Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri Mountain Railway is one of the world's steepest rack-and-pinion railways and travels across an ambitious route established by the British over a century ago. The narrow-gauge, cogwheel-driven Blue Mountain Express is now UNESCO World Heritage listed and is the only one of its kind in the whole of India. During our journey, we enjoy views of thick, jungle-like forests, the emerald tiers of local tea plantations and dramatic, rocky terrain that gives way to beautifully lush valleys dominated by towering eucalyptus trees.
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This unforgettable tour of colourful southern India explores exciting cities, stunning Hindu temples, atmospheric mountain plantations and tranquil backwaters. After a night in Bengaluru, we soak up Mysuru's awe-inspiring royal palace and the charms of botanic Ooty before the tea plantations of Coonoor on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Arriving...