West Bengal News: The toy train jungle safari from Siliguri to Gayabari has resumed, giving local tourism a boost. Tourists will have to spend 500 rupees to enjoy the thrilling journey.

Toy train jungle safari resumes in Siliguri

West Bengal News: Local tourism in Siliguri, West Bengal, has once again revived. The long-defunct toy train Jungle Safari has now resumed operations in a new form. This special ride, running from Siliguri to Gayabari, offers tourists the joys of the hills and forests for just 500 rupees.

Toy Train Jungle Safari was closed due to many reasons.

There's no longer a need to travel to Darjeeling to see the mountain views. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway ( DHR) has reinstated this service with the aim of boosting local tourism and employment. This safari operated from 2007 to 2009, but was discontinued due to various reasons.

Now, the DHR has revived the project in partnership with a private company. According to officials, this will boost tourism in the Siliguri area and create employment opportunities for locals. 

Three coaches, different facilities

A total of three coaches are included in this jungle safari. Two coaches will be under the supervision of a private company. They will offer additional amenities such as security guards, train hostesses, breakfast, tiffin, and lunch. One coach will be an economical coach, operated by the IRCTC, and will cost ₹500. The beautiful views of the surrounding forests and hills during the journey will provide a unique experience for tourists.

An atmosphere of fear prevails on the India-Bangladesh border.

Meanwhile, the ongoing violence and anarchy in Bangladesh have created an atmosphere of fear among truck drivers on the India-Bangladesh border. Bangladeshi truck drivers at the Fulbari border in Siliguri are openly expressing their concerns. "The situation in Bangladesh is very bad. There is violence, looting, and deadly attacks everywhere. As soon as darkness falls, the terror of robbers increases on the roads. Even truck drivers are not safe," said Ravi Mia Mohammad, a truck driver from Dhaka.

According to them, driving late at night has become extremely risky. In many places, criminals commit robberies by felling trees on the road. The unrest in Bangladesh has also affected economic activity. The foreign exchange centers in Fulbari are now virtually empty. The number of people and traders traveling to and from Bangladesh has decreased, affecting business.