All Aboard! 6 Unforgettable Train Rides in Asia

From Darjeeling to the Gobi Desert.
by Andy Flores | November 22, 2017

Suggested Route: Darjeeling to Ghum and back

Distance: 14 km (approx.)

Travel Time: 2 hours (approx.)

Ticketing Info: irctctourism.com, darjeeling-tourism.com

Wes Anderson’s whimsical Darjeeling Limited may not exist in real life, but the iconic toy train of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway can still make your dream train journey in the Himalayan foothills happen.

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, the 19^th century train zigzags, loops, and chugs through hills and lower plains at a snail-like pace, giving you ample time to appreciate the scenes right outside your window — from school children playing near the tracks to the breathtaking landscapes of the mountains.

Eastern and Oriental Express