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Fairs & Festivals form an integral part of Indian culture. Indian Festivals are celebrated by varied cultures and through their special rituals add to the colors of Indian Heritage. Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. More |
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The character of cuisine in India is essentially regional. Not only dishes, but flavors, colors, methods of cooking, down to even the style of cutting the vegetables prior to be cooked changes as often as the landscape does. More |
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"Unity in diversity" is rightly applicable to Indian Art & Culture which is rich in culture and heritage. From the times of Mauryas, Cholas, Mughals till to the period of British Empire, India has always been famous for its traditions and hospitality. More |
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Here, are some traveling tips while you travel to the varied regions of Incredible India! More |
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| The Great Indian Railway Experience |
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Experience the fascinating Indian Railways. It's a journey of a life time.
While making a railway reservation, it is mandatory to send your name, gender and passport details. Ensure that you are traveling in a first class air conditioned coach. Not all trains have this facility, but air conditioned sleeper coaches are available on all routes except for the Shatabdi express trains. There's always a mad rush for reservation for the railways, hence an early planning is highly advisable.
We recommend the following train rides. |
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| Darjeeling Toy Train |
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In 1999 UNESCO declared DHR as a World Heritage Site. A heritage site is one that is worthy of preservation and a legacy that is worth bequeathing to posterity. After the Austrian Alps, DHR is the second railway system in the world to be accorded the World Heritage status. It is not only a source of delight for the young and old, it also represents the engineering skills of the highest order. This 83 km. long section connects Darjeeling with the railhead at Siliguri. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is one of the engineering feats of the world. |
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| Kalka Shimla Railway |
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The Kalka Shimla Railway line one of the most popular hill railway in India, passes through the breathtaking landscape of the majestic Himalayas, through tunnels and over bridges; amid the lush green valleys embellished with pine and oak trees. A memorable trip to cherish. The toy train passes through 102 tunnels , 969 bridges, 919 curves and 20 railway stations in its entire journey. The Guinness Book on 'Rail Facts and Feats' included Kalka-Shimla Railway as the greatest narrow gauge engineering achievement in India. It was inaugurated by the British Viceroy, Lord Curzon in November 1903, covering the distance of 96 km from Kalka through the curving tracks, up to Shimla hills- the summer capital of colonial India. |
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| The Nilgiri Mountain Railway |
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The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a 46 Km long and runs on 1000 mm gauge railway. It connects Mettupalayam to Ooty. The first section of the Nilgiri Railway up to Coonoor was completed in 1899 by the Nilgiri Railway Company and was extended to Ooty in 1903. This Nilgiri rail system is unique as it is the steepest one in Asia. It uses a unique `rack and pinion' rail system, a similar manner as a person climbing a ladder using his feet alternately. It is interesting to note that the engine pushes the train from behind when ascending the hills and is in front while going downhill so that the train does not run amuck. Another interesting thing associated with the Nilgiri Railway is that the youngest X class loco is over 50 years old and the oldest is 80 years old! |
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| The Matheran Hill Railway |
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Matheran is situated on a hilltop at an altitude of 800 m that links Neral, which lies on the Mumbai- Pune route in the Western Ghats hills. The route, which is covered in a time period of one and half hours, is full of panoramic views of the region. The tranquility experienced is worth enjoying. The Matheran Hill Railway is a heritage railway in Maharashtra, India. It was built between 1901 and 1907 by Abdul Hussein Adamjee Peerbhoy, the cost of Rs.16,00,000. |
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| Shatabdi Express Trains |
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These are fully air conditioned trains that have chair car accommodations and meals are served on board. They normally run between short haul distances and covers the major tourist destinations. Some of the popular among them are the Bhopal Shatabdi express that connects New Delhi and Agra, Jhansi & Bhopal. The Lucknow Shatabdi Express that connect New Delhi and Lucknow, The Amritsar Shatabdi express, The Chandigarh Shatabdi Express. |
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| Rajdhani Express Trains |
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Unlike the Shatabdi Trains, Rajdhani Express Trains run between long haul distances and are the most preferred trains amongst the Indian as well as the foreign nationals. These are also fully air conditioned and meals are served on boards. All arrangements are sleeper coaches with a three tier, two tier and first class arrangements. They cover the major cities of India and have limited halts in major places en route. |
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