The short answer
Kamli Ghat to Phulad heritage train ride: what visitors should know first
Do it if you like trains and scenery and can be flexible. Services have changed in recent years, so check the current heritage and passenger timetables with North Western Railway or IRCTC before planning a day around it.
History and context
The story behind Kamli Ghat to Phulad heritage train ride
The Marwar Junction to Phulad section was built by the Maharajas of Marwar, and the Mavli to Phulad section by the Maharanas of Mewar, before Independence. Published accounts date the metre-gauge ghat section to the 1930s.
A heritage tourist service named Valley Queen was announced in October 2023, using the existing track. Operating status can change, so confirm it before you travel.
Useful facts
Kamli Ghat to Phulad heritage train ride facts at a glance
- Location
- Marwar Junction–Mavli line via Phulad, Goram Ghat and Kamli Ghat
- Experience type
- Slow heritage and passenger train ride
- Known for
- Ghat scenery, stone viaducts and old tunnels
- Built
- Princely railways of Marwar and Mewar, 1930s ghat section
- Time or schedule
- Check North Western Railway / IRCTC
Why it matters
Why Kamli Ghat to Phulad heritage train ride is worth your time
Rajasthan's old princely railways were built to link Marwar and Mewar through the Aravallis, and few of those lines survive in their original form. This stretch keeps its tunnels, viaducts and narrow ghat curves and shows how the hills were crossed in the early 20th century.
For travellers it is also one of the easiest rural experiences around Deogarh: no walking, no tickets to monuments, just a slow rail ride. The monsoon-green slopes and occasional monkeys at stations make it attractive for families and older travellers who prefer sitting to climbing.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The ghat section
Tunnels and viaducts cluster around Goram Ghat and Kamli Ghat.
- 02
Valley Queen
A heritage service styled with a steam-look engine was introduced in October 2023.
- 03
Monsoon green
The Aravalli slopes are at their best from July to October.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The line crosses the Aravallis through a series of ghats, with stone viaducts and tunnels built before Independence. The Marwar Junction side was built by the Marwar rulers and the Mavli side by Mewar, and the section around Kamli Ghat, Goram Ghat and Phulad is where the scenery concentrates.
When the Valley Queen heritage train was introduced in October 2023, it was reported to run from Marwar Junction to Kamli Ghat, stopping at Phulad and Goram Ghat, with a diesel engine styled to look like a steam locomotive. Reports describe around two tunnels and 172 bridges on the route. A long halt at Kamli Ghat gives time to look around before the return.
Because timetables change, ask Deogarh Mahal to confirm what is running, and consider driving to Kamli Ghat or Phulad so you do a single leg rather than the whole day. Take a window seat, water and a hat.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Check the current heritage and passenger timetables with NWR or IRCTC
- Ask Deogarh Mahal about road transfers to Kamli Ghat or Phulad
- Carry water and snacks; stations are small
- Reserve in advance for the heritage service
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Kamli Ghat, Goram Ghat and Phulad stations on the Marwar Junction–Mavli line, near Deogarh
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day depending on the service
- Best time
- July to March; the ghat is greenest during and just after the monsoon
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Seated and mostly level, but platforms at small stations are low and coaches can have high steps. Carry water, and check whether the service you choose has a reserved seat and an on-board toilet.
- Tickets and access
- Fares and booking details change. A fare of ₹2,000 per person was reported when the Valley Queen was launched in 2023; confirm the current service, days and fare with North Western Railway or IRCTC before relying on it.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
Seated and mostly level, but platforms at small stations are low and coaches can have high steps. Carry water, and check whether the service you choose has a reserved seat and an on-board toilet.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is the heritage train running now?
It was introduced in October 2023, but timetables and frequency change. Check the current status with North Western Railway or IRCTC.
Where is Kamli Ghat?
It is a small station on the Marwar Junction–Mavli line, reached by road in about 10 to 20 minutes from Deogarh according to published accounts.
Can I do part of the route?
Yes. Many visitors drive to one station and ride a single section instead of the whole day.
Sources and further reading
- Outlook Traveller: Valley Queen heritage train unveiled
- Outlook Traveller: Deogarh, birds, forts and more
- Wikipedia: Deogarh, Rajasthan
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
