Line off to Rishikesh: Our train turning to left for Dehradun.

The famous Raiwala curve: Seen here curving towards left to Kansrao station. This is the famous Raiwala curve with road underpass.

Zooming in for better view: One of few remaining trains that still have First Class coach.(second from front).

S Curve: Negotiating one of many S Curves that fall in way. Right now it is passing through the core zone of Rajaji National Park. As expected, the forest has thinned over the years, otherwise it used to match Amazon jungles.

Forest was never so thin: This guy got so conscious of obstructing my view that he later switched to a coach behind mine.

Picturesque Shivalik Ranges:

Kansrao Station: This station is in the middle of Rajaji National Park and had no access via civic road. One of the reason why Hardwar - Dehradun line will never be double. There have been incidences in past where rampaging elephants had brought down th

Look at the gradient: Loco pilot stopping to gasp and check his machine before taking on the gradient.

Sugarcane Fields: Lush green sugar fields greet us upon entering Doon valley, with picturesque mountain in the background. by Aseem 'aseemsjohri(a)yahoo.com'

Cane & Mustard: Sugarcane and mustard are two main crops of Doon valley, besides the famous rice.

Doiwala: Ladies and Gentlemen! Makes space for college going students or see your half hour journey to DDN turning into hell.

Upasana Express at Doiwala: Not surprised to see HWH WDM2 18568 heading the Upasana Express. On other occasions have seen Andal loco. This train comes all the way uptill DDN without loco change.

Breezing towards Harrawala.

A tribute to Ruskin Bond. Line branching off from Tapri Jn. towards 'Shamli'. Always wanted to take this shot.