Kalka-Shimla Railway line

About Kalka-Shimla Railway line:

• This railway was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 8, 2008.
• It is located at an elevation of 2,152 ft above sea level in Haryana, to the capital of Himachal Pradesh, at 6,808 ft.
• The narrow gauge “toy train” passes through 18 stations, 102 tunnels, and over 988 bridges.
• It offers majestic views for most of the route. Passengers see breathtaking valleys, covered with pine, oak, and deodar trees.

Key facts about UNESCO

• UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
• It is specialized agency of the United Nations(UN).
• The constitution, which entered into force in 1946, called for the promotion of international collaboration in education, science, and culture.
• Headquarters: Paris, France.
• Parent Organisation: United Nations Economic and Social Council
• Goal: The primary goals of UNESCO are to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, and culture, and to promote sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.
• UNESCO believes that these areas are crucial for building a more just, peaceful, and inclusive world.