7407 ft: FIRST CLASS- DARJEELING’s STEAM LOCOMOTIVE Joyride: India’s highest Railway Station: GHUM 🚂

Join me on one of India’s most iconic train journeys, the legendary Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), famously known as the Darjeeling Toy Train! 🚂✨

As a solo female traveller, I boarded the vintage steam-powered train on a rainy, misty morning with a heart full of excitement and a little nervousness. What started as a journey filled with apprehensions soon turned into one of the most magical travel experiences of my life.

This charming narrow-gauge railway, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, winds its way through the hills of West Bengal, offering stunning views, old-world charm, and the unforgettable "chik-chik" rhythm of the steam locomotive.

My joyride took me all the way to Ghum Railway Station, the highest railway station in India at 7,407 feet above sea level. Surrounded by clouds and the nostalgic sound of steam hissing through the hills, the entire experience felt straight out of a fairytale or maybe even a Harry Potter movie! ☁️🧳🧙‍♀️

🌧️ Highlights of this video:
• Real steam engine experience on Darjeeling Toy Train
• Reaching Ghum – India’s highest railway station
• Rainy mountain ride and scenic loop at Batasia
• Personal reflections as a solo woman traveller
• Ticket prices: ₹1500 for steam joyride / ₹1000 for diesel ride
• Travel tips for booking and timing your Darjeeling toy train journey

This journey is not just about travel, it’s about heritage, nostalgia, courage, and falling in love with India’s mountains all over again. Whether you're planning your Darjeeling trip or simply dreaming about it, this video will take you there through my eyes, my lens, and my heart. ❤️

📍 Route Covered: Darjeeling → Batasia Loop → Ghum → Darjeeling
🎟️ Ticket Info: Steam Joyride ₹1500 | Diesel Joyride ₹1000 (Per Person)


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Jai Hind 🙏