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After dinner, as I decided to walk around the compartment (I had been sitting too long), an old lady gestured towards me. She reminded me of my grandmother.

He looked with disgust at the phone kept on his berth and cursed under his breath as he sat groggily. He was old and had probably become bitter with age and angry at life in general. He was dressed in simple clothes and was travelling in train alone.

Like most 'millennials' in India, train travel was a significant part of growing up for me. Each winter, we would bundle up in layers, sleeping paraphernalia rolled in a 'holdall' and every imaginable kitchen contraption to support a meal stuffed in a bottomless basket.

Salem is a district in Tamil Nadu, India and was ruled by Haider Ali, father of Tipu Sultan. The local dishes that are served here are mainly vegetarian and every dish has its own story.

Chittaurgarh has been a place of the warriors as history tells us the story. Located in Rajasthan, the Chittaurgarh Fort is the pride of the Rajputs. Being a part of Rajasthan, Chittaur has scarcity of water and thus fresh vegetables are also not available in abundance.

Alwar is known as the Gateway of Rajasthan. Having a royal history, the traditional dishes served here has a story of its own. They have evolved through generations and are delicious and popular. Local people out here are mostly vegetarian.

Konark Dance & Music Festival is held annually at the Sun Temple, the glorious terracotta and stone architecture depicting the chariot of Sun God that was crafted by almost twelve hundred artists in 13th century. Surrounded by twelve giant wheels, the Sun Temple has seven galloping horses, kings, queens, foot soldiers, generals, priests, elephants, horses, courtiers and courtesans depicted on its walls telling magnificent stories.

The tiny town of Rajasthan where history comes alive is Chittaurgarh. The stories of war and beauty of Rani Padmini haunt the people when they step into the town of Chittaurgarh, the place of warriors and forts.