Best of India Tours
-  Golden Triangle Tour
-  Best of India & Nepal
-  Classical Rajasthan
...more  
India Cultural Tours
-  Images of North India
-  Karnataka Heritage
-  Rajasthan & Goa Tour
...more  
Discover India Tours
-  Grand India Tour
-  North to South India
-  Central to South India
...more  
Rajasthan Tours
-  Classical Rajasthan Tour
-  Golden Triangle Tour
-  Grand Mughal Tour
...more  
India Luxury Trains
-  Palace on Wheels
-  Royal Orient
-  Fairy Queen
...more  
Nepal Tours
-  Glimpses of Nepal
-  Buddhist Pilgrimage
-  Nepal River Rafting
-  Destinations of Nepal
-  Nepal General Info
...more  
India Wildlife Tours
-  North India Wild Life
-  South India Wildlife
...more  
Tibet Tours
-  Tibet Monastery Tours
-  Explore Tibet
-  Destinations of Tibet
...more  
Spa & Yoga Tours
-  Ananda in Himalayas
-  Yoga & Meditation
...more  
Adventure Tours
-  Manali Safari Tour
-  Himalayan Trekking
-  Horse Safari
...more  
    India Tours >> Best Sellers >> The Joyous Toy Trains of India
 

The Joyous Toy Trains of India
Shimla - Ooty - Darjeeling - Matheran


India is lucky to have the services of these wonderful trains some of which find themselves on the World Heritage List such as the toy train of Darjeeling. And if you haven't yet experienced the sheer exhilaration of traveling by one of these marvels of engineering, then you are definitely missing something.


Shimla
The toy train journey from Kalka to Shimla is entrancing with 107 tunnels and lofty arched bridges. The dazzling view and the stops at the picturesque stations along the way - Dharmpore, Taksal, Gamma and Solang, all add up to an exhilarating experience.

Access to Shimla
Shimla is connected by a broad gauge line up to Kalka from Kalka to Shimla, 'the toy train' cover 96 km of track in six hours.

Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
The nilgiri Mountain Railway starts from the town of mettupalayam and thus begins a journey full of twists and turns ,as this narrow gauge train ascends 46 km, on its way to the hill resort ot Ooty. At a maximum speed of 33 km per hour , this 'toy train' treks across plains , plantations and forest clad hills . The 16 tunnel and tall girder bridges on the way, along with the breathtaking view, make this toy train journey to Ooty , something not to be missed.

Access to Ooty
Ooty is connected by a narrow gauge line from Mettupalayam, which serves as the railhead for mainline trains. Major trains to Mettupalayam

Major Trains to Mettupalayam
The Nilgiri Express connects Mettupalayam with Chennai daily. Coimbatore, the nearest city is 90 km away and linked to all the major cities by rail . Mettupalayam is easily accessible from Coimbatore by frequent bus or train services.

Darjeeling
The most famous of the little trains , is the one linking the town of New Jalpaiguri the plains to the lovely hill station of Darjeeling . With a 2 ft gauge , the Darjeeling Hill Railway is indeed a 'toy train' being the narrowest of the regular narrow gauges. The tiny century -old engine is connoisseur's delight. The 86 km Darjeeling line has no tunnels , thus allowing the traveler an uninterrupted view of the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayas. The seven - and a - half hour ride up , is a journey especially for rail buffs.

Access to Darjeeling
New Jalpaiguri , the starting point of the hill train to Darjeeling, has direct connections to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati and other places in India.

Matheran
The 77 year old line, connecting Neral (on maon line of Central Railway) to Matheran , is the main way to reach the tiny hill resort, close to Mumbai. As the little train wheezes up into the clear mountain air , one can view the scenic vista of hills and plains below. The lack of vehicular traffic at Matheran

Home | About us | Our Services | India Travel Tips | India Weather | India Fairs & Festivals | Yoga | Shopping | India Wild Life | India Hill Stations | India Beaches | India by Rail | India Car Rentals | FAQ's | Contact Us | Links
India Travel Services
India Travel Services
Call 365 days X 24 hrs Call : 91 - 9821319917 (24 Hrs)
Email:
info@india-travel-services.com
 
States Of India
- Andhra Pradesh Tourism
- Assam Tourism
- Bihar Tourism
- Delhi Tourism
- Garhwal Tourism
- Goa Tourism
- Gujarat Tourism
- Haryana Tourism
- Himachal Pradesh Tourism
- Jammu Kashmir Tourism
- Karnataka Tourism
- Kerala Tourism
- Ladakh Leh Tourism
- Madhya Pradesh Tourism
- Maharashtra Tourism
- Orissa Tourism
- Punjab Tourism
- Rajasthan Tourism
- Sikkim Tourism
- Tamil Nadu Tourism
- Uttar Pradesh Tourism
- West Bengal Tourism
India Tours & Travel Plans
Best  Indian Tour Indian Cultural Tour Discover Indian Tour Adventure Indian Tour
The Golden Triangle Tours
Frescos of Shekhawati Tours
Classical Rajasthan Tours
Rajasthan Forts & Palaces Tours
Delhi, Chandela Dynasty Tours
North India & Nepal Tours
God's Own Country Tours
Bombay - Goa Tours
Glimpses of South India Tours
Enchanting South India Tours
Indian Luxury Train Tour
The Fairy Queen Tours
Palace on Wheels Tours
The Royal Orient Tours
 
Indian Wildlife Tour
Wild Life Tours of North India
Wild Life Tours of South India
Tea Gardens of Darjeeling Tours
Grand Mughal & Rajputs Tours
Himalayan Heritage Tours
Images of North India Tours
India Himalaya Tours
Heritage Tours of Karnataka
Discover Leh-Ladakh Tours
Rajasthan Tours
Cultural & Heritage Tours
Forts & Palaces Tours
Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Tour
Rajasthan–Nepal–Tibet Tours
Royal Rajasthan Tours
Splendid Gujarat Tours

Tibet Tour
Explore Tibet Tours
Tibet Monastery Tours
Destinations of Tibet Tours
Central to North India Safari Tour
Discover North South India Tours
Grand India Tours
Images of North India Tours
Discover Madhya Pradesh Tours
Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra
South India Panorama Tours

Rajasthan Indian Tour
Classical Rajasthan Tours
The Golden Triangle Tours
Grand Mughal Tours
Horse Safari Tours
Palace on Wheels Tours
Rajasthan Forts Tours
Rajasthan Forts & Palaces Tours
Rajasthan Goa Tours
Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan Nepal Tours
Royal Orient Tours
Shekhawati Tours
Manali Jeep Safari Tours
Himalaya Trekking Tours
Horse Safari Tours
North East India Trekking Tours
Skiing in India Tours
White Water Rafting Tours

Nepal Indian Tour
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tours
Glimpses of Nepal Tours
Kathmandu Valley Tours
River Rafting Tours of Nepal
Nepal Adventure Tours
Nepal General Information
Trekking & Rafting Tours Nepal
Panoramic Nepal Tours
Pokhra Trekking Tours
Destinations of Nepal Tours
Nepal General Tours Info
Tourism of Indian Cities
- Agra Travel Tourism
- Ahmedabad Travel Tourism
- Aihole Travel Tourism
- Ajanta Travel Tourism
- Ajmer Travel Tourism
- Allapuzha Travel Tourism
- Allahabad Travel Tourism
- Alwar Travel Tourism
- Amritsar Travel Tourism
- Auli Travel Tourism
- Aurangabad Travel Tourism
- Badami Travel Tourism
- Badrinath Travel Tourism
- Bandhavgarh Travel Tourism
- Bangalore Travel Tourism
- Belur Travel Tourism
- Bharatpur Travel Tourism
- Bhavnagar Travel Tourism
- Bhopal Travel Tourism
- Bhubhaneshwar Travel Tourism
- Bhuj Travel Tourism
- Bijaipur Travel Tourism
- Bijapur Travel Tourism
- Bikaner Travel Tourism
- Bissau Travel Tourism
- Bodhgaya Travel Tourism
- Bundi Travel Tourism
- Chandigarh Travel Tourism
- Chennai Travel Tourism
- Chidambaram Travel Tourism
- Chitrakoot Travel Tourism
- Chitwan Travel Tourism
- Cochin Travel Tourism
- Coimbatore Travel Tourism
- Coorg Travel Tourism
- Corbett Travel Tourism
- Dalhousie Travel Tourism
- Daman Travel Tourism
- Darjeeling Travel Tourism
- Dehradoon Travel Tourism
- Delhi Travel Tourism
- Deogarh Travel Tourism
- Dharamshala Travel Tourism
- Diu Travel Tourism
- Gangotri Travel Tourism
- Gangtok Travel Tourism
- Gaya Travel Tourism
- Goa Travel Tourism
- Gondal Travel Tourism
- Gopalpur Travel Tourism
- Guwahati Travel Tourism
- Gwalior Travel Tourism
- Halebid Travel Tourism
- Hampi Travel Tourism
- Haridwar Travel Tourism
- Hassan Travel Tourism
- Hemkund Sahib Travel Tour
- Hospet Travel Tourism
- Hyderabad Travel Tourism
- Indore Travel Tourism
- Jabalpur Travel Tourism
- Jaipur Travel Tourism
- Jaisalmer Travel Tourism
- Jalore Travel Tourism
- Jammu Travel Tourism
- Jamnagar Travel Tourism
- Jodhpur Travel Tourism
- Kalimpong Travel Tourism
- Kanha Travel Tourism
- Kashmir Travel Tourism
- Kathmandu Travel Tourism
- Kedarnath Travel Tourism
- Khajuraho Travel Tourism
- Kodaikanal Travel Tourism
- Kolkatta Travel Tourism
- Kota Travel Tourism
- Kottayam Travel Tourism
- Kozhikode Travel Tourism
- Kushinagar Travel Tourism
- Lakshadweep Travel Tour
- Leh Ladakh Travel Tourism
- Lucknow Travel Tourism
- Madurai Travel Tourism
- Mahabalipuram Travel Tour
- Manali Travel Tourism
- Mandu Travel Tour Tourism
- Mount Abu Travel Tourism
- Mumbai Travel Tourism
- Munnar Travel Tourism
 
- Mysore Travel Tourism       
- Nagarhole Travel Tourism
- Nainital Travel Tourism
- Ooty Travel Tourism
- Orchha Travel Tourism
- Patna Travel Tourism
- Pemayangtse Travel Tour
- Pokhara Travel Tourism
- Pondicherry Travel Tourism
- Port Blair Travel Tourism
- Pune Travel Tourism
- Puri Travel Tourism
- Pushkar Travel Tourism
- Ranthambhore Travel Tour
- Sariska Travel Tourism
- Sasan Gir Travel Tourism
- Shekhawati Travel Tourism
- Shimla Travel Tourism
- Sunderban Travel Tourism
- Tanjore Travel Tourism
- Thekkady Travel Tourism
- Tirupati Travel Tourism
- Trichy Travel Tourism
- Trivandrum Travel Tourism
- Udaipur Travel Tourism
- Vadodara Travel Tourism
- Varanasi Travel Tourism
- Yamunotri Travel Tourism  
Heritage Hotels of India
- Ajmer Heritage Hotels
- Bhavnagar Heritage
- Bhandrej Heritage Hotel
- Bharatpur Heritage Hotel
- Bhopal Heritage Hotel
- Bijaipur Heritage Hotel
- Bikaner Heritage Hotel
- Bundi Heritage Hotels
- Deogarh Heritage Hotels
- Gajner Heritage Hotels
- Gwalior Heritage Hotels
- Jaipur Heritage Hotels
- Jaisalmer Heritage Hotels
- Jodhpur Heritage Hotels
- Kesroli Heritage Hotels
- Khimsar Heritage Hotels
- Kota Heritage Hotels
- Kuchesar Heritage Hotels
- Kumbhalgarh Heritage
- Luni Heritage Hotels
- Mount Abu Heritage Hotel
- Mukandgarh Heritage
- Mysore Heritage Hotel
- Rawla Narlai Heritage Hotel
- Nainital Heritage Hotels
- Neemrana Heritage Hotel
- Pondicherry Heritage
- Pushkar Heritage Hotels
- Ranakpur Heritage Hotels
- Ranikhet Heritage Hotel
- Rohet Garh Heritage
- Roopangarh Heritage Hotel
- Samode Heritage Palace Hotel
- Sardar Samand Heritage Hotel
- Sariska Heritage Palace Hotel
- Ranthambore Heritage Hotel
- Shekhawati Heritage Hotel
- Shimla Heritage Hotels
- Udaipur Heritage Hotels
- Utelia Heritage Hotels