Toy Train In Darjeeling

Explore Darjeeling with a majestic ride on the toy train

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Best time to visit
Apr - Jun
Ideal Duration
3-4 Days
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Starting from
Rs. 4,250
  • Hills
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  • Ideal for families

Toy Train Ride, Darjeeling (West Bengal)

Known as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Toy Train in Darjeeling is the rail service provided by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The route of the train allows the passengers to explore the beautiful natural sites of Darjeeling and other nearby locations. The train gives the opportunity to explore the eastern Himalayas. The beautiful plantations and hills come together to offer a picturesque view during the train journey. The train connects New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling. On the journey, the train goes from Siliguri, Kurseong and Ghoom.

Tourists make bookings in advance to enjoy the lazy ride that presents amazing photo opportunities. These small trains look beautiful and take the passengers to some of the highest altitudes of the region. The wonderful engineering of the tracks amazes people during the round trip.

The services provided by the railway

 The Railway includes different services in the toy train of Darjeeling. The passengers get to pick their trip according to their choice. One can pick the daily Toy Train services or go for the joy rides offered by the railway. Similarly, there are trains available for the Jungle Safari Holiday.

1. Jungle Safari Holiday

 For the wildlife tour, the train from Siliguri offers the perfect treat. The train takes you from Siliguri to Tindharia. The loops of the train route make the view of the wildlife sanctuary of Mahananda more enjoyable.

2. Joy ride to Ghoom

 The train from Darjeeling to Ghoom is a perfect choice. These are called the joy rides that attract many tourists. With the stops at the Batasia loop and Ghoom, the passengers get to explore the place better. These are steam and diesel trains, so that ride stays slow and enjoyable.

3. Daily service

The Toy Train starts the daily journey from New Jalpaiguri and takes the passengers to Darjeeling. The journey is a perfect treat to enjoy the region’s majestic beauty.

The routes available for the passengers

 There are about 18 routes in this railway network. The fascinating loops of the routes make the train journey adventurous for the passengers. From New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling, it is an 80 km journey. However, the train also covers the locations that come in the route such as Siliguri, Kurseong, and Ghoom as well. The train starts at New Jalpaiguri and slowly climbs up the high altitudes. The highest point of the journey is Ghoom that has 7,400 feet altitude above the sea level.

The route offers the mesmerizing views of Mt Kanchenjunga and the incredible scenic beauty of the Darjeeling landscape and during the journey, the train passes through many bridges, including five major and around 500 minor.

Booking the train in advance would be a better idea to ensure the reservations of toy train in Darjeeling when you are there with your friends.

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The toy train runs on both diesel and steam, with the steam locomotive running in the morning and the diesel one running in the evening.

 

The toy train covers goes to Ghoom, New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri and Kurseong among a few others.

 

 

 

The round trip from Ghoom to Darjeeling to Ghoom is of around 1 hour or even less.

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