9-November... Opening of Kalka-Shimla Railway...

The Kalka-Shimla Railway, the narrow gauge railway in North India was opened for traffic on this day (9-nov) in 1903...

One of the marvel of engineering, which navigates through picturesque landscapes was initially built to connect Shimla, the summer capital of British India, with the Indian plains...

A Cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site, covers 96 kilometers with 103 tunnels and 864 bridges, winds through the Shivalik Range, connecting Kalka in the plains to the charming hill station of Shimla...  The journey offers breathtaking views of forests, hills, and quaint villages, providing a nostalgic and scenic travel experience...

The Kalka-Shimla Railway stands as a testament to the architectural ingenuity of its time, making it a must-visit for history and nature enthusiasts alike...

India Post commemorated the centenary of the Kalka-Shimla Railway's inauguration by issuing a 5 Rupees postage stamp in 2003...  This symbolic gesture recognized a century of the railway's historical significance and its enduring impact on transportation and tourism...

The text in Hindi on the stamp translates to... 

                कालका - शिमला रेल के 100 वर्ष  - 100 Years of Kalka - Shimla Railway

This stamp can be collected under the themes: 

(a) Transport / Locomotives...

(b) Railway / Mountain Railway...

(c) Bridges...

(d) Snow...

(e) Anniversaries / Jubilees...

(f) UNESCO World Heritage Sites... 

(g) Tourism...