The ticket must be used within one year of its issue. Advance reservation is essential, particularly on overnight journeys, arranged through travel agents. Reservations can be made up to 360 days in advance. The passes can also be purchased in India at all the main railway stations and authorised agents. Each coach consists of a saloon, four sleeping compartments with upper and lower berth, bathroom, shower, toilet and small kitchen.
Room service is available.
Modern amenities include air-conditioning, four channel music and telephone intercom throughout the train. Also interesting is a journey on the Toy Train , a narrow-gauge rail line completed in 1881. There is one daily train in either direction. Traffic drives on the left. An extensive network of bus services connects all parts of the country, and is particularly useful for the mountainous regions where there are no rail services.