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Shimla : The toy train journey from Kalka to Shimla is
entrancing with 107 tunnels and lofty arched bridges. The dazzling view and the stops at
the picturesque stations along the way-Dharampore, Taksal, Gamma and Solan, all add up to
an exhilarating experience.
Across to Shimla: A
broad gauge line up to Kalka connects Shimla. From Kalka to Shimla, 'the toy train' covers
96 Km/ mile of track in six hours. |
Major Trains to Kalka:
Matheran:
The 72-year-old line, connecting Neral (on main line of Central Railway) to Mathern,
is the main way to reach the tiny hill resort, close to Mumbai. As the little train
wheezes up into the clear mountain air, one can view the scenic vista of hills and plains
below. The lack of vehicular traffic at Mathern makes it an unusual and peaceful retreat.
Access to Matheran:
The toy train to Matheran commences from Neral (on Mumbai-Pune line), reached from Mumbai
by a local train. The journey up to Matheran from Neral takes about one-and-a -half hours.
The toy train runs between sunrise and sunset. |
Train |
Route |
Days |
| Himalayan Queen |
Delhi-Kalka |
Daily |
| Shatabadi
Express |
Delhi-Kalka |
Daily |
| Howrah Kalka
Mail |
Howrah-Kalka |
Daily |
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| Ooty
(Udhagamandalam) |
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The Nilgiri
Mountain Railway starts from the town of Mettupalayam and thus begins a journey full of
twists and turns, as this narrow gauge train ascends 46 Km/28 mile on its way to the hill
resort of Ooty.
At a maximum speed of 33 Km per hour, this 'toy train' treks across plains, plantations
and forest clad hills. The 16 tunnels and tall girder bridges on the way, along with the
breathtaking view, make this toy train journey to Ooty, something not to be missed. |
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Access to Ooty:
Ooty is connected by a narrow gauge line from Mettupalayam, which serves as the
railhead for mainline trains.
Major Trains to Mettupalayam:
The Nilgiri Express connects Mettupalayam with Chennai daily. Coimbatore, the nearest
city is 90 Km/ 56 mile away and linked to all the major cities by rail. Mettupalayam is
easily accessible from Coimbatore by frequent bus or train services.
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| Darjeeling: |
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The most famous of the
little trains, is the one linking the town the New Jalpaiguri in the plains to the lovely
hill station of Darjeeling. With a 2 ft gauge, the Darjeeling Hill Railways is indeed a
"toy train', being the narrowest of the regular narrow gauges. The tiny century-old
engine is a connoisseur's delight.
The 86 Km/55 mile Darjeeling line has no tunnels, thus allowing the traveller an
uninterrupted view of the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayas. The seven-and-a half-hour
ride up, is a journey especially for rail buffs. |
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Access to Darjeeling:
New Jalpaiguri, the starting point of the hill train to Darjeeling, has direct
connections to Darjeeling, has direct connections to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati and other
places in India. |
| Major
Trains to New Jalpaiguri: |
Train |
Route |
Days |
| Darjeeling Mail |
Calcutta(Sealdah)-New
Jalpaiguri |
Daily |
| Kamrup Express |
Calcutta (Howrah)-Guwahati |
Daily |
| Dadar-Guwhati Express |
Mumbai-Guwahati |
Wed, Sat |
| North-East Express |
New Delhi-Guwahati |
Daily |
| Thiruvananthapuram Guwahati
Express |
Thiruvananthapuram-Guwahati |
Thu |
| Bangalore-Guwahati Express |
Bangalore-Howrah-Guwahati |
Sat |
| Cochin-Guwahati Express |
Kochi-Guwahati |
Tue |
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Matheran:
The 72-year-old line, connecting Neral (on main line of Central Railway) to Mathern,
is the main way to reach the tiny hill resort, close to Mumbai. As the little train
wheezes up into the clear mountain air, one can view the scenic vista of hills and plains
below. The lack of vehicular traffic at Mathern makes it an unusual and peaceful retreat.
Access to Matheran:
The toy train to Matheran commences from Neral (on Mumbai-Pune line), reached from Mumbai
by a local train. The journey up to Matheran from Neral takes about one-and-a -half hours.
The toy train runs between sunrise and sunset.
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