Darjeeling Train Joy ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, popularly called "Toy Train", from Darjeeling to Darjeeling (Via Batasia Loop & Ghoom)
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Also called The DHR or the Toy Train is a two-foot (610 millimeter) gauge train that is located through New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. It was built between 1879 and 1881 It is approximately 88 kilometers (55 miles) long. It climbs from 100 meters (328 feet) above the sea level in New Jalpaiguri to about 2,200 meters (7,218 feet) at Darjeeling with six zig-zags and five loops to climb. Six diesel locomotives run the majority of the scheduled trains and regular tourist trains that run from Darjeeling to Ghum India's highest railway station - as well as steam-powered Red Panda route between Darjeeling up to Kurseong. Steam-loving specials are operated by British-built vintage B-Class steam engines. The railway's headquarters are located at Kurseong.
On the 2nd of December, 1999, UNESCO officially declared DHR as a World Heritage Site. Two railway lines were added later and the place was referred to as one of the mountain railways in India.
How to take trip the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
By Air
Bagdogra, 90 K.M. (via NH 110) away from Darjeeling it is the closest airport that is connected to flights from major cities such as Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati.
By Train
Apart from the Darjeeling Himalayan Station (88 K.M. From New Jalpaiguri Railway Station) the two stations that are closest to railways can be found in Siliguri in Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri. They have direct rail connections to Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati and the other major cities in India.
By Road
The most important way for access to Darjeeling through the road route is Siliguri the Siliguri, 77 K.M. (via NH 55), which connects all major cities in India. Bus services are available at Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand, Siliguri. Smaller vehicles are also accessible by way of seat-sharing or hire from railway stations, airports and motor syndicates/police motor stands. A taxi stand that is pre-paid located at NJP Railway station & Bagdogra airport is also accessible. The four routes you can choose from Siliguri to get to Darjeeling can be: Tindharia - Kurseong route Dudhiya - Mirik route Rohini route Pankhabari