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Explore the Heritage and Luxury of the 158-Year-Old Darjeeling Mail First Class
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News18•14-10-2026, 09:29
Explore the Heritage and Luxury of the 158-Year-Old Darjeeling Mail First Class
- •The Darjeeling Mail began its journey on January 1, 1878, serving as a primary rail link between Kolkata and North Bengal.
- •The First Class compartment features four coupes and four cabins, accommodating a total of 24 passengers.
- •Passengers enjoy luxurious amenities including comfortable seating, special mattresses, floral blankets, and private bathing facilities with hand showers.
- •The high demand for this heritage train peaks during the festive season with a ticket fare of 2500 rupees.
Key Questions Answered
The First Class compartment features four coupes and four cabins accommodating up to 24 people. It includes comfortable seating, special sleeping mattresses, floral-printed blankets, pillow covers, sliding doors for privacy, bathing facilities with a hand shower, and separate bath towels.
The Darjeeling Mail began its journey on January 1, 1878, initially running from Siliguri to Kolkata station, which was later renamed Sealdah.
The fare for traveling in the First Class compartment of the Darjeeling Mail, which includes all heritage comfort services and amenities, is Rs 2,500.
