Historical Himalayan Darjeeling Railway Station

Fun and entertainment is another name of Darjeeling Himalayan railway and owing to its importance the place where it sheds its engine has become a place for tourist adventure.

Since we understand the line that runs through the steep gauge and stretch is something different as compare to any other railway tracks but there is much more than just a hilly slopes and sharp turnings.

Although we need to understand its importance and contribution in easing revenue from tourist but more we need to be conscious regarding its history and repulsive situation but first we need to thank British government and East India Company for turning this dream project into reality and today their courteous approach has left its trademark around the globe.

Darjeeling Himalayan railway station, which is a main junction and point of terminals is one of the most pristine and historical site. Built between late 18^th century this is the place where the main stream of engine rest its head and for tourist information this engine are most unique in designs and very rare and are to be found in some other hill station of India, where British had set up this steam engine railway.

Steam engine which was the first mark of British colony can be considered as oldest and historical and understanding its importance UNESCO have announced this place as World Heritage Site, since then the value and impetus of this station has witnessed mass number of tourist.

What’s more interesting to notice Darjeeling Himalayan railway is the second site to have this Honour of UNESCO and the tracks which were built in 1881 are still the same and very little renovation has been done, which in turn gives the taste of authentic British engineering.

At present day the locomotive which has four diesel engine runs through the tracks of Kurseong to Darjeeling which in its first phase used to run till Siliguri but with the growing natural calamities the tracks was removed from Kurseong to Siliguri and today it function and runs through the gates of Darjeeling Himalayan railway station till Kurseong.

Pay a visit here to witness narration of British approach where they had share their glory time by making this place as their summer retreat and lived through the ages. 

Nearby Attraction

Beside the beautiful gate of Darjeeling railway station which is settled perfectly at a site of Darjeeling main town, here you have brilliant opportunity to see and allure nearby attractions like chowrasta which is 10 minutes away from this site, Lloyd Botanical garden 15 minutes away from this site, Mall road and observatory hall 15 minutes away from this site, Nightingale park 20 minutes away from this site, Himalayan mountaineering institute 25 minutes away from this site and Padmaja Himalayan zoological park which is also 25 minutes away from here.

 You can also visit to other interesting attractions like Singamari Rope Way, Peace Pagoda, Batasia Loop, Tiger Hill, Mirik Lake and Jamuney Bridge. 

How to Reach

Nearest railway station from Darjeeling is New Jalpaiguri which is at a distance of 72 km.

Nearest airport from Darjeeling is Bagdogra, which is at a distance of 69 km from here.