{"id":86851,"date":"2021-12-09T06:16:43","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T00:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=86851"},"modified":"2021-12-09T18:36:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T13:06:56","slug":"mountain-railways-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/mountain-railways-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Glorious Mountain Railways Of India One Must Travel With"},"content":{"rendered":"

The scenic and breathtaking mountain railways of India not only connect rural India and modern India, but also offer explorers an unmatched travel experience in craggy mountainous terrain. From the Kangra Valley Railway in the north to the steam-driven Nilgiri Mountain Railway in the south, all these trains run on the historic mountain railway lines that were built during the British Raj in the late 19th and early 20th century. Three of the mountain railways: the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Kalka-Shimla Railway, and Nilgiri Mountain Railway have been given the status of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. <\/em><\/p>\n

Matheran Light Railway and Kangra Valley Railway are the other mountain tracks that take you through meandering railways tracks, rugged mountains, and gorgeous terrace farms. Here\u2019s what you need to know before you hop on of these trains.<\/p>\n

Mountain railways of India that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/h2>\n

1. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway<\/h3>\n
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Darjeeling is a land of expansive meadows, tea gardens, glorious Kanchenjunga, lush rolling hills, and the beautiful Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The small-gauge railway, which is often called \u201ctoy train\u201d for its little size was started in 1881 and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. It travels a distance of 78 kilometers between Darjeeling and New Jalpaiguri. The train goes through serpentine tracks, switchbacks, hairpin turns, tunnels, and bridges, making it a journey to remember.<\/p>\n

Track length:<\/strong> 88 km
\nRoute covered:<\/strong> New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri Town, Siliguri Junction, Sukna, Rangtong, Tindharia, Gayabari, Mahanadi, Kurseong, Tung, Sonada, Ghum and Darjeeling.
\nDarjeeling Himalayan Railway ticket:<\/strong><\/p>\n