You won’t be able to tear your eyes away from the window: 8 South Indian train journeys that will take you through forests and waterfalls that look like paradise.

If you want to truly enjoy the beauty of South India, then travel on tracks and not by road. The beautiful railway routes of South India are not just a means of transportation from one place to another, but they are corridors passing through the most amazing views of nature. Dense forests, hills touching the clouds and milky white waterfalls – the view outside the window of these trains is such that one does not feel that hours have passed. If you are also fond of travelling, then definitely include these 8 selected train journeys of South India in your ‘bucket list’.

The most beautiful railway routes passing through the lap of nature

These railway routes of South India change different colors in every season. During the monsoon, when the hills of the Western Ghats are covered in green, the journey on these trains feels like a dream. From the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, to the routes of the Konkan Railway, where there is sea on one side and mountains on the other, this journey mesmerizes every traveller. While traveling in these trains, you pass through tunnels, sharp turns and high bridges, which add a great mix of thrill and beauty to your journey.

These 8 trains that will take you closer to nature

The first name that comes is ‘Nilgiri Mountain Railway’ (Ooty Toy Train), which takes you amidst the height of the mountains and tea plantations. The second is ‘Konkan Railway’, which in itself is one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world. Moreover, the route from Hubli to Ankola, which is called the ‘Lake-to-Sea’ journey, is extremely scenic. At the same time, ‘Sakleshpur Rail Route’ from Bengaluru to Mangaluru is famous for its smog and tunnels. The journey from Kollam to Sencotta, the route from Coonoor to Ooty, the Pamban bridge crossing at Rameshwaram and the express trains from Chennai to Rameshwaram—all these routes rule the hearts of travelers for their natural wealth and beauty. Choose these routes for your next holiday and see nature as it is, which is only possible from the train window.