 Rewari Railway Heritage Museum by Sudhirkbhargava, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons For anyone fascinated by steam locomotives, there are certain railway destinations that simply have to be on the list. Rewari, in Haryana, is one of them.
Tucked away just north of Rewari railway station, the Rewari Steam Loco Shed is a remarkable survivor from India's steam railway era. Built in 1893, it was once a major locomotive depot on the metre-gauge network. Today, it has a very different role: preserving some of India's most important surviving steam locomotives and keeping the story of steam alive for future generations.
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 Konkan Express by Subumecher, CC BY-SA 4.0 India’s railway network is famous for its trains, but some of its most remarkable achievements are the structures those trains travel across. From towering steel arches in the Himalayas to graceful masonry viaducts threading through mountain valleys, Indian railway bridges tell the story of more than 170 years of engineering, ambition and determination.
 For anyone fascinated by textiles, Gujarat is one of the most rewarding regions in India to explore. Across the state, generations of artisans have developed distinctive ways of dyeing, weaving, embroidering and printing cloth, often using techniques that have changed surprisingly little over centuries.
 Kangra Valley train by Guleri sahil, CC BY-SA 4.0 There are plenty of famous railway journeys in India. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and the Kalka Shimla Railway attract railway enthusiasts from around the world, and quite rightly so. But tucked away in the foothills of the Himalayas is another railway that deserves far more attention.
India has a reputation for being a country where you can experience almost every climate imaginable, often within the same holiday. One day you could be exploring misty Himalayan hill stations in a fleece, and a few days later find yourself cruising through Kerala's tropical backwaters in lightweight cotton.
For first-time visitors, deciding what to pack can feel surprisingly daunting. The good news is that you don't need a different suitcase for every destination. A little planning, versatile clothing and an understanding of the regions you'll be visiting will ensure you're comfortable throughout your journey. At Darjeeling Tours, our escorted holidays cover everything from Himalayan railways and Rajasthan's desert cities to South India's tropical coast and the high-altitude landscapes of Ladakh. Here's our guide to packing for every season and region. |
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