A one way journey is surely and experience one should go through.. breathtaking views and children would love it...As it takes 5 hours i feel a one way ride is perfect ... the one going from kalka to shimla More

This is a very interesting journey for rail enthusiasts, but others will enjoy the amazing scenery, and Shimla itself is well worth a visit, but be prepared for lots of steps! We elected to stay overnight in Kalka so we could catch the early`Shivalik Express. This is the luxury trip, with better seating and less crowded than the `Himalayan Queen'.... More

Hats off to the Indian railways for maintaining such a wonderful part of the Simla Kalka heritage so well.The service,the seating arrangement,food etc is worth a praise.This a journey every Indian should experience.It is very reasonable and the ticket cost also includes tea and dinner(veg/non veg).The train is on time and gives you the ultimate joy of travelling in between... More

Really quaint, fantastic views, very prompt but it is very small and the seats are quite narrow for 2 people,and very uncomfortable. Take a cushion and it would be excellent. Not much space for luggage so travel light if possible. I would really reccomend this. More

Due to busy schedule I cant travel from Kalka to Shimla but a short distance is travelled and the experiance is amazing a lot of trains available and some of the charter trains also available. Route is very beutiful and a life time experiance its run faster than the Neelgiri Toy train but overall experiance is excellent. More

Good experience for new traveler who is trying toy train first time. But you may find it tiring and slow if you try it again. More

go first class when you travel on smalltrack from Kalka to Shimla. 3 1/2 hour ride. Very beautiful views. Good service on the train. If you go to Shimla, go by train More

Even though it takes long time and crowded old train, the scenery we see is great. It is a different experience. Remember to carry enough water and food, though you might get something on the way. More

Undoubtedly ... a journey seems as ' a dream comes true'. I was with my family & kids enjoy every moment on this track. We even don't know that how 5 hour time passes away. Gr8 to see this again, beautiful surrounding and railway station in between. More