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India is a land of diverse cultures and heritage. This is well exhibited in the architecture of its railway stations. The heritage railway stations of India are a testimony to the rich cultural heritage of the country. These railway stations are not just functional buildings but are also tourist destinations in their own right.
 
There are many heritage railway stations in India that are worth a visit. They are not only beautiful but also have a lot of history behind them. Some of the most famous heritage railway stations in India are:
 
Below are the must visit heritage railway stations in India:
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1. Agra Cantonment

Agra Cantonment railway station is a railway station in Agra, India. It serves the city of Agra and is located on the Delhi-Agra railway line. The station is under the jurisdiction of the North Central Railway.
The Agra Cantonment railway station was originally built in 1875 as part of the Delhi-Agra railway line.
 
The station underwent a major renovation in 2006, which included the installation of new passenger facilities and the expansion of the railway platform.
 
The Agra Cantonment railway station is a major railway station in northern India, and is a key stop on the Delhi-Agra railway line. The station is located in the city of Agra, and is serviced by the North Central Railway. The station is a major transit point for tourists traveling to the city of Agra, and is located close to the Taj Mahal.
 
1. Agra CantonmentView Gallery - 11

Places to visit in Agra

Agra Fort
Agra Fort
Akbars Tomb
Akbars Tomb
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri
Itimad Ud Daulas Tomb
Itimad Ud Daulas Tomb
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Agra Tour Packages

2. New Delhi Railway Station:

The New Delhi Railway Station was constructed in 1923 by the British Indian government. The station was designed by architect Edwin Lutyens, who also designed the city of New Delhi. The station is built in the Indo-Saracenic Revival style, and features a red brick and stone facade. The station has 21 platforms, making it the largest railway station in India. The station is also equipped with a shopping arcade, a food court, and a tourist information centre.

The New Delhi Railway Station is a major tourist attraction in Delhi. The station is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Delhi. The station is visited by more than 1.5 million tourists every year.

The New Delhi Railway Station is a major transportation hub in Delhi. The station is the busiest railway station in India, serving as the headquarters of the Northern Railway zone.
2. New Delhi Railway Station: View Gallery - 11

Places to visit in Delhi

Agrasen Ki Baoli
Agrasen Ki Baoli
Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk
Connaught Place
Connaught Place
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Hauz Khas Village
Hauz Khas Village
Hazrat Nizamuddin Nizamuddins Shrine
Hazrat Nizamuddin Nizamuddins Shrine
Humayuns Tomb
Humayuns Tomb
India Gate
India Gate
Iskcon Hare Krishna Temple
Iskcon Hare Krishna Temple
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar
Khan Market
Khan Market
Lodhi Garden
Lodhi Garden
Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
National Zoological Park
National Zoological Park
Pragati Maidan
Pragati Maidan
Qutub Minar And Complex
Qutub Minar And Complex
Rajghat
Rajghat
Rajpath
Rajpath
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Red Fort
Red Fort
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple
Teen Murti Bhavan Nehru House And Nehru Planetarium
Teen Murti Bhavan Nehru House And Nehru Planetarium
Delhi Tour Packages

3. Howrah Station

Howrah Station is a railway station in the city of Howrah in West Bengal, India. It is the biggest railway station in the state and is a major railway junction in eastern India. The station is the terminus of the Kolkata Suburban Railway and is a part of the Kolkata Metro.
 
The station was inaugurated on 15 August 1854 by the Governor-General of India, Lord Dalhousie. The station became operational from 1 January 1855. The station was originally named "Howrah Bridge Station" because it was built on the Howrah Bridge. The name was later changed to "Howrah Station".
 
The station is spread over an area of and has a total of 17 platforms. The platforms are divided into two sections, namely the "old" and the "new" Howrah stations. The old Howrah station is located east of the Hooghly River, while the new Howrah station is located west of the river.

This station well known tourist spot in kolkata because of its Heritage structure.  
 
3. Howrah StationView Gallery - 11

Places to visit in Kolkata

Belur Math
Belur Math
Birla Industrial And Technological Museum
Birla Industrial And Technological Museum
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir
Birla Planetarium
Birla Planetarium
Botanical Gardens
Botanical Gardens
Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens
Fort William
Fort William
Howrah Bridge
Howrah Bridge
Indian Museum
Indian Museum
Jorasanko Thakur Bari
Jorasanko Thakur Bari
Kali Mata Temple
Kali Mata Temple
Marble Palace Mansion
Marble Palace Mansion
Nakhoda Mosque
Nakhoda Mosque
Rabindra Sarovar
Rabindra Sarovar
Sabarna Sangrahashala
Sabarna Sangrahashala
Science City
Science City
Shobhabajar Rajbari
Shobhabajar Rajbari
St Pauls Cathedral
St Pauls Cathedral
Victoria Memorial
Victoria Memorial
Princep Ghat
Kolkata Tour Packages

4. Jaipur Railway Station

This railway station was built in 1892 by the Maharaja of Jaipur. It is a beautiful pink sandstone building and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Jaipur railway station is one of the busiest railway stations in Rajasthan. It is a major railway junction and is connected to most of the major cities in India. The station has six platforms and handles over 150 trains everyday.

The station is undergoing major modernization and is being upgraded with modern amenities. A new passenger terminal is being constructed and the existing terminal is being refurbished. A new cargo terminal is also being constructed.
4. Jaipur Railway StationView Gallery - 11

Places to visit in Jaipur

Abhaneri Step Well
Abhaneri Step Well
Albert Hall Museum
Albert Hall Museum
Amber Fort
Amber Fort
Anokhi Museum Of Handpainting
Anokhi Museum Of Handpainting
Birla Temple
Birla Temple
Chand Pol
Chand Pol
City Palace
City Palace
Galtaji Temple
Galtaji Temple
Govind Ji Temple
Govind Ji Temple
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal
Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort
Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar
Moti Dungri Temple
Moti Dungri Temple
Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort
Pink City
Pink City
Ram Nivas Garden
Ram Nivas Garden
Swaminarayan Temple
Swaminarayan Temple
Chokhi Dhani
Chokhi Dhani
Pink Pearl Water Park
Pink Pearl Water Park
Jaipur Tour Packages

5. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway 


The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a narrow gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.
 
The railway was opened on 4 August 1879. The railway is sometimes called the "Toy Train" because of its slow speed. The railway is often quoted as being the "world's most scenic railway journey".
 
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway runs from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling. The railway is built on a gradient of 1 in 33 and has a ruling gradient of 1 in 25. The railway is single track. The railway has a total of 29 bridges and one tunnel. The railway is owned and operated by the Indian Railways. 
 
The railway was opened on 4 August 1879. The railway is often quoted as being the "world's most scenic railway journey". The railway has been in operation since 1879 and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
 
5. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway View Gallery - 11

Places to visit in Darjeeling

Batasia Loop
Batasia Loop
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Japanese Peace Pagoda
Japanese Peace Pagoda
Monastries
Monastries
Nightingale Park
Nightingale Park
Observatory Hill
Observatory Hill
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Sandakphu
Sandakphu
Singalila National Park
Singalila National Park
Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill
Trekking
Trekking
Darjeeling Tour Packages

6. Mumbai Central Station: 

The station was originally built in 1867 by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway. The building was designed by architect Frederick William Stevens. The building is in the Victorian Gothic Revival style. The station was rebuilt in the early 20th century in the same style. The station is a Grade II* heritage building.
 
The Mumbai Central Station building is a very ornate and impressive building. The building has a central tower with a clock and a spire. The building has a red brick facade with stone detailing. The building has arched windows and doorways. The building is very well-preserved and is a very important heritage building.
 
The station is also a very important tourist attraction. The station building is a beautiful and iconic building and is a must-see for anyone visiting Mumbai.
 
6. Mumbai Central Station: View Gallery - 11

Places to visit in Mumbai

Bandra Worli Sea Link
Colaba Causeway
Elephanta Caves
Essel World Water Kingdom
Fashion Street
Film City
Gateway Of India
Girgaum Chowpatty
Global Pagoda
Haji Ali Dargah
Hanging Gardens
Hill Road And Linkin Road Bandra
Jehangir Art Gallery
Juhu Beach
Kamla Nehru Park
Kanheri Caves
Lokhandwala Market
Mahakali Caves
Mahalaxmi Temple
Marine Drive
Mumbai Zoo
National Gallery Of Modern Art
Prince Of Wales Museum
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Siddhivinayak Temple
Victoria Terminus
Tikuji ni Wadi
Tikuji ni Wadi
Snow World Mumbai
Snow World Mumbai
Crawford Market
Crawford Market
Bandra Bandstand
Bandra Bandstand
Tryst Club Mumbai
Tryst Club Mumbai
Mumbai Tour Packages

7. Pondicherry Railway Station

Pondicherry Railway Station is a heritage station in the city of Pondicherry in the Indian state of Puducherry. The station is located on the Chennai-Mysore railway line and is under the administration of the Southern Railway.
 
The station building was constructed in the late 19th century in the Gothic Revival style. The station is one of the few surviving examples of Gothic Revival architecture in India. The station building is a two-storey structure with a central tower. The building is now in a state of disrepair, with parts of the facade and roof collapsed.
 
The Pondicherry Railway Station was declared a heritage station in 2001. In 2010, the station building was included in the list of protected monuments by the Archaeological Survey of India.

 
7. Pondicherry Railway StationView Gallery - 11

Places to visit in Pondicherry

Arikamedu
Arikamedu
Aurobindo Ashram
Aurobindo Ashram
Auroville Ashram
Auroville Ashram
Basilica Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
Basilica Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
Bharathi Park
Bharathi Park
Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden
Chidambaram
Chidambaram
Chunnambar Boat House
Chunnambar Boat House
Church Of Our Lady Of Angels
Church Of Our Lady Of Angels
French War Memorial
French War Memorial
Gokilambal Thirukameswar Temple
Gokilambal Thirukameswar Temple
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Jawahar Toy Museum
Jawahar Toy Museum
Mahatma Gandhi Statue
Mahatma Gandhi Statue
Meeran Mosque
Meeran Mosque
Ousteri Wetland And National Park
Ousteri Wetland And National Park
Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach
Pondicherry Beach
Pondicherry Beach
Pondicherry Museum
Pondicherry Museum
Raj Niwas
Raj Niwas
Seaside Promenade
Seaside Promenade
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple
The Statue Of Dupleix
The Statue Of Dupleix
Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Pondicherry Tour Packages

8. Shimla Railway Station: 

Shimla railway station is a heritage station located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the oldest railway stations in India, and was among the first few stations in the country. The station is a Grade II heritage structure.
 
The Shimla railway station was constructed in 1884 by the Delhi-Ambala-Kalka Railway Company. It was among the first few railway stations in the country, and was opened to traffic on 1 July 1884. The station is a Grade II heritage structure.

The Shimla railway station is a three-storey building, with the booking office and waiting hall on the ground floor, and the platforms and tracks on the upper two floors. The station building is constructed in the Victorian Gothic style, and is one of the few railway stations in India to have this style of architecture. The station has a clock tower, which is a prominent landmark in Shimla.
 
8. Shimla Railway Station: View Gallery - 11

Places to visit in Shimla

Chail
Chail
Christ Church
Christ Church
Green Valley
Green Valley
Gurudwara Sahib
Gurudwara Sahib
Himachal State Museum
Himachal State Museum
Himalayan Bird Park
Himalayan Bird Park
Horse Riding
Horse Riding
Institute Of Advanced Studies
Institute Of Advanced Studies
Jakhoo Temple
Jakhoo Temple
Kufri
Kufri
Lakkar Bazar
Lakkar Bazar
Mall Road
Mall Road
Mashobra
Mashobra
Naldehra
Naldehra
Retreat Building
Retreat Building
Ridge
Ridge
Scandal Point
Scandal Point
Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary
Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary
Skiing In Kufri
Skiing In Kufri
Tara Devi Temple
Tara Devi Temple
Tattapani
Tattapani
Toy Train To Kalka
Toy Train To Kalka
Wild Flower Hall Hotel
Wild Flower Hall Hotel
Shimla Tour Packages

9. Vadodara Railway Station

Vadodara Railway Station is one of the busiest railway stations in India. It is also a heritage station. The station building is a hundred years old and is a fine example of colonial architecture. The station was built in 1914 by the British East India Company.
 
The station building is a two storey building with a central dome. The building is made of red brick with white plaster. The roof is made of slate.
 
The station has a number of heritage features such as the clock tower, the chhatri, and the portico. The clock tower is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture. The chhatri is a roofed structure with pillars. The portico is a porch with a roof. The station building is now a protected monument.
9. Vadodara Railway StationView Gallery - 11

Places to visit in Vadodara

Aurobindo Ashram
Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Eme Temple
Khanderao Market
Kirti Mandir
Laxmi Vilas Palace
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Makarpura Palace
Navratri Festival
Nazarbaug Palace
Nyaya Mandir
Sayaji Gardens
Surya Mandir
Vadodara Museum And Picture Gallery
Vadodara Tour Packages

10. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway station

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway station is located in the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats mountain range in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. This railway station is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The heritage station is located in the town of Mettupalayam. The railway is a narrow gauge railway that operates on the 762 mm (2 ft 6 in) gauge track. The railway is the only operational mountain railway in India.

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway heritage station was originally opened in 1899. The railway was constructed to connect the town of Mettupalayam with the hill station of Ooty. The railway is a rack railway that operates on the Fell mountain railway system. The railway has a total of 16 stations.
 
This station is a popular tourist attraction and is often referred to as the " toy train " station.
10. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway stationView Gallery - 11

Places to visit in Ooty

Annamalai Temple
Annamalai Temple
Bison Valley Bellikkal
Bison Valley Bellikkal
Catherine Falls Coonoor
Catherine Falls Coonoor
Doddabetta Peak
Doddabetta Peak
Dolphins Nose
Dolphins Nose
Droog Fort Coonoor
Droog Fort Coonoor
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake
Kalhatti Falls Bellikkal
Kalhatti Falls Bellikkal
Kamraj Sagar Lake
Kamraj Sagar Lake
Kotagiri Coonoor
Kotagiri Coonoor
Lambs Rock Coonoor
Lambs Rock Coonoor
Ooty Botanical Gardens
Ooty Botanical Gardens
Ooty Lake
Ooty Lake
Ooty Rose Gardens
Ooty Rose Gardens
Simis Park Coonoor
Simis Park Coonoor
Thread Garden
Thread Garden
Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill
Toy Train
Toy Train
Trekking
Trekking
Ooty Tour Packages
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