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Darjeeling: the climb from the plains
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Darjeeling: the climb from the plains

From the plains to over 2,000 metres in a morning, following the toy train's line through Kurseong. Short, steep and slow, with tea gardens all the way.

From the plains to over 2,000 metres in a morning, following the toy train's line through Kurseong. Short, steep and slow, with tea gardens all the way.

Distance62 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~2 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonOct – MayIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating

Ride details

Road typeHill Cart Road (NH 110) via Kurseong
Road conditionMixed conditions
Fuel availabilityLimited
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayEasy to find
Fuel stopsApprox. 2
MechanicsApprox. 6
HospitalsApprox. 12
Mixed conditions

The Hill Cart Road shares space with the toy train tracks, so watch the rails in the wet. It is steep, narrow through Kurseong and Ghum, and slow with jeep traffic. The Rohini road is a smoother way up for the first part.

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