Toy Train

Hey, Rail enthusiasts! If you have some time to spare, then take a kslow toy train up to the hill resorts of Shimla , Ooty, Darjeeling, Matheran. There is nothing to much the experience of chugging up the hills, past little hamlets and terraced fields , amking your way through tunnels and over breathtaking bridges. Its leisurely pace offers you  a panoramic view of changing vistas. The invigorating air and the delights of scenic hill resorts provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. So folks! Are you ready, to start on an out-of-the-ordinary journey up to the hills?

SHIMLA

The toy train journey from Kalka to Shimla, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh, is entrancing with 107 tunnels and lofty arched bridges. The dazzling view and the stops at the picturesque stations along the way add to the experience.

Access:Shimla is connected to New Delhi by a broad gauge line up to Kalka. From Kalka to Shimla, 'The Toy Train' Covers 96km of track in six hours

Major Trains to Kalka

Himalayan Queen           Delhi-Kalka              Daily
Shatabdi Express           Delhi-Kalka              Daily
Howrah Kalka Mail       Howrah-Kalka          Daily

At a maximum speed of 33 km per hour, this ' toy train' treks across plains, plantations and forest clad hills. The 16 tunnels and tall girder bridges on the way, along with the breathtaking view, make this toy train journey to Ooty, something not to be missed.

Access: Ooty is connected by a narrow gauge line from Mettupalayam, which serves as the railhead for mainline trains.

Major Trains to Mettupalayam

The Nilgiri Express connects Mettupalayam with Chennai daily. Coimbatore, the nearest city is 90km. away and linked to all the major cities by rail.

The most famous of the little trains, is the one linking the town of New Jalpaiguri in the plains to the lovely hill station of Darjelling perched on the awesome Himalayas. With a 2ft gauge, the Darjeeling Hill Railways is indeed a 'toy train' being the narrowest of the regular narrow gauges. The tiny century old engine is a connoisseur's delight. The 86 km Darjeeling line allows the traveller an uninterrupted view of the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayas.

Access: New Jalpaiguri, the starting point of the hill train to Darjeeling, has direct connections to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati and other places in India by rail and air.

Major Trains to Jalpaiguri

a) Passenger Reservation facility have been provided by the Indian Railways at nearly 400 locations all over the country from where the passengers can seek their reservations.

(b) Reservation can also be secured from City Booking Offices/City Booking Agencies /out Agencies where quotas have been given.

Advance Reservation Period

For General Public:-
60 days excluding the date of journey from the train originating station

For foreign tourist:-
360 days excluding the date of journey from the train originating station

Note : In certain nominated trains, the advance reservation period is less than 30 days, the details of which are notified in the Zonal Railways Time Tables.

Timings of Reservation Office