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10 Most Amazing Train Experiences in India

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Train journeys have played an important role in our lives growing up in India – whether it’s the journeys to visit grandparents during summer vacations as a child, or the journeys with friends during college days – almost everyone has nostalgia related to their experiences with train journeys. Here are some spectacular train experiences in India: 10 Most Amazing Train Experiences in India Himalayan Queen The Himalayan Queen’s journey on the Kalka-Shimla route has made it to the Guinness Records as the one being on the steepest track in the world. It passes through 102 tunnels and over 82 bridges, and through a very scenic route. This railway track completes a circuit off 96kms and was founded in 1903 and has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Originating from Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, this 78km track laid during the British Era is among the most popular tracks due to its use in many Bollywood movie