MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS IN INDIA

5 RAILWAYS
Darjeeling himalayan railways.(1881) Kalka Shimla railways.(1898) Matheran Hill Railway.(1907) Nilgiri railways.(1908) Kangra valley railways.(1924)

Darjeeling himalayan railways

Also famous as toy train . Oldest mountain railway , started its services in 1881. Route is from Siliguri to Darjeeling. This travel includes 17 stations and 15 halta in between. UNESCO tagged this railways as world heritage site in the year 1999.

 Two division of classes inside the train: Class A and class B. 6 loops between the journey. 2 loops are very famous: Batasia loop. Ghoom loop. Journey takes nearly 6 hrs.

BATASIA LOOP

GHOOM LOOP

KALKA SIMLA RAILWAYS

UNESCO tagged this railways as world heritage site in the year 2008. Started its services in 1898. 103 tunnels in between the journey, longest is Barog tunnel which is more than 1 Km. 864 bridges in between. Most expensive track among these 5 track.

 This railway was constructed under British govt. after setting their headquarters. Three trains doing their services: Shivalik Deluxe Express. Himalayan queen. Rail car.

SHIVALIK DELUXE EXPRESS

HIMALAYAN QUEEN

RAIL CAR

MATHERAN HILL RAILWAYS

Started its services in 1907. Journey properly in between western ghat hill. Journey of 20 Kms. Major pull factor of this railways is scenic beauty, unpolluted air, shady long trees. Carrying capacity of the train is 10 travellers. Max. speed of the train is 12 mile that is 20 Kms.

 This track is many time damage due natural calameties .

NILGIRI MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS

This railways started services in 1908. Tagged as world heritage site in the year 2005 by UNESCO. Journey is between Mettupalayam and ooty. Journey of 42 Kms which includes 250 bridges and 16 tunnels. Takes nearly 5 hours to complete the journey.

 The line uses the Abt rack and pinion system to climb the steep gradient. Train can run upto the speed of 33 km/hr. Track is going through small hills, tea gardens, green lands etc.

RACK AND PILLION

KANGRA VALLEY RAILWAYS

Lies in sub Himalayan region. Track covers 164 Kms. Train starts journey from Pathankot and ends at Palampur. Snow-clad ranges and the gold green fields.

KHAJURAHO TEMPLES
Located in Chatharpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The Khajuraho temples are made of sandstone. This group of temples are considered as one of the seven wonders of India. All sculptures and carvings shows the culture of India at that time.

 The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of 200 years, from 950 to 1150. The whole area was enclosed by a wall with eight gates. Area of about 20 square kilometres. The temples serve as fine examples of Indian architectural styles. Temple gained more popularity becoz of carvings having sexual themes.

 Depictions show women putting on makeup, musicians, potters, farmers, and other folk. The temples are grouped into three geographical divisions : western, eastern and southern.