These 4 beautiful railway stations of India are included in UNESCO World Heritage Site, see their pictures
Most people in India prefer to travel by train. The foundation of the Indian Railways was laid in 1877 during the British period. Our country has some very old railway lines, bridges and stations which store the rich history of railways. Some of these are such that UNESCO has given them the status of World Heritage......
Historic Indian Railway Stations: The history of Indian Railways is 177 years old. Its foundation was laid in 1877 during the British period. Today it is one of the busiest and cheapest rail routes in the world. Most people in India prefer to travel by train.
Our country has some very old railway lines, bridges and stations which store the rich history of railways. Some of these are such that UNESCO has given them the status of World Heritage.
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1. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
It was built between 1879 and 1881 by the British. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway line is between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. It is a 2 feet gauge railway line which extends for about 88 kms. This railway line was given the status of World Heritage by UNESCO in 1999. It was the first railway route in Asia to get this honour.
2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
It was earlier known as Victoria Terminus station. This railway station in Mumbai is a fine example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. It was designed by the British architect F.W. Stevens. It has taken 10 years to make. In 1996, it was renamed Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in honor of the great Maratha emperor Shivaji.
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3. Nilgiri Mountain Railway
The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu has a 1,000 mm gauge railway line. This train passes through the beautiful mountains of Ooty and reaches Mettupalayam via Coonoor. Meanwhile, travelers are treated to spectacular views of mist-capped hills, lush green plains, dense forests and narrow gorges. This toy train was started by the British. It was given the status of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005.
4. Kalka Shimla Railway
Shimla used to be the summer capital of India during the British Raj. The Kalka Shimla Railway was built between 1898 and 1903. It is a 96.6 km long narrow-gauge railway line between Kalka and Shimla mountain passes in Himachal Pradesh. More than 800 small and big bridges have been built in this railway. Travelers get to see stunning views of the Himalayan ranges from here.
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