Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

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(271 reviews) · Museum in Darjiling, India
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The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was the first to be built. It is still an outstanding example of a passenger railway laid in the mountains. Opened in … See more

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Aug 2, 2024
This is must visit place and It's amazing to see such an old engine (1892) still runs. The ride is a return journey: Darjeeling-Ghum-Darjeeling, with 15 minutes stop at Batasia Loop and then 25 minut… Full review by bhattesd
Jun 28, 2023
You have done nothing in Darjeeling, if you have not taken the short toy train ride to Ghoom railway station which is "world's highest heritage railway station. On a rainy foggy day, the experience … Full review by Rupadas31
Dec 16, 2022
The museum can be visited while you're taking a ride in the toy train as it mandatorily stops at Ghoom for 20 minutes. And read through the history as why British Empire laid the tracks in Darjeeling… Full review by PratushN

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Yes, I want to know about model of steam/ desile engine is for sale . If its for sale why it is so costly. I saw it on Ghoom …
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Yes, I want to know about model of steam/ desile engine is for sale . If its for sale why it is so costly. I saw it on Ghoom station museum railway and shimla railway station also . But there is no provision to buy using Credit or Debit card. Kindly make it easy through any payment . thanks.
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Hi - I don't think I can help you, the system may not be very efficient but that's the way it is. Having said that - it is still a lovely trip, so don't miss it.
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Answer by Andrea L · Feb 15, 2018
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Is ticket available from counter on 1st week of May?
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Hi there Aditya, I saw no reason for the ticket desk to be closed those dates, but best to turn up early as there was a very long queue.
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How do I reach Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR)?
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Through DHR trains to Kurseong and Darjeeling start from Siliguri, the second largest city in Bengal. DHR is accessible by Indian Railways services from across India at New Jalpaiguri...
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