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Traveling with a dog: How to travel with a dog in India on Indian Railway

Here are 5 things to look forward to before getting on an Indian Rail


how to travel with a pet in India on an Indian railway

train two people seating and reading book

how to travel with your pet with a few basic points you will find below




#1 - Ticket booking


while booking a ticket make sure to select coupe in (A1)

understand pet is allowed with you in the First Ac (A1) coupe cabin

what is a coupe (coupe- 2 berths) for two people if you are traveling alone

(it's better to have a company with you or book both berths) else you have to take permission

from another passenger, if they don't mind, you're good


#2 - Chief Reservation Supervisor (CRS)


Go to Chief Reservation Supervisor (CRS) office Submit a request letter with a copy of your ticket



#3 - Fitness certificate


contact your veterinary doctor to get a fitness certificate

make sure it should be valid on the traveling day

(Get a few copies of it)


#4 - Food & accessories

accessories

Dog food

feed Bowl & Water Bowl

box of tissue or training pads



#5 - Parcel Office

Understand some Parcel offices are far from the station

it's better to go 3 hours early

when you go to the parcel office (you need a copy of the ticket, ID proof, and fitness certificate)

parcel office will weight your pet & take normal parcel chargers



(Board the train)


understand pets can stress they might not eat food

no need to worry about it, carry some treat that can help

(Some pets might not pee & poo)

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