Having travelled on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway between Ooty and Conoor I was looking forward to a ride on Darjeeling Himalyan Railway. My hopes were not belied as the journey was a memorable one. L ike the NMR the DHR is also a Unesco World Heritage train.The fare also includes free entry to DHR museum at Ghum Station . Tip... More

This is a UNESCO World Heritage train which runs from Darjeeling to Ghoom ("joy ride") - it takes about 1 hr one way with a 15 minute stop at Batasia Loop and a 30 minute stop at Ghoom. The inside of the train could do with a bit of renovation, as our first impression stepping into the train was that... More

Take a ride on this from Darjeeling to Ghoom. Ghoom is the highest altitue station in India. Ride from Darjeeling to Ghoom and back takes about 2.5 hours. In between the journey you stop at the loop which is a great place for photography. The sound of the steam engine is soothing to the ears.

good for a short trip to the monastery. kids will like it. bit pricey as now targeting tourist and not locals.

The famous 'Toy Train' will take you for a wonderful ride between the Tea Gardens, Clouds and chilling memories!

This too short train ride via the narrow gauge railway was fun. The little engine chugged along with great aplomb, tooting and rattling. If the track was repaired ( washed out ) and the ride several hours long the area would have a real touris winner.

We had to be content with the 2 hour train ride instead of the longer all day venture (closed due to landslide). I had pictured traveling through green leafy valleys but instead got a trip through very populated areas, ending at a rather grotty little station called Ghoom where we got to spend 1/2 hour before chugging back to Darjeeling.... More

We did the Joy ride trip from Darjeeling to Ghum under steam. Loved every moment of it, the smell, the sound, the power, the whistle, the way it rattles along the street and the views. Booked our tickets in advance, the conductor in our carriage incouraged us to hang out of the windows to get some great camera shots. Would... More

What a lovely ride, I would suggest to do this instead of the full trip from New JP