Childhood memories revolve around travelling with family, friends on trains! Planned trips with college buddies were great fun. Gone are those days, but memories still get me nostalgic! Indian Railways is an amazing experience. Here’s the best train journey’s:
Kalka-Shimla, Himalayan Queen:
Steepest track, Kalka-Shimla route is a must for thrill, adventure. 102 tunnels, 82 bridges, pictorial route entices nature lovers. Rustic charm, appealing train ride.
Jalpaiguri-Darjeeling, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway:
Bollywood movies like ‘Aradhana’, ‘Parineeta’, ‘Barfi’ originated from Jalpaiguri to the exotic Darjeeling hill station. Narrow gauge line is best way to discover the eternal beauty of Sikkim. Batasia Loop’s waterfalls, lush mountains, enthralling zig-zags.
Ratnagiri-Madgaon-Honnavar-Mangalore, Konkan Railway:
Pristine, untouched beauty of nature. Running along Arabian Sea, gracious Sahyadri Hills. Lush greeneries, enchanting views of waterfalls, exhilarating bridges.
Guwahati-Lumding, Northeast Frontier Railway:
Adventurous, fun, exciting journey. Referred to as one of the most enthralling tracks.
Udhagamandalam-Coonnor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway:
More than 200 curves, 16 tunnels. Running on ‘ABT Rack, Pinion’ system, this serene, enchanting train route offers most promising views of Ooty.
Kanyakumari – Trivandrum, Island Express:
One of the most scenic and amazing train journeys. From God’s Own Country to Land’s End, it’s purely enchanting. An amalgamation of lush beauty, dewy freshness of nature, rustic views of local life.
Siliguri- Newmal-Hasimara-Alipurduar, Dooars Voyage:
Full of wonder. Alluring charm of gurgling Teesta, Sankosh rivers, Himalayas serving as backdrop! Dense, scenic patches of forests, wildlife sanctuaries – Mahananda, Jaldapara, Buxa Tiger Reserve, lush Chapramani forests.
Chennai-Rameswaram, Sethu Express:
Awe-inspiring experience. Holy pilgrimage. An overwhelming experience while crossing the sea over narrow Pamban Bridge.
Jammu-Udhampur, Kashmir Railway:
Charm, beauty of Kashmir. Snow-capped locales, mountain peaks, magnificent views. 20 enthralling tunnels, 158 bridges, picturesque hills, valley’s.
Mumbai-Goa, Mandovi Express:
A fun-filled, exciting experience! Quintessential route offers a contrast from business of life to serene moments in lap of nature, beautiful beaches, seafood. Scenic bridges, lush thickets, sleepy villages.
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