Back in time, Onboard the Kalka-Shimla toy train, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which connects the Indian plains to the Shimla “Queen of Hills”. This toy train was built in 1903 and is one of India’s most incredible engineering feats, covering an amazing 102 tunnels, 864 bridges and 919 amazing bends.
Train travel has its own charm. In the era of high-speed trains, old railways that feed on coal and steam can cross you in a slow-paced fascination. One such example is the toy train in the hilly state of Himal albon, from Kalka to Shimla. The Kalka-Simla Railway was built to connect the summer capital of Shimla during British rule.
Shimla is often referred to as the Queens of Hills. It is still a place where fast-paced life is out of reach. In the months of January, the snowy pine trees look beautiful, and in the rest of the time, the cedar and pine forests paved the way for the lush green landscape. The gasp of the engine adds it to the experience of the Technicolor view.
The Route :
The Kalka-Shimla train allows travelers to see charming sights and small villages they have never seen before.
Its 18 stops are: Taksal, Gumman, Koti, Sonwara, Darampur, Kmarhatti, Barog, Solan, Salogra, Kanohhat, Kanoh, Kathlegat, Shoghi, Tallard Taradevi, Juthoh, Summer Hill and Shimla. Each station has tea and snack stalls, so travelers can taste local cuisine along the way. At least it can be said that this trip is magical.
You can also explore some famous places, history, culture of India and many more via Luxury train Maharajas Express train India and Palace on Wheels train.
Check out :
- Ticket fare of Maharajas Express
- Facility of Maharajas Express
- Information of Maharajas Express
- Route Map of Palace on Wheels
- Cabins of Palace on Wheels
List of Trains are :
- Rail Motor Car
- Shivalik Deluxe Express
- Himalayan Queen
- Kalka Shimla Express
- KLK SML Pass
- Him Darshan Express Kalka Shimla route
Kalka Shimla Toy Train Timings
1. 52457 KLK SML Pass
Timing : 4:00 AM – 9:20 AM
2. 72451 Rail Motor
Timing :5:10 AM – 9:50 AM
3. 52451 Shivalik Deluxe Express
Timing :5:30 AM – 10:15 AM
4. 52453 Kalka Shimla Express
Timing :6:00 AM – 11:05 AM (Peak Season only)
5. 52455 Himalayan Queen
Timing :12:10 PM – 5:20 PM
6. 52441 Holiday Special
7:00 AM – 12:10 PM
7. 52443 Holiday Special
Timing :12:45 PM – 6:10 PM
Kalka Shimla Toy Train Booking
All reservations for regular and special services are opened one month in advance, and visitors are advised to book tickets before the toy train is full, as this is the main attraction of the train and a convenient way to travel. Toy trains can be opened all day according to the train schedule and can be booked through official websites such as IRCTC.
Luxury Journey 