Shimla Railway Station (Shimla)

India / Himachal Pradesh / Shimla
 train station, UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Kalka-Shimla Railway built to connect, the summer capital of India in 1903 at an altitude of 2076 meters offers a panoramic feast to experience the grandeur of the picturesque Himalayas from the shivalik foot hills at Kalka to several important points such as Dharampur, Solan, Kandaghat, Taradevi, Barog, Salogra, Summerhill, Shimla and beyond up to the silvery snow line near the towering peaks.
The Kalka-Shimla Railway is a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge railway in North-West India travelling along a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for breathtaking views of the hills and surrounding villages, and for having the greatest incline over its 96km stretch.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimla_railway_station
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Coordinates:   31°6'9"N   77°9'34"E

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  • One can get nice wholesum breakfast of aloo paranthas served with chanas, curd and pickle at the station canteen at nominal prices