Titlis

It is difficult to not get blinded by the wide expanse of snow that makes up most of Mount Titlis, Central Switzerland's tallest mountain. Roughly 3238 m above sea level, this natural giant can be accessed by a revolving cable car, of all things! Apart from being as close as one can get to the astonishing peaks of Monch, Eiger and Jungfrau, Titlis is also like a home away from home for several Indians because of the omnipresence of Bollywood. An elaborate photo studio which contains life-sized cut-outs of Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan from ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’ greatly illustrates how Switzerland has gradually morphed into a miniature version of India because of the many Hindi films that have been shot here. There is a lot more in store for you in the form of a chocolate shop, a classy restaurant, a glacier park and a palace made entirely out of ice.
The four leg journey to Titlis begins in gondolas from Gerschinalp to Trubsee followed by Stand. You are then transferred into the fantastic spinning human invention. After a steep and dizzying ascent that provides you wonderful views of exuberant green meadows, the revolving cable-car makes way for the bewildering snow. Several drafts of icy winds hit your face as soon as you step out of the cable car into Mount Titlis Station. The scenic Lucerne-Engelberg Express from Lucerne brings you to the town of Engelberg in around 40 minutes after which the aforementioned cable cars take you to the top. Checking the Lucerne Tourist Office on Zentralstrasse for the Mount Titlis excursion tickets should get you all the necessary information. The cableway closes at 5 in the evening and it is imperative that you carry warm clothes along with sunglasses.