GHUM

Following the success of Ghum festival organized in the month of November- December last year, the UNESCO world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) of Northeast Frontier Railway has launched Summer Festival, 2022 from 1^st March, 2022. This festival will be a month long affair to welcome the summer season in the hills and also tourists returning back to hills after the long hiatus. The festival was formally launched at New Jalpaiguri station o­n 1^st March, 2022 with a cultural programme.

The Toy Train has been a major attraction among tourists in DHR section. The toy train journey is going to be more comfortable for the tourists with the introduction of Air-Conditioned coaches in its regular services. o­n the occasion of this festival, DHR has launched AC services in the daily train between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. Starting from 1^st April, 2022 all coaches in Darjeeling - Ghum Joy Ride services will be of Vistadome type. This will enable tourists to witness better views enriching the joyride experience.

Local population of Darjeeling, Ghum and Kurseong will also be offered a platform to display local culture, cuisine and artefacts through stalls in the station premises. Cultural programme showcasing the local culture and tradition will be organized by locals and outside artists during the weekends at various stations in DHR to mark the month long festival. The festival will boost the local economy and will generate earnings for Indian Railways as well.

The joyride services amidst breathtaking landscape of Himalayan hill areas and lush greenery will offer the tourists a unique experience. Tourists can plan their tours and get deep insights into the various attractions of this world heritage site.

"GHUM FESTIVAL", the grand carnival of extravaganzas at the UNESCO World Heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway culminated o­n 5^th December, 2021 with a grand closing ceremony. Organized by NFR to exhibit DHR to the world and boost tourism in the area was enjoyed thoroughly by tourists and locals alike. The festival which started o­n 13^th November, 2021 concluded o­n 5^th December, 2021with great fervour. Shri Anshul Gupta, General Manager of N. F. Railway attended the closing ceremony of the festival as the Chief Patron in presence of Shri S.K. Choudhury Divisional Railway Manager/Katihar and other senior railway officials and local people. GM/NFR Shri Anshul Gupta while addressing the public, wished that the effort by NFR will be helpful to boost the economy of the area through more tourist footfall. He also released the mascot for the Ghum festival 2022 during the closing ceremony that held at Ghum station. He also said that N.F. Railway has planned to develop stations like Kamakhya, New Jalpaiguri, Rangpo, Imphal along with some others as world class stations with state of the art infrastructure and facilities.

The Ghum Festival was organised by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) at Ghum (the highest railway station in India) and Darjeeling Railway Stations. The fest strived to attract travellers from all over the world and was a breath of fresh air for the region and local population. The DHR witnessed a unique experience and the tourists reciprocated the efforts of NFR’s Katihar division by making the festival a grand success. Several organizations that are integrated with the tourism industry joined hands to make this festival a success.

The festival was divided into three sections namely Culture, Adventure and Tourism. The cultural aspect included several events such as folk dances, folk music, singing, music and dance performances, Stand-up comedy, plays and talent shows. The Adventurous aspect included early morning Heritage Walks organized every day, Mountain Biking and Trackathon events hosted o­n weekends. This Ghum Festival provided a huge platform for the local artists, performers, craftsmen, engineers and workers as well as Indian Railways to showcase their creativity to the world and increase their earnings.

Following the success of Ghum festival organized in the month of November- December last year, the UNESCO world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) of Northeast Frontier Railway has launched Summer Festival, 2022 from 1^st March, 2022. This festival will be a month long affair to welcome the summer season in the hills and also tourists returning back to hills after the long hiatus. The festival was formally launched at New Jalpaiguri station o­n 1^st March, 2022 with a cultural programme.

The Toy Train has been a major attraction among tourists in DHR section. The toy train journey is going to be more comfortable for the tourists with the introduction of Air-Conditioned coaches in its regular services. o­n the occasion of this festival, DHR has launched AC services in the daily train between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. Starting from 1^st April, 2022 all coaches in Darjeeling - Ghum Joy Ride services will be of Vistadome type. This will enable tourists to witness better views enriching the joyride experience.

Local population of Darjeeling, Ghum and Kurseong will also be offered a platform to display local culture, cuisine and artefacts through stalls in the station premises. Cultural programme showcasing the local culture and tradition will be organized by locals and outside artists during the weekends at various stations in DHR to mark the month long festival. The festival will boost the local economy and will generate earnings for Indian Railways as well.

The joyride services amidst breathtaking landscape of Himalayan hill areas and lush greenery will offer the tourists a unique experience. Tourists can plan their tours and get deep insights into the various attractions of this world heritage site.

"GHUM FESTIVAL", the grand carnival of extravaganzas at the UNESCO World Heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway culminated o­n 5^th December, 2021 with a grand closing ceremony. Organized by NFR to exhibit DHR to the world and boost tourism in the area was enjoyed thoroughly by tourists and locals alike. The festival which started o­n 13^th November, 2021 concluded o­n 5^th December, 2021with great fervour. Shri Anshul Gupta, General Manager of N. F. Railway attended the closing ceremony of the festival as the Chief Patron in presence of Shri S.K. Choudhury Divisional Railway Manager/Katihar and other senior railway officials and local people. GM/NFR Shri Anshul Gupta while addressing the public, wished that the effort by NFR will be helpful to boost the economy of the area through more tourist footfall. He also released the mascot for the Ghum festival 2022 during the closing ceremony that held at Ghum station. He also said that N.F. Railway has planned to develop stations like Kamakhya, New Jalpaiguri, Rangpo, Imphal along with some others as world class stations with state of the art infrastructure and facilities.

The Ghum Festival was organised by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) at Ghum (the highest railway station in India) and Darjeeling Railway Stations. The fest strived to attract travellers from all over the world and was a breath of fresh air for the region and local population. The DHR witnessed a unique experience and the tourists reciprocated the efforts of NFR’s Katihar division by making the festival a grand success. Several organizations that are integrated with the tourism industry joined hands to make this festival a success.

The festival was divided into three sections namely Culture, Adventure and Tourism. The cultural aspect included several events such as folk dances, folk music, singing, music and dance performances, Stand-up comedy, plays and talent shows. The Adventurous aspect included early morning Heritage Walks organized every day, Mountain Biking and Trackathon events hosted o­n weekends. This Ghum Festival provided a huge platform for the local artists, performers, craftsmen, engineers and workers as well as Indian Railways to showcase their creativity to the world and increase their earnings.