Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
India UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a narrow-gauge mountain heritage railway line in India. It is part of the Mountain Railways of India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between November and February when rainfall is lowest, with about 0 to 3 rainy days per month. During these months, daily highs range from 13 °C to 17 °C and lows are between 4 °C and 8 °C. From March to October, the railway experiences more rain, with July being the wettest month with about 1007 mm of rain and 30 rainy days. Temperatures during this period generally have daily highs between 19 °C and 23 °C.
To reach the railway, the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, which is 41 km away. The site is located about 1101 km from New Delhi. The railway runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. Please note that wheelchair access is not available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 1,007 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 26 | 32 | 78 | 167 | 312 | 685 | 1,007 | 735 | 556 | 141 | 31 | 15 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
