Some of The Most Beautiful Train Journeys Across India

Train journeys have always been good memories and feelings amongst Indians. People love traveling and it adds more fascinating when in train. We get to see beautiful scenery and hills while being in the moving train. So for you all we have organised beautiful train Journeys across India with full details about the place.

1. Kutch, Gujarat

With variant sand dunes and white sand of Rann you will feel amazing in the rail as the sceneries are great to see with naked eyes. Kutch holds a good heritage site in it with different colours and Cultured people all over. You can see the Great Runn of Kutch, the largest salt lake in India with many beautiful experiences. The scenary are more beautiful in full moon night with crystal view of salt lakes and surrounding are surreal to watch. The Runn utsav festival happens annually here showcase it’s culture with many activities to do like Camel Safari, Cultural Programmes and Art Crafts Sell. Many foreigners come to this place every year to celebrate Runn festival with friends and families staying at beautiful white tents near sand dunes. Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary is also a great thing to do and experience endangered species and birds on Jeep or Camel safari. Kalo Dunger ( Black Hill) is the highest point in Kutch. You can see full view of Runn of Kutch from here. Dholavira is an ancient place from Indus Civilization, you can visit here if you love history and Indian Heritage.

2. Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage site and filled with greenary, if you want to feel true colours of nature go to this train ride. Ooty is the place, every tourist should visit once. Many things you can do here like Botanical Garden, which is in 22 acre area with big collection of plants and trees. Visit Ooty lake where you can do boating and enjoy the greenary view of trees and beautiful lake. Doddabetta Peak is the highest place in Tamil Nadu from where you can see beautiful hills and surrounding plains. Coonoor is another place in Tamil Nadu for tourists where you can visit Sim’s Park: spread in 22 hectares with many exotic plants and lovely walking trails. Lamb’s Rock : offers full view of Coonoor Valley and hills surrounding it. Catherine Falls : A beautiful waterfall in Coonoor Valley that offers peace and beauty with sounds of water shower. Kotagiri is another place for visiters, and less crowded from Ooty and Coonoor. Here you can do treks to Catherine waterfall and tea plantation sights. Tamil Nadu can be your next vacation place if you go to these places and if you want to experience true colours of nature. Mudamalai National Park is a must visit to see Elephant, Tiger and variety of Birds.

3. Banihal – Badgam, Jammu & Kashmir

A memorable view from the snow filled valley from Banilal to Badgam J&K. The place is so beautiful and obviously the journey is going to be great when you are in Jammu and Kashmir. Do visit once in a lifetime.

Banihal Pass : Once this pass was the main route through Pir Panjal range connection Jammu to Srinagar offers beautiful scenic view. When you come in winter months the area is covered with snow and looks very amazing in winters.
Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel: The longest railway Tunnel in India. It is an engineering beauty and you can visit if you are interested in architecture and railway history.
Nature and Scenary: The journey from Banihal to Qazigund through provide scenic view and transition from full snow around to full greenary and trees.
Cultural Exploration : Banihal is the gateway to Kashmir Valley where you can experience villages with beautiful houses and rich kashmiri culture. And houses are from old kashmiri architecture and tourists can engage in local customs and crafts like trying kashmiri clothes and wears.

Budgam ( Badgam) : Doodhpathri : One of the most beautiful places in the region, meaning ( valley of Milk) It is best place for trekking, picnicking with friends and enjoying Nature of Kashmir Valley.

4. Dudhsagar Falls, Goa

Goa is a place known for its mountain and valleys, here you can capture the beauty Dudhsagar Falls also called Marvel of nature. When train moves through this place you will feel yourself in heaven. Located on the Mandovi River in the Western Ghats, near the border of Goa and Karnataka. You can visit this place by Jeep Safari, the most thrilling journey from Collem Railway Station. The journey will be adventurous with passing through dense forests and streams. You can also reach here via train. Another way to come here is by trekking, which is most beautiful experience. The trek route is from castle rock, Karnataka. But you have to take special permission and also it’s quite challenging in rainy seasons. Experience at Dudhsagar : The Waterfall: it is known as the “sea of milk” as the water reaches from top to bottom of valley creating a whitish milk effect. Swimming: swimming at the base of the waterfall is amazing thrilling experience. Visitors are advised to be cautious due to currents in the water due to fall from such height, during monsoons. Goa is a beautiful hills place and road journeys are also interesting with friends and family enjoying scenic beauty of Western Ghats and Red hills.

5. Kappil, Thiruvananthapuram

Travel through the beautiful shores and Coconut trees in the Kerala’s Coastal gem. Train journeys to Kerala have always been memorable because of its tall trees and beautiful landscapes. the falls looks amazing in monsoon season especially from June to October . Kappil Beach is good to visit as the experience here is good, away from hustle and bustle. Enjoy here with peace and good view of the ocean. Activities you can do here like swimming, kayaking, and enjoying the sunset view. Another thing to do is Banana boat ride near the beach. Kappil Baghvathi Temple is an ancient temple of Goddess Bhadrakali it’s known for its location where it’s situated with green view. You can do Cycling and Walking near the coastal and lake view enjoying the nature with your feet. There are many sunset views here, which attracts photographers and enthusiasts.

6. Kalka – Shimla

A historic UNESCO heritage , travel through toy train in mesmerizing Himalayan Vista, beautiful journey to remember and enjoyable train ride. The ride between Kalka to Shimla is beautiful journey in the Himalayas snow areas. The ride is major attractions of the tourists towards this place where they enjoy view of pine forests and valleys during the train journey. Pinjore gardens also known as the Yadavindra Gardens are very scenary place near Kalka offering beautiful landscapes and fountains. It’s a nice place for picnics and walks. In Shimla, Kufri is the place to do various activities like skiing, horse riding and trekking with beautiful view.

Conclusion

So these are the places recommendation by us for the tourists and nature lovers. You can visit these places and enjoy the nature by being in India. Also you can search for more places and explore more hidden places around the world.