Jalandhar, Punjab to Gonda, Uttar Pradesh from $4: 7 ways by bus, train, flight or car

• On your train trip from Jalandhar to Gonda, you can enjoy catering services provided by the Indian Rail Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). They offer a variety of meal options including vegetarian and non-vegetarian plates that can be pre-ordered when booking your ticket or you can request food on the train through their catering service.

• For this journey, the major operators are Indian Railways and their seating options include Sleeper Class, Third AC, Second AC, and First AC. If you are looking for comfort, opt for Second AC, which offers more spacious seating and air conditioning. Sleeper Class is more economical but offers basic facilities. You can check the availability and book your tickets through the Indian Railways website at irctc.co.in

• Upon arriving at Gonda, expect a bustling station with basic amenities. Gonda Junction does have facilities for leaving luggage at the station which operates on a nominal fee basis. There are clean restrooms available for travelers. To navigate to the city center, the fastest option is to take an auto-rickshaw from outside the station, which typically costs around ₹50-₹100 depending on the distance you are going. Alternatively, public buses run frequently, with bus number 7 being one of the direct routes you can take.