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How to plan Darjeeling Toy Train Trip

🌄 Dream Among the Clouds – Darjeeling Toy Train Travel Guide A dream among the clouds… Winding paths through the mountain slopes, Pine trees fading into the mist, And the gentle touch of the cold breeze — This is Darjeeling! ❤️ Called the “Eastern Himalayas,” this place’s beauty is truly beyond words. Today, let’s talk about 👉 How to plan your Darjeeling Toy Train journey, 👉 and what important things you should keep in mind. From Kerala, you can reach Darjeeling either by train or by flight. --- 🚉 By Train: The nearest railway station to Darjeeling is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) in West Bengal. There’s a direct train from Ernakulam North (ERN) to NJP. Sleeper Class fare: ₹980 3-Tier AC fare: ₹2505 Available on all days of the week. If you board the train at 11:45 PM, after a 48-hour journey, you’ll reach NJP at 11:45 PM on the third day. There are rooms available near the railway station starting from ₹1000 per night. --- From NJP, the toy train to Darjeeling departs at 10:10 AM. Make sure to book your tickets in advance. Ticket fare is around ₹1500. This train leaves NJP at 10:10 AM and reaches Darjeeling by 5:40 PM — a beautiful 7.5-hour scenic mountain journey. Since it’s a mountain railway, the maximum speed is around 20 km/hr. Carry enough food and water with you, and plan one full day for this train experience. --- If you don’t have enough time, you can take a shared taxi from NJP to Darjeeling — around ₹400 per person, or hire a private taxi for about ₹5000. It takes roughly 3 hours to reach Darjeeling by road. --- ✈️ By Flight: If you prefer flying, the nearest airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra. There are connecting flights from Kochi, taking around 6 hours of total travel time. If you book early, you can get tickets for about ₹6000. From Bagdogra Airport, NJP Railway Station is 18 km away. Cabs, autos, and Uber are easily available there. --- In Darjeeling itself, there’s also a shorter version of the toy train ride — a 1.5-hour round trip that starts and ends in Darjeeling. You can find train details on IRCTC by searching DJ to DJRZ. Steam engine train: ₹1500 Diesel engine train: ₹1000 The steam engine departs at 3:35 PM, and the diesel train at 3:45 PM — if you’re lucky, you can enjoy the view of both trains moving together! 🚂✨ Along the route, you’ll witness breathtaking views of Mount Kanchenjunga, floating clouds, and the magical beauty of Darjeeling. 🌥️🏔️