10 Most Amazing Train Experiences in India




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
  1. 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.

  1. 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 movies. It runs along the famous Hill Cart Road, and offers a breath-taking view of the eternal beauty of Darjeeling as it travels through several loops such as the Batasia Loop.

The Konkan Railway runs through Ratnagiri-Madgaon-Honnavar-Mangalore, offering endless views of the pristine beauty of nature as it runs along the coastal regions of the Arabian Sea and the gracious Sahyadri Hill. Passengers get to experience enchanting views of lush greenery and waterfalls. This 741km single-line track is a true engineering marvel.

  1. Northeast Frontier Railway
Originating from Guwahati, this track to Lumding was laid in the late 1900s to transport tea leaves from different parts of Assam.

  1. Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Another track from the British Era, the Udhagamandalam-Coonoor railway line offers an experience through the enchanting Niligiri mountains of Tamil Nadu, although only for 26kms. Even this short distance passes through more than 200 curves, and 16 tunnels!

  1. Island Express
Another scenic train journey from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum, is only a part of the entire journey of the Island Express that goes till Kanyakumari. This short stretch of about 2 hours takes passengers through lush greenery, and rustic countryside.

The Dooars Express’s journey from Siliguri to Alipurduar in West Bengal is a joy for nature lovers as it takes us through the alluring charm of the gurgling Teesta and Sankosh rivers, with the stunning backdrop of the eastern Himalayas! This route also offers views of wildlife as it travels through the Mahananda and Jaldapara sanctuaries, Buxa Tiger Reserve, and the lush Campramani forests.

  1. Sethu Express
The Chennai-Rameswaram train link is a truly awe-inspiring experience as you travel across the sea over the narrow Pamban bridge and relive the aura of the legends of Ramayana told us throughout childhood.

Starting from Jammu and crossing 53kms to reach Udhampur, this track travels across some of the major earthquake zones and the beautiful Shivalik ranges and offers passengers magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains. This route goes through 20 enthralling tunnels, about 158 bridges, and passes over the edges of mountains and picturesque valleys.

  1. Mandovi Express
This Mumbai-Goa journey offers contrasting views of the busy life of Mumbai and the serenity of nature as it travels over 580kms in 12 hours and takes passengers on a quintessential journey through rivers, scenic bridges, and sleepy villages.

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