The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as
the "Toy Train", is a railway that runs between New
Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West
Bengal, India. Built between 1879 and 1881, the railway is about 78 kilometres
long. Its elevation level varies from about 100 metres to about 2,200 metres.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was declared a World
Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. It is listed as Mountain Railways of India. This site
includes three railways: the Darjeeling Himalayan, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
and the Kalka Shimla Railway. All three railways are still fully operational.
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This stamp is part of a set of five stamps about
spices of India: coriander, chilly and turmeric (curcuma).
Thx Rod!
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1 comments:
Pictures are so beautiful. Better known as the Toy Train, this narrow gauge railway line connects New Jalpaiguri and the beautiful city of Darjeeling in West Bengal. Explore all best scenic rail routes around the world also.
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