Though you will have to rise early to take this train from Kalka but it is worth the effort.The view after Solan is picture perfect.It has an old world charm to it. I would recommend the Rail Motor which is single coach vintage train.It has...More

This is a great toy train experience. It is a UNESCO World Heritage with tracks built during the British Era. It is a narrow gauge train and the ride is super exciting with super views, 120 plus tunnels and some gorgeous valleys and mountains. The...More

You can walk from Viceregal lodge to Summerhill and then take a train from there to shimla , if you don't want to do the whole journey. The train runs along really scary mountain sides and gives some great views. Even if you don't get...More

A very early start for us from Kalka as we decided to get the 0520 Shivalik Express up to Shimla. We stopped in Panchkula the night before and left our hotel at 0420 to catch the train. Everything seemed to be against us and we...More

Great ride, smoother, faster and better sights than taking a bus or taxi! Cheap too (r500). From Delhi: take the train from Delhi to Kalka. Big train stops at the same station just across the landing (100 ft) from the Toy Train ticket booth and...More

The trip up to Shimla by narrow gauge railway is traditional and is certainly scenic - but a bit 'samey' after the first two hours or so. The trip is supposed to take just over 5 hours but our train was an hour late at...More

It feels amazing to travel through this narrow gauge train line. Though it takes for time to reach Shimla the scenic beauty on route is mind blowing.

This narrow gauge train connects the hill town of Shimla, capital of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, to Kalka in the plains in the state of Haryana. The line was built by the British in the year 1898 and it acquired UNESCO World Heritage...More

From what I saw of this journey, it was very pretty. The views across Shimla were spectacular and really gave you a greater impression of the scope of India. However, I did then sleep for two hours. Which, if nothing else, proves how relaxing the...More

Took Himalayan Queen leaving Shimla at 10:25 upto Kandaghat, about 2:15 hrs journey at a leisurely pace with excellent views and feeling the cool mountain breeze along the way. Total journey of 5:30 hrs to Kalka looks slow compared to road trip but road is...More