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Ghoom, also spelt Ghum, is located about 6 kms (or 3.7 miles) from Darjeeling. While approaching Darjeeling along Hill Cart Road, you will pass by the Ghoom Railway Station. Ghoom is at an altitude of 2225.7 meters or 7407 ft. This is the highest point of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway from where the Toy Train starts its descend towards Darjeeling town. An engineering marvel here at the Batasia Loop lets the train take a spiral loop and negotiate a sudden 1000 ft. drop before getting into the track with a more gentle gradient. From Ghoom, it takes about 20-25 minutes by a vehicle to reach Darjeeling town center or the main market area. Ghoom is a junction point of many roads that lead to different destinations. Hill Cart Road that connects Darjeeling passes through Ghoom and all the way down
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