We board the morning express train from Delhi for a four-hour journey to Kalka in air-conditioned ‘chair-class’ carriages. At Kalka, we transfer to the Shimla narrow-gauge ‘toy’ train for the scenic final stretch, passing 800 bridges and 102 tunnels. A packed lunch is included. Upon arrival, we head to the luxurious Oberoi Cecil Hotel for a three-night stay with air-conditioned rooms and forest views.