Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (toy train)

A narrow-gauge mountain railway, opened in 1881, that winds up from the plains to Darjeeling on tracks only 2 feet wide, through loops and zigzags, and right through town streets and bazaars. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some trains are still pulled by the original steam locomotives.

The full journey from New Jalpaiguri takes about 7 hours, but most visitors take the 2-hour 'Joy Ride' from Darjeeling to Ghoom, the highest station on the line, and back, with a stop at the Batasia Loop for views of Kangchenjunga and a visit to the railway museum. Book ahead through Indian Railways.