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Historical PlaceFamousHeritage / rail
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway / Toy Train
A narrow-gauge railway curls through mountain history.
01 — About
About Darjeeling Himalayan Railway / Toy Train
Coming soon
We’re still writing about Darjeeling Himalayan Railway / Toy Train: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
02 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Time and effort
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours depending service
- Difficulty
- Not a trek
Tickets and permits
- Entry fee
- Ticket fare by service/class
- Parking
- Station-area parking limited
- Permits
- Ticket required; booking recommended
On the ground
- Local food
- Momos, thukpa, Darjeeling tea
Stay safe
Book official service; allow for weather delays
Where it is
Darjeeling, West Bengal
No map pin yet: directions search for the name
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