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Batasia Loop and War Memorial
Batasia Loop and War Memorial
This railway loop is an interesting example of engineering feat, which
was constructed with the purpose of allowing the toy train to take the
sharp drop in altitude between Ghoom and Darjeeling, with ease. From
Darjeeling station joy rides in the toy train can be availed of to Batasia
Loop and back.
A war memorial was constructed in the space within the loop in 1994. There
is also a 30 ft. high triangular cenotaph with the Roll of Honour engrave
on it.
It is an fascinating experience to watch the toy train negotiating the
loop through the well manicured gardens of flowers with Kanchenjunga and
Darjeeling town in background.
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