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The Best Episodes of Great Indian Railway Journeys

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The Best Episodes of Great Indian Railway Journeys

Guided by a century-old Bradshaw’s Handbook of Indian, Foreign and Colonial Travel, Michael Portillo embarks on a railway adventure across India and takes in the...
Binge this in 4h 0m•Peaking at 8.5/10
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Great Indian Railway Journeys Season 1 Episode 2 - Jodhpur to Delhi
    8.5/10(24 votes)

    #1 - Jodhpur to Delhi

    S1:E2

    Michael Portillo embarks on a stunning rail journey from the Thar Desert in Rajasthan to the Indian capital, taking in desert landscapes and dazzling historic palaces.

    Director:Cassie Farrell
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Great Indian Railway Journeys Season 1 Episode 1 - Amritsar to Shimla
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Amritsar to Shimla

    S1:E1

    Michael Portillo embarks on a classic rail journey from Amritsar to Shimla.

    Director:Cassie Farrell
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Great Indian Railway Journeys Season 1 Episode 3 - Mysuru to Chennai
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Mysuru to Chennai

    S1:E3

    Michael Portillo takes a railway journey through the modern south Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, from the former princely state of Mysore to the first stronghold of the East India Company in Chennai, formerly Madras.

    Director:Ben Rowland
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Great Indian Railway Journeys Season 1 Episode 4 - Lucknow to Kolkata
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Lucknow to Kolkata

    S1:E4

    Michael goes on an epic rail journey from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal

    Director:Ben Rowland
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jodhpur to Delhi" is the best rated episode of "Great Indian Railway Journeys". It scored 8.5/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Cassie Farrell and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/27/2018. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Amritsar to Shimla".