Darjeeling Toy Train
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Franklin Prestage, the agent of the East Bengal Railway formulated the plan Darjeeling railway in 1878 and construction railway line was completed in 1881. It's called the toy train for its miniature size and its movement to a crawl. Leisure travel in Darjeeling toy train is a gift for, as it can cover so beautiful places. Darjeeling toy train Status granted World Heritage Site in 1999. It was the second railway line in the world to be declared a heritage site by UNESCO.
West Bengal railway authorities have decided to increase its speed in two hours. The distance that the train covers in eight to nine hours and would be covered in six hours. India's railway passes about Rs 10 crore annually on the operation and maintenance Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The train has the glory of old world charm. It has carried millions of tourists to date. The train still maintains its original with wooden compartments and no brakes. The marvel of engineering used by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was an inspiration to several mountain railways in the world. This narrow gauge railway gauge current layers of their way to Siliguri in the plains up to Ghoom and Darjeeling in the hills. SUKNA, Rong Tong, Tindharia, Gayabari, Mahanadi, Kurseong, Tung Sonada, Ghoom are covered by the train stations.
Tourism Tea Garden: You can simply rely on the window the train, feel the cold wind blowing on your face and see the familiar green expanses of tea gardens. Witness tea plantation work hard work garden plucking tea leaves. You can take a stroll along these many tea gardens. This place has many boarding schools, so you can love the school children coming from school. You will get a spectacular view of the Kanchenjunga the third highest mountain in the world of famous Batasia loop.
Forests and monasteries around the city: The train passes through thick pine forests. You can also enjoy the magnificent view of the mountains train and crystalline waterfalls. You can witness the prayer flags waving in the road. It also gives a wonderful view of the various monasteries perched on the slopes. You can find wearing monks robes. Photographers have the opportunity to capture the image of the beautiful landscapes. You can kill time watching the beautiful plantations of white orchids, or you can spend time looking at the snowy mountains. It provides views that are truly dramatic. Passing through the streets can find the number of shops selling warm wool sweaters. You can also take a sip cinnamon tea Masala. You can talk to people in villages is friendly by nature.
There are several Hindi films have been shot in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. With a friendly little village, cool climate and picturesque mountains Darjeeling toy train is the perfect way to enjoy the scenic beauty of Darjeeling.
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