India has one of the largest rail networks in the world with some of the prettiest and most beautiful train trips. Ranging from lush green valleys to towering mountains, these routes have something in store for travelers in the form of breathtaking scenery. As a traveler by train, here are 10 Breathtaking Railway Routes in India.
Also known as the Toy Train, this UNESCO World Heritage destination offers a journey through tea gardens, misty mountains, and adorable villages. The leisurely journey enables tourists to enjoy the splendor of the Himalayan foothills.
Highlights:
Panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain.
The fabled Batasia Loop with panoramic views.
Again a railway classified by UNESCO, this narrow gauge trip has 102 tunnels and 82 bridges and stunning views. It is history and nature in harmony.
Highlights:
Colonial-era British-style stations’ architecture.
Snow-covered mountains and forests during winter.
This sea-coast rail track has scintillating scenery along the Arabian Sea, green landscapes, and waterfalls. Mandovi Express and other trains here are a painter’s dream.
Highlights:
The Dudhsagar Waterfalls, India’s second-highest waterfalls.
Roomy tunnels and bridges through the Western Ghats.
Steam locomotive transports you through dense forests, tea estates, and tilting slopes. The gentle climb to Ooty provides scenery unparalleled.
Highlights:
South India’s highest railway track.
Adrenaline-rush ride with hairpin bends and steep inclines.
This engineering marvel of a rail ride crosses snow-capped mountains and deep gorges. Connecting Jammu to Srinagar, it has breathtaking views of the Himalayas.
Highlights:
Chenab Bridge, the highest railway bridge in the world.
Breathtaking snow cover in winters.
Sea bridge railway links mainland India with Rameswaram Island, with ocean views like no other.
Highlights:
Pamban Bridge, India’s first sea bridge.
The train travels over the Bay of Bengal, a spine-tingling experience.
A train trip over golden sand dunes and ancient forts, a real desert journey.
Highlights:
Scenes of ancient forts and palaces of Rajasthan.
The expansive Thar Desert, its scenery a class apart.
A classic toy train ride for nature enthusiasts, as the train travels over forest cover and hill fog.
Highlights
A clean destination, since no cars are permitted in Matheran.
Breathtaking valley scenery and waterfalls during the monsoons.
This voyage by train passes through forests, tea estates, and wildlife sanctuaries.
Highlights:
Probable spotting of elephants and rhinos in the forests.
Magnificent rivers and tea estates en route.
Travel by a long-distance train through a combination of Western Ghats, sea scenery, and forests.
Highlights:
Picture-postcard mountain scenery and waterfalls.
A varied landscape from Maharashtra to Kerala.
India’s railway system provides unforgettably thrilling traveling experiences, revealing India’s varied landscape and its heritage. You have mountains, sea, forests, and deserts and there is a scenic train journey for all these.
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