{"id":30568,"date":"2023-03-16T11:16:31","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T11:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=30568"},"modified":"2023-03-16T15:37:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T15:37:12","slug":"history-of-darjeeling-himalayan-railway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/history-of-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"History of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a fascinating railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/west-bengal-tours\/\">West Bengal<\/a>. This railway is also known as the <strong>&#8220;Toy Train&#8221;<\/strong> due to its small size, but it is a marvel of engineering and design that has been in operation since 1881.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/history-of-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\/#history-of-the-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\" >History of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/history-of-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\/#design-and-engineering-of-the-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\" >Design and Engineering of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/history-of-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\/#significance-of-the-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\" >Significance of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/history-of-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\/#what-is-the-fare-of-the-darjeeling-himalayan-train\" >What is the fare of the Darjeeling Himalayan train?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/history-of-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"history-of-the-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\"><\/span>History of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was built during the British Raj era in India, primarily for the transportation of tea and other goods from the Darjeeling hills to the rest of the country. The railway was initially constructed to ease the burden on the existing roadways and mule tracks, which were insufficient to handle the growing volume of tea exports.<\/p>\n<p>The railway was designed and constructed by Franklin Prestage, an English engineer who had experience in building railways in the mountainous regions of India. The railway took over four years to build, with construction beginning in 1879 and the first train running in 1881. The railway covers a distance of 88 kilometers and has a maximum gradient of 1 in 19.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Check out West Bengal&#8217;s Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-darjeeling-tour-itinerary.html\">4 Days Darjeeling Travel Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-darjeeling-and-gangtok-tour-package.html\">7 Days Darjeeling &amp; Gangtok Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/gangtok-kalimpong-darjeeling-tour.html\">6 Days Gangtok Kalimpong Darjeeling Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-sundarban-tour-itinerary.html\">3 Days Sundarban Travel Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"design-and-engineering-of-the-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\"><\/span><strong>Design and Engineering of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a marvel of engineering and design, featuring 505 bridges and 689 curves along its route. The railway uses a unique <strong>&#8220;Zig Zag&#8221;<\/strong> system of switches to navigate the steep terrain, with the train reversing directions at several points to ascend the hill.<\/p>\n<p>The railway also features a number of loops, including the famous Batasia Loop, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Darjeeling town. The railway also has a number of small stations along its route, including the Ghum station, which is the highest railway station in India at an altitude of 2,258 meters.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"significance-of-the-darjeeling-himalayan-railway\"><\/span>Significance of the <strong>Darjeeling<\/strong> Himalayan Railway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is not just a means of transportation, but it is also a significant cultural and historical icon. The railway has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, and it attracts thousands of tourists every year.<\/p>\n<p>The railway has also been featured in several movies, including the famous Bollywood film <strong>&#8220;Aradhana&#8221;<\/strong> and the Bollywood film <strong>&#8220;Barfi&#8221;.<\/strong> The railway has also been depicted on Indian postage stamps and is considered to be a symbol of India&#8217;s colonial past.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-fare-of-the-darjeeling-himalayan-train\"><\/span>What is the fare of the Darjeeling Himalayan train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fare for a ride on this iconic <strong>Himalayan train is Rs 805 per head for diesel engine rides and Rs 1405 per head for steam engine rides with first-class seats.<\/strong> To avoid any last-minute hassles, we advise booking your tickets in advance by visiting the nearest railway reservation counter in India. Don&#8217;t miss out on this unforgettable journey through the picturesque landscape of Darjeeling.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a fascinating railway that has a rich history and cultural significance. Its unique design and engineering make it a marvel of the modern world, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ensures that it will continue to be an important cultural icon for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/darjeeling-tours\/\">planning to visit Darjeeling<\/a>, make sure to take a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to experience the beauty of the region and the rich history of this iconic railway.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-tourist-places-in-darjeeling\/\">Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Darjeeling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/darjeeling-toy-train-guide-fare-timing-booking-route\/\">Darjeeling Toy Train: Guide, Fare, Timing, Booking, Route<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/how-to-reach-darjeeling-from-delhi-by-train-air-and-road\/\">How to Reach Darjeeling from Delhi by Train, Air, and Road?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-hill-view-hotels-in-darjeeling\/\">10 Famous Hill View Hotels in Darjeeling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/enjoy-a-night-ride-on-the-darjeeling-toy-train-during-the-ghum-festival-detail-inside\/\">Enjoy a Night ride on the Darjeeling toy train during the Ghum Festival, Detail Inside<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a fascinating railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11259,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-west-bengal"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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