Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Mountain railway in Darjeeling district, India.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway connects New Jalpaiguri at 100 meters elevation to Darjeeling at 2,200 meters through an 88-kilometer narrow-gauge track.
Established in 1881, this railway line facilitated the transportation of tea from mountainous plantations while providing essential connectivity to the Himalayan foothills.
The railway represents a significant engineering achievement, leading UNESCO to designate it as part of the Mountain Railways of India World Heritage collection.
Four modern diesel locomotives handle regular services, while the daily tourist train from Darjeeling to Ghum operates with original British steam engines.
The track features six reverses and three loops, including the Batasia Loop, with 73 percent of its length consisting of curves through tea plantations.
Location: Darjeeling district
Location: Jalpaiguri district
Inception: 1881
Official opening: July 4, 1881
Part of: Mountain Railways of India
Phone: +918170034264
Email: dhroffice.kurseong@gmail.com
Website: http://dhr.in.net
GPS coordinates: 27.04500,88.26722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47
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