Darjeeling Train
Darjeeling Train
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway(DHR), aptly referred as the “Toy Train”, is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge. It was built between 1879 and 1881 and was powered by a steam Engine but now there is both steam and diesel running on the narrow tracks. During its 88 kms journey from Siliguri (300ft) to Darjeeling, it loops gracefully around those recalcitrant humps, much like a spiral and chugs its way up to Ghoom, its highest point (7,407 ft) and finally descends down a spur to Darjeeling. Besides the schedule service from Siliguri to Darjeeling, there are several tourist train from Darjeeling to Ghoom. Since 1999 the DHR has been declared as a World Heritage Site as listed by UNESCO.
Near Darjeeling Train
More to see around Darjeeling.
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Batasia Loop
The Batasia loop is situated about 5 kms away from Darjeeling town. It is a gigantic railway loop where the Toy Train makes a 360 Degree turn.
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Chowrasta
Chowrasta is a wide promenade located on top of Nehru road in the heart of the town.
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Darjeeling Zoo
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, commonly known as Darjeeling Zoo is also located within the premises of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
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Druk Thupten Sangag Choling Monastery (Dali Monastery)
Druk Thupten Sangak Choling monastery popularly known as Dali monastery is located at Dali about 4 kms away from Darjeeling town.
