Darjeeling Himalayan Railways
Private Tour: 1nt Kolkata • 1nt Siliguri (New Jalpaiguri)•Darjeeling Himalayan Railway ‘Toy Train’ 8hrs • 4nts Darjeeling
A visit to Darjeeling is incomplete without a ride in the toy-train of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). The miniature train, given Heritage status by UNESCO, covers the distance of 88 km in 8 hours between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling, takes you through 5 reverses, 4 loops, 498 minor bridges, 177 unmanned level crossings and 12 stations en route.
Day 1 Arrive Kolkata: Upon arrival in Kolkata (Calcutta) you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Your city tour includes visit to the Fort William, Victoria memorial, the Indian museum, St. Paul’s cathedral, Birla Planetarium and the Botanical gardens.
Day 2 Kolkata to Siliguri via Bagdogra: by air. Transfer to Kolkata airport. Fly to Bagdogra, met and transferred to Siliguri for overnight stay. During the afternoon visit the New Jalpaiguri loco shed. See engines, some of which were originally built in Glasgow.
Day 3 Siliguri to Darjeeling: board DHR, 88 Kms/8hrs. Morning transfer to New Jalpaiguri railway station. Depart on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Your car will run parallel to the train, giving you ample opportunity to take photographs by changing the ride between the car and train. Upon arrival at Darjeeling you will be transferred to your hotel for a 4 night stay.
Day 4 Darjeeling: The beautiful hill station Darjeeling at an altitude of 7,000 feet called the ‘Queen of the Himalayas.’
Day 5 Darjeeling: Visit Ghoom Monastery to see one of the largest statues of the Maitreya Buddha, Himalayan Zoo and Natural History Museum.
Day 6 Darjeeling: Day at leisure to explore Darjeeling at your own pace.
Day 7 Darjeeling to Calcutta via Bagdogra: by air. Transfer to Bagdogra airport and fly to Kolkata. Travel to onward destination.
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City |
Hotel Featured |
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Kolkata |
Peerless Inn |
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Siliguri |
Royal Sarovar Premier |
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Darjeeling |
The Elgin |