About the Book

Chai, Chai is a delightful and insightful journey into the small towns that sit behind India’s busiest railway junctions. When Bishwanath Ghosh stepped off a train at Itarsi for a quick cup of chai, he realized how little we know about the places that connect the entire nation—towns that are always stopovers but rarely destinations. This curiosity set him off on an exploration of Itarsi, Mughal Sarai, Jhansi, Shoranur, Arakkonam and Jolarpettai. With warmth, humour and a keen eye for detail, Ghosh uncovers the everyday life, history and quirks of these overlooked yet fascinating places. A definitive work on small-town India, Chai, Chai continues to charm readers with its wit, humanity and rare perspective.

Key Features

• A travel classic that uncovers the towns behind India’s busiest railway junctions.
• Written with wit, charm and a keen observational style by acclaimed author Bishwanath Ghosh.
• Explores Itarsi, Mughal Sarai, Jhansi, Shoranur, Arakkonam and Jolarpettai.
• Offers a unique lens into small-town India—familiar yet deeply underexplored.
• A blend of travel writing, cultural commentary and storytelling.

Product Details

• ASIN: 9380032862
• Publisher: Tranquebar
• Publication Date: May 22, 2012
• Edition: First Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 224 pages
• ISBN-10: 9789380032863
• ISBN-13: 978-9380032863