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Nilgiri Mountain Railway

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About Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Far From City: 1 kms from city center
Cost: About Nilgiri Mountain Railway Weather: Time Required:5-6 hours Cost:First Class: INR 205Second Class: INR 30Unreserved Category: INR 15

Mettupalayam Railway Station The Mettupalayam Railway Station, located near Coimbatore, is a junction between the broad gauge and the toy train. This platform is crossed by the passengers to board the Toy Train. Nilgiri Express train from arrives in Mettupalayam at 6:15 AM from Chennai and connects with the toy train's departure. You can also board the Nilgiri Express train from Coimbatore at 5:00 AM. Another option is a cab that costs INR 1200 and local buses that run frequently between Coimbatore and Mettupalayam. Route of Nilgiri Mountain Railway Situated in the verdant bosom of the Tamil Nadu, the route of Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a wonderful journey through the landscape of the region. The journey begins from Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam and covers a number of other destinations on the way including Coonoor, Kellar, Wellington, Lovedale and Ootacamund. The track is 46 kilometres long and crosses as many as 250 bridges and 16 tunnels. The course of the rail journey takes you through steep hills, plunging ravines, lush green forests and fragrant tea plantations, and is a splendid way to discover the beauty of this destination. Timings Of Nilgiri Mountain Railway The schedule for the Toy Train is as shown below: 56136/Mettupalayam-Ooty MG Passenger Departure: 7:10 AMArrival: 12:00 PM 56137 / Ooty-Mettupalayam MG Passenger Departure: 14:00 PMArrival: 17:35 PM You can make the bookings on the IRCTC Website. Different Classes Of The Train There is a classification between first class, second sitting, and an unreserved category. The first class seats are limited to just 16 and are hard to get, and the others are expanded to 160 seats. It is highly recommended to choose the first class seats for the experience in that coach is priceless! History of Nilgiri Mountain Railway The idea of the toy train was thought of in the year 1854, which took around forty years to be finally executed. The initial line was built by a Swiss inventor Riggenbach who worked on it and created a lineup to Coonoor by the year 1899. The line was later extended up to Fernhill and then Ooty in the year 1908. Ooty was the place where the Colonial Officers visit to wash off the exhaustion of running the prestigious East India Company. Earlier they used horses to ride through the Nilgiri Mountain. They constructed the tracks, ordered the Switzerland made the steam engine and the tricky engineering; of course, the route is truly a gift from the Great Britain to India! Interestingly, this is the only heritage train in the country that runs at such a high elevation in Southern India. Being very steep, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway Toy Train. works on a unique system called ABT (Alternate Biting System), also known as the rack and pinion system. The method of pulling the train in this system is quite distinct. Instead of an engine, there two rack bars out of steps with each other between the rail lines that help in pulling the train.

Best time to visit Nilgiri Mountain Railway Although the city of Ooty enjoys amazing weather conditions throughout the year, the train services can be disrupted owing to the rainfall during monsoon season. How to Reach Nilgiri Mountain Railway To reach your destination and getting around in Ooty is quite easy with the help of local transportation system. You can easily hire a taxi, tourist cab or auto-rickshaw from almost anywhere in the city.

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Tips 1. Follow all the guidelines as given by the rail system authority.2. Do not litter the train and use dustbins instead.3. Also, make sure to book your ride in advance especially during the peak season, particularly for season between April to June, Diwali and Christmas.4. There are no washrooms in the train, so you might have to wait for a stop in case you need to use one.

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