17 Hour Rajdhani Express First Class Train Ride from Kolkata to New Delhi | India Train Travel

Join us on our first train ride in India - we're taking a 17 hour journey on the Rajdhani Express from Howrah train station in Kolkata to New Delhi
Hi! We're Sarah and Seunghyun, an international couple from the United States and South Korea. We're on a mission to travel to 23 countries by the end of 2023. Today, we're in country #8, India 🇮🇳 We're excited and thankful to share our experiences, challenges, lessons, and adventures with you. Thank you for joining our travels! 💕
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EPISODE 42
Country #8 of 23
Kolkata to New Delhi, India
FILMED EARLY 2023
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[@twobetween]

Can't wait to share our first impressions of New Delhi in our next video 😊 If you haven't seen our first day in India, check it out here!: 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ_NdqurZq10i5Y

[@valley-girl]

Man, you should really visit Indian Himalyas... go on a roadtrip to Himalyas! Himachal/uttrakhand is once in a lifetime experience

[@nishanthgmk3487]

Since you are wondering about the cup in the toilet. Here's the reason: Earlier (15-20 yrs back) the bum guns were not common in India so they used the mugs to pour water and wash the bum. Probably they have just continued keeping the mug even after getting the spray/bum gun. Also there might be few people who may not know to operate the bum gun and are adjusted to the mug thing so they have just kept it

[@koustavchakrabartty8515]

BTW the mug in the toilet is for us (Indians) because we aren't familiar with tissue paper so it is used to pour water. Personally I would recommend to not touch it due to hygiene issue. And Welcome to India.

[@sidhhukapapa4976]

marry me

[@sunitakumari7678]

25:55 Basically Cup is used for cleaning there poop 💩 by there hand it's old classic way still used by lots of Indians and it's very common in India that is why in every indian Public toilets Cup are very normal 😊

[@milindphalke8230]

How times changes . I still remember in my childhood . My Mother taking tiffin box and water bottle for two days of train journey. And today in second and even in third class you will get lunch and dinner very easily. Thanks IRCTC for upgrading my INDIA BHARAT ❤

[@subrotomitra]

Puri Aloo dum and karela ( Punjabi)

[@milindphalke8230]

@@subrotomitra 😋 yes . Maa ke hath ka swad missing aai.

[@dip-tree]

I do not know how old you are or how much you have traveled. In the six decades of my life so far, traveling in Indian trains, I actually feel the services (including the food) has gone down in quality within trains, including the Rajdhani. Food used to be served earlier also - only difference - they used to be cooked in the pantry car within the train. What has changed now is that you can also order food from many other standard outlets / restaurants, that may be delivered right to your seat while you are traveling. I do not like the enormous amount of plastic waste that also gets generated - earlier there was far less plastic / disposable items. I personally feel IRCTC has a lot to improve to meet international standards of service (look at how the lady found used pillows being recycled and given to them - with someone else's hair sticking - and all this in the supposedly most prestigious train and the most expensive class - First class AC).

[@GrandDad_001]

​@@dip-treeyou must have travelled from 1st class to slipper over time 😂😂

[@HimanshuSharmaTY]

​@@dip-tree Pls keep cribbing.

[@iam.mahesh.jangra]

What a innocent way she said "I don't know what's the use of cup 😊" in bathroom. Love and respect ❤

[@cheryll8008]

Wow I like the private cabin they do tea like the English that's why 😂

[@twobetween]

Haha yes! We think we can get used to high tea 😂

[@cheryll8008]

@@twobetween very high class indeed

[@Kakashi711]

Guyz should we tell her why there was a cup in the bathroom 😂😂

[@SanjoyRajwar-cn8of]

Hii I'm from India 🇮🇳 Kolkata West Bengal

[@hiteshchaudhari4919]

Travel in vande bharat Express train. You are enjoy this travel.

[@sirashislary4809]

india❤

[@koushikpol6582]

I LIKE ....

[@vijaypatel8722]

Did you have a bunk up and was it fun, do they have shower

[@SwatiRajput-f7y]

The India population is very big when you travel general bogie of train you realise what is the population of India

[@SurajKumarAnand-SKA]

Who don't know?

[@SurajKumarAnand-SKA]

Who don't know?

[@SurajKumarAnand-SKA]

Who don't know?

[@Bangaliyana2024]

Incidentally, Howrah Railway station is the largest and busiest station of India. It has a total of 23 platforms. 😊

[@sy_0071]

I think it's Asia's busiest

[@AEnglishtutor-vo7qx]

and Sealdah station is the 2nd largest

[@Bangaliyana2024]

@@shan25873 CSMT has 18 platforms. Stop spreading misinformation just because of your bias and prejudice. 🙏 However, any day CSMT is architecturally the most beautiful railway station in India and one of the most beautiful even worldwide.

[@Bangaliyana2024]

@@AEnglishtutor-vo7qx yes, it is. 🙏

[@ThESoaiBAbdullaH]

​@@shan25873now Howrah has 27 platforms and more under construction. It's also one of the oldest Stations in India and it's beautiful.

[@aseemshaikh12]

Don’t forget to travel mountain railways of india .. specially darjeeling or nilgiri railways.. these are also world unesco heritage sites.. hope you will like india.. happy journey

[@crazylearn2204]

darzeeling is heaven if you want to see road traffic

[@raunakkbanerjee9016]

Dont underestimate the 2nd class experience 😃 You will get to talk to locals and by the time you leave they will be family

[@twobetween]

That is a good point! Seems like a great way to meet people 😊

[@homefrontsai]

​@@twobetweenin india ,some ppl can even make relationships with each other in those 2nd class berths or Coaches.😅

[@pranavrathi779]

@@twobetween You will have a great time to spend by

[@mekiruba2302]

True.

[@subrotomitra]

Absolutely!!!

[@himanshudas687]

I don't know you noticed or not in the opposite side bathroom section, there was a bathing area .it is only for first AC

[@niranjandas6301]

Please come again and take a train ride called Bandebharat to New Jalpaiguri from Howrah 🙏

[@parthabhattacharya2768]

This is Indias Largest Railway Terminal & Comes in top 10 in the world. Its the 2nd Busiest Railway Station in India after CST, Mumbai. This is just info for all. ❤😊

[@gautamgothia1420]

Busiest "Railway stations" in India are Howrah Junction, NDLS comes 2nd, CST comes 3rd and 4th one is Kanpur Central (CNB)

[@sherlockhomeless7249]

Yeah it's railways. in which you have to sit besides of toilet in case you are poor , you have to sleep on the path which is built for passage, you have to cram with people with different types of skin disease and foul odour. I hate Indian Railways don't glorify this shit

[@col.mustang]

just a suggestion... you guys can 1)reorder anything 2)get your pillows changed 3)call for room cleaning anytime 4)get that blue light switched off 5)get freshly cooked tea/soup directly from the pantry instead of premix 6)can have specific food preferences. (everything xclusive to 1st AC ofcourse 😅)

[@chrislanahan6035]

Hey Mrs Jansen!!! I’m one of your former students from the last school you worked at before the pandemic!! I’m not sure if you remember me lol. I just wanted to say you had such a profound impact on my life in a positive way and you still impact me to this day!! You deserved better than that school 😂 I’m so happy you finally get to live out your dreams and are slaying while doing it #purr. Your video came up on my recommended and just thought you should know in highschool and now through your KZbin you also inspired me to finally respect myself and do what I really wanted to do :) I’m a fashion designer now!! Thank you sm for being amazing and pure positive energy that we all needed 🥰

[@twobetween]

Oh my goodness, your comment made me cry 🥹 Of course I remember you!! I am so happy to hear from you and am so touched by your kind words. What you may not realize is how much of a positive impact YOU and all the other students had on me, so thank you for being you. Huge congrats on becoming a fashion designer, that's seriously amazing! - I'm so proud of you for following your dreams and have no doubt your future is so bright!! Thank you again and keep on shining, the world is yours 😉💕

[@rishabhsingh573]

​@@twobetween😊

[@aakashbhagwat1500]

Divided by Nations United by licking the wrapper of ice creams😂❤

[@askr6321]

17:28 this is pure Indian thing😂... I think you are well adapted our some habits ❤

[@siliconslice]

Children all over the world do it.

[@beatalert123]

Am soo glad that our Guests had a good time here..!! Athithi Devo Bhava 😊 Soo happy to see our Nation progressing and offering a better quality of service for all..!!

[@Gabriel-yj5ze]

Foreigners always missed out some key features of Rajdhani 1st class Attendance will make bed for you on request You will get special food like chicken chilly or paneer chilly on request There is a shower on every Rajdhani 1st class coach You will change your bed sheet or pillow on request In breakfast there is two to three options if you want both you will get on request

[@armyofimrankhanpti1516]

That's I prefer rajdhani 1st AC most, because the food & service in 1st class vs 2nd class changes drastically.

[@soumyadipchakraborty4210]

My advice would be.. Tell the Attendant about the Problems you have faced, like the Mosquitoes.. And One more thing, Try to have Enough Water while travelling.. Properly lock the washroom, there is the main lock there which you were unable to find out.. Try to use that before using the toilet. There should be a Shower room if you are travelling In First class.

[@tushar4evr776]

We have shower rooms in India??

[@arbjful]

@@tushar4evr776he is talking about the first class AC compartment. Yes there are showers, but these are best avoided…

[@thelucknowirailfan8718]

Hello I'm Om Srivastava a Train Lover from India I must say it was a fantastic experience travelling in AC 1St class and you have travelled in India's first Rajdhani express having serivce of more than 50 years...Cheers keep traveling and exploring

[@yogeshgoyal8212]

9:43 its called a Laddu

[@STARK50]

You should try trains like Vande Bharat express, Tejas express etc. These are some of the best trains of India.

[@twobetween]

We really enjoyed Rajadhani so will have to try those next time! Thank you

[@spilltea4241]

There r no Vande Bharat between Kolkata and Delhi

[@subhanjanneogi8119]

rajdhani also best

[@fookrefookre349]

Longest rail journey video by a foreigner...fantastic! (Not video length, the travel length and time) Thank you for being this adventurous!!

[@anug2901]

This was so good to watch. I have been a regular on the AC first class since my student days and each trip was something we looked forward too. You both brought memories back and I miss this so much. Train journeys in India is a full package of Fun, surprise, stress, laugh, and learning.

[@paulson2008]

the NL switch/button you showed in the beginning was the switch for the blue light and NL means NIGHT LIGHT 🤣 and in Indian train you can turn off all lights.

[@twobetween]

😂😂 maybe next time we’ll turn off all the nights at night. But it wasn’t too bad

[@manpreetsandhu3023]

He he he😂😂😂😂 you me jinga lal la

[@VikerheVenyo]

I thought NL is Nagaland 😂

[@divyeshpatel147]

Wtf😂😂😂😂😂​@@VikerheVenyo

[@katranaresh5609]

Indian railways is improving ❤

[@mmn____gaming3221]

After 2014🎉

[@jommzom9715]

​@@mmn____gaming3221rajdhani toh boht purana hai , phele bhi esa hi tha dude

[@ayushdixit1342]

​@@jommzom9715no it's totally change

[@amansingh-qk9oj]

​@@jommzom9715 but bro this government is doing more than Congress in field of railway ❤❤❤

[@manek745]

Yes bjp is doing a lot for railway but still need alot of improvement

[@matgranger5061]

Avoid going to Paharganj, Old Delhi. It is not a safe place for foreigners. Delhi overall is not a safe place for tourists. I would suggest you stay in New Delhi NCR area like Aerocity, Gurugram (Gurgaon), Noida, Connaught Place.

[@twobetween]

Thank you, we appreciate the tips! We stayed near Jangpura and really loved that area, we'll be sharing a new vlog soon of some of the sites we visited nearby

[@_A.t.g]

Bro what do you mean not safe?. Some scammers over charging a little sure but safety is not an issue

[@abhaktisagar2968]

The best part of train journey in india is the morning view of the countryside and the food

[@dinakaraghebbar6695]

Ticket fare for first class and AC class in Rajdhani, Duranto trains generally is inclusive of food cost. We Indians, especially in south, end the lunch or dinner with Dahi (curd) or Yogurt. Sometimes, people like me who always on the move (official travels) prefer curd rice for a healthy diet.

[@earth2k66]

As a bengali, I think the South Indian diet is probably the most original and healthy diet around India. And we also take Dahi after the meal.

[@gaurav_0369]

Best background Indian music in a foreigner's travel vlog, not the typical cringe music but so soothing and truly represents Indian feeling

[@aryaflier]

I'm not sure whether anyone mentioned about the gas you smelt, that gas was from a goods train (BTPN carrying HSD aka high speed diesel, MS aka motor spirits etc.) which passed through the adjacent line.

[@RJBabu1]

Table means food coming soon 😜😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I Lough too much 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Pgi458]

Definitely worth the upgrade for that long hour trip

[@twobetween]

For sure! We were glad we booked first class this time

[@Mohan12-3]

@@twobetween yeah u should be glad or else u know 😁😂

[@Anityam1]

How wonderful it is to see such love and positivity coming from both of you. There's a myth in western countries about India not being a safe country, but you guys dispel that myth. You drew me to hit the subscribe button with your love. Atithi Devo Bhava (Guest is God) | Namaste🙏

[@twobetween]

Thank you so much for joining us and for your kind words! India was such a joy to visit - we never felt unsafe in our time there and hope to explore more again someday soon. Namaste 🙏

[@abbhishaeckbora7505]

Thank you ​@@twobetween

[@rahulkathuria8250]

6:24 chain pull does work and a penalty is charged if not done for emergency :D

[@nawabpundit4072]

you dont understnd the cup in toilets? it to wash with water after you r done then use tissue to dry then wash hands again

[@pranavrathi779]

Travelling in Indian trains is like sitting with families and friends and having a chat

[@pratikpadhi9261]

Someone, please help her out by telling her what the cups are for! 🤣

[@anshulsinha7269]

😅

[@twobetween]

😂😂

[@hello.667]

It is an Indian thing

[@rishabhdgupta]

Never pay any tip all the services are paid & service charge also included in ticket.

[@StudyingReligions]

Wow, Welcome to India!🇮🇳

[@twobetween]

Thank you!!

[@prateek3068]

The cup/mug in toilet is for cleaning the butt with water btw... Just for info 😅👍🏼✨

[@lifefacts6301]

NL switch is for NIght Light off or on just for good night dark sleep

[@whealth.bharat]

Thanks for the lovely video. I am happy you enjoyed your trip. I wish you better travels in future.

[@sudiproy8793]

This is not the way how u ate indian food 🥲😆

[@techessentials4105]

The smell was coming from the brakes 😂 In Indian Railways when ever the brakes are applied you will get that smell ,it feels as something is burning

[@twobetween]

Thanks for watching. You might be right! We were worried at first but it wasn’t a problem 😂

[@TheMahian]

It could also be the smell from a sugar factory / paper factory enroute

[@algayriangypsy3607]

Yes in LHB coaches disc brakes are used so they smell like burning

[@rockstarrahulsingh7234]

Welcome to INDIA 🇮🇳❤️

[@skabidskabid3386]

Welcome to our city Kolkata, city of joy culturel capital of India 🇮🇳

[@kinnarmondal6573]

Madam we used those cup in toilet for taking water and washing our back completely.

[@yugalsharma1550]

9:51 As an Indian, I would never try that combination 🥴, btw it's not cake pie, its knows as Laddu.

[@raunakkbanerjee9016]

The cup is to wash your bum.. fill it up and wash up😅

[@tejiism]

NOW UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MODI JI, RAILWAYS HAS LAUNCHED NEW TRAINS WITH NEW COACHING RAKES WITH EVERYTHING NEW NEW ON THE PATTERN OF FOREIGN RAILWAYS.

[@SeekSter_MOnK]

Hope you discover the usage of "CUP" in the toilet 😂

[@ishaan863]

"it's better to get the four sleeper than the two sleeper because you'll only fight" LMAOOOOOO the wisdom on uncle was insane

[@sunio9077]

10:46, 25:56 only LEGENDS know that 😁😁😁😁😁

[@worldnews8256]

First time I watched your video and honestly I like it. Thanks for exploring our country. I hope you got good memories from here. Each and everytime you're welcome.🇮🇳.

[@bestpick]

BTW, Regarding the TIP thing, India is a very informal society unlike most of the established societies out West, so even though they say No Tip, we have to tip them nominal amounts coz these guys are under paid and here they went out of their way to make you guys comfortable, I'm sure they don't treat locals the same, so unlike US where it is mandatory almost to tip, n will be frowned upon if you don't, here in India they don't ask DIRECTLY but do it by providing the BEST service possible under the circumstances..❤

[@argh_a]

100% agree

[@Virattyagi]

under water metro also started in howrah . welcome to india🙏🌹

[@OmYadav-uq4ng]

Sweet Indian name laddu ❤❤❤

[@Satishtravelpro]

Indian food is fresh and addiktive.....nice to see u eating with hands and always use right hand for eating

[@shahedtabrez1484]

Welcome to Kolkata in India 🇮🇳

[@guyfinnerty5475]

Thanks. well made documentary. Cannot wait for the next one. You two are a lovely, sweet couple. Good luck with your journey's.

[@endresac369]

19:27 the smell was most probably from eroding break pads of the train, I'm sure it smelled similar to burning plastics, you won't die (T-T

[@navedrajput9304]

My india is great 🇮🇳👍👌Beautiful

[@shibinm9573]

I truly believe, the diesel engine you showed us was a 'shunting' train engine main engine will be a electrically operated one...

[@jaideepdevil]

good to watch foreigners travelling in Indian Railways. great

[@ARKA-gh1ge]

The cup is for filling up with water and using ur hand to clean ur tushy😂😂

[@KanishQQuotes]

This is the best old style Indian railways.

[@ajaykumsi]

29:01: I can see she got influenced by Vimal eating people on the way to Delhi😂😂😂😂

[@drona9]

The NL switch was for that light you couldn't switch off, the night light - NL

[@sudiptomondal7922]

Your style of eating the food is not proper due to which the dishes becomes very much spicy to you . When you mix the curry with rice or eat the curry with bread/roti then the real testof the dish you can experience ❤lot of love

[@extreme596]

That is an older version, Trains in India are becoming even more better

[@bikenxpov]

thats a laddu(yellow ball)

[@itsritzworld]

Indian Railways are one of the Best in the World!!

[@Mohan12-3]

Yeah bro may b u tried many trains in the world,😂

[@dip-tree]

Why such a very uninformed point / statement ?

[@montysharma1403]

😂😂😂.. trian may not be best but Rajdhani attander will feed you to death...

[@theobservant6173]

Mugs in Toilets were there to wash your bums with hand ✋️ 😅😅😅😅 Like we are accustomed in India 😊

[@dinakaraghebbar6695]

Generally we ignore the advice and tip the attendants if they are polite and obedient. As I do lot of trian journeys officially (for past three decades), I know a bit or two about how the attendants (the contracted staff) are treated by their owners / department. like me they too spend lot of time away from home / family. But unlike me, they spend off duty hours in very poor conditions. But sometimes they are demanding / aggressive whom I simply ignore. Its all about man management, how you interact with people on the go.

[@v47gaming59]

10:47 most precious then whole toilet 😂😂

[@sagarmeena0210]

Rajdhani express looks really cool

[@anishmaitra5934]

Kolkata has been wasted away by 40 years of political turmoil and rampant corruption. hope we can get back our good old days. days which i never have never seen but only read about. Hope we can get there fast. We have much to offer.

[@khajapatel8496]

Our Indian politicians grabbing huge money from southern part of India as a part of tax and pouring it in developing the northern states..

[@Supriya9025]

Tier 1 ticket price in rajdhani express is almost the same as Flight tickets

[@SPDRailfan]

I am from Kolkata, India and a railfan. I Loved your video and presentation... You may love my journey on board the same Rajdhani Express( which you travelled). I travelled on board this train's 50 years birthday celebration journey.

[@twobetween]

Thank you - Wow, that's so cool you got to ride on the 50th year celebration! That was probably a great experience

[@SPDRailfan]

@@twobetween yes. It was a great experience in every aspect. You may look for complete journey video of 50 years birthday celebration journey of Howrah Rajdhani express in my channel...

[@princegupta6703]

That smell was of engine smoke

[@vivek81297]

Sarah is soo cute nd innocent.

[@saptarshibiswas2113]

Had you complained about the bugs or insects to the attendants, those problem would have been taken care off.

[@anillgupta]

Sarah and Seun you guys are so nice and Welcome to India. Hope you guys are enjoying your trip!

[@princechaturvedi3128]

Rajdhani coaches r quite old now..and railway is planning to replace them very soon..

[@twobetween]

Hopefully we can visit again and check out the new ones someday

[@princechaturvedi3128]

@@twobetween thanks.. that would be a great review from u guys

[@roadlover8033]

Your video is really beautiful 😊 next time when you come to west Bengal please explore the rural side not Kolkata only.. real beauty of Bengal is villages

[@twobetween]

Thank you, we would love to next time. We hope to stay longer to explore more if we can 😊

[@roadlover8033]

@@twobetween I live in India, west Bengal . I'm a small creator 😊 if you come to west Bengal and need any help to explore the unexplored... I'll be there if you want 😊

[@nandumakhija232]

It's really very nice vlog 👍👍 ❤❤ and kept up guys. Thanks for visiting in our country(india). Visit again.

[@twobetween]

Thank you so much for your kind words! We loved our visit and hopefully get the chance to visit again someday ❤️

[@nandumakhija232]

@@twobetween thank you.

[@AlbertWardel]

British really enjoys tea

[@R-Msrinivas]

Cup is emotion for every indian

[@avdhutpawar1545]

10 pm to 6 am is official passanger sleeping time in Indian railways.

[@platypusperry5574]

10;45 the cup is for drinking if you become thirsty while using washroom 😂😂😂😂

[@KanishQQuotes]

4:06 Uncle ji bass kijiye

[@Rajeev77]

The first time the train stopped and he went out to explore thats my home town 😊

[@chandanjoshi8610]

Which town?