{"id":2140,"date":"2018-09-17T13:35:41","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T13:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/?p=2140"},"modified":"2018-09-18T11:37:15","modified_gmt":"2018-09-18T11:37:15","slug":"5-toy-trains-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/5-toy-trains-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Toy Trains In India | 5 Most Scenic Mountain Railway Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2157\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/toy-trains-in-india.jpg\" alt=\"toy trains in india\" width=\"800\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/toy-trains-in-india.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/toy-trains-in-india-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/toy-trains-in-india-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/toy-trains-in-india-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/toy-trains-in-india-640x334.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/toy-trains-in-india-517x270.jpg 517w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The artistic bridges, the spell-binding encircling beauties, the unique sounding horn of the trains, the curvy railway lines, the shadow images of the <strong>toy trains <\/strong>touching the upper layer of the miraculous natural formations etc..<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>India is one fine nation, which houses every mode of communication and transportation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Not only trekking through the mountains is one of the passions but travelling via quirkily designed trains is also a preferred choice.<\/p>\n<p>These trains serve the best view ever; miles and miles (<strong>twisted and twirling routes<\/strong>). It gives you the feeling like you are travelling on the green carpets under the shed of crystal clear skies.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever gone through an experience of wandering in the clouds?? If not, until now then right in moment start doing some research (type <strong>toy trains in India<\/strong>)\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/enquiry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title-\"plan your trip to india\">any time soon plan a trip<\/a> that includes this fun-packed ride.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2162\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-trains-of-india-to-experience.jpg\" alt=\"5 toy trains of india to experience\" width=\"800\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-trains-of-india-to-experience.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-trains-of-india-to-experience-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-trains-of-india-to-experience-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-trains-of-india-to-experience-640x413.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-trains-of-india-to-experience-418x270.jpg 418w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sit comfortably in the mountain trains and witness varied dreamlike landscapes; get into deep thoughts thinking that this ride should never come to an end.<\/p>\n<p>Country India being the homeland of diversity; not only embraces and comforts the presence of people belonging to the various paths of life and faith but it also serves the various modes of accessibility and direction deciders.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>mountain trains of India<\/strong> passes through some of the silence infused tunnels; the mountain bridges; the passing by views lined with uneven mountain trees; the enclosed underpasses and the surroundings shed by the tree shadows etc.<\/p>\n<p>One should definitely get hold of such an experience at least once in a lifetime \u2013 the <strong>hill station trains India <\/strong>assures to leave in surprise in just a matter of a ride.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Toy Trains In India<\/h1>\n<p>Have you lived by an opportunity to enjoy a ride on the <strong>mountain trains of India<\/strong>?\u00a0Here is the list of toy trains in India followed by an explanatory description.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1. Kalka Shimla Toy Trains In India<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2143\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-in-india-running-in-snow.jpg\" alt=\"kalka shimla toy train in india running in snow\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-in-india-running-in-snow.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-in-india-running-in-snow-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-in-india-running-in-snow-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-in-india-running-in-snow-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-in-india-running-in-snow-405x270.jpg 405w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[It\u2019s recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site]<\/p>\n<p>A classic mode of connectivity and transportation; 2 feet and 6-inch narrow-gauge railway providing its services in Northern India. It travels over a mostly-mountainous route from Kalka to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/india\/about-shimla.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"information about shimla\">Shimla, the Queen of hills<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Kalka-Shimla train passes through the noticeable and goodly hills and some significant village areas as well. It was built in the year 1898 so as to connect easily to the summer retreat known as Shimla (served as the summer capital of India during the British Raj).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The interesting fact that compliments its formation is mentioned in the below-line \u2013 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>107 tunnels and 864 bridges were constructed along the route \u2013 impressive! Isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The stop-by spots or say the stations of Kalka Shimla Toy Train are \u2013 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The thrill-driven journey begins from the Himalayan Shivalik Hills foothills at Kalka to Shimla.\u00a0In total, it takes approximately 6.00 hours to cover the distance.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Kalka [past Dharampur]&gt; Barog&gt; Solan&gt; Kandaghat&gt; Shoghi&gt; Jutogh&gt; Summer Hill&gt; Shimla.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2144\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-with-mountain-view.jpg\" alt=\"kalka shimla toy train with mountain view\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-with-mountain-view.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-with-mountain-view-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-with-mountain-view-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-with-mountain-view-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kalka-shimla-toy-train-with-mountain-view-405x270.jpg 405w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Good to know information [Timings, Trains and Fares]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Kalka-Shimla Passenger \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Departure time: 4.00 am<\/li>\n<li>Average travelling time: nearly 5 hours 20 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Cost: INR 270 for first class and INR 25 for General tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. Kalka-Shimla Rail Motor Car \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Departure time: 5.10 am<\/li>\n<li>Average travelling time: nearly 4 hours 40 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Cost: INR 320 for first class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. Himalayan Queen \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Departure time: 12.10 pm<\/li>\n<li>Average travelling time: nearly 5 hours 10 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Cost: INR 260 for AC chair and INR 25 for General.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4. Shivalik Deluxe Express \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Departure time: 5.30 am<\/li>\n<li>Average travelling time: nearly 4 hours 45 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Cost: INR 420 for AC Chair Car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>5. Kalka-Shimla Express \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Departure time: 6.00 am<\/li>\n<li>Average travelling time: nearly 5 hours 10 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Cost: INR 295 for first class; INR 65 for second class and INR 25 for General tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested Tour with Kalka Shimla Toy Train:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/golden-triangle-tour\/golden-triange-with-shimla-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Delhi Agra Jaipur Shimla Tour\">Delhi Agra Jaipur Shimla Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/weekend-excursion\/delhi\/delhi-shimla-weekend-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Delhi Shimla Weekend Tour\">Delhi Shimla Weekend Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/hill-station-tour\/shimla-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"5 days Shimla Tour\">5 Days Shimla Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2. Darjeeling Himalayan Toy Trains In India<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2145\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-mountain-and-garden-view.jpg\" alt=\"darjeeling toy train in india - mountain and garden view\" width=\"800\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-mountain-and-garden-view.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-mountain-and-garden-view-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-mountain-and-garden-view-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-mountain-and-garden-view-1024x552.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-mountain-and-garden-view-640x345.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-mountain-and-garden-view-501x270.jpg 501w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[It\u2019s recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site]<\/p>\n<p>In short spelt as DHR or Toy Train; it\u2019s a 2 feet narrow-gauge railway settled on zigzag and loop-line technology. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway traverses between the New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal.<\/p>\n<p>This exemplary toy train route was built between the years of 1879 and 1881 [includes <strong>six zigzags and five loops<\/strong>]; the railway line is approximately 88 kms long.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2146\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-during-zigzag-route.jpg\" alt=\"darjeeling toy train in india during zigzag route\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-during-zigzag-route.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-during-zigzag-route-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-during-zigzag-route-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-during-zigzag-route-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-during-zigzag-route-640x424.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-during-zigzag-route-408x270.jpg 408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Rail route [leading to your dream destination] <\/strong>\u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Darjeeling&gt; Ghum [India\u2019s Highest railway station]&gt; Sonada&gt; ; Kurseong&gt; Mahanadi&gt; Tindharia&gt; Sukna&gt; Siliguri Junction&gt; Siliguri Town&gt; New Jalpaiguri.<\/li>\n<li>The Red-Panda travels from Darjeeling to Kurseong.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Darjeeling Himalayan Toy Train Cost<\/strong> \u2013 INR 620 [one way]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2147\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-first-class-cabin.jpg\" alt=\"darjeeling toy train in india - first class cabin\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-first-class-cabin.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-first-class-cabin-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-first-class-cabin-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-first-class-cabin-640x422.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/darjeeling-toy-train-in-india-first-class-cabin-409x270.jpg 409w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Various Hindi films have showcased the <\/strong>Darjeeling Himalayan Railway like Aradhana| Barfi| Parineeta| Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman etc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested Tour For Darjeeling Himalayan Railway<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/hill-station-tour\/mesmerizing-darjeeling-gangtok-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"5 Days Darjeeling Gangtok Tour\">5 Days Darjeeling Gangtok Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/hill-station-tour\/darjeeling-kalimpong-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"5 Days Darjeeling Kalimpong Tour\">5 Days Darjeeling Kalimpong Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/hill-station-tour\/hills-of-east-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"East India Hill Station Tour\">East India Hill Station Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/honeymoon-tour\/sikkim-darjeeling-honeymoon-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"6 Days Sikkim Darjeeling Honeymoon Tour\">6 Days Sikkim Darjeeling Honeymoon Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3. The Kangra Valley Toy Trains In India<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2148\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-with-snow-captured-mountains.jpg\" alt=\"kangra valley toy train in india with snow captured mountains\" width=\"800\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-with-snow-captured-mountains.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-with-snow-captured-mountains-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-with-snow-captured-mountains-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-with-snow-captured-mountains-640x473.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-with-snow-captured-mountains-366x270.jpg 366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Kangra Valley Railway functions in the Sub-Himalayan region of the Kangra Valley. It covers a remarkable distance of 164 Kilometers from Pathankot, Punjab to Joginder Nagar in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The Highest point of stoppage on this line is the Ahju station, situated at an elevation of 1290 meters.<\/p>\n<p>The notable Kangra Valley railway falls under the Firozpur division of the Northern Railway.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>This is how it traverses from 0 to 164 Kilometers (<\/strong><strong>reference <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kangra_Valley_Railway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"wikipedia reference\">Wikipedia<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>0 Kilometer \u2013 Pathankot Junction<br \/>\n83 Kilometers \u2013 Jwalamukhi Road<br \/>\n94 Kilometers \u2013 Kangra Railway Station<br \/>\n109 Kilometers \u2013 Nagrota<br \/>\n127 Kilometers \u2013 Palampur<br \/>\n141 Kilometers \u2013 Baijnath Paprola<br \/>\n164 Kilometers \u2013 Joginder Nagar<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2149\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-on-bridge.jpg\" alt=\"kangra valley toy train in india on bridge\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-on-bridge.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-on-bridge-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-on-bridge-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-on-bridge-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-on-bridge-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/kangra-valley-toy-train-in-india-on-bridge-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost of the General train \u2013 <\/strong>INR 35<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost of the Kangra Queen <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>INR 330 for first Class<\/li>\n<li>INR 310 for Chair Car<\/li>\n<li>INR 190 for second Class<strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The expedition begins [train route]<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Pathankot Junction&gt; Jwalamukhi Road &#8211; Kangra&gt; Nagrota&gt; Palampur&gt; Baijnath&gt; Jogindernagar.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested Tour for Kangra Valley Toy Train<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/temple-tour\/nau-(9)devi-darshan-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Nau (9) Devi Darshan Tour\">Nau (9) Devi Darshan Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. Nilgiri Mountain Toy Trains In India<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2151\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-cave.jpg\" alt=\"nilgiri mountain toy train in india running in cave\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-cave.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-cave-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-cave-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-cave-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-cave-405x270.jpg 405w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[It\u2019s recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site]<\/p>\n<p>Do you remember a well-known song from the movie <strong>Dil se [Chaiyya Chaiyya]<\/strong>; this magical song was shot on the rooftop of Nilgiri Mountain Railway.<\/p>\n<p>The Nilgiri Mountain Railway was built by the British in the year 1908. It is 1000 mm meter gauge railway situated in the state of Tamil Nadu and effectively operator by the Southern Railway.<\/p>\n<p>The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is the only Rack railway in India.\u00a0The Nilgiri Mountain Railway has the steepest track in Asia with a maximum gradient of 8.33 percent.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2152\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-on-bridge.jpg\" alt=\"nilgiri mountain toy train in india running on bridge\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-on-bridge.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-on-bridge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-on-bridge-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-on-bridge-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-on-bridge-404x270.jpg 404w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The expedition begins [train route]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>0 Kilometer \u2013 Mettupalayam<br \/>\n8 Kilometers \u2013 Kallar<br \/>\n13 Kilometers &#8211; Adderly<br \/>\n21 Kilometers \u2013 Runneymede<br \/>\n25 Kilometers \u2013 Kateri Road<br \/>\n28 Kilometers \u2013 Coonoor<br \/>\n29 Kilometers \u2013 Wellington<br \/>\n32 Kilometers \u2013 Aravankadu<br \/>\n38 Kilometers \u2013 Ketti<br \/>\n42 Kilometers \u2013 Lovedale<br \/>\n44 Kilometers \u2013 Fernhill<br \/>\n46 Kilometers &#8211; Udhagamandalam<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2153\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-forest.jpg\" alt=\"nilgiri mountain toy train in india running in forest\" width=\"800\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-forest.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-forest-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-forest-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-forest-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-forest-640x355.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/nilgiri-mountain-toy-train-in-india-running-in-forest-487x270.jpg 487w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Train Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>INR 500 for First class<\/li>\n<li>INR 250 for Second class tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested Tour For Nilgiri Mountain Railway<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/wildlife-tour\/south-wildlife-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"9 Days South India Wildlife Tour\">9 Days South India Wildlife Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5. The Matheran Hill Toy Trains In India<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2154\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-view-from-sky.jpg\" alt=\"matheran toy train in india view from sky\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-view-from-sky.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-view-from-sky-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-view-from-sky-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-view-from-sky-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-view-from-sky-360x270.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Matheran Hill Railway [in short \u2013 MHR]. It\u2019s a 2 feet narrow-gauge Heritage Railway traversing in the allocated railway line in the state of Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<p>The Matheran Hill Railway is regulated by the Central Railway. It travels a distance of 21 kms, running through the forest and connecting Neral to Matheran in the Western Ghats.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>One-way trip cost [Neral to Matheran]<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First class tickets: INR 300 for adults and INR 180 for children<\/li>\n<li>Second class Tickets: INR 75 for adults and INR 45 for Children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2155\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-mountain-view.jpg\" alt=\"matheran toy train in india mountain view\" width=\"801\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-mountain-view.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-mountain-view-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-mountain-view-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-mountain-view-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/matheran-toy-train-in-india-mountain-view-203x270.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The stoppage points [Stations]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1- Neral<br \/>\n2- Jummapatti<br \/>\n3- Water Pipe<br \/>\n4- Aman Lodge<br \/>\n5- Matheran<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested Tour For Matheran Hill Railway<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/hill-station-tour\/short-escape-to-matheran-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mumbai Matheran Short Tour\">Mumbai Matheran Short Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/weekend-excursion\/mumbai\/mumbai-matheran-weekend-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"3 Days Mumbai Matheran Weekend Tour\">3 Days Mumbai Matheran Weekend Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2163\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-train-in-india-travel-with-friends.jpg\" alt=\"5 toy train in india travel with friends\" width=\"800\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-train-in-india-travel-with-friends.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-train-in-india-travel-with-friends-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-train-in-india-travel-with-friends-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-train-in-india-travel-with-friends-640x399.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelsiteindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/5-toy-train-in-india-travel-with-friends-433x270.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meet up with your close friends or plan a get together, invite your family members and simply outline a plan.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the natural beauty while sitting in comfort in the Toy Trains in India, cover the distances and make the most of the fun-packed trips.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Create memories and spend your life remembering it time and again.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The artistic bridges, the spell-binding encircling beauties, the unique sounding horn of the trains, the curvy railway lines, the shadow images of the toy trains touching the upper layer of the miraculous natural formations etc.. 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