Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Darjeeling

Name: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Address: Darjeeling, India

#38 among attractions in Darjeeling

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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Darjeeling

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The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the DHR or the Toy Train, is a 2 ft gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. Built between 1879 and 1881, it is about 88 km long. It climbs from about 100 m above sea level at New Jalpaiguri to about 2,200 m at Darjeeling, using six zig zags and five loops to gain altitude. Six diesel locomotives handle most of the scheduled service, with daily tourist trains from Darjeeling to Ghum – India's highest railway station – and the steam-hauled Red Panda service from Darjeeling to Kurseong. Steam-enthusiast specials are hauled by vintage British-built B-Class steam locomotives. The railway's headquarters are at Kurseong. ()

Local name: दार्जिलिंग हिमालयी रेल Unesco: from 1999Area: 172.97 acres (0.2703 mi²)Coordinates: 27°2'15"N, 88°15'47"E

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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mahakal Temple, Peace Pagoda, Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Bhutia Busty Monastery.

0.8 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Mahakal Temple, Darjeeling
21 min walk • The Mahakal Temple or Mahakal Mandir is a sacred Hindu temple located in Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the third god in the Hindu triumvirate.
0.7 miS
Buddhist temple, Buddhist architecture, Pagoda
Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling
19 min walk • Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling or Darjeeling Peace Pagoda is one of the Peace Pagodas designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds to help unite them in their search for world peace.
0.5 miN
Botanical garden, Park
Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Darjeeling
12 min walk • Lloyd's Botanical Garden, or Darjeeling Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden in Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.
1 miNE
Monastery
Bhutia Busty Monastery, Darjeeling
25 min walk • Bhutia Busty monastery or Karma Dorjee Chyoling monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Bhutia Busty, Darjeeling district, India. It belongs to the Red Sect of Buddhist Lamas.
1.1 miSW
27°1'25"N • 88°15'17"E
Dali Monastery, Darjeeling
28 min walk • Temple
1.1 miN
27°3'13"N • 88°15'37"E
Nightingale Park/Shrubbery Park, Darjeeling
29 min walk • Park
0.8 miNE
Mountain, Park
Observatory Hill, Darjeeling
20 min walk • Observatory Hill is a hill near Chowrasta square, or The Mall as it is popularly known, in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Views of snow-clad peaks, including Mount Kanchenjunga, are visible from the Observatory Hill. The Bhutia Busty monastery was originally located here. Now the hill has the temple of Mahakal.
0.7 miNE
27°2'48"N • 88°16'7"E
Deshbandu Museum, Darjeeling
19 min walk • Museum
0.8 miN
27°2'53"N • 88°16'1"E
St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling
20 min walk • Church
0.6 miNE
Historic walking areas, Square
Chowrasta, Darjeeling
15 min walk • Chowrasta is a historical public square in the Victorian era hill resort town of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. Located in the heart of the town it was the fashionable place of assembly for residents and visitors in the 18th Century.
~1120 ftNE
27°2'25"N • 88°15'54"E
Mahakal Market, Darjeeling
6 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway?

Nearby attractions include Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Darjeeling (12 min walk), Chowrasta, Darjeeling (15 min walk), Deshbandu Museum, Darjeeling (19 min walk), Southfield College, Darjeeling (19 min walk).

How to get to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway:

Train

Darjeeling (1 min walk)

Bus

Bus and taxi stand (13 min walk)