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Travelling by railways will always be a dream for everyone! Do you know that there are 6 awesome railway journey for you to experience it :
1. The Rocky Mountaineer
- Where: Canada, from Vancouver to Banff, Jasper and Calgary.
- When: In June, which is springtime in the Rockies, complete with blooming flowers and abundant wildlife.
- Duration: Between two and eight days, travelling only in daylight, staying in deluxe hotels.
- Highlights: Unparalleled views of the Rocky Mountains, incredible luxury at every stage of the trip, traditional native storytelling, wine classes and natural history workshops
2. The Chepe
- Where : Mexico. It begins its journey in the mountains of Chihuahua and finishes on the Sinaloa coast.
- When : In the rainy season, from June to October, you’ll get lush vegetation and blooming cacti, although mid-summer (July) temperatures can reach 44 °C.
- Duration: Doing the route straight through takes 14 hours, but you’ll want to stop off overnight and explore traditional towns along the way.
- Highlights: The train winds its way down through 656 km of the spectacular Copper Canyon (which is deeper than the Grand Canyon), over 37 precarious-looking bridges and through 86 tunnels. Local people sell crafts and foods along the route.
3. The Ghan
- Where: Australia, from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs.
- When: Going during the wet season (December, January) will allow you to see more wildlife and tropical splendour in the north, though peak season is usually the winter.
- Duration: Going straight through takes 52 hours. There are disembarkation points from which you can take tours.
- Highlights: Going through Australia’s Red Centre with cobalt-blue skies, red earth and not much else – a hauntingly beautiful and serene experience.
4. The Royal Scotsman
- Where: travels around the Scottish Highlands or all the way around Great Britain.
- When: Warmer weather and up to 20 hours of daylight in June makes it the perfect time to watch ospreys soaring over mirror-like lochs, or go in October for autumn colours and the rather vocal stag-rutting season.
- Duration: Trips can be as short as two days or as long as seven.
- Highlights: Possibly the most expensive train journey in the world. You’ll be treated like a member of the monarchy. Indulgent cuisine, fine wines and carriages that look like rooms at Balmoral Castle await those willing to part with a minimum of £2350 per person for a two-night trip.
5. The Blue Train
- Where: South Africa, from Pretoria to Cape Town, or to Hoedspruit and Kruger National Park.
- When: From May to August you’ll be more likely to observe big game if you go to a game reserve.
- Duration: 27 hours on the train, with several stops along the way
- Highlights: You’ll be travelling through diverse African landscapes in the utmost style, with stays on game reserves optional.
6. Eastern and Oriental Express
- Where: From Thailand, through Malaysia, to Singapore.
- When: April and May, for the least humid weather.
- Duration: Trips vary from two to eight days.
- Highlights:You’ll travel through the heart of Southeast Asia. From golden temples and paddy fields to cosmopolitan cities, this luxurious train showcases the best of the countries it passes through.
Credit to : Lola Augustine Brown
