Harper Anderson The Indian railway network offers passengers breathtaking views of the landscape which serve as everlasting travel adventures. The ten journeys across the country reveal its complete geographic variety through their experiences which range from snow-capped Himalayan peaks to sunlit Arabian Sea beaches.
Kalka to Shimla: The Toy Train
The UNESCO World Heritage train route includes 100 tunnels and 800 bridges which run throughout its entire path and the tiny train ascends the mountain- taking passengers from the hot plains to the refreshing, pine-scented atmosphere of the Himachal hills.
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur: The Desert Queen
Travelers on this Thar Desert route can enjoy beautiful views which show both the desert’s golden sand dunes and peaceful camels grazing and visitors should come to Jaisalmer during sunset when the city lights up against the sky to experience its maximum beauty.
Mumbai to Goa: The Konkan Railway
The train journey operates as an engineering marvel which connects- 2,000 bridges and 100 tunnels across its entire distance and the train route travels between the Western Ghats’ green mountains and the ocean’s blue waters, while cutting through endless fields of mango trees and coconut palms.
Mettupalayam to Ooty: The Nilgiri Mountain Railway
The steam-driven train ascends Asia’s steepest railway track which crosses through- thick forests and tea plantations and the vintage wooden coaches create an atmosphere which transports passengers back to previous historical times.
New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling: The Himalayan Railway
The tiny train uses its “Batasia Loop” to navigate through local markets and backyard gardens. The majestic Kanchenjunga peak offers its most impressive viewpoint on clear days which reveal the green tea estates.
Mandapam to Rameshwaram: The Sea Bridge
The Pamban Bridge train crossing provides one of India’s most exciting experiences as it travels over the Indian Ocean and the train travels along an ocean route which has blue ocean water extending from both sides of the tracks.
Vasco da Gama to Londa: The Dudhsagar Falls Trek
The route brings you directly to the enormous Dudhsagar Falls and the white water creates a thundering sound as it descends the mountain during the monsoon season, reaching such proximity to the tracks that passengers experience mist contact with their skin.
Jammu to Banihal: The Kashmir Link
The journey through the Pir Panjal mountain range features the world’s highest railway bridge which crosses its mountain peaks. The route connects Jammu’s dusty lowlands with Kashmir’s snowy mountain valleys through extensive tunnel networks.
Guwahati to Silchar: The Lush Northeast
The Cachar Hills train route displays hidden waterfalls and extensive ginger and pineapple farms. The train travels through green valleys which maintain their misty and prosperous appearance during all seasons of the year.
Kanyakumari to Trivandrum: The Island Corridor
The railway line connects India’s southernmost tip with its capital city through a tropical paradise experience which starts with a brief beachside journey that goes through palm tree forests and traditional Kerala backwater areas.
