If you are expecting six luxury trains in this list, you are in for a surprise. It is true that the experience of a luxury train is unbeatable. There are many other train rides that you ought to take in India, at least once in your lifetime.

When it comes to train travel, the element that has the highest value is the scenic effect of the route. A stinky and congested train would do no good. A smooth ride in an elegant cabin would add more beauty to the travel. Here are the top six trains that you ought to ride in the country.

Palace on Wheels

Route – From and to New Delhi via Rajasthan and Agra

Best time – September to April

It is a very famous and the oldest luxury train in the country. The Palace on Wheels train takes you on a luxury trip that stretches for eight days. Top destinations include Jaipur, Udaipur, Agra, Ranthambore, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and others. Top highlight of the trip are elephant welcome, elephant ride, camel safari, boating and others. The train is famous for its top amenities and seven-star hotel experience.

Indian Maharaja

Route – Mumbai to New Delhi

Best time – October to March

Do not confuse with Maharajas’ Express train. This train takes you from Mumbai to New Delhi via Rajasthan. The train has two presidential suites, restaurants, conference car, spa, dance floor and others. The train passes through numerous tourist spots like Agra, Jodhpur, Udaipur and others. Aromatherapy session in Indian Maharaja is a notable experience.

Golden Chariot

Route – Bangalore to Goa

Best time – September to April

The train takes you on a heritage-filled trip that covers numerous ancient destinations like Hampi, Mysore and others. This suits anyone who like a laid-back travel spotting architectural marvels and historic attractions. The route is a mesmerizing tropical haven of south India. The Goa trip includes nightlife attractions and beach activities. The train is famous for outstanding amenities inside it.

Konkan Railways

Route – Mumbai to Kerala

Best time – October to March

Another non-luxury train route in this list is Konkan Railways. The Konkan route is filled with waterfalls, green mountains, streams, pastures and sea. This gives a diverse scenic experience for tourists. It is an impressive route made over a loose terrine for an unbeatable experience.

Toy Train of Darjeeling

Route – Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling

Best time – throughout the year

The scenic effect of a hill station is always cliché. How about a train ride through the sceneries? This toy train is a heritage spot that takes you are a couple of hours of train journey through forests, gardens, estates, mountains and winding loops. The route includes Kanchenjunga backdrop and BatasiaLoop, which make the train journey more stunning.

Kashmir Railways

Route – Jammu to Udhampur

Best time –December to February

Kashmir is very famous for its serene environment. The railway trip through the land is always mesmerizing. The freezing point temperature, lakes, pastures and perfect backdrops of mountains make every click worth a post card. The train runs through 158 bridges and 20 tunnels along the Shivalik Mountain ranges for a white paradise trip.

Other exciting train journeys to take are the sea bridge train route of Rameshwaram, toy train of Ooty, Fairy Queen and others.