Indian Railways: The Indian Railways connects the vast, wide land, disregarding any class or geographical barriers. With 115000 km, the Indian railway is Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest under single management. Railways function as vital veins in the nation transporting cells from north to south.

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India is full of scenic, panoramic beauty and the railways bring us closer to those spectacles. We often get wonderstruck by just witnessing those organic breathtaking sights that nature has created. Here is a list of some of the railway journeys that can surely become your experience of a lifetime.

1.   Himalayan Queen (Kalka-Shimla rail route): UNESCO has honoured this as a world heritage site and this toy train journey should be at the top of the list of your wanderlust.

2.   Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (New Jalpaiguri-Darjeeling): The amazing Darjeeling has put travel enthusiasts under strong fascination for its captivating sceneries. It got its toy train built in 1881, but more than one and a half centuries later, no one can beat the jaw-dropping experience it provides to its passengers with the captivating view of beautiful mountains and the divinely beautiful Kanchenjunga.

3.   Konkan Railway (Mumbai-Goa): Every generation in West India dreams of making a Goa tour with friends once in their lives. But the moments of contentment rely not only on the destination but also on the journey itself. The Mumbai-Goa route is widely known for its incredible phenomenal beauty of the Arabian Sea, vast greenery, and the heavenly breathtaking Dudhsagar Falls!

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4.   Kangra Valley Railway (Pathankot-Jogindernagar): Historical impact, connected to the nation’s pride and fabulous views; this route should be on your travel wish list for at least once in your life.

5.   Desert Queen (Jaisalmer-Jodhpur): We have praised the beauty of mountains and oceans, but how can we forget the gripping beauty of deserts? India is the land of diversity and this journey offers visuals of barren desert land, dunes, desert wildlife and tribes.

6.   Matheran Hill Railway (Matheran-Neral): Let’s come back to the hills again. There are visuals you can find in this route that would feel out of our world. This slow-moving, zigzag route will appeal to you with aesthetic beauties that bear a mystical, surreal feeling for you.

7.   Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Mettupalayam- Ooty): The journey from Mettupalayam to Ooty offers remarkable beauty and a marvellous depiction of nature, making Ooty known for its charm.

8.   Island Express (Kanyakumari-Trivandrum): Kerela is referred to as the abode of God. Truly, we find the beautiful place full of raw natural beauty, surrounded by lush greenery, coconut trees, rivers and colourful depictions of the culture and tradition. But Tamil Nadu too has ample mind-boggling scenarios to offer you. The scenic route from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum offers breathtaking views of the ocean, greenery, and architecture.

Indian Railways unveils India’s diverse landscapes, making it more than transportation. So, why wait? Pack your bags and set out for your journey of ‘Bharat Darshan’!

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