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Shimla:
The toy train journey from Kalka to shimla is entrancingt with 107 tunnels and lofty arched bridges. The dazzling view and the stops at the picturesque stations along the way - Dharmpore,Taksal, Gamma and Solan, all add up to an exhilarating experience.
Aceess to Shimla:
Shimla is connected by a broad gauge line up to Kalka from Kalka to Shimla, 'the toy train' cover 96 km of track in six hours.
Ooty (Udhagamandalam):
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, on its way to the hill resort ot Ooty. At a maximum speed of 33 km per hour , this 'toy train' treks across plains , plantations and forest clad hills . The 16 tunnel and tall girder bridges on the way, along with the breathtaking view, make this toy train journey to Ooty , something not to be missed.
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
Major Trains to Mettupalayam:
The Nilgiri Express conncets Mettupalayam with Chennai daily. Coimbatore, the nearest city is 90 kmaway and linked to all the major cities by rail . Mettupalayam is easily accessible from Coimbatore by frequent bus or train services.
Darjeeling:
The most famous of the little trains , is the one linking thtown of New Jalpaiguri the plains to the lovely hill station of Darjeeling . With a 2 ft gauge , the Darjeeling Hill Railway is indeed a 'toy train' being the narrowest of the regular narrow gauges. The tiny century -old engine is connoisseur's delight. The 86 km Darjeeling line has no tunnels , thus allowing the traveller an uninterrtpted view of the breathtaking scenery of the Himlayas. The seven - and a - half hour ride up , is a journey especially for rail buffs.
Access to Darjeeling
New Jalpaiguri , the starting point of the hill train to Darjeeling, has direct connections to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati and other places in India.
Matheran:
The 77 year old line, connecting Neral (on maon line of Central Railway) to Matheran , 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 Matheran makes it an unusual and peaceful retreat.
Access to Matheran:
The toy train to matheran commence from Neral ( on Mumbai- Pune line) , reached from Mumbai by local train . The journey up to Matheran from Neral takes about one -and -a- half hours . The toy train runs between sunrise and sunset.
The Joyous Toy Trains of India
Shimla:
The toy train journey from Kalka to shimla is entrancingt with 107 tunnels and lofty arched bridges. The dazzling view and the stops at the picturesque stations along the way - Dharmpore,Taksal, Gamma and Solan, all add up to an exhilarating experience.
Aceess to Shimla:
Shimla is connected by a broad gauge line up to Kalka from Kalka to Shimla, 'the toy train' cover 96 km of track in six hours.
Ooty (Udhagamandalam):
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, on its way to the hill resort ot Ooty. At a maximum speed of 33 km per hour , this 'toy train' treks across plains , plantations and forest clad hills . The 16 tunnel and tall girder bridges on the way, along with the breathtaking view, make this toy train journey to Ooty , something not to be missed.
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
Major Trains to Mettupalayam:
The Nilgiri Express conncets Mettupalayam with Chennai daily. Coimbatore, the nearest city is 90 kmaway and linked to all the major cities by rail . Mettupalayam is easily accessible from Coimbatore by frequent bus or train services.
Darjeeling:
The most famous of the little trains , is the one linking thtown of New Jalpaiguri the plains to the lovely hill station of Darjeeling . With a 2 ft gauge , the Darjeeling Hill Railway is indeed a 'toy train' being the narrowest of the regular narrow gauges. The tiny century -old engine is connoisseur's delight. The 86 km Darjeeling line has no tunnels , thus allowing the traveller an uninterrtpted view of the breathtaking scenery of the Himlayas. The seven - and a - half hour ride up , is a journey especially for rail buffs.
Access to Darjeeling
New Jalpaiguri , the starting point of the hill train to Darjeeling, has direct connections to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati and other places in India.
Matheran:
The 77 year old line, connecting Neral (on maon line of Central Railway) to Matheran , 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 Matheran makes it an unusual and peaceful retreat.
Access to Matheran:
The toy train to matheran commence from Neral ( on Mumbai- Pune line) , reached from Mumbai by local train . The journey up to Matheran from Neral takes about one -and -a- half hours . The toy train runs between sunrise and sunset.
