The Kalka-Shimla Railway was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 8, 2008, and is listed under the "Mountain Railways of India". This 96.6 km long, single-track railway line connects Kalka to Shimla, passing through 18 stations. It was built between 1898 and 1903 to connect Shimla, then the summer capital of British India, with the rest of the Indian rail system.
It's one of the three mountain railways in India recognized by UNESCO, alongside the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
The railway is known for its
dramatic views, numerous tunnels (102), and bridges (988). It remains a popular tourist route, offering scenic
views of the Himalayan foothills.
