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, beauteous vale and quaint, frost-covered
villages as your train weaves through pine forests. Travel through the Banihal Tunnel which, at
11.2 km, is India’s longest railway tunnel and truly a great engineering feat. Let Kashmir
overwhelm you with its wild beauty!

Train: Baramullah Banihal DEMU Train

Route: Qazigund to Baramullah

The Kashmir Railway (Jammu – Udhampur)

Taking you to the lap of the Indian Himalayas, Jammu to Udhampur stretch offers resplendent
views of the mighty mountains and the gorgeous valleys of magnificent chinar trees and proud
poplars marching into the blue yonder. Jammu rail crosses as many as 158 bridges and passes
through 20 major tunnels that pique one’s interest. And if you're waiting for the frequently
delayed train, the station restaurant at Jammu Tawi makes the best omelette sandwiches and
masala tea!
Train: Jammu Mail
Route: Jammu to Udhampur

The Himalayan Queen (Kalka – Shimla)

Take a ride on India's pretty little metre-gauge railway, Himalayan Queen, as it takes you to one
of the most beautiful summer destinations in India. Drink in the splendid sight of orchards
blooming with tiny red flowers and rivulets gurgling down the mountain slopes as you cross the
famous 102 tunnels, 87 bridges and 900 curves on this beautiful journey.

Train: Himalayan Queen

Route: Kalka to Shimla

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Aroma of Assam (Lumding- Silchar)

Watch vast stretches of emerald green paddy and tea plantations go by as the train inches into the
lush green Haflong Valley before meandering along the lively River Jatinga into the enchanting
countryside of the Barak Valley. Feel the invigorating mountain air lift your spirits as you gorge
on some hot tea and local snacks, bor and pakori.
Train: Cachar Express
Route: Lumding to Silchar

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The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (New Jalpaiguri –

Darjeeling)
This cute little toy train is your ticket to a delightful tour of the gorgeous undulating hills of
Darjeeling , replete with tea-plantations and forests of cherry and pear. Traverse through the
bustling main road, enjoy 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.
Train: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Toy Train
Route: New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling

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The Konkan Coastal Saga (Ratnagiri-Madgaon-Honnavar-

Mangalore)
The stunning route of Konkan Railways hugs India's southwest coastline and takes you on a
breathtaking journey through sunlit paddy fields lined with coconut and mango trees, small
villages bursting with life and over glistening stretches of water leading out to sea. You will love
this one, especially in the monsoon, when the world outside explodes in green!
Train: Mandovi Express
Route: Madgaon to Mumbai

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The Dooars Voyage (Siliguri - New Mal - Hasimara –

Alipurduar)
Passing through the deep forests at the foothills of the Himalayas, the New Jalpaiguri-
Alipurduar passenger train offers the surreal experience of a wildlife Safari via train. Travel
through the jungles of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari Forest, Jaldapara Wildlife
Sanctuary and Buxa Tiger Reserve, teeming with wildlife, with the feisty River Teesta playing
hide and seek with the rushing train.
Train: KYQ Capital Express
Route: Siliguri to Aliduarpur

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The Sea Bridge Ride (Mandapam- Pamban- Rameswaram)
Watch the sun's rays play on the sparkling azure water of the Indian Ocean and soak in the
serenity of the panoramic vista as the Sethu Express traverses over the bridge to reach the
Pamban Island in the Gulf of Mannar. A journey that will remain etched in your memories for a
long time to come.
Train: Sethu Express
Route: Mandapam to Rameswaram

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The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Mettupalayam -

Udhagamandalam)
Remember the famous Chhaiya Chhaiya song? Well, it was the shot on the rooftop of the Nilgiri
Mountain Railway which puffs up and down the Blue Mountains in Tamil Nadu. The vintage
train snakes through mountains, slithers through narrow tunnels, clings to the edge of deep cliffs
and rattles over archaic bridges as your eyes feast on a patchwork quilt of deep green forests and
manicured tea plantations.
Train: Nilgiri Mountain Railway Toy Train
Route: Mettupalyam to Ooty

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The Desert Queen (Jaipur-Jaisalmer)

Watch the city lights shrink into the horizon as you journey through a semi-arid desert peppered
with golden sand dunes and thorny acacia trees, enlivened by women in brilliantly-hued local
garb, men in colourful turbans and plodding camels. At the temple town of Osian, get a glimpse
of the largest dune of the Thar desert.
Train: Delhi Jaisalmer Express
Route: Jaipur to Jaisalmer

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The Matheran Hill Railway (Neral-Matheran)

One of the nicest ways to get to the forest hill station of Matheran nestled in the Western Ghats,
the Matheran Hill Railway's heritage train passes through large swathes of misty forests and
cascading green hillsides offering panoramic views and unmatched tranquillity. Just the perfect
note to kick-start a weekend!
Train: Matheran Hill Railway Toy Train
Route: Neral to Matheran
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Malnad Magic (Hassan – Mangalore)

Get a glimpse of Nature's best as the train chugs through 57 tunnels, glides over bridges and
offers a fascinating view of the hulking high mountains shrouded in verdant forests riddled with
spectacular waterfalls. Picturesque green paddy fields and Areca nut plantations dot this route
with the best stretch lying between Sakleshpur and Subramanya stations.
Train: Yeshvantpur-Kannur Express
Route: Hassan to Mangalore

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The Chambal Experience (Agra to Gwalior)

Witnessing dramatic changes in the landscape is what makes the train journey through the stark
ravines of the great Chambal Beehad so special. Watch the undulating terrain of this dramatic,
untamed and harsh landscape flow by, a place which was once the refuge of Chambal's infamous
dacoits, from Phoolan Devi to Paan Singh Tomar.
Train: Chambal Express
Route: Agra to Gwalior

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The Kerala Anubhavam (Ernakulam-Kollam-Trivandrum)

Take a peek into the life of rural Kerala, witness the locals working in the lush green paddy fields
and feast your eyes on the stunning beauty of the sparkling backwaters fringed by swaying palms
as you pass through Ernakulam to reach Trivandrum via Kollam. With a plethora of sights to
enjoy, this very pleasant train journey is definitely worth travelling on!
Train: Trivandrum Express
Route: Ernakulam to Trivandrum

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The Kangra Valley Odyssey (Pathankot - Kangra -

Palampur - Jogindernagar)
The Kangra Valley Railway lies in the breathtaking valleys of the Dhauladhar Range,
unsurpassed for its alluring grandeur, with the majestic Ban Ganga gorge and the deep Kangra
chasm as the two piece de resistance of the journey. Gaze as long as you like on the ever present
panorama of snow-clad ranges, crystal clear mountain brooks and the gold green fields as the
little train trundles by.
Train: Kangra Valley Passenger
Route: Pathankot to Jogindernagar

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The Goan Experience (Vasco Da Gama – Londa Jn)

Lose yourself in the impeccable splendour of the Western Ghats as the Goa Express takes you
from lively beaches to the precarious curves of the rugged mountainside. Travel through
unspoiled Goan villages and savour the beauty of the vibrant biodiversity of the Ghats. Feel the
misty spray of Dudhsagar Waterfall on your face as you pass by one of India’s most exquisite
waterfalls.
Train: Goa Express
Route: Vasco to Londa

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Hues and Views of Chilika (Bhubaneswar- Brahmapur )

Take a morning ride from Bhubaneswar to Brahmapur in Orissa to experience the pristine natural
beauty of the serene Chilika Lagoon on your left and the gently undulating slopes of the Eastern
Ghats on your right. This journey brings alive the rustic life of Orissa in all its natural beauty,
something that will definitely catch your eyes.
Train: Konark Express
Route: Bhubhaneshwar to Brahmapur

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The Travancore Railway (Punalur-Sengottai)

Journey on an erstwhile rail line through the lushly forested Cardamom Hills as you listen to the
symphony of chirping crickets, cooing birds and gushing streams. Travel atop the 13 pillar
'Kannara Bridge' parallel to the river and road to enter a tunnel under a mountain in Kerala and
emerge seeing the endless paddy fields in Tamil Nadu! Train: Punalur - Sengottai Passenger
Route: Punalur to Sengottai

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Orissa Tribal Odyssey (Koraput to Rayagada)

Taking you to the tribal Odisha, this train journey will take you through the sprawling meadows,
roaring rapids, whispering forest and terraced valleys of the mystical Deomali hills. Observe the
beautiful intermingling of natural beauty and ethnic treasure on this fascinating train journey.
Train: Hirakhand Express
Route: Koraput to Rayagada

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Island Express (Kanyakumari - Thiruvananthapuram)

More of a cultural stroll through South India, Island Express takes you through the forest
canopies and long grassy verges of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Look beyond the hanging creepers
and green lushness for glimpses of everyday life – women and men working in fields against a
backdrop of little white-washed churches and tiny houses.
Train: Island Express
Route: Kanyakumari To Thiruvanathpuram

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The Western Ghat Saunter (Karjat - Lonavala)

Mesmerized is how you will feel after completing the train journey from Karjat to Lonavala. The
train arrows into dark tunnels and emerges with a burst of green light on slopes draped with
virgin forests and streaked with silvery waterfalls before tracing the contours of the craggy
landscape of the Western Ghats.
Train: Deccan Express ( and several other trains)
Route: Karjat to Lonavala

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