Kaasto maja hai rail lai ma… Song from a Bollywood movie comes in my mind when I think of
Toy Train. Ghoom is a beautiful hill station for nature lovers. The hilly
locality is amazing for adventurous travelers. You can feel nature closely. The
fresh air of this place rejuvenates your soul. Ghoom railway station is the hot spot of this hill station. Ghoom is famous for the railway station
from the British period. This hill station is the highest hill station in the
world (7407 ft sea level). The beauty of the famous Toy Train snatches the
minds of the visitors.
The
hilly area is small, but awesome from enthusiast travelers. The Hill cart road
passes through this hilly place. Every time you look at the hills, Ghoom is covered with fog. The
scenic beauty of Ghoom is marvelous. The weather of Ghoom will mesmerize
your unsatisfied soul. The pictures capture every moment of your visit. Cool your
restless soul with photography sessions of the beautiful tea gardens and other
attractions of this enchanting place.
Special Attractions:
· Ghoom Monastery
· Tiger Hill (5 km from
Ghoom)
· Rail Museum
· Batasia Loop
·
Yogachoeling Gompa
·
Phin Sotholing Gompa
·
Samdenchoeling Gompa
·
Sakyachoeling Gompa
·
Samdenchoeling Gompa
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Time to visit:
You can visit at any time of a year. Summer
lover can enjoy the place from April to June. Avoid July-August for rainy
season and landslide danger. From September to December midweek, you can enjoy
the winter. Snow lovers can visit during December last and January, but with
proper precaution.
Where to stay:
From Luxury to Budget hotels, you have
everything on hand to enjoy the peace of this place. The hotels are well maintained
and clean. Government Holiday homes are also available at cheap rates. The
hospitality towards guests is incredible. Local people like Nepali, Lepcha and
Bhutia are friendly and supportive.
How to reach:
From Bagdogra Airport, you can reach Ghoom
riding a toy train. Avoid hassle and book the tickets for Toy Train beforehand.
Are you privacy lover? Then, you can also hire private cars and enjoy the
scenic beauty of the hills.
Ghoom is a perfect destination for honeymoon
couples. Bloom your love in the midst of nature and make each moment memorable.
Take a zigzag joy ride to explore the beauty of Ghoom. You can come with a
friend, family or alone and spend few days with Nature.
