NITN | @notintownlive | 26 Aug 2021, 06:01 am
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Image credit: Image by Vikramjit Kakati from Pixabay
Kolkata/NITN: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), popularly known as the Toy Train, has resumed its full journey after more than a year.
The route, which connects the Queen of the Hill Stations, Darjeeling, with New Jalpaiguri located in the foothills, had been shut down owing to the pandemic situation.
Train operation between Darjeeling and Ghum resumed on August 16 while the complete stretch was re-opened on August 25.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway became the second railway in the world to be inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Subsequently, the tag was broadened as the Mountain Railways of India and included the Kalka-Shimla Railway and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway along with the DHR.
Interestingly, on August 25, the United Nations Postal Administration released to collectors the 2021 World Heritage prestige booklet, featuring bridges, waterways, and railways, which includes a set of stamps on the DHR.
It is a moment of pride for Indian Railways as UNESCO has launched a stamp on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) August 25, 2021
Among a few world heritage sites, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway attracts tourists from all over the world. pic.twitter.com/YGF5Hp0iVq
However, currently the DHR is in the middle of a controversy arising from media reports that it is likely to be privatised under the Central government's National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) scheme
Image credit: Image by Vikramjit Kakati from Pixabay
- Air India just finished a total makeover of A320neo fleet — Here’s what’s changed
- Tourism: Skal International Kolkata appoints new board at AGM
- Legends, newcomers, and four nights of rhythm — Zurich’s autumn just got louder
- Madhya Pradesh is a 'nursery of talent', says Gajraj Rao at MPTM; 'Panchayat' actress Sunita Rajwar remarks 'state gives maternal home feel'
- MPTM '25: Cultural grandeur, historical heritage and rich traditions make Madhya Pradesh ideal destination for weddings, says State ACS
- Indian tourists to France surge 40% after UPI adoption: Lyra Network chief
- India to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens: Modi
- Air India Express launches brand campaign across South Asia, Middle East, South East Asia Network
- Berlin marks inaugural Freedom Week with films, talks, and performances
- Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart to be held annually on Oct 11-13, announces state CM Mohan Yadav
American Airlines will launch new seasonal service between New York (JFK) and Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI) in March 2026, expanding its international network.
Emirates will celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, by offering special meals and entertainment on its flights to and from India between Oct 17 and 24, the airline said.
British Airways has announced its plans for network expansion in India as it backed a UK government trade mission to the country, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.