Q. Are there any special facilities provided by Indian Railways
for foreign tourists????
Ans. Yes. Foreign tourists who wish to experience India by train,
can enjoy the special facilities earmarked for them. These are
explained...
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below in greater detail:
Special Quota: Several important trains have a special quota for
foreign tourists. This can be availed on payment of US Dollars
or Pound Sterling. Tourists without foreign currency, will be allotted
the special quota on production of the exchange certificates issued
by any nationalised bank. At the time of reservation, the passport
number and the country of origin should be mentioned.
Assistance Cells: Major Reservation Centres have special Cells
to help foreign tourists plan their itinerary, reserve their tickets and
render any assistance required.
The International Tourist Bureau situated on the first floor of
New Delhi Railway Station provides personalised service and
assistance to foreign tourists and NRIs regarding reservations,
itinerary planning and other enquiries. This Bureau is manned
by trained staff and tourist guides, fluent in foreign languages.
For any assistance, please contact: The Manager, International
Tourist Bureau, I Floor, New Delhi Railway Station, New Delhi-110
001. Tel : 011-23405156, 23346804. Fax : 011-23343050.
Indrail Pass : This travel-as-you-please ticket has been created
especially for foreign tourists and Indian nationals residing abroad.
This ticket is available for a specified time period from I/2 day to 90
days. Indrail Passes should be used within one year of issue.
Validity period starts from the date of the first train journey and
ends on the midnight of the last journey.
During the period of validity, foreign tourists can travel from
anywhere to anywhere on the Indian Railways network without
route or train restrictions and without payment of any additional
charges.