By Priyanka Roshan | Oct 23, 2024
India’s rail heritage includes several globally recognized stations, with four honored as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcasing the country’s colonial history and engineering marvels.
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The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the “Toy Train,” offers a scenic 78-km journey through the Eastern Himalayas from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling, operational since 1881.
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Famous for its loops and zigzag reverses, it passes through tea gardens and steep hills, making it a popular ride for tourists and history enthusiasts.
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The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, connecting Mettupalayam to Ooty, is an engineering marvel from British India, completed in 1908 and operating on a meter gauge.
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Featuring India’s only rack railway system, it offers stunning views of tea plantations, waterfalls, and lush greenery as it ascends through the Western Ghats.
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The Kalka-Shimla Railway, opened in 1903, is renowned for its architectural and engineering brilliance, running through 102 tunnels and 864 bridges.
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Its vintage carriages and charming stations offer a nostalgic journey with breathtaking views of the Himalayan foothills.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, built in 1887, is a symbol of Mumbai’s architectural grandeur, blending Victorian, Italianate, and Indian styles.
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As the busy headquarters of Central Railways, it stands as a living heritage, reflecting Mumbai’s historical ties to the global railway network.
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