Welcome to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway The settlement at Darjeeling really began in 1828 with British interest. By 1835, it was separated from Sikkim for establishing a Sanatorium for the invalid servants of the East India Company.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway :: Welcome to the DHR
The secret of enjoying your visit to one of the most outstanding engineering feats of the World is to 'roll with the punches' and appreciate that this is all part of the appeal of a railway which has survived, fully operational, against all the odds and elements for almost 130 years.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway :: Services on DHR
Daily-Round trip from Darjeeling to Ghum & back to Darjeeling. Our popular ride from Darjeeling to nearby Ghum passes a number of well-known Darjeeling sights and attractions as it climbs fearsome 1 in 20 gradients and loops over itself to gain height.
About Us - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
DARJEELING HIMALAYAN RAILWAY. The settlement at Darjeeling really began in 1828 with British interest. By 1835, it was separated from Sikkim for establishing a Sanatorium for the invalid servants of the East India Company.
Fare Details - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Train services over Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) Joy Ride. Daily-Round trip from Darjeeling to Ghum. Our popular ride from Darjeeling to nearby Ghum passes a number of well-known Darjeeling sights and attractions as it climbs fearsome 1 in 20 gradients and loops over itself to gain height.
Interactive Map - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Interactive Map. Adapted from a compilation by David Charlesworth of DHRS. We hope you have an enjoyable journey travelling by DHR and have prepared these notes so that you may anticipate what may be seen or encountered from the train.
Online Tickets - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Online Tickets. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DHR Locomotives - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
DHR Locomotives. Adapted from compilation by Terry Martin and David Churchill. Working the DHR, with its sharp curves, severe gradients and long stretches of uphill running is a very challenging task requiring a very special locomotive.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway :: Travel to DHR by Rail
There are trains to New Jalpaiguri from all over India, not necessarily on a daily basis – including a weekly train (12507 / 12516) from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) which takes 53 hours. From Kolkata the main trains are the ‘Darjeeling Mail’ night service (12343 / 12344) (daily) and the ‘Shatabdi’ day service (12041 / 12042) (not ...
DHR Museums - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The indoor exhibition. The indoor exhibition is upstairs in the station building accessed over the footbridge. It is a mixed display of general World Heritage information and DHR artefacts, some of which have been donated by the families of former railway employees.