15
Douro Valley Railway, Portugal
Source and image: dourovalley.eu
Going from Porto to Pocinho, the Douro line crosses 30 bridges and passes through 26 tunnels. Taking a train ride on this railway is a great and easy way to enjoy the panoramic views of the picturesque Douro Valley.
14
Adelaide-Darwin Railway, Australia
Source: en.wikipedia.org, image: www.diariodecultura.com.ar
With a length of almost 3,000 km (1,850 mi), the Adelaide-Darwin Railway is famous for its stunning views of the Outback. It takes 54 hours to complete the journey.
13
Flamsbana, Norway
Source and image: www.visitflam.com
One of the steepest trainlines in the world with almost 80% of the journey having a gradient of 5.5%, Flamsbana runs through majestic mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, beautiful lakes and other landmarks so typical of the diverse Norwegian nature.
12
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, India
Source and image: esikkimtourism.in
Established by the British Government in 1891, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is one of the most popular railways in India.
11
Coastal Classic, Alaska
Source and image: www.bootsnall.com
Running between Anchorage and Fairbanks, this Alaskan railway offers perfect conditions for watching local marvelous nature. From Beluga whales along the coast to dog sledding, taking a ride on this railway will show you all the Alaskan beauties.
No comments:
Post a Comment