The UNESCO 'toy train': With 103 tunnels, 917 curves and 988 bridges spanning over 20 stations, the 96.6 kilometer (60 mile) Kalka-Shimla line is a spectacular feat of engineering.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday announced the operation of a new train from Kalkaji to Shimla and shared a video demonstrating the train and its features. The red coloured new train ...

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The Kalka Shimla Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provides a unique travel experience through picturesque Himalayan landscapes, historic tunnels, and charming villages. The vintage coaches and ...

Great Rail Journeys’ expertly curated tours make long-haul travelling easy – and new itineraries for 2026 are now available to book Whether it’s riding a heritage toy train through the Himalayas, ...

Shimla, often called the Queen of Hills in Himachal Pradesh, is a beautiful destination with stunning landscapes and a perfect mix of exciting adventures and peacefulness among its historic sites.