Nearly 39% passengers give their thumbs up to desi snacks and sweets while travelling, reports TravelKhana

TravelKhanaRasmalai, Guab jamun, Jalebi, Samosa, Rabri are among the top 10 eats being ordered

New Delhi, April 4th, 2016: 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.

About TravelKhana.com

Easing food ordering while traveling, TravelKhana.com is the first India-wide marketplace for people in transit who wish to buy a meal of their choice through a wide variety of restaurants enroute. The platform connects travelers to the selected restaurants. Customers can easily order through the website, mobile app or over the phone, and select the food of their choice and price point from quality restaurants. Based out of Delhi, TravelKhana.com was launched in October 2012 by first-time entrepreneur and passionate traveller Pushpinder Singh who felt that once a passenger buys the train tickets, there is very little that technology has to offer to cater to their gastronomic needs.