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Timetable and Travel Information
Please contact Paul Whittle for latest information - pro@dhrs.org
Most of the travel information for the DHR can now be found on
Indian Railways own web site
Tour Groups
Several tour groups organise visits to the DHR, chartering their own special trains. Trains are normally shadowed by road vehicles giving excellent opportunities for photography of the trains.
Darjeeling Tours Ltd is the DHRS's associated travel firm and can provide advice/information for group or individual itineraries. Its web site is at www.darjeelingtours.co.uk
e-mail tours@darjeelingtours.co.uk
Telephone 01777 817798
Trans India Rail by Dan Holbrook
Trans India Rail is based out of the Cindrella Hotel in Siliguri, India. Most people will know this hotel as the Indian Base of the DHRS.
It’s led by Anand Baid (Vivek Baid’s Son), Partha Roy, who has led many of Fuzz Jordan’s trips over the years and Dan Holbrook.
We have recently run successful two and a half week trip to India bringing in the main three Hill Railways, DHR, NMR and KSR. Everyone loved it. Some of the comments are on our website www.transindiarail.com.
We also have a Facebook page which we would urge people to follow.
So, going forward the question is, what are we going to offer people that other companies don’t?
I would say we are going to offer more Rail Enthusiast based trips to India, such as Freight Trains on the DHR, Heritage/Observation Coaches on the DHR, Steam at Matheran, Full Line rail buses at KSR and more. We are also going to offer 10% off to DHRS members on our trips.
Please have a look at our website and get in contact if you need any more information.
Dan Holbrook, who is UK based, info on their tours is on www.transindiarail.com.
Ffestiniog Travel, full details are on www.ffestiniogtravel.com
They have a tour to Darjeeling in Feb 2027
Photography
Aside from the stunning scenery, there are good opportunities to photo the world famous ‘B’ Class steam locomotives at work. The loco depots at Kurseong and Darjeeling are readily visible from the adjacent public roads and permission for photography is not required. At Siliguri Junction, the depot is surrounded by a perimeter wall and visits here require prior approval from the DHR authorities. (It should be noted that in the present security situation, photography on the Indian Railways main-line system is generally not permitted. Do not photograph on stations or trains without specific prior approval.)
Road Travel to Darjeeling
The direct route from Siliguri to Darjeeling on the Hill Cart Road NH55. Alternative routes are available via Mirik or the Teesta Valley/Jorbungalow route, or via Kurseong on the Pankabari Road (steep and limited to light traffic) or the now much-improved Rohini Road.
Road conditions can change unexpectedly due to weather, road repairs, or accidents. Before travelling it is advisable to seek advice from your tour operator or hotelier on the latest situation.
Allow approximately 3 hours (plus stops) for travel from Siliguri/Bagdogra Airport to Darjeeling.
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