Tag: IN – Mountain Railways of India

Nobody uses the Nilgiri Mountain Railway to get from A to B, but for the sheer joy of riding in a train that passes through 16 tunnels, 250 bridges and 208 serpentine curves.

Source: The slowest train journey in India

This summer vacation embrace yourselves with the grandeur of Indian heritage. Sounds boring you say? Then hop on the heritage trains and then explore the hues of Indian history, we say!

Source: History On Wheels! Exploring Indian Cultures on These Heritage Trains

To ride the charmingly decrepit Darjeeling Heritage Railway – or the Toy Train as it is popularly known – is to ride through history. It is also considered to be the world’s 22nd highest railway.

Source: Show And Tell: The

Though there are several scenic spots in the hill station, all tourists vouch that nothing can beat the excitement of travelling in the toy train of Ooty.

Source: Ooty toy train: All you need to know about the classy trip through enchating hills

These toy trains pass through India’s picturesque mountains, stunning slopes, lush green plantations and more. Check them out…

Source: 5 Exciting Toy Train Rides In India That You Shouldn’t Miss

The enduring romance of tea and trains goes back to a time when posters with recipes went up on station walls…

Source: Opinion | How teas led the way for trains

With 103 tunnels, 917 curves and 988 bridges spanning over 20 stations, India’s UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla “toy train” is a spectacular feat of engineering. The views are incredible, too.

Source: All aboard India’s joyful ‘toy train’