Make sleeper class journeys enjoyable by following these tips

Most people rely on trains rather than buses for long-distance travel. Sleeper class compartments allow you to enjoy the beautiful views from the window side seats while offering comfortable berths to lie down. Moreover, you can walk around the compartment to beat the boredom of long travels. Enjoying a sleeper-class train ride in the company of your dear ones, sharing food packets or engaging in heart-to-heart conversations, is probably the most beautiful, nostalgic memory. However, to make sleeper class journeys enjoyable and memorable, you need to keep a few things in mind.

Do not forget shawls and bedsheets
If you prefer not to use the bedsheets provided by IRCTC, it is best to carry a shawl or a thin bedsheet to use inside the train. You could even fold it up and use it as a pillow. The thin bedsheet could be spread on the berth before you lie down. This allows you to rest in a sleeper class compartment more comfortably and hygienically.

Snacks in steel tiffin box
You could carry snacks to satiate your hunger pangs. Roasted peanuts, Bengal gram, chips and murukku are some of the healthy snacks that you could enjoy during train journeys. Additionally, be sure to pack food in stainless steel containers or tiffin boxes. If you are packing lunch traditionally in a plantain leaf, make sure to eat it before it gets too late. Moreover, do not forget to carry clean drinking water.

Cover to store waste
No one desires a messy berth to rest. So, carrying a plastic cover to store the food waste and other garbage. You can then dispose of this plastic cover in a waste bin. Such small things could, in fact, make a big change in society.

Use rubber slippers
The toilets in Indian trains may not always be clean. So, you could use rubber slippers that are long-lasting and easy to clean while using the toilets. Besides, pocket soaps, sanitisers, and tissues should also be carried during train journeys. Toilets in trains are usually clean during early mornings.

Entertainment
Train journeys are the perfect time to watch a movie or enjoy your favourite songs. You can download movies and songs in advance of when you travel solo. However, if you are travelling with your family or friends, then card or board games could be enjoyed to kill time.

Power bank
Do not forget to carry a power bank during long-distance travels. Those who enjoy sitting in the window seat can carry a scarf and sunglasses to protect their skin and eyes from dust and sunlight.