A Wonder of the Rail Tracks
The Darjeeling Himalayan railway is a marvel of sorts in what one would call non-engineering. During its 87.48-kms journey from Siliguri to Darjeeling, the toy train as it is aptly and affectionately referred to, loops gracefully around those recalcitrant humps, much like a spiral and chugs its way up to Ghum, its highest point at 7,407 feet. It seems to be gentle persuasion all the way. The only other mountain railway in the world that reaches a higher altitude is in the Andes where Cusco station is located at 14,000 feet, but the mechanism used there is different. The journey is as leisurely, but not at all strenuous unlike a pony ride. Each stretch offers a unique panorama. To enjoy this heritage train journey simply log onto www.sikkimhotravel.com and make online reservation for toy train trip including hotels and flights booking for Sikkim-India.Tags: travel, india, train, tour, destination, darjeeling, sikkim, packages
