Hill Trains in India

Love At First Sight
All over the world, hills have a beauty that attract tourists again and again. The serenity and the beauty fills one's heart with joy and admiration. In India too, hill stations draw countless tourists every year. They come here to relieve their stress and gain a new freshness. Opportunity to enjoy adventure activities also bring them to these hill stations.

A number of these hill stations are located in the Himalayan ranges. The mighty Himalayas are an apt crown for India. The glory of the Himalayan range is unmatched and can best be appreciated by seeing them with one's own eyes. The beauty of other mountain ranges of India too is awesome. To travel to destinations situated in these mountains of the country is like a beautiful dream. To make these dreams come true, the Indian Railways have made some awesome contribution. The Railways have brought the mountain range closer to us by means of mountain railways.

The five rail networks - the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Kangra valley Railway, the Kalka Shimla Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, the Matheran Light Railway - were designed and constructed mainly in the last quarter of the previous century and the first quarter of this century. Besides serving their basic purpose, they are also a treat for the passengers as they pass through a very beautiful terrain. These railways are also wonderful examples of excellence in engineering achieved by the masters of the craft at a time when skills in this field were rather primitive.

For your vacation to India this year, board any of the below mentioned hill trains. The visual treat on way and the experience of being on hill train will leave a lasting impression on you.