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Climbing to 14,115 Feet on America’s Most Dramatic Mountain Railway
There are railway journeys that impress you, and there are railway journeys that genuinely take your breath away. The Pikes Peak Cog Railway manages to do both, sometimes quite literally. Running from Manitou Springs to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak, this is the highest cog railway in North America. It is not long by American standards, nor is it steam hauled today, yet it remains one of the most remarkable rail experiences in Colorado. Quite simply, it goes straight up a mountain that most people would hesitate to drive.
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From the vast high plains of Ladakh to the forested valleys of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, India’s mountain regions offer some of the most striking landscapes on the planet. Snow-capped peaks, ancient monasteries and remote communities make these journeys unforgettable.
When we built the NorthEast Frontier Railway (NFR) Tour – March 2026 we knew we wanted to take travellers somewhere truly off the beaten path. Stretching from the lush tea plains of Assam up into the hills, this rugged region boasts dramatic landscapes and cultural richness that few outsiders have experienced. Tucked into that itinerary is one of the most captivating yet underappreciated highlights of the trip: the Barail Mountain Range.
If you’re drawn to rail journeys, cultural travel in India, and landscapes that feel like a well-kept secret, the Barail Range is a highlight that will linger long after the tour ends. |
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