The journey from the border city of Tirano in Italy to the Swedish city of St. Mortiz is an enduring memory which will haunt you for a long time. It would bring back memories of Narnia during the reign of the wicked witch. The journey begins in the ‘Bernina Express’ the Swiss train which provides a spectacular view of the Alpine mountain. The train climbs up the glaciers giving a splendid view of scenic beauty of Alps to almost 7400 feet above sea level before it moves down to the valley. As it travels a distance of 144km which is declared as a part of UNESCO World Heritage, it passes through 55 tunnels and 196 bridges.
This route was constructed during 1895-1904 period. You can book tickets as part of European railway pass or buy the Bernina pass. Unlike other trains, seat reservation is a must to travel by Bernina Express. A 3-hour journey from Geneva will take you to Paris by TGV-Lyria (The railway line connecting France and Switzerland). The trains travel at a speed of 190 miles/hour through the picturesque villages of Switzerland and France. The view from the train gives you a feel of travelling through the sets of cowboy movies. With the help of a city map and a metro pass you can easily you’re the places. Another way to enjoy sightseeing is to travel in a hop on hop off bus that takes you to the places of tourist attraction while giving a vivid commentary on the places you are visiting.
