Himachal Pradesh a Himalayan
state in North India is worthy to make tour, be it for nature tour, adventure
tour, pilgrimage tour or for a photography
tour. It is one such state where tourist flow is round the year and no wonder, who ever visit this lovely state calls for a second trip for sure.
tour. It is one such state where tourist flow is round the year and no wonder, who ever visit this lovely state calls for a second trip for sure.
Among the many such tourism
attractions, Kalka Shimla toy train journey is one, which leaves visitors
speechless and offer them a wonderful
experience of lifetime. Built in the era of British in India, the small guage
train that runs from Kalka to Shimla offers the most scenic toy train in India,
that takes one to dream landscape where virgin nature is still untouched by the
fast growing world with modernity.
Beautifully situated in the state
of Himachal Pradesh, the toy train is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage and is
one of the important tourist attractions of Himachal Tourism. Over century old,
the train which was started by British in the year 1903, when Shimla was the
summer capital still runs of the same track encompassing the beautiful gorges,
rivers, bridge and passing through 102 tunnels. It is simply astonishing and
the surrounding view of the nature that comes all along evokes the hidden poet of
an individual. The 96 kms journey
crosses splendid and beautiful 800 bridges, 102 tunnels and heart throbbing
bends.
The train has 20 railway stops,
Barog being an important one. From Kalka to Shimla, three trains operate and
here are highlights and info on these toy train tours.
Shivalik Deluxe Express
The best thing about Shivalik
Deluxe Express is its ambiance. The lovely train is well equipped with wall to
wall carpeting, spacious cushioned seat, windows reversible cushioned chairs
and more of all improved lightning and music. The journey in this train is
simply astonishing and more of all for this entire entertainment, one just have
to pay 280 rupees. One can also enjoy delicious and lip-smacking cuisine at
Barog railway station and continue the journey through the scenic landscape.
Fare: 280 for one way journey.
Timing: 5:30 a.m and 10.15 am from Kalka to Shimla.
Accommodation: 120 Passangers
Himalayan Queen
Himalayan Queen is another toy
train that runs from Kalka to Shimla. The train leaves station at 12.10 PM and
reaches Shimla by 5:20 PM covering a beautiful lane of 96 and offering
wonderful lifetime experience to many tourists who board this heritage
Himalayan Queen. The train stops at Dharampur, Kumarhatti, Barog, Solan,
Saloga, Kundaghat, Taradevi, Jutogh and Summer Hill. It’s a lovely train with
well equipped facilities, but it runs at a very lethargic speed giving a
wonderful opportunity for photographers to catch the beautiful landscape in
their lens.
Train Fare: 260 per person.
Departs from Kalka to Shimla:
12.10 and reaches there by 5:20 pm.
Departs from Shimla to Kalka:
10:30 and reaches by 4.10 Pm
Rail Motor Car
Rail motor car is a small car with seating
arrangement of just 14 persons. Once the motor car used to be the personal
vehicle of the viceroy of India and is also associated with the Indian
Independence Movement. The train has transparent roof, satellite television and
has first class seats and the journey fare is 260. The vintage train once
carried the ministers of India, freedom fighters and more of all, democrats to
Shimla after Independence. If you love slow movement along the picturesque
landscape, Rail Motor Car is surely going to fulfill your dream. 
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