Ooty
The iconic Toy Train between Ooty and Mettupalayam — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is arguably India's most beloved heritage railway journey. The steam locomotive hauls passengers through 208 curves, 16 tunnels, and 13 viaducts over 46 km of spectacular Nilgiri landscape, climbing nearly 1,800 metres in altitude. Every carriage window frames a living postcard of tea plantations, waterfalls, and eucalyptus-draped hills.
The Ooty to Coonoor section has the most dramatic scenery. Sit on the right side of the train for the best views of the cascading valleys.