To see India - catch the smiles and colour, experience the mood, the people and the country - one of the most interesting ways is to travel by train. From old steam engines to the modern locomotives Indian Railways - apart from being the largest railway network in the world - even operates some of the smallest trains in the world - the toy train from Kalka to Shimla, passing through tunnels and over bridges winding its way round the mountains, while the toy train from Darjeeling to Kurseong chugs away parallel to the road in Darjeeling affording breathtaking views of the Kanchendzonga. The toy train in Ooty is a delight. However most of the trains cater essentially to local travellers with facilities and standards to match. You can travel in unparalleled luxury and comfort in The Palace on Wheels (around Rajasthan), The Deccan Odyssey (Mumbai to Goa and Aurangabad), Heritage on Wheels (Jaipur to the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan), Punjab on Wheels, Southern Splendour, Karnataka Luxury - extending the journey to other areas to experience the real India.