Darjeeling

Day Two: Next morning’s plan was towards the fulfilment of a childhood wish. A ride on the eponymous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Or to put it simply, a glorious Toy Train ride. Come to Darjeeling and not take a joyride on the beloved steam engine? Simply [...]

This summer I escaped the hustle-and-bustle and the dust-and-din of Calcutta for a few days’ respite in the beautiful hill town of Darjeeling. One might say it was the quintessential 'Bong' summer vacation! For Darjeeling is indeed the pride and joy of every Bengali. Nestled [...]