April 5 2016, 23.18 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
Rasmalai, Gulab jamun, Jalebi, Samosa, Rabri are among the top 10 eats being ordered!
TravelKhana.com, the first India-wide marketplace enabling food ordering for travelers in transit has projected data highlighting that apart from proper meals, nearly 39% railway travellers prefer to order snacks, light meals and sweets during their journey.
TravelKhana, which has integrated its services with the IRCTC website, makes it possible for travelers to get access to lip-smacking fare prepared by the various restaurants selected and verified by TravelKhana.com personnel. The recent data released by the online food-ordering marketplace records 8% sales in Rasmalai & 4% sales in Jaljira Drink from Itarsi Junction, 7% sales in Gulab Jamun & 2% sales in Kaju Barfi from Ganguram in Rourkela. The rest of the items in demand include 4% sales in Khowe Ki Jalebi & 3% sales in Rabri from Jabalpur, 3% sales in Lassi & Dal Kachori each from Sawai Madhopur Junction, 3% sales in Samosa from Katni and 2% sales of Ghosh sweets Rasogulla from Katihar.
Mr. Pushpinder Singh, CEO & Co-founder, TravelKhana commented, “An essential part of enjoying a journey by train is getting indulgent with snacks and light meals, and this is the trend that our data seems to have highlighted. Although we give access to meal options from an elaborate menu from restaurants across the country, our data shows that a significant number of passengers’ bookings are primarily made for light meals and sweets. This makes it quite evident that Indians love to relish their desi snacks and sweet meats in the company of friends and family and reserve a special fondness for Gulab Jamuns, Rasmalais, Samosas, Kachoris and Kaju Barfi. ”
Railway Passengers are required to simply click on the “Food on Track” tab on the IRCTC website while booking their train tickets and select the meal of their choice. This assures them of having delicious food delivered by TravelKhana right at their berth at the station which they choose during the booking process.