Ideal Duration: 4-6 hours
Open Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Chennai international, Madurai
Nearest Railway Station: Chennai Central, Chennai Egmore
Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a popular attraction among tourists, well known for its route which is 46 Kilometer long and took 5 hours to complete its spectacular journey filled with picturesque views. It was started in the year 1899 and still attracts tourists from around the world. Through the route witness the long dark tunnels, bridges, lush green tea garden, clouds, and the dense Nilgiri forest. Apart from offering a beautiful journey, the uniqueness of the trip lies in the fact that the rail system is the steepest in Asia and worth a visit.
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