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Delhi friends cover 1,200 km in auto for Chhath Puja after missing trains
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:37 AM
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A group of friends from Delhi embarked on a 1,200-kilometer journey by auto-rickshaw to reach Bihar for Chhath Puja after failing to secure train tickets.
A group of friends residing in Delhi recently faced a significant travel challenge when they were unable to procure train tickets for their return journey to Bihar for the Chhath Puja festival. Unable to secure seats on the crowded railway network, the group decided to undertake a long-distance road trip using an auto-rickshaw.
The journey spanned approximately 1,200 kilometers, a considerable distance for a vehicle typically used for short urban commutes. Despite the physical demands of the trip, the friends completed the journey, highlighting the lengths to which devotees will go to observe religious festivals in their native places.
This incident underscores the persistent issue of ticket availability during major religious festivals in India, where demand for train travel often far exceeds supply. While the journey was unconventional, it served as a testament to the dedication of the group to their religious observances.
The experience has since gained attention as an example of resourcefulness and determination among travelers facing logistical hurdles during peak festive seasons.
The journey spanned approximately 1,200 kilometers, a considerable distance for a vehicle typically used for short urban commutes. Despite the physical demands of the trip, the friends completed the journey, highlighting the lengths to which devotees will go to observe religious festivals in their native places.
This incident underscores the persistent issue of ticket availability during major religious festivals in India, where demand for train travel often far exceeds supply. While the journey was unconventional, it served as a testament to the dedication of the group to their religious observances.
The experience has since gained attention as an example of resourcefulness and determination among travelers facing logistical hurdles during peak festive seasons.