Around India in 80 Trains
Around India in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh, published by Quercus on December 16, 2012, is a travel narrative that chronicles the author’s journey across India via its extensive railway system. Spanning 248 pages, this edition invites readers to explore the diverse landscapes and cultures of India through the lens of train travel, as Rajesh retraces her roots and reconnects with a country that has changed significantly since her childhood.
In this engaging account, Rajesh embarks on an adventure covering 40,000 kilometers, reminiscent of Jules Verne’s classic tales. The narrative highlights the unique experiences found aboard various trains, from luxury options to local commuter services, and even a hospital train. As she navigates the complexities of Indian society, Rajesh encounters a range of characters and stories that reflect the vibrant tapestry of life in India, all while grappling with her own beliefs in a country deeply influenced by religion.
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In 1991, Monisha Rajesh’s family uprooted from Sheffield to Madras in the hope of making India their home. Two years later, fed up with soap-eating rats, severed human heads and the creepy colonel across the road, they returned to England with a bitter taste in their mouths.
Two decades on, she turns to a map of the Indian Railways and takes a page out of Jules Verne’s classic tale, embarking on an adventure around India in 80 trains, covering 40,000km – the circumference of the Earth. She hopes that 80 train journeys up, down and across India will lift the veil on a country that has become a stranger to her.
Along the way, Monisha discovers that the Indian Railways – featuring luxury trains, toy trains, Mumbai’s infamous commuter trains, and even a hospital on wheels – have more than a few stories to tell, not to mention a colourful cast of characters. And with a self-confessed ‘militant devout atheist’ in tow, her personal journey around a country built on religion isn’t quite what she bargained for…
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