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Kalka Shimla Railway (Shimla, India)

In the days of British rule in India, Shimla was the official Summer Capital of the administration. For more than a century the Kalka Shimla Railway has been a popular method for visitors to reach the city. The Kalka Shimla Railway is known as a ‘Toy Train’ - a narrow gauge mountain-climber. The railway stretches for almost 100 km and climbs to an altitude of almost 7000 feet, passing through 102 tunnels and over 864 bridges. A one-way fare in first class costs approximately €7 and includes tea and a snack. The journey from Kalka to Shimla takes around 5 hours and offers extensive views of the mountains and villages along the route. Seats can be booked on-line at the Indian Railways website - www.irctc.co.in The train arrives at Shimla station which is approximately 6 km from the city centre. Taxis are available at the station. The Kalka Shimla Railway is one of three narrow gauge railways included in the UNESCO World Heritage Inscription for ‘Mountain Railways of India’ along with the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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