21 April 2009

World Heritage Site - Kalka Shimla Railway...






Hi ! Here are some new Max Cards on Kalka - Shimla Railway.The 105-year-old railway line that meanders through the hills between Kalka and Shimla, covering 102 tunnels and 800 bridges, has been officially declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.The Kalka-Shimla railway line was built in 1898 during British rule to connect the then summer capital of India, Shimla, with other parts of the country. The two-feet-six-inches narrow gauge railway line that covers a distance of 96 km was officially opened for traffic Nov 9, 1903. It is a big attraction for the tourists visiting Shimla. These Max Cards have been prepared by Mr. Mahendra Sharma of Guwahati.This is all for today !.........Till next Post......Have a Nice Time !....












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