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Kangra Valley Railway Train

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Kangra valley is the most fascinating railways territory that travels through the breathtaking Himalayan region. The train travels through the most scenic and enchanting beauty of the Himalayas.

The Kangra valley railway is the proof of the magic spell that it cast upon the people who planned the railway in the Himalayan region and those who built it. The magic of the Himachal Himalayas is the name given not alone to Kangra valley but to the entire region that lays between the Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas to the North and the enchanting enthralling foothills of the South.

Kangra Valley Railway Train The exceptional work done by the engineers while working on The kangra railway line project is worth appreciating as the engineers on work have laid the whole railway rote without disturbing the grandeur of the mountains , while working in harmony with nature. The ride in this train is like an enchanted Fairyland dream visit that’s come true.

The railway route has been formed straight avoiding awkward turnings which often end up in a dizzy feeling faced by the commuters. The engineers have cleverly chosen a unique line of just two tunnels avoiding curves for the traveler to remember its ride of witnessing the snow clad mountains and the gold green fields.

The most picturesque parts of the valley are exposed to be viewed by travelers when the train approaches the White Mountains and gradually begins to fade away. The kangra valley railway offers irresistible attractions for its travelers on the joy ride of being able to spot wildlife, fruit blossoms especially in the month of March and April and peaks for the mountaineers of athletic type.

The trip on the Kangra valley Train is a thrilling unmatched experience of the ecstatic beauty of the Himalyan Kangra valley. Savour the beauty of the Kangra valley …the kangra valley railway awaits you.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railways

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Darjeeling Himalayan Railways is a cute resemblance of little toy train running between Siliguri to Darjeeling on a 2-feet narrow gauge track. The route track of the Himalayan railway is 86 kms long track built between the years 1879 to 1881.Darjeeling Himalayan Railway train resembles the appearance of a toy- train and is pleasingly loved by children and praised by all and is even called as the Darjeeling toy train

Darjeeling Himalayan Railways The elegant train moves to greater heights of 100m and more. The high point of this train is that it is till operated on steam engine till date. The train which had just begun its journey on a standard gauge is now being operated with modern means of diesel engine. Darjeeling Himalayan Railways consistently works to develop new extension lines to make possible for more people to enjoy their ride in this toy train. The best experience in this toy train is to be able to witness the weather with its frequent changes which might get dense with fog suddenly or suddenly brighten up. It’s all on your luck to get to witness the enchanting beauty.

The eye-catchy background from this train has always been a topic of conversation for people all over the world. The pleasurable journey on this toy train leaves the travelers spellbound about its picturesque astounding mountains.

The Darjeeling Himalayan railways is one of the only five railways in the world to be granted World Heritage status by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization)

The Darjeeling Himalayan railways has a dinner train which is considerable a huge success. During the course of the journey a full-fledged meal gets served which is worth relishing and is enjoyed by all. Above all, liquor too has found its stay in the cabinets on board for the travelers on Darjeeling Himalayan Railways.