In India the rail network is an important part of daily life. It is ranked second in the world for the sheer size of it. Usually the 14 million people who travel by train are squashed into carriages with bars at the windows or they travel on the roof. This train opens up a whole new world. This train is where the passengers are pampered whilst feasting their eyes on the changing scenery. The train totally cocoons its travellers from the outside world.

This is a journey to recapture the travel of the maharajahs. By taking this train tour you follow the epic journey of the Viceroy of India. You will travel 2,300km from Mumbai through Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Bharatpur, and Varanasi to Siliguri in the far east. From here you travel by steam train to Darjeeling and on to Kolkata This route has opened thanks to the hard work of GW Travel, the rail journey experts behind the Trans-Siberian Express, negotiating terms with Indian diplomats.

The train has two dining carriages, business centre, seating area with televisions, sleeping carriages with en-suite cabins and a spa car which includes a steam room and gym. There are also thirty eight staff who are there to ensure you have everything you desire.

The journey begins in the Victorian Mumbai Terminus that is over 150 years old. The train staff are dressed in traditional Maharashtran peshwar tunics and the greeting you receive from them gives you a brief glimpse of the service you will receive on the journey. Scarlet mats are placed at your feet whilst garlands are hung around your neck. A fantastic start to an unforgettable journey.

There are some regulations on the number of times a pet can travel. These are set by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Therefore to ensure the safety of your pet one has to abide by all the rules.

How To Transport Your Pet

There are a different ways to transport your pet by air.

1. As some of the airlines allow carrying the pets in the cabin but the pet must remain inside the carrier throughout the journey. But if you are taking any other pet accept dogs and cats then you have to consult the concerned airline. You have to obey the FAA rules.

2. The second way is that some airlines allow the pet to be carried along with the luggage. But it is important to that the passenger has to travel with the pet it cannot be transported alone.

3. Another option is that the pet can be transported as “Live Animals” which means that the pet can travel either by cargo channels or special services provided by the airlines. Some airlines provide the facility of appointing a specialist for dealing with the customer’s queries.

These were simply the ways how you can transport your pet by air. But you need to understand that even the pets must be prepared before boarding the flight. The first thing to remember is that your pet must be fit enough so that it can bear the stress of long journey. Also feed him two hours before the flight takes off.

The most important thing is that the pet container should be proper and well ventilated. You can provide proper food and water facilities for efficient journey. Nowadays many pet areas have also been arranged while catching the connecting flights. Therefore it has become quite easy to take your pet wherever you go.

This was all about the pet traveling tips for you. So hope you would enjoy a good experience of traveling with your pet. All the best and have a splendid journey with your family and pet.