India has a few rare airports where civilian flights operate under AAI, but the runways, airfield control, or major airside infrastructure belong to the Indian Navy. These “civil–military shared-use airports” offer a fascinating look into India's aviation cooperation model. Here are the key ones.
The Maharajas’ Express is India’s ultra-luxury train and one of the world’s most expensive rail journeys. In this SpotGenie Gyaan, we decode its routes, pricing, suites, and why it remains IRCTC’s crown jewel in 2025.
Duronto Express changed long-distance travel in India with its non-stop, point-to-point speed. In this SpotGenie Gyaan, we decode its history, performance, top routes of 2025, and why Duronto remains India’s backbone for overnight premium mobility.
India’s first concrete road was built in Chennai (then Madras) in 1914, marking the beginning of modern, durable road construction in the country. This pioneering project influenced major routes like Delhi–Agra, Mumbai–Pune, and Mysore–Bangalore in the decades that followed.
The Shatabdi Express revolutionized daytime travel in India with speed, punctuality, and comfort. In this SpotGenie Gyaan edition, we explore its origins, why it became iconic, and the top-performing Shatabdi routes of 2025.
The Guwahati–North Guwahati Ropeway over the Brahmaputra River is India’s longest river ropeway, stretching about 1.82 km. Opened in 2020, it offers one of the most scenic aerial river crossings in the country.
The Deccan Odyssey, India’s award-winning blue luxury train, offers royal comfort across Maharashtra and beyond. This SpotGenie Gyaan post explores its history, world awards, 2025 itineraries, and its rising relevance in India’s premium travel circuit.
Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) in Ladakh is India’s highest airstrip, sitting at an extreme 16,614 feet (5,065 m). One of the loftiest military airfields on Earth, it serves a vital strategic link across the cold desert terrain near the Karakoram Pass.
The Palace on Wheels remains India’s royal tourism icon-luxury cabins, heritage décor, and curated Rajasthan experiences. In this SpotGenie Gyaan blog, we explore its royal origins, modern upgrades, and 2025 tourism performance backed by verified numbers.
The first airport in India was Juhu Aerodrome, Mumbai, established in 1928. It served as the earliest hub of Indian civil aviation, including JRD Tata’s iconic 1932 flight that launched India’s airmail service.
The Howrah–Kalka Mail, launched in 1866, is one of India’s oldest continuously running trains. This SpotGenie Gyaan post explores its rail heritage, British-era origins, cross-country role, and why it remains a cultural and historic lifeline in 2025.
As of 2025, Indian Railways has 19 operational zones, each managing a specific regional rail network. The newest addition is the South Coast Railway (SCoR) headquartered in Visakhapatnam. These zones help manage one of the world’s largest railway systems efficiently.
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The Kalka–Shimla Railway, a UNESCO mountain marvel, climbs from Kalka to Shimla using 102 original tunnels, 800+ bridges, and breathtaking hill engineering. In this SpotGenie Gyaan post, we break down its history, heritage, tourism charm and 2025 upgrades.
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The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, India’s UNESCO-listed mountain marvel, climbs from the plains to 7,407 ft using loops, zigzags, and 19th-century genius. In this SpotGenie Gyaan post, we unpack its history, engineering, route and 2025 revival.
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The Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Vivek Express is India’s longest train journey, 4,100+ km and 75+ hours across 8 states. In this SpotGenie Gyaan blog, we explore its history, route, cultural span, engineering challenges and why it remains India’s ultimate rail adventure.
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Visakhapatnam Port runs approximately 185-186 km of railway tracks inside the port area, making it India’s port with the longest internal rail-connectivity, a massive logistical advantage for cargo movement.
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India’s Vande Bharat Express defines modern rail travel, speed, comfort and world-class engineering. SpotGenie Gyaan explores its origins, design, tech, routes and 2025 upgrades as it becomes India’s face of semi-high-speed mobility.
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The longest walking bridge in India is Chennai’s T Nagar Skywalk, a 570-metre elevated pedestrian corridor linking Mambalam Railway Station to the T Nagar Bus Terminus. Built to handle massive footfall safely, it's one of India’s most ambitious walkability projects.
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The Konkan Railway is India’s most scenic coastal rail line, mountains, sea cliffs, rivers and 90+ tunnels across one breathtaking route. SpotGenie Gyaan breaks down its history, engineering marvel, best trains, monsoon charm and 2025 upgrades.
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India doesn’t yet have an operational rubber-tyred metro, but Nashik’s MetroNeo is set to be the first. This innovative system will use rubber-tyred, bi-articulated electric coaches running on dedicated, guided lanes across the city.
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The Mumbai–Delhi Rajdhani Express remains India’s original speed king. In this SpotGenie Gyaan post, explore its history, legacy, 2025 upgrades, timings, comfort, and why the Rajdhani still defines premium long-distance train travel in India.
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As of 2025, India has 160 operational airports, including 145 standard airports, 13 heliports, and 2 water aerodromes, a reflection of its rapidly expanding aviation infrastructure.
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India runs on railways. In this 12-part SpotGenie Gyaan series, we explore India’s most iconic, historic, scenic, and culturally beloved train journeys—from Rajdhani and Shatabdi to Vande Bharat, Konkan Rail, and heritage toy trains. Updated for 2025 with verified facts.
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Tiruchirappalli International Airport (Trichy Airport) is widely regarded as India’s smallest international airport, with a compact terminal, a 2.4 km runway, and essential facilities packed into a surprisingly tiny footprint, yet it handles major global traffic to Southeast Asia and the Gulf.