is also going to be made mandatory soon.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
6 Countries That Are Best Seen By Train If You Are Travelling Through Europe
- Saturday June 14, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Planning a trip across Europe? These 6 countries offer the most scenic train journeys. From snowy Alps to Tuscan vineyards, these are the best spots for a rail holiday across Europe.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
5 Smart Travel Tips That Are Good For You And The Planet
- Tuesday June 10, 2025
- Travel | Sushmita Srivastav
Sustainable tourism is all about making travel more meaningful, responsible, and, of course, even more fun in more ways than one.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
All About "French Fry Express": A 100-Year-Old Steam Train In The Grand Canyon Fuelled By Vegetable Oil
- Friday June 6, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Neha Grover
If trains are your point of interest, then this eco-friendly locomotive in the Grand Canyon is something you should experience at least once in your lifetime.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Indian Railways Launches SwaRail App: 10 Key Facts To Know
- Wednesday May 21, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
SwaRail is an all-in-one app that allows passengers to book tickets, track trains, order food onboard and do much more. Here are the key highlights.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
These 10 Daily Habits Can Help Reduce Your Risk Of Depression
- Friday April 25, 2025
- Manya Singh
When we consciously adopt routines that support emotional well-being, we can train our brains to function more positively. Follow these tips to reduce depression risk.
-
doctor.ndtv.com