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Delhi to LadakhTrains

In India, trains are the most important way of transportation. Trains are most comfortable for long distance journey. The rail network traverses the length and width of the country. The total distance from Leh to Delhi is 1258 Km and the Aerial distance between Leh to Delhi is 613 Km. Ladakh (Leh) does not have a train station, and the nearest station is Jammu. So if tourists who are planning to go Ladakh (Leh) then by train no one can reach directly to Ladakh (Leh). The tourists need to go to closest railroad station is Jammu Tawi (700 km from Ladakh) which is all around associated with Delhi and other regions of India too. In order to reach Leh Ladakh, you have to take taxi/bus service to reach and this will take around 15 hours. Leh is inaccessible for most of the year, due to harsh weather and/or road closures. The best time to visit Leh Ladakh by road is between May September.

Proposed Rail Transport From Delhi To Ladakh (Leh)

Travelers heartfelt desire is about to fulfill. The travelers can enjoy Delhi to Ladakh (Leh) by train. The government has proposed the rail route between Delhi to Ladakh (Leh). The proposed rail route will be probably the highest rail route in the world. The proposed project will cost a staggering INR 83,360 crores and will let the travelers reach Leh from Delhi via train in 20 hours, that will be half as the current duration taken to reach Ladakh (Leh) from Delhi is 40 hours. The travelers will travel directly to Ladakh (Leh) in spite of traveling to Jammu by train than by road transportation. The railway track will have destinations including Sundernagar, Mandi, Manali, Keylong, Koksar, Darcha, Upshi and Karu en route. In total there will be 30 stations covered by rail routes. The scenic natural beauty will an add on advantage while traveling. A survey is already on to scout for finer details of the vantage points and locations as the time duration is taken will be the span of 30 months. The proposed rail line from Delhi to Leh will cover an estimated 465 km. The proposed rail line from Delhi to Leh will go through a humongous 74 tunnels, 124 bridges, and an additional 396 smaller bridges. The travelers will have an adventurous train journey. Travelers will discover the Himalayan beauty through one of the tunnels estimated to be as long as 27 km. One of the major stations will be Keylong, that is estimated to be built at a height of 3000 m. Keylong will be the highest train station in India, and one of the highest train routes in the world as well.

Statement of Administrative Officer

Going by the statement by Mr. Alok Kumar, Chief Administrative Office of Northern Railway, the proposed project is one of the most difficult ones for IRCTC till date. One look at the imposing mountains on the route, and there is no denying the formidable challenges the construction process will have to bear with. So get ready with your camera lenses to capture the unparallel; scenic beauty along the train routes from Delhi To Leh. Enjoy the most incredible journey and highest rail route in dreams till the implementation. Fact is much more different than fiction and the proposed plan is already in pipeline to have your dream come true.

Trains from Delhi-Jammu Tawi Trains run seven days a Week

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