Train journeys are great ways to explore a new landscape while traveling. They have a certain nostalgic appeal that makes travelers often choose train over air travel although the later may be far more comfortable and takes much less time. Of course, sometimes you do not have an option but to choose air travel. The same applies to train journeys too, sometimes, as there are still some destinations in the world which are exclusively covered by a train journey. There are, in fact, several amazing train routes in the world. Here, three of these great routes are described so that you can plan your next travel itinerary via train when you reach the countries where these train routes are available.
- The Glacier Express: Want to go in a train trip to a magical land? Board the Glacier Express. Located in Switzerland and connecting the resorts Zermatt and St. Moritz, this 8 hour train journey takes you through the most amazing landscape that you can imagine. There are in total 91 tunnels, 291 bridges and the highest altitude of 6,670 feet (2,033m) in the Swiss Alps. The highest altitude point is called the Oberalp Pass. It’s a journey of steep ascent and equally steep descent, taking your breath away by the breathtaking scenery in the way. Of course, the landscape disappears whenever you enter a tunnel, and there are some quite long tunnels in the way. However, anyone who has traveled anywhere through a tunnel in a train knows how strange it feels. This route gives you an overdose of these mysterious feeling as there are 91 tunnels that you pass through in the 8 hour stretch! You actually pass through the highest Alpine railway tunnel, the Albula Tunnel which is 3.6 mile long and located at an altitude of 5,971 feet (1,820m).
- The Palace on Wheels: True to its reputation, the Palace on Wheels can be boarded at, where else, but India! The tales of Indian Rajahs and Maharajahs everyone has heard of. The Palace on Wheels offers the opportunity to experience the grandeur of royal Indian Luxury. The journey begins from New Delhi and takes the visitors on a luxurious ride through some of the most famous North Indian cities like Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore, Udaipur, Bharatpur and finally to the world famous Agra.
- The Canadian: There’s no prize in guessing where you can board the Canadian! The trans-continental train takes you through some really beautiful scenery en route that you will remember forever. It’s a truly classic train which carries passengers in original ‘streamliner’ stainless steel coaches from the 1950s. It is an immensely comfortable journey that everyone enjoys. The Park Car at the terminal end of the train offers amazing 360 degree views of the passing scenery through its observation dome. There’s also a 1950s style bar adding to the pleasure of the journey.
These are only three of the many spectacular train journeys in the world. For those who love to travel by train, these train routes offer experiences of a lifetime. Truly extraordinary in terms of luxury and landscape, these journeys are the best ways to explore the country where you are travelling, be it Switzerland, India or Canada.
Author Bio: – This article has been composed by Neha Sharma for http://www.hotellasuite.com/