If you think travelling by air offers breathtaking views, think again! Travelling by train is an experience in itself! If you ...

Armed with a first-class ticket that cost Rs 600 (about £6), I boarded the blue train at Ooty on a chilly morning, eager to experience this quintessential Nilgiris experience.

India's heritage railways present an exquisite opportunity to discover the country's idyllic countryside. Running through ...

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2005, best part of the journey on the Ooty Toy Train is the way Indian Railways have preserved the heritage aspect of it. Share.

Alternatively, you can take a train to Coimbatore and continue your journey by road. By Road: Ooty is well connected to major cities like Coimbatore, Bangalore, and Chennai via road.

The journey up to Ooty both by the miniature train and by road can be quite romantic with the low temperatures and the scenic views. Between April and June, Ooty serves as a getaway from the heat ...

Besides sightseeing in Ooty you can also take part in outdoor activities like trekking, boating and horse riding. A ride in the toy train will also leave with fond memories. Nearby Destinations. There ...

It has been 125 years since the Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR), fondly called the Ooty toy train of the Nilgiris Railway Company, first chugged up the hills on June 15, 1899. It covers 16 tunnels ...

This was shot on the Ooty Toy train, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This toy train rides through tunnels, bridges, and hills, and is one of the most exciting Ooty tourist places to experience. 10 ...