After weeks of trying to get train tickets, I ended up with Sleeper Class tickets on a train that goes north through Agra then west to Jaipur. I have a 12 hour layover there, then back on another train to Udaipur - a 2-day journey and my first in Sleeper Class (read cattle car); another adventure, no doubt!
To begin with, the window does not close well and the cold air blows on your head all night - I nearly froze! Although I bought a blanket and small pillow for the journey, I had to get my down jacket out and double the blanket on my legs. As I was getting my jacket, I saw a medium size rat run across our shoes from one compartment the next; hopefully he will stay on the floor. There are also no curtains to close on the 6-person compartment, so a man brought a blanket in, put it on the floor and proceeded to lay down to sleep. Since not all the luggage under the bottom bunk was locked, I ran him off.
Of course, we arrived in Jaipur an hour late. Oh yes, it was an adventure!
To begin with, the window does not close well and the cold air blows on your head all night - I nearly froze! Although I bought a blanket and small pillow for the journey, I had to get my down jacket out and double the blanket on my legs. As I was getting my jacket, I saw a medium size rat run across our shoes from one compartment the next; hopefully he will stay on the floor. There are also no curtains to close on the 6-person compartment, so a man brought a blanket in, put it on the floor and proceeded to lay down to sleep. Since not all the luggage under the bottom bunk was locked, I ran him off.
Of course, we arrived in Jaipur an hour late. Oh yes, it was an adventure!
