11 months ago
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Launches New Train Rides for Tourists
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a famous train, has started new short rides to make it easier for tourists to enjoy the train.
They've added three new rides, with two more coming soon.
These rides are designed for people who want a shorter trip than the full-day ride.
One ride goes between Darjeeling and Ghum, another between Kurseong and Mahanadi, and another between Siliguri and Rongtong.
Tourists can now enjoy sunrise and sunset trips, and even visit a tea estate.
The goal is to give more people a chance to experience the railway, especially during busy times.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway introduced new short-distance toy train services.
Three services were launched over the past 48 hours.
Two additional services are scheduled to start on Sunday.
The services aim to attract more tourists during the festive season.
The new services include options like steam and sunset rides.
- Who
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR)
- What
- Launched new short-distance toy train rides.
- Where
- Darjeeling, Ghum, Kurseong, Mahanadi, Siliguri, Rongtong.
- When
- Over the past 48 hours and on Sunday.
- Why
- To attract more tourists during the festive season.
Key facts
- Railway Name
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR)
- New Service Types
- Short-distance toy train rides
- Initial Services Launched
- Three
- Additional Services
- Two more launching Sunday
- Primary Purpose
- Attracting tourists
- UNESCO Status
- World heritage site
Quotes
Rishav Choudhary
DHR director
“We spoke to the authorities of a nearby tea estate to provide tourists with an opportunity to experience the plucking of tea leaves, a tea factory tour and a tea testing session.”
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“The train will be halted at Rongtong for four hours to enable visitors to explore the surrounding areas.”
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Samrat Sanyal
The general secretary of the Himalayan Hospitality and Tourism Development Network
“During tourism season every year, there is a steady demand for toy train tickets.”
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“With these new services, more people can enjoy toy train rides.”
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