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Why to visit Toy Train Ride
The most breathtaking splendor in Kasauli can be found on a toy train excursion. Tourists can ride on the ancient Kalka Shimla Toy railway on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The five-and-a-half-hour toy train ride offers exclusive services and is a must-do when exploring the Northern mountain range.
The information about the three main tourist train services that operate along the Kalka Shimla railway route is as follows:
Rail motor vehicle:
- The Rail Motor Car is a single coach train that travels from Kalka to Shimla and back, offering one of India's most popular rail rides.
- The Rail Motor Car, which can accommodate 14 to 18 passengers, also offers an express service with food delivered.
Shivalik Deluxe Express
- It provides comfortable travel from Kalka to Shimla and vice versa. It is furnished with a carpet, huge glass windows, soft cushioned seats, updated restrooms, and calming music.
- In addition to having wall-to-wall carpeting, curtains, and pictures, it is exquisitely designed with all wooden furniture.
- The train can accommodate 120 passengers and has a comfortable seating arrangement.
Himalayan Queen:
- To ensure that the passengers have a comfortable ride, the train only has one chair coach and offers standard car seats.
- Although there is no food service in the Himalayan Queen train, passengers can purchase food at any of the 9 major stations where the train stops.
Best Time To Visit: April to June & September to November
Timings: The train times are always shifting. For updated timings, check the website
Charges: Rail Motor Car (INR 320/- for adults and INR 160/- for children), Shivalik Deluxe Express (INR 510 for adults and INR 255 for children), and Himalayan Queen (INR 470/- for adults and INR 235 for children)
Location: Dharampur Railway Station, Himachal Pradesh
