If you thought Indian train journeys were just about crowded platforms and chai vendors yelling at every stop, think again. Canadian content creator Raychel Reimer-Hurley is winning the internet with her viral review of a seven-hour train ride in India that cost her barely Rs 1,000. From chaotic platform scenes at 5 am to hot samosas mid-journey, she described the experience as not only affordable but also one of the best ways to see the real India.

Raychel shared how her day began hunting for her train on platform 7, where the sight of people napping on the ground and commuters casually hopping onto moving trains struck her as something uniquely Indian. Once onboard, though, she admitted the service was far more comfortable than she had expected. Staff handed her bedding essentials like a blanket and sheets packed neatly in a brown paper bag, and she was served a simple vegetarian meal with toast and a veggie patty, later followed by a plate of samosas that cost only Rs 10.


For just about $12 (approx Rs 1,000), the Canadian traveller called Indian train travel one of the best bargains in the world, highlighting how the journey isn’t just about getting to a destination but about soaking in the authentic Indian experience along the way.

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Internet reacts

Many users chimed in with their own thoughts on Indian train journeys. Some felt the trains weren’t nearly as chaotic as they had been warned, especially in the higher classes, and even described the sleeper class as fairly comfortable, though getting on the train itself was a challenge. One user called it a “wild experience,” while others shared that they preferred overnight bus rides or enjoyed the fun of 2A class for extra comfort. A few even suggested travel hacks like picking the upper berth on the side at night and the lower berth on the side in the morning.