Foreign tourists continue to be charmed by India’s travel experiences — and this time, it’s the Vande Bharat Express earning international praise. Reported by The Times Of India.
A British family, known as the Hutchinsons, recently shared their positive review of the modern Indian train, leaving Indian social media users delighted and proud.
The family documented their four-hour journey aboard the Vande Bharat, describing it as both scenic and comfortable.
Their Instagram video captured the couple and their children enjoying the food and hospitality provided on board.
The woman vlogger highlighted the affordability of the experience, saying, “These tickets actually cost us about 11 pounds each for the four of us — and it comes with food!” The family’s meal tray included caramel popcorn, a patty, mango juice, a diet snack mix, and a sachet of ginger tea powder.
At first unsure about the tea sachet, they were pleasantly surprised when hot water was added. “It’s really nice — it smells delicious too!” the woman exclaimed, while her partner joked, “It’s a diet mixture — they’re looking after people’s figures here!”
Their cheerful reactions quickly went viral, with Indian users flooding the comments section with appreciation and national pride.
Many praised the Vande Bharat Express as a symbol of India’s growing rail modernization and hospitality standards — one that even international travelers are now celebrating.
The video has gained over 1.4 million views and attracted hundreds of comments congratulating the family for showcasing a positive image of India.
One user commented, "Vande Bharat are very convenient trains, for those who can afford. Enjoy your journey. Best wishes," while another suggested, "Next time you travel on this train, you can ask your travel agent to book tickets in the Executive Class for a more comfortable experience".
Others appreciated the family’s honest reviews and wished them well, saying, "Always a pleasure to hear wonderful things about India.
Lovely country. Most people tend to focus on the negatives and wrongs, but I must compliment you for doing great reviews. Happy journey, best wishes to everyone in the family".