Batasia Loop is about 5 km from Darjeeling, near Ghoom railway station. It is a clever railway loop built by British engineers, and the toy train circles around it.
What to see and do
- Watch the little train curve past the clouds and the green hills
- Visit the war memorial for brave Gorkha soldiers of the Indian Army who died in action since 1947
- Enjoy views of the town and the snowy peaks
- Look at distant peaks, including Kanchenjunga and Everest, through a telescope
- Take photos in traditional dress
