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Experience India's Most Scenic Train Journeys: Unforgettable Routes Await!
- •The Jaipur-Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express offers an upper deck with great views and clean interiors, connecting Delhi and Jaipur.
- •The Shri Malanggarh Funicular Ropeway Train in Maharashtra, launched in January 2026, is India's longest funicular railway, providing access to shrines and scenic views for ’150 round-trip.
- •The Kalka-Shimla route, a British-era marvel, covers 96 km in 4-5 hours, passing through over 100 tunnels and 800 bridges, with AC Vistadome coaches and sunroof options.
Key Questions Answered
The Jaipur-Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express departs Delhi at 5:25 pm and arrives in Jaipur at 10 pm, returning from Jaipur at 5:45 am to reach Delhi at 10:25 am. The AC Chair Car fare is Rs 515, while the Executive Chair Car costs Rs 1,215.
Launched in January 2026 in Maharashtra's Thane district, a round-trip ticket for the Shri Malanggarh Funicular Ropeway costs Rs 150 per passenger, while children aged 3 to 12 can travel for Rs 75. The ropeway operates from 7 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday, with extended weekend timings from 7 am to 11 pm.
The Kalka-Shimla route covers approximately 96 km in four to five hours, traversing more than 100 tunnels and over 800 bridges. Trains operating on this historic route include the Kalka-Shimla Express, Shivalik Deluxe Express, Him Darshan Express, and Himalayan Queen, with AC Vistadome coach fares reaching up to around Rs 630.
