Kalka Shimla Railway, one of the very few heritage Railways in the world, as recognized by UNESCO, offers special trains and coaches besides the regular train service between Kalka & Shimla. You too can be one of the privileged persons of having the experience of travelling on these trains/coaches for a wonderful experience and everlasting memory. Have you thought of having a special train for you, your family and friends? If yes, the same is available at very reasonable and affordable rates from any station to any station on Kalka Shimla section.
Total Seating Capacity = 6 Pax
Provided with temperature cum time indicator and altimeter. For travelling in style-fully furnished with dinning table, chairs and a well-equipped on-board kitchen. Channel music system, soothing lights and bath room with ultra modern fittings.
Total Seating capacity = 18 Pax
Elegantly furnished coupe for the luxury of travel. Offers a memorable journey for couples. Provides exclusive privacy to couples. Wall to wall carpet, big windows for panoramic view of the hills.
Total Seating capacity = 12 in each saloon
Two special inter-connected beautifully furnished coaches.Specially designed for tourism. Ornamental electrical fittings and fans. Renovated lavatory and bath with shower.
Attached pantry & transparent snack table.
Total Seating capacity = 14
Decorated tube light fittings. Transparent fiber glass roof. Ergonomically designed cushioned chairs. Provision of heat convectors in winter. Luxurious ambience for a memorable holiday.
The DHR is a popular attraction for travelers and rail enthusiasts. The toy train ride is known for its whimsical feel, with carriages that look like toys and a noisy engine.
– Darjeeling to Kurseong: The 52588 Darjeeling – Kurseong toy train runs every day of the week.
– Darjeeling to Ghum: The DHR operates several joyrides between Darjeeling and Ghum, including a steam engine option. The most popular ride for tourists is the return trip between the two stations.
– Kurseong to Darjeeling: There is a scheduled daily steam train journey from Kurseong to Darjeeling.
The British began settling in Darjeeling in 1828. In 1835, it was separated from Sikkim to establish a Sanatorium for the invalid servants of the East India Company. Planning for the layout of Darjeeling town and the construction of a hill road connecting Siliguri, Pankhabari, Kurseong, and Darjeeling started in 1839. Around the same time, the first hotel, The Darjeeling Family Hotel, was built, followed by others. By 1840, Darjeeling town had approximately 30 buildings and a few respectable houses. A detailed scheme was submitted to the Government of Bengal and approved by Lt. Governor Sir Ashley Eden, who emphasized how a railway could significantly reduce the cost of transport between Darjeeling and the plains. Final approval for his project was granted to Prestage on April 8, 1879, leading to the establishment of the Darjeeling Steam Tramway Co. However, the plan to operate the line as a steam tramway was quickly abandoned, and on September 15, 1881, the company was renamed the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Co. (DHR), a name that remained in use until it was taken over by the Government of free India on October 20, 1948. During this period, Gillanders Artbuthnot & Co., a longstanding management firm in Calcutta, managed its financial, legal, and purchasing affairs.
In 1878, Franklin Prestage, Agent of the Eastern Bengal Railway, recognized the importance of establishing a railway connection between the hills of Darjeeling and the plains. His proposal was primarily motivated by practical economic factors such as the significant price disparity of essential goods between Darjeeling and Siliguri, the necessity to transport tea for export, and the inadequacy of the existing road to accommodate the increasing transportation needs. He presented a plan for constructing a two feet gauge railway line from Siliguri to Darjeeling. The DHR was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site on December 5, 1999.
Touted as the most exotic train in the world, this royal train transports you back on a magic carpet ride through Gujarat and Rajasthan. Feel like a prince or a princess and just enjoy the supremely royal treatment on this magnificent train. It has all the conveniences of a five star hotel in an ambience that recreates the lifestyle of a maharaja. There is a multi-cuisine restaurant on board, a library, running hot and cold water and all facilities plus attendants to serve you at whim. What more could you ask for a week long extravaganza in royal style? Satiated by the royal experience? Take some time out to experience the quite different experience on the Fairy Queen Train with its oldest engine in the world that takes you from Delhi to Alwar in Rajasthan. Stops along the way are a counterpoint to the main point that is the royal experience of traveling in an ambience recreated to resemble the magnificent lifestyle of kings.
A chaser to this champagne experience should be a brief but thoroughly enjoyable ride on India’s “toy” trains. Two most notable ones are the Darjeeling-Sikkim train that winds along the slopes of the Himalayas and the Kalka-Simla toy train. Unforgettable. As is the Nilgiri Mountain Rail ride, one of the steepest rides in the world. May be you would like to return for the same experience. Again and again.
Touted as the most exotic train in the world, this royal train transports you back on a magic carpet ride through Gujarat and Rajasthan. Feel like a prince or a princess and just enjoy the supremely royal treatment on this magnificent train. It has all the conveniences of a five star hotel in an ambience that recreates the lifestyle of a maharaja. There is a multi-cuisine restaurant on board, a library, running hot and cold water and all facilities plus attendants to serve you at whim. What more could you ask for a week long extravaganza in royal style?
Satiated by the royal experience?
Take some time out to experience the quite different experience on the Fairy Queen Train with its oldest engine in the world that takes you from Delhi to Alwar in Rajasthan. Stops along the way are a counterpoint to the main point that is the royal experience of traveling in an ambience recreated to resemble the magnificent lifestyle of kings. A chaser to this champagne experience should be a brief but thoroughly enjoyable ride on India’s “toy” trains. Two most notable ones are the Darjeeling-Sikkim train that winds along the slopes of the Himalayas and the Kalka-Simla toy train.
Unforgettable. As is the Nilgiri Mountain Rail ride, one of the steepest rides in the world. May be you would like to return for the same experience. Again and again.
A.T. Seasons & Vacations Travel Pvt. Ltd.
C-24-A, 2nd Floor, Acharya Niketan |
Main Road Mayur Vihar Phase – I,
New Delhi – 110 091, INDIA
A.T. Seasons & Vacations Travel Pvt. Ltd.
C-24-A, 2nd Floor, Acharya Niketan |
Main Road Mayur Vihar Phase – I,
New Delhi – 110 091, INDIA
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