8 Best Train Routes to take in India

Himalayan Queen (Kalka to Shimla )

The trains that operate along this line look like toy trains and will bring out your inner child. This 96-kilometer-long route, which began in 1903, runs through 102 tunnels and 82 bridges and has been granted a world record by the Guinness Book of World Records for the steepest climb in altitude in a 96-kilometer period.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling )

Another thrilling toy train excursion is the one from Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling. Breathtaking, literally, as the trip takes you through a variety of landscapes, altitudes, and climate variations.

Vasco Da Gama to Londa

The ride from Vasco Da Gama in Goa to Londa in Karnataka provides the satisfaction that only viewing pristine Goan villages zoop by your window can provide.

Kanyakumari –Trivandrum

This short train ride among coconut trees and gliding past classic Tamil and Keralite architecture is packed with exquisite sensory ticklers.

Dooars Voyage (Siliguri- Newmal – Hasimara- Alipurduar )

It is without a doubt one of the best railroad lines in India because it runs through so many forests and wildlife sanctuaries, including Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari Forest, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, and Buxa Tiger Reserve, as well as several stream crossings.

Mandapam – Pamban – Rameswaram

This route is fascinating and a must-try for people who like adventure. It is known as one of the most perilous routes in India because it runs on a thin bridge.

The Indian Maharaja- Deccan Odyssey

On its 10-night voyage from Pune to Delhi and back, this luxury train gives its passengers a library, an Ayurvedic massage facility, a beauty parlour, steam baths, a gymnasium, a business centre, meeting rooms, air conditioned coaches, and luxury suites.

Desert Queen

A journey from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer via the Thar desert defies the common misconception that deserts are only desolate area.

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