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Somewhere between wiping jam off your child’s chin and answering “but why is the train so tiny?”, the realisation will dawn: travelling with kids is less about ticking off attractions and more about embracing the chaos, especially in Darjeeling. This hill station in West Bengal, with its cool mist, winding toy trains, and old-world charm, is a wonderland for curious little explorers. But parents, fret not. With a bit of planning and a lot of patience, your Darjeeling trip can be both delightful and (mostly) tantrum-free.

Let’s start with what the kids will absolutely love.

5 Kid-Friendly Places in Darjeeling

To plan the itinerary, we have handpicked these five places that can be on your travel list to visit with your little ones.

1. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (toy train)

If there’s one thing that instantly wins over kids, it’s a train that looks like it belongs in a storybook. The UNESCO World Heritage Toy Train chugs along narrow tracks, puffing steam as it winds through the hills. The short ride from Darjeeling to Ghum and back is ideal for kids, long enough to thrill,........

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