Train Travel 2025: Top 10 Greenest Railway Routes Of India You Can Go

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The journey on the Darjeeling Himalaya Railway which is also known by the name of this train is a must visit nature destination for every nature lover

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A journey on the Konkan Railway is really like an adventure where the route starts from Maharashtra and goes up to Goa and Karnataka

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During the train journey, you get an amazing view of the surrounding greenery, seashores and dense forests

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Talking about the Kalka-Shimla Railway, this route is a paradise for mountain lovers where this toy train running from Kalka to Shimla

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During the journey passing through Deodar trees, you get a panoramic view of snowy peaks and valleys

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The Nilgiri Mountain Railways taking you to the beautiful hill stations of Tamil Nadu is also a wonderful journey

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Passing through the hills and dense forest of Unti, this train takes you to a different world

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This railway route from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer introduces you to the beauty of Rajasthan’s greenery and desert

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A journey in a wandering train through the desert gives a unique experience where you will get to see sand dunes, forts, and palaces and city settled on the golden sand

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The railway route from Mumbai to Goa passes through the Konkan region and is considered one of the most scenic routes of India

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On the way by train, you get to see beautiful views of lush green jungles, coconut trees, and small villages while traveling along the seashore

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This railway route between Siliguri and New Alipurduar shows you the amazing natural beauty of North Bengal and during the train journey, you get a wonderful view of the Himalayan mountains and fast-flowing rivers

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This railway route from Srinagar to Baramulla gives you the opportunity to see the beauty of Kashmir from the closest point of view from the window of the train, you get to see far-flung green fields, high mountains, and snow-covered peaks

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