Indian train journeys are a different experience in itself even though they can prove to be quite cumbersome at times. However, Omkar Divekar, a photographer from Pune has taken a 16 day train journey from India. Instead of blogging, he is live-tweeting his journey. These tweets of MishterAppu (Omkar’s twitter name) would definitely enthrall you.
And he begins his journey
So today I embark on a 16 day train journey throughout India with a couple of friends which looks a bit like this. pic.twitter.com/3nQRik7Jxx
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 9, 2016
Will get into general compartments
We'll be trying to get into the General compartments whenever we can, converse and engage with people all over India.
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 9, 2016
Bid goodbye to Mumbai! Agla station Okha
And we are off! Next stop, Okha. For now, it's goodbye Mumbai! 😀 pic.twitter.com/QJ4mctfXki
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 9, 2016
General compartments are cosy
The general compartment, right now. Feels like anything but general to me. pic.twitter.com/icxvKprZ9j
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 9, 2016
Describes the emotions too
"Aaj bahot khushi ka din hai. Meri beti ki MBBS graduation ceremony hai Jamnagar mein. Wahi ja raha hoon!" pic.twitter.com/wISb97CBCb
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 10, 2016
Say a hello to Gujarat
And we have hit the salt pans of Gujarat! Reaching Dwaraka in a few minutes. pic.twitter.com/ULkNW3ojMA
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 10, 2016
No permission for photographs
After being disallowed to photograph at the Okha Port, we took a stroll around and found this near the station. pic.twitter.com/fiV68F9Upz
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 10, 2016
Ticket not confirmed!
Day 3 of our journey & we have a problem. Our bookings aren't confirmed so we'll have to travel general to Delhi! 😀 pic.twitter.com/1bTCseUERd
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 11, 2016
Half empty compartment
Not full but not quite empty either. Our general dibba right now. pic.twitter.com/vviymC0Fb6
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 11, 2016
Have a look at our Delhi to Okha train
Since I forgot, this is our train to Delhi from Okha. pic.twitter.com/0JIfzBHscM
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 11, 2016
Meet Indians
"Mere devar Bollywood mein Fight Master hai aur mera beta Punjab mein music videos ka Director hai." pic.twitter.com/ehC44qQKEp
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 11, 2016
Yet Another One!
"2 saal se Ma-Baap aur dosto se dur raha hoon. Jaise jaise train aage ja raha hai meri khushi badhti ja rahi hai!" pic.twitter.com/5SYD05ZuHs
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 11, 2016
Lip smacking snacks
Just had some lovely dhokla and puri sabji that we had picked up from Rajkot station. #RailKahani pic.twitter.com/DROSFVieHc
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 11, 2016
Okha Ka Golgappe Wala
"Main Okha mein Golgappe ki gadi chalata hoon. Mere Pitaji ki tabiyat kharab hai isiliye MP apne gaon ja raha hoon." pic.twitter.com/2tJSLLHrRq
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 11, 2016
As of now, Omkar is on his way to Delhi, after which he would go to Vaishno Devi and Baramulia. We are very excited to know more about his journey.
Enjoying Abu Road Ki Rabri
About an hour ago, we entered the third state in as many days and celebrated with some Abu Road ki Rabri. #Rajasthan #Unreserved
— Omkar Divekar (@MishterApu) March 11, 2016