A trip to another country can come with unexpected experiences, and sometimes, even an ordinary journey becomes a talking point. A Lithuanian tourist travelling through India has shared her experience aboard the Vande Bharat Express, offering her perspective on everything from crowded platforms to the train’s facilities. Her videos have attracted attention on Instagram, with users joining the discussion about train travel in India.
Tourist compares crowded platform to ‘The Hunger Games’
Karisha, who is visiting India with her friend Kristina, shared a video showing the rush as passengers tried to board the Vande Bharat Express and find space for their luggage.Describing the scene, she compared it to the popular film series The Hunger Games.“Watching people trying to find space for their luggage felt like the Hunger Games. We struggled too,” she wrote in the video’s caption.However, the rush did not leave her disappointed with the overall journey. After spending 10 hours in the train’s first AC coach, she felt the experience justified the ticket price.“After spending 10 hours travelling in the first AC coach of the Vande Bharat Express, I can say it was worth every penny,” she added.
Why Karisha preferred travelling in an AC coach
The tourist also shared her views on travelling in air-conditioned and non-AC trains. She said she would choose an AC coach, even if it meant paying slightly more.“A ticket for a non-AC train might be just three euros cheaper than an AC coach. But if I had a choice, I would never travel on a non-AC train. Vande Bharat felt much safer,” she said.
Tourist comments on Vande Bharat Express bathroom
In another video, Karisha showed viewers the train’s bathroom. Although she found it clean, she was unhappy with the smell.“The bathroom was very clean, but it still smelled bad,” she said.She also joked that the washbasin beneath the mirror appeared larger than the toilet seat.
European friends plan a month-long trip across India
Karisha and Kristina reportedly arrived in India on October 16, according to Kristina’s Instagram profile. The two friends have reportedly left their jobs to spend around a month exploring the country.They started their trip in New Delhi, travelling by autorickshaw and metro, before visiting Agra. They then continued towards Jammu and Kashmir, where they are currently exploring the region.Their itinerary includes Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Kashmir. Kerala is also a possible destination.The friends have been sharing updates from their travels on social media, documenting their experiences as they explore different parts of the country.
Instagram users react to the viral videos
Karisha’s observations have drawn responses from people sharing their own experiences of Indian Railways.“Even this train has started getting crowded,” one user commented.“The worst thing about Indian Railways is the difficulty of booking tickets,” another wrote.A third user explained why many people prefer travelling by train, saying, “Everyone in India travels by train so they can carry as much luggage as they want.”“Welcome to Indian Railways,” another user commented.Disclaimer: The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the social media post. The views expressed in the comments belong to the individual users.Thumb image: Instagram
