Special holiday trains to run on Kalka-Shimla track for tourists

Tourists will soon be able to enjoy train rides on the scenic UNESCO world heritage Kalka-Shimla track in Himachal Pradesh. The good news is that the railways have opened bookings for its luxury coach ‘Jharokha’ as well.
In a move to attract more tourists and enable them to enjoy picturesque beauty of the region comfortably, two special holiday trains on the Kalka-Shimla track and a short distance joy train ride from Shimla to Shoghi have been started.

Referring to this development, a railway official said, “There are regular train services as well on the track. But we are providing additional services as it is peak season of the visitor.” He also added these special trains garnered INR 14 lakh by taking 38 trips on the Kalka-Shimla route in the last year.
The Jharokha coach was first introduced last year and is normally booked on demand. It is specially designed to offer premium experience to travellers and add on to their memorable experience. The Jharokha coach, namely C14, is equipped with deluxe seats and has two-side open balconies. To book a coach, you need to have deep pockets. The price has been fixed at INR 37000. Apart from its ability to accommodate around eight passengers, it will offer other luxury services to the travellers.

The official further stated, “Joyride caters to those who want to have fun on short distance on the heritage track. It can be experienced at INR 445 per person. The train is covering around 15 km in approximately one hour.”