World’s most scenic train rides

There was a time when traveling was more about the journey than the destination itself. It was a slower time of relaxation and recreation. It was a time of train travel. Go back to this simpler time by exploring the most scenic sites with these trains, according to Travel + Leisure. Chug past the bluest oceans, the greenest pastures and the most colorful gardens. Not only will travlers get to see amaing sites while on the train, but they can also enjoy five-star dining, lively entertainment and comfortable seating. Take a train and enjoy the ride.

An eight-hour ride of this “Toy Train” from the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas to Darjeeling will give you views of Himalayan peaks as high as 7,400 feet. You’ll explore jungles, tea gardens, and forests of all types of trees. This train has been featured in Wes Anderson’s film “Darjeeling Limited.”

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This steam train chugs along Portugal’s Douro River, only taking an hour and a half. Travelers can see the Douro wine region as well as villages, vine-covered terraces, and olive groves.

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