India From Top to Bottom 2005: From Kannyikumari to Kashmir
South India - Page 15
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We took this amazing train ride through the hills of Ooty on the historic Nilgiri Blue Mountain Railway, a narrow gauge "toy train" that is a World Heritage Site. The train has been running for over 100 years, and was built between 1890-1908. Beautiful, beautiful views all along the train ride.
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Aboard the historic Nilgiri Blue Mountain Railway, a line that uses a rare Swiss rack system and a steam engine. Another remarkable view between Ooty and Conoor. |
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The steam engine of the Nilgiri Blue Mountain Railway at Conoor.
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From Coimbatore, we took a standing-room only bus for two hours from Conoor to Coimbatore through the winding mountain roads, stopping off to get a much-needed stretch of the legs. Here, a snack vendor sells his wares to weary travelers. |
| Seeing this Hindu-Jesus shrine was one of the only pleasant moments of that ride. |
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