Kalka - Shimla Himalayan Railway in Himachal Pradesh, India

The Kalka -- Shimla Railway is the ultimate victory of style and serendipity over speed and on this route the journey is as important as the destination. The scenery along the Kalka -- Shimla route is spectacular -- flanked by lofty hills, the line crosses the sides of steep cliffs and ventures over arch bridges. The train begins its corkscrew ascent immediately above the small town of Parwanoo and enters forested hills. After an hour the track straightens out, curving in and out of the hills. There are 18 stations along the way, Barog the most important of them. From Barog to Kandaghat, the train crosses the beautiful places of Solan and Saloghra. The train's final climb starts at Kandaghat, through lush oak and rhododendron forests, Finally, Shimla comes into view as the train winds its way through the picturesque hills to the alpine reaches of the lower Himalayas.

Another interesting fact of the Kalka -- Shimla railway is the use of an age-old communication system. Block phones and control phones are used by the stations en-route, the former established links between two stations, while the latter helps to keep in touch with other important stations. Red and green lanterns, used as signals in British period, are still part of the operating system.

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