What should I pack for a sleeper train?

Most importantly, bring a photo ID, the rest is all extra!

• Wear comfortable clothes.
• Bring headphones.
• Skip the towels and sheets.
• Plan for comfortable shoes.
• Pack your charger.
• Smart Luggage.
• Entertainment.
• What other tips do you have for passengers taking an overnight trip?

Which is the best sleeper coach in train?

The general, 2nd seating or AC chair car coaches do not have the facility of sleeping. They are best suitable for day time journey. Thereafter, sleeper, 3rd AC, 2nd AC and 1st AC coaches have the facility of sleeping and comfortable for long and very long overnight journeys.

What food can I take on a train?

10 Nutritious and delicious food choices you can always count on while travelling in trains:

• Poha. Poha is the name of beaten rice in India.
• Sabudana Khichdi. Sabudana khichdi is a vegan dish from India made with sago (commonly known as sabudana).
• Masala Dosa.

Can I sleep in sleeper class?

According to the amended rules, the sleeper accommodation timings are now between 10pm and 6am in all reserved coaches with sleeping accommodation. In other words, the total duration for sleeping accommodation has been reduced to 8 hours from the earlier 9 hours.

Which seat is best in sleeper?

In most of the sleeper buses left deck will have single seat. So if you are travelling alone, go for left side seats. I personally feel upper deck will give good view.. 8.

Can you steal someone else’s seat on a sleeper train?

I’m yet to go on a sleeper train where someone hasn’t tried to steal my seat. You could then steal someone else’s seat but it’s a vicious circle of seat stealing and arguments so it’s easier to just sit in the seat you’ve been assigned. Some people will reluctantly get up and move but others will put up a fight to defend the seat.

What is the best tea to drink on a sleeper train?

I don’t know why but the chai tea on sleeper trains in India is about 10 million times more delicious than any other tea in the world. Make sure you have plenty of small change or give the tea server a note to ensure he keeps coming back all night.

How to stay safe on an Indian train?

Make sure you have plenty of small change or give the tea server a note to ensure he keeps coming back all night. The food is also delicious on Indian trains but opt for something dry to avoid making a mess. There are bars beneath the seats where you can lock up your bag.

Should I bring a blanket and pillow to the train station?

You’ll need to get in there early if you want a blanket and pillow but it will make your journey much more bearable. If you’ve got AC it can get chilly in the middle of the night and you’ll get a better night’s sleep with a pillow.