Unforgettable train journeys across India’s best landscapes

Precious Rongmei

Jun 28, 2024

Iconic train routes

Some of India's best locations are on these iconic train routes, covering valleys, mountains, forests, and sea bridges.

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Himalayan Queen: Kalka-Shimla

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage toy train ride from Kalka to Shimla, offering stunning valley views and meadows. The 96 km journey includes 102 tunnels and 82 bridges.

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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling

This 78 km UNESCO World Heritage train ride through the hills of Darjeeling takes eight hours and offers spectacular hill views, including the famous Batasia Loop.

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Maharajas' Express: Delhi to Mumbai

This luxurious train journey spans five states and seven days, featuring stops at Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Mumbai, with top-notch accommodations and cuisine.

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Mandovi Express: Mumbai-Goa

The Mandovi Express travels from Mumbai to Goa through the stunning Sahyadri hill ranges and along the Arabian Sea, part of the Konkan Railways.

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Vasco da Gama Route: Hubli-Madgaon

Experience the thrill of the Hubli-Madgaon route, featuring the majestic Dudhsagar Waterfalls. The nearest station to the falls is Londa Junction.

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The Deccan Odyssey: Mumbai-Delhi

This luxury train covers Maharashtra and Goa, starting in Mumbai and ending in Delhi, with stops in Sindhudurg, Goa, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, and Nashik, offering ayurvedic spa and steam baths onboard.

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Sethu Express: Chennai to Rameswaram

Travel from Chennai to Rameswaram over the Palk Strait via the Pamban Railway bridge, a parallel road bridge built in 1988.

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Kashmir Railway: Jammu to Udhampur

This route through the Shivalik mountain ranges features 20 tunnels, 158 bridges, and beautiful rivers, showcasing the best of the Kashmir Valley.

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Island Express: Kanyakumari to Trivandrum

The two-hour ride from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram offers views of dense forests, palm trees, and lush greenery, with human settlements peeking through.

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Golden Chariot: Bangalore to Goa

This luxury train journey through South India includes stops at Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary, Hampi, Badami, and Goa, featuring sandstone caves, temple ruins, and forest views.

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