05-04-2024 07:15 AM - edited 05-04-2024 11:27 AM
During last summer we have went to Shimla.
From Kalka to Shimla we went through the Toy Train facility provided by Kalka Shimla Railways . The journey starts from Kalka Railway Station. and ends at Shimla Railway station.
Shimla Railway station the UNESCO- recognized railway line will be offering first-class train journeys on a vintage, single-carriage rail car.
It is an heritage railway. Started by the British over 100 years back. It is an enjoyable journey.
It climbs from 500 ft altitude at Kalka near Chandigarh to over 6000 ft altitude at Shimla, the Capital of Himachal Pradesh.
The narrow gauge (30 inch) railway from Kalka to Shimla opened in 1903 and was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008. With spectacular scenery it is a memorable trip. The 96 km line passes through 102 tunnels and there are 33 major bridges.
The Kalka (KLK)-Shimla (SML) rail runs through a breath-taking scenic route. Its the way to go for train enthusiasts, people who want a ride on this heritage train or for those who love the scenery.
The tiny stations that you pass on the route are also beautiful.
For some youngsters who were raised in cities, it will be a chance to see the old fashioned way where the driver exchanges rings with each station as he passes.
More details related to Toy Train journey from Kalka to Shimla can be obtained from
Shimla Tourism website.
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@TravellerG @PrasadVR @NareshDarji @Tushar_Suradkar @Annaelisa
05-04-2024 10:45 AM
Es ist ein hervorragender Beitrag, schön erzählt und die Bilder sind fantastisch, egal ob von der historischen Bahn, das Familienfoto oder der Landschaft.
Der Beitrag hat mir auf jeden Fall sehr gut gefallen.
Die Video schaue ich mir später noch an weil ich ja weg muss.
05-04-2024 11:19 AM
@Annaelisa Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. 🙏
05-04-2024 11:52 PM
@Denasridhar que bueno que pudieron disfrutar al máximo! La locomotora tiene forma de colectivo? Que genialidad el post!
05-06-2024 04:05 AM
I experienced a virtual tour of the Shimla Toy Train from your post @Denasridhar
All photos and video are superb 👍
I had taken the toy train in Ooty and it is my dream to also enjoy the ones in Matheran in Maharashtra, Darjeeling and in Shimla.
Your post is very helpful in this regard.
05-06-2024 04:16 AM
@Tushar_Suradkar . Thanks for the appreciations and kind words. It was in deed a nice experience to travel in Toy Train.