Train Journey through the hills by Mana Hotels Ranakpur

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Phulad to Khambli Ghat Train Journey

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Located about 2 hours from Mana Hotels in Ranakpur, is a wonderful hidden train journey. Originating from Phulad station and terminating at Khambli Ghat station, this 1.5 hour journey gives the passengers a peak into the history of this area aside from offering great views of the Aravallis. If you are lucky, you may even spot some wildlife such as Langoors, Peacocks and Deer's. This is a meter gauge line and also one of the highest tracks in the western railway system of India. The landscape is dramatic and does not stay constant. There is a good mix of steep hills, flowing water and plains. All in all a picturesque journey through a relatively unexplored part of Rajasthan.

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Phulad to Khambli Ghat Train Journey

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■ Drive to Phulad – about 1.5 hours by car from Mana Hotels Ranakpur

■ The train arrives at Phulad at 2:40 p.m. roughly

■ The engine changes direction and is attached from the other end of the train

■ The train departs the station by 3:00 p.m. approximately

■ The terrain is a combination of the plains and hills

■ This track (meter gauge) is one of the highest in the western railway network of India

■ About 1.5 hours later, the train arrives at the final destination Khambli Ghat station

■ Drive back to Mana Hotels – drive time around 1.5 hours

Fact Sheet

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Phulad Railway station

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Engine direction being changed

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Interiors of the train

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Bridges along the way

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Rustic stations along the way

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Passing through one of the many tunnels

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Beautiful Scenery

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Spot Wildlife – Deers, Peacocks, Langoor’s

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Khambli Ghat Station

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■ The per person cost of this experience is Rs. 250 per person + Service Tax

(12.36%)

■ A minimum of 2 guests are needed to conduct this trip

■ The above rates include the train tickets, refreshments for the journey and a

hotel butler

■ Transportation to and from the Hotel to the train stations is not included in this

cost

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RESERVATIONS

Delhi +91 11 48080000

Udaipur +91 294 2410 295 | +91 8107 8888 00

Ranakpur +91 9001 999 427

Email [email protected]

Website www.manahotels.in

Blog www.manahotels.in/traveller

Community http://www.facebook.com/ManaHotels

ADDRESS

Resort Mana Hotels, Ranakpur-Sadri Road, District Pali, Rajasthan, 306702

Offices 151, Tribhuwan Complex, Mathura Road, New Delhi, 110065

302, Heetawala Complex, Sahelion Ki Badi, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313001