Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Amazing Train rides.

  Traveling by train gives comfort, the landscapes, watching new places and people passing by our window - such experiences can't be missed. Let us look into some scenic train rides in India and abroad through spectacular routes that will certainly change your perspective about travelling!
1. The Snow Sojourn (Qazigund-Srinagar-Baramulla) Connecting Jammu to Srinagar and Baramullah, this journey promises jaw-dropping views of snow-capped peaks standing guard over this delicate,  travel through the Banihal Tunnel which, at 11.2 km, is India’s longest railway tunnel .

2. The Kashmir Railway (Jammu – Udhampur)


Jammu to Udhampur stretch offers  views of the mighty mountains and the gorgeous valleys of magnificent chinar trees . Jammu rail crosses as many as 158 bridges and passes through 20 major tunnels .

 3. The Himalayan Queen (Kalka – Shimla)


 India's pretty little metre-gauge railway, Himalayan Queen. It takes you to one of the most beautiful summer destinations in India. It crosses the famous 102 tunnels, 87 bridges and 900 curves in it’s beautiful journey.

 4. Aroma of Assam (Lumding- Silchar)


Enjoy  vast stretches of emerald green paddy and tea plantations go by, as the train moves  into the lush green Haflong Valley before proceeding along the River Jatinga into the countryside of the Barak Valley.

5. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (New Jalpaiguri – Darjeeling)


This toy train is your ticket to a delightful tour of the gorgeous hills of Darjeeling . Traverse through the reverse, loops and the spiral at Agony Point, trundle through the risky curves and if lucky, see the snowy tip of the majestic Mt. Kachenjunga.

6. The Konkan Coastal Saga (Ratnagiri-Madgaon-Honnavar-Mangalore)


The route of Konkan Railways hugs India's southwest coastline and takes you to villages bursting with life and over  stretches of water leading out to sea.
7. The Dooars Voyage (Siliguri - New Mal - Hasimara –Alipurduar)


This route passes through the deep forests at the foothills of the Himalayas, the New Jalpaiguri- Alipurduar passenger train gives us the experience of a wildlife Safari via train. Travel through the jungles of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari Forest, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary and Buxa Tiger Reserve, with the River Teesta playing hide and seek with the rushing train.




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