Darjeeling Himalayan Railway’s (DHR) Toy Train, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been named among the global travel guide, Lonely Planet’s recommendation list titled “ 50 best Travel selections for 2027.” It was also featured separately as one of the global travel guide’s 25 recommended travel experiences. The travel guide has described the Hill Station as “ Best for Toy Train Journey.”
Tourists visiting Darjeeling might find it unusual to spend about two hours travelling between Darjeeling and Ghum, but on DHR - fondly known as Toy Train - : The journey is the whole point.” The 88 km DHR, built between 1879 and 1881, connects New Jalpaiguri ( NJP) with Darjeeling and is among India’s most prominent railway heritage attractions. The historic steam journey as one of the key experiences in Darjeeling.
Courtesy : The Times of India
Tuesday, 13th October 2026