Railway Travel Buffs, Check These 7 Most Beautiful Indian Railway Stations

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Railway Travel Buffs, Check These 7 Most Beautiful Indian Railway Stations

Train journeys have an irresistable appeal for many travellers. It is not just click-clack of railway carriage wheels or glimpses of the scenery passing by your window faster than fairies, faster than witches. There is a special charm in railway stations, too. Here are 7 most beautiful of them in India.

Chandrapur and Ballarshah Railway Stations, Maharashtra 
According to non-official rating of the most beautiful railway stations in India, these two stations top the list. Adorned with pictures of Tadoba forest and its inhabitants, both stations are bright and colourful. 

Madurai Railway Station, Tamil Nadu
You can explore some of the Madurai attractions without leaving the railway station: they are all right here on the walls. There is also a depiction of the wedding scene of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareshwa.

Madhubani Railway Station, Bihar
Over 200 local femal artists unites their efforts to produce very impressive murals at Madhubani RS. 

Secunderabad Railway Station, Telangana
Famous Cheriyal Scroll Paintings depicting the life and culture of Telangana villagers meet passengers at the platform and decorate the waiting hall.

Gandhidham Railway Station, Gujarat
Not only the murals of Gandhidham RS are beautiful they are also very informative making the visitors acquainted with rich heritage of Gujarat and Kutch.

Kota Railway Station, Rajasthan
Though Kota is located in the state of Rajasthan, its railway station boasts arguably the most impressive Telangana-originated Cheriyal Scroll Paintings you can find in the whole county.

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