Day 8: SOLO| 14042 | MUSSOORIE EXPRESS | DEHRADUN to DELHI Train Journey and Travel #101RailDiaries

Day 8/101-SOLO TRAIN JOURNEY | DEHRADUN to Delhi: INDIA’s BIGGEST RAILWAY CHALLENGE #101RailDiaries Have you ever had to change your travel plans at the last moment? On the night of my seventh day in the #101RealDiaries challenge—India’s biggest solo female train adventure—I faced a waitlisted ticket that stayed unconfirmed. Without wasting time, I quickly booked the Mussoorie Express, famous for connecting Old Delhi (DLI) with Dehradun (DDN), and started an unexpected railway journey. The Famous Mussoorie Express 14042, stops at iconic stations like Haridwar Junction, Raiwala, and Laksar along its 335 km route. My journey took a twist as I had to disembark at Haridwar—home to the sacred Ganga and the mesmerising Har Ki Pauri ghat. If you’re searching for how to go from Delhi to Haridwar or Dehradun by train as a solo traveller, this vlog will answer your questions. Wondering about the Mussoorie Express route, train schedule, or real passenger reviews? In this video, see a first-hand travel experience in sleeper class and learn about coach layouts, stops, and the reality of overnight journeys on this classic Indian Railways train. Safety and comfort for solo female travellers are discussed, too, so this video is helpful for anyone planning a trip to Uttarakhand, especially Mussoorie, Haridwar, or Dehradun. Watch glimpses of Haridwar’s evening aarti at Har Ki Pauri, the views from the train, and honest travel tips for reserving tickets when plans change last minute. Are you planning a trip to Mussoorie or Haridwar? Curious about Dehradun train connections or the Mussoorie Express train timings? Don’t miss this day eight episode of the 101 Real Diaries challenge, where I share my unique Indian train stories.