Scenic railway journeys across Asia are witnessing renewed global interest as travellers increasingly seek immersive and slow travel experiences in 2026. Heritage routes like India’s Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Kangra Valley Railway, along with Japan’s scenic regional train networks, are attracting visitors through mountain landscapes, cultural experiences and historic rail heritage.
From Darjeeling’s toy train to Japan’s scenic routes, rail travel is making a big comeback

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