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Jul 25th, 2004, 21:14
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information on Toy Train - Darjeeling
Hi,
I'm new in the forum and I hope the question'll be appropriate. If not I apoligize in advance. This is my question: I'll be in India next November. I'm planning to visit Sikkim and Darjeeling in West Bengala. I would to make a travel with Toy Train from Siliguri to Darjeeling. Is there anyone that has any information on this train? I mean departure time, costs and so on. Moreover the train is one-way? I mean the train goes from Siliguri to Darjeeling and back? Is it a round trip? Is it possible to catch the train from Darjeeling to Siliguri? Many thanks for any answer. Bye Tina  |
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Jul 26th, 2004, 03:14
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Here you go!
Hi Tina and welcome to India Mike.
The toy train runs in both directions so getting back to Siliguri using the train wont be a problem. The journey time is around 6 hours but I reckon the ride will be worth the time spent on the train! The trains leave daily as follow Train No 1D SILIGURI JN 09:27 DARJEELING 15:30 Train No 2D DARJEELING 10.40 SILIGURI JN 16.38 And to whet your appetite here's a wee link toy train For other train info you can try here trains Happy Traveling  |
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Jul 26th, 2004, 10:21
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The ticket is a mere Rs. 38/- , but the journey priceless for a rail buff !!
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Jul 26th, 2004, 17:24
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thanks
Many thanks for your answers.
Which way do you recommend? Which is the best between 1)Darjeeling to Siliguri and 2) Siliguri to Darjeeling??? Bye bye Tina |
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Dec 3rd, 2006, 13:01
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darjeeling to njp or other way
Will be going to Darjeeling this winter and am trying to decide whether to take the toy train or not. Two questions:
1) We will be taking the Darjeeling mail (10 hours) from Kolkata to NJP - do people have any opinions on whether we will be in any condition to enjoy the toy train ride after such a journey? 2) ALternatively, we are thinking of taking the toy train down from Darjeeling to NJP - any thoughts on whether the journey is better in one direction or the other? many thanks, matal (with life...) |
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Apr 2nd, 2009, 00:29
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hey there
im planning a trip on the toy train next week. brilliant about the price! do you need to book or should i just turn up? thanks x |
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Apr 2nd, 2009, 04:43
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Sally - Welcome to Indiamike... You should book in advance. I see that only first class is available for the next 10 days or so (except the 6th which is not available at all)...
If you don't find availability, you can try the train going down from Darjeeling... that usually has much more availability... |
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