Traveling by train is the most comfortable. You travel while enjoying the nature. All you have to do is look out of your window. The train journey passes through forests, valleys and mountains. The Himalayas are known for their beauty. Train travel through the Himalayas is very beautiful. Here are some of the most beautiful train journeys passing through the Himalayas.
1. Kalka Shimla Toy Train
Kalka Shimla Toy Train is a narrow go-go railway and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This train starts from Kalka town of Haryana and runs between Shimla city of Himachal. This train covers a distance of about 96 km. This train passes through 103 tunnels and 869 bridges. This train is known for its spectacular view of lush green mountains, valleys and dense forests. 6 toy trains run from Kalka.
The first toy train runs at 3:30 am and reaches Shimla at 8:50 a.m. The number of this train is 52457. The second toy train runs at 4:45 am and reaches Shimla at 10:05 a.m. The number of this train is 52445. The third toy train departs at 5:45 a.m. and reaches Shimla at 10:35 a.m. The train number is 52451. Force toy train departs at 6:02 am and reaches Shimla at 11:50 a.m. The number of this toy train is 52453.
The Fifth Toy Train departs at 7:00 am. and reaches Shimla at 12:20 p.m. The number of this toy train is 52 459. And the last toy train departs at 11:55 am and reaches Shimla at 4:45 p.m. The number of this train is 52455. This train stops at 16 stations between Kalka and Shimla. This train also has vistadomes and coaches with large glass and big windows to provide better views to the passengers.
2. Banihal To Baramulla Train
Kashmir is also called heaven. Kashmir is very beautiful. There is a very beautiful train journey in Kashmir Valley. Which starts from Banihal and goes till Baramulla. The distance from Banihal to Baramulla is about 135 kilometers. It will take you about 3 hours to make this journey. The numbers of trains running on this road are 74615, 75616,74619,74620,74625,74628,74627,74628,74629,47630.
This is a very beautiful train route. The best time to experience this train route is from December to February. During this time, there is snowfall in Kashmir which makes this train route very beautiful. Snow and beautiful mountains can be seen during the train journey. You must definitely do the Banihal to Baramulla train journey once in your life.
3. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as Toy Train. This train runs between Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. This train covers a distance of 88 km. It is a two feet gauge railway. This train route includes 6 ring ranges and three loops. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This train starts from Jalpaiguri at 8:30 in the morning and reaches Darjeeling at around 3:35 in the afternoon.
During the journey of Darjeeling Himachal Railway, one experiences amazing natural scenes like dense forests, high mountain waterfalls, clouds and snowfall. At many places, this railway line runs along the road, which gives passengers an opportunity to see the train moving along with the vehicles. This train also passes through the market of Darjeeling, which is a unique experience.
4. Garhwal Express
This train runs from Old Delhi Railway Station to Kotdwar Railway Station. This train departs from Delhi at 7:30 am and reaches Kotdwar at 2:25 pm. This train covers a distance of approximately 238 km in 6 hours and 55 minutes. This train runs on both days of the week. The number of this train is 140 44. This train passes through the foothills of the Himalayas. From here, you can see the spectacular views of the Shivalik mountain range. Especially between Haridwar and Kotdwar, you get clean coaches and on-board catering services in this train.
5. Kangra Valley Railway
Kangra Valley Railway, also known as Toy Train, runs between Pathankot and Joginder Nagar. It covers a distance of 164 km. It is the longest narrow gauge line of Indian Railways. This train passes through the sub Himalayan region of Kangra Valley. This railway is known for its natural beauty and purposes. This train offers beautiful views of Kangra Valley and snow-capped mountains.
