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Darjeeling Toy Train
The most famous of the little trains , is the one linking thtown of New
Jalpaiguri the plains to the lovely hill station of Darjeeling .
With a 2 ft gauge , the Darjeeling Hill Railway is indeed a 'toy train' being
the narrowest of the regular narrow gauges. The tiny century -old engine is
connoisseur's delight.
The 86 km Darjeeling line has no tunnels , thus allowing the traveller an uninterrtpted
view of the breathtaking scenery of the Himlayas. The seven - and a - half hour
ride up , is a journey especially for rail buffs.
Access to Darjeeling
New Jalpaiguri , the starting point of te hill train to Darjeeling, has
direct connections to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati and other places in India.
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