With the coming of low-cost airlines and other modes of transport, the good old Indian Railways has lost its lure. That’s unfortunate, though, since the Indian Railways Network, one of the largest in the world, has plenty to offer to the curious tourist.
For one, trains journey into otherwise inaccessible territories, giving you the chance to witness the scenic vistas this country has to offer in all their glory. You’ll travel through gushing waterfalls, precipices of mesmerising mountains, and chug alongside {and sometimes across} clear blue seas.
LBB picks out the most scenic train journeys that you can embark on in India.