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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway The settlement at Darjeeling really began in 1828 with British interest. By 1835, it was separated from Sikkim for establishing a Sanatorium for the invalid servants of the East India Company.
If you are discovering the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) for the first time, you will benefit from an understanding that a successful journey cannot be guaranteed; nature and weather, as well as complex political issues, will often cause disappointment to the visitor and tourist.
However, the idea of operating the line as a steam tramway was soon abandoned and, on September 15, 1881, the company adopted the designation of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Co. (DHR), which remained effective until it was taken over by the Government of free India on October 20, 1948.
Our popular ride from Darjeeling to nearby Ghum passes a number of well-known Darjeeling sights and attractions as it climbs fearsome 1 in 20 gradients and loops over itself to gain height. The train will stop at Batasia Loop for 10 minutes for passengers to admire the view and then at Ghum for 30 minutes for the DHR Railway Museum.
Round trip from Darjeeling to GhumJOY RIDE. Our popular ride from Darjeeling to near-by Ghum passes a number of well-known Darjeeling sights and attractions as it climbs fearsome 1 in 20 gradients and loops over itself to gain height.
DHR Coaches. Adapted from compilation by Terry Martin and David Churchill. The passenger coaches of DHR have changed enormously over the years. They have always been, and still are, regularly refurbished and rebuilt to suit the particular traffic requirements of the time.
Director / DHR Elysia Place Kurseong, Dist. Darjeeling West Bengal, India - 734 203 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Further north, to Observatory Hill and beyond, lie the Zoo, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and opportunities for peaceful walks. A walk around the town - things to see The Lower Bazaar, which retains an indigenous atmosphere unchanged over the years, can be reached from the station by continuing down the Hill Cart Road.
Travel to DHR by Rail. Gone are the days when one boarded the steam-hauled “Darjeeling Mail” in Sealdah Station (Calcutta) and travelled north, overnight, through what is now Bangladesh to reach the station of Siliguri Town.
For those taking the 'Joy Train' from Darjeeling, the museum makes an ideal place to visit while waiting for the return journey. Museum admission is included in the 'Joy Train' fare or separate admission tickets ( 20/-) are available from the booking office.
