Planning to visit Shimla this holiday; Here’s everything you need to know about the Kalka-Shimla toy train
The Kalka Shimla train becomes a popular tourist attraction because of the sights it has to offer during its journey. The view of lush green valleys, rugged mountain valleys and mountain floor vegetation is a feast for the visitor’s eyes.
Shimla: If you are planning a trip this New Year’s Eve and you are planning Shimla as your destination, then we have something to tell you. The famous Shimla Toy Train, which runs on the route from Kalka to Shimla, is fully booked. Amid the festive rush, tourists are choosing Shimla as their favorite destination, causing the waiting list for the toy train to grow by leaps and bounds, a Times Now report shows.
We all know how much tourists love Himachal hills and if we keep in mind the two main holidays Christmas and New Year, the tourists have not surprised anyone.
Kalka Shimla Toy Train: Jorney Details
The Kalka Shimla train becomes a popular tourist attraction because of the sights it has to offer during its journey. The view of lush green valleys, rugged mountain valleys and mountain floor vegetation is a feast for the visitor’s eyes. Moreover, the journey also offers the remarkable experience of going through more than 100 tunnels.
Here’s an old video of the train journey that you shouldn’t miss:
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After the snowfall, enjoy the sights of the Kalka-Shimla Toy Train pic.twitter.com/0BTBvSTdsn
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It is also to be noted that the Indian Railways also operates toy trains on the Him Darshan, Shivalik Deluxe Express, Kalka-Shimla Special and Kalka Shimla Up Mix-Down Mix.
Kalka Shimla Toy Train: Route Details and Stops
The Kalka Shimla toy train runs at a mesmerizing height, making it an exquisite ride for travelers. The train has eighteen stops including Kalka, Taksal, Gumman, Koti, Sonwara, Dharampur, Kumarhatti, Barog, Solan, Salogra, Kandaghat, Kanoh, Kathleegat, Shoghi, Taradevi, Jutoh, Summer Hill and Shimla. According to the current report, some stations are not working.
First toy train crosses Plate Girder Bridge in Himachal’s Shimla after almost three months
After the successful trial of the Plate Girder Bridge in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, which collapsed due to floods in August, the first toy train took off in October this year after almost three months. The trains were stopped on July 7 on the Kalka-Shimla heritage line after the track was damaged at several locations in Himachal Pradesh in Solan and Shimla districts. Two trains resumed till Taradevi on September 26.
“Yesterday we conducted successful tests on this bridge when it collapsed on August 14. The NDRF was busy with rescue operations so we started the restoration on August 26 and upon completion the first train left for Kala today. Now the department would decide to resume all trains; the route is passable and we successfully ran the first train today,” said Randhir Singh, Senior Section Engineer, Northern Railway.
Local residents were also delighted when the train continued its journey after the damage caused by the floods. Shimla Municipal Corporation local councilor Virendra Thakur from Summerhill ward said that it was a difficult time and now this train would be convenient for locals and would revive the tourism sector in the region.
(With input from agencies)