I have never been as intrigued or as fascinated by a destination as India. This being my first time visiting the country, I had spent years of travelling all over the world, from Borneo to Belgium, Sweden to Singapore, still wondering about this particular corner of the globe. When conversations were raised about sought-after travel destinations and bucket lists my mind would unfailingly land on India. I would find myself picturing colors, spices, faces, cities, towns, landscapes… things I had never experienced first-hand, but felt such a strong yearning to discover. When Railway Adventures extended an invitation to experience the country from the window of a special train, I leapt at the opportunity.
An introduction to Mumbai culminated in the sight of a glamorous train gleaming in all its rich livery on a dedicated platform at the iconic Victoria Terminus. I boarded the ‘Deccan Odyssey’ from red-carpet laid out on the platform, feeling more out of place than I had felt in a long time, with my backpack on my back (having landed in India after backpacking in Malaysia, Laos and Thailand,) and adorned in my dirty overalls. Dancers in bright green, orange, pink and yellow, who had not long ago welcomed me with a traditional necklace and a teeka on my forehead, were playing drums and dancing on the platform. I couldn’t help smiling at the richness and sheer celebration of the culture and ancient traditions in this country. These people are proud of the place they call home.
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