india's most unusual train journeys: mountains, forests, rivers, deserts
A curated list highlights eight scenic and unique train journeys across India, navigating mountains, forests, rivers, and deserts. Noted routes include the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Kangra Valley Railway, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, and the Konkan Railway.
Why it matters
Promotes cultural and historical tourism by showcasing India's diverse railway heritage and scenic landscapes.
The railways in India don’t just provide transportation, it takes you through the most scenic valleys from mountains to rivers and even spans of desert. Here’s a list of 8 unique train journeys across India:Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Tamil NaduA historic 46-kilometer UNESCO World Heritage listing in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, this railway journey will be the one you will never forget. The train climbs steep distances from around 325 meters at Mettupalayam to almost 2,200 meters at Ooty with its peak at Fern Hill (2,218 meters). It traverses through 16 tunnels and over 250 bridges along the way and makes for one of the most iconic bollywood movie shooting destinations.Kangra Valley Railway, Himachal PradeshThe Kangra Valley Railway has appeared on India's UNESCO Tentative List, but that is not the same as being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The train is India’s longest narrow-gauge railway line.
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