भारत के पर्वतीय रेलवे
The Mountain Railways of India include three outstanding examples of innovative railway engineering in mountainous terrain: the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and the Kalka-Shimla Railway. These railways are masterpieces of creative engineering solutions for mountain rail travel.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway — toy train since 1881
Nilgiri Mountain Railway — steepest rack railway in India
Kalka-Shimla Railway — 102 tunnels and 800 bridges
Engineering marvels through spectacular mountain scenery
Timing
Trains run on scheduled times; check railway timetable
Entry Fee
Regular train ticket prices apply
Best Time to Visit
March to May, September to November
How to Reach
Darjeeling: NJP Station; Ooty: Mettupalayam Station; Shimla: Kalka Station
27.0410N, 88.2663E
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