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Kalka–Shimla Railway

히마찰프라데시주

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Heritage rail line in India

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Contents

7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    The Kalka Shimla Railway stands as an extraordinary technical achievement that successfully overcame the steep cliffs and rugged terrain of the Himalayan mountain range in northern India to enable enduring human settlement.…

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  2. 2Taradevi Station & Tunnel No. 91

    Situated at an impressive altitude of nineteen hundred and thirty six meters above sea level, Taradevi station serves as the very first sacred gateway welcoming travelers into the mountain district of Shimla. Please look toward…

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  3. 3Jutogh Station

    Positioned at an altitude of nineteen hundred and fifty eight meters above sea level, Jutogh station originally served as a vital military outpost and key transit point for transporting heavy goods and personnel to the nearby…

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  4. 4Summer Hill Station

    Situated at a breathtaking altitude of two thousand and forty two meters above sea level, Summer Hill station was directly connected to the Viceregal Lodge and served as a historic stopping point for many prominent historical…

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  5. 5Shimla Railway Station

    Situated at an impressive elevation of two thousand and seventy five meters above sea level, Shimla station opened with grand celebration in nineteen o three in the presence of Viceroy Lord Curzon as the final terminus of the…

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  6. 6Tunnel No. 103 & Shimla Goods Station

    In nineteen o nine, the railway line was further extended to the former site of the bullock cart office, completing the full mountain route. Please look toward the bus stop situated along the roadside just above the tunnel…

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  7. 7Closing

    For well over one hundred and twenty years, the Kalka Shimla Railway has continuously traversed the majestic slopes of the Himalayas, serving not as a static museum piece of the past but as a vibrant, breathing living heritage…

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What is Kalka–Shimla Railway?

Kalka–Shimla Railway is a place in 히마찰프라데시주 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location히마찰프라데시주
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates31.1046, 77.1734
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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