Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Organizes Joy Ride for Specially-Abled Children on Children's Day
The train people in Darjeeling, called DHR, are doing something super nice for Children's Day!
They are taking kids who need a little extra help, like those who can't see very well or have other challenges, for a special train ride.
It's like a fun adventure on the old toy train that goes through the pretty hills.
This is to make sure all children can enjoy the magic of train travel and the beautiful scenery.
DHR is also doing a special walk to remember a famous leader named Gandhi and a contest for students.
It's all about sharing happiness and celebrating together.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is organizing a special joy ride for specially-abled and visually-impaired children on November 14 for Children's Day.
The heritage train will travel from Siliguri to Rongtong, in collaboration with an NGO.
The initiative aims to make rail travel accessible and enjoyable for all children.
The DHR will also host a 'Shatabdi' march commemorating Mahatma Gandhi's arrival and the 'Iron Sherpa' student competition.
- Who
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) in collaboration with an NGO
- What
- Organizing a joy ride for specially-abled and visually-impaired children on a heritage train, and other events including a 'Shatabdi' march and 'Iron Sherpa' competition.
- When
- November 14 for the joy ride; November 15 for the 'Shatabdi' march; The 'Iron Sherpa' competition took place on the Thursday before November 13.
- Where
- From Siliguri to Rongtong, with the 'Shatabdi' march proceeding from Rongtong to Sukna station.
- Why
- To mark Children's Day and make the joy of rail travel accessible to specially-abled children; to commemorate 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in Darjeeling; to recognize the best student from DHR's catchment area.
Existing Summary
New Information
Focus of Events
Existing Summary
The Ghum Festival 2025 is a broad cultural event featuring a literature festival, cycle rally, heritage run, photo exhibition, and station celebrations.
New Information
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is organizing a specific joy ride for specially-abled and visually-impaired children on Children's Day, alongside a 'Shatabdi' march and the 'Iron Sherpa' competition.
Event Timing
Existing Summary
The Ghum Festival is scheduled for November 29 to December 7, 2025.
New Information
The joy ride for specially-abled children is taking place on November 14, marking Children's Day. The 'Shatabdi' march and 'Iron Sherpa' competition also have specific, earlier dates.
- Event
- Joy ride for specially-abled and visually-impaired children
- Organizer
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR)
- Collaborator
- NGO
- Date
- November 14 (Children's Day)
- Route
- Siliguri to Rongtong
- Other DHR Events
- 'Shatabdi' march (November 15), 'Iron Sherpa' competition (Thursday before November 13)
