Batasia Loop

Batasia Loop, set amidst the picturesque surroundings of Darjeeling, is a beautiful piece of art in engineering as well as a very fulfilling tourist destination. This spiral railway track is located about 5 kilometres away from Darjeeling, and it offers historical, natural and aesthetic attractions in a rare mix.

Taller than the average height of the settlement, this spiral-shaped loop called Batasia Loop Darjeeling helps the toy train conquer the steep inclines of the Himalayan terrains. Therefore it stands as one of the icons in Darjeeling Tourism revving up tourists from far and wide.

Among the things to see at Batasia Loop, the most obvious one would be the wonderful view it provides. As for this point, tourists can observe an exclusive panorama from the revolving platform comprising the Eastern Himalayas snow peaks, including even the famous Mount Kanchenjunga. 

The place is surrounded by a well-kept garden with colourful blooming flowers and shrubs which give extra beauty to the place making it a great place for pictures and for resting. There will never be a complete visit to Batasia Loop Darjeeling without indulging oneself with a few moments of watching the toy trains operating in every round of the loop because it is a spectacular sight against the mountain background.

Another attraction in Batasia Loop is the War Memorial which was erected in remembrance of Gorkha soldiers who fought in the wars after independence and lost their lives. This memorial places a historical perspective on the visit, which is good because it discourages simply turning up at the venue for the views alone. The gracefully designed garden that surrounds the memo