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61. the Toy Train

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Siliguri, or rather, nearby New Jalpaiguri Junction, is the starting point for what is commonly known as the Toy Train, a narrow gauge railway that runs between Siliguri and Darjeeling. And climbs from 120 meters above sea level to more than 2000. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, as it is officially known, was built in 1880 [...]

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60. Siliguri

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Our arrival in Siliguri could not have been timed worse. Today is Ram Navami, the Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama. The entire city is coloured orange, from large and small flags, from garlands across the roads, from people’s dresses. Dutch football supporters could learn a thing or two. But from what [...]

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The 10 Latest Entries to the Site
- What’s new? June 11, 2026
- the museum June 10, 2026
- the murals June 6, 2026
- 27 Mexico City (2) – the murals June 6, 2026
- 26. Mexico City May 28, 2026
- 25. a bit more Mexican history May 23, 2026
- 24. arrival in Mexico City May 23, 2026
- Museo de Antropología de Xalapa May 17, 2026
- 23. the way back to Mexico City May 17, 2026
- 22. the Tren Maya May 14, 2026
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