Travel Goals! Railway Minister Vaishnaw Shares 6 Of India's Most Scenic Train Rides — IN PICS

From snow-laden valleys to breathtaking views of the vast seas, Indian Railways has a lot of breathtaking train journeys to offer, as Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's listicle shows.

From snow-laden valleys to breathtaking views of the vast seas, Indian Railways has a lot of breathtaking train journeys to offer, as Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's listicle shows.

Banihal to Badgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the rail journey through “the snow laden valley from Banihal to Badgam” offers one of the most iconic views possible during train travel. (Photo: X/@AshwiniVaishnaw)

Kappil, Kerala. Kappil is a beautiful beach-backwater destination located near Varkala. (Photo: X/@AshwiniVaishnaw)

Nilgiri Mountain Railway. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers you a chance to take an almost meditative train journey through the breathtaking range in Tamil Nadu. (Photo: X/@AshwiniVaishnaw)

Kutch, Gujarat. The Railway Minister said the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail offers passengers a chance to immerse themselves “in the vibrant hue of the desert and white sands of the Rann” of Kutch. (Photo: X/@AshwiniVaishnaw)

Kalka-Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The Kalka Shimla Railway, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of India’s mountain railways, allows you to take in the Himalayan vista aboard a toy train. (Photo: X/@AshwiniVaishnaw)

Dudhsagar Falls, Goa. The magnificent Dudhsagar Waterfall is located in the Western Ghats and, as the name suggests, looks like streams of milk flowing down the mountains. (Photo: X/@AshwiniVaishnaw)