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KURSEONG | 3 NOVEMBER 2026
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is proud to announce the DHR Ghum Winter Festival 2026, a spectacular multi-day celebration highlighting the rich history, vibrant culture and enduring legacy of the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage mountain railway. Running from 28 November to 06 December 2026, the festival brings together local traditions, modern innovation, literature and film against the breathtaking backdrop of the Eastern Himalayas.
Marking 27 years since DHR’s prestigious UNESCO World Heritage inscription, this year’s festival offers an immersive itinerary designed for locals, heritage enthusiasts, tourists, and media stakeholders alike.
Festival Schedule & Highlights
28 November
Opening Ceremony: Grand inauguration at Ghum Railway Station featuring vibrant cultural performances to kick off the celebrations. 29 November
*Award Ceremony* & Station Mahatsov: Hosted at Ghum Railway Station, honoring local contributors, heritage champions, and community leaders who keep the spirit of the hills alive.
30 November – 02 December
3-Day Robotics Workshop: A special 3-day hands-on robotics workshop organized in collaboration with the Tinkering Institute for Innovation at Sukna Railway Station, fostering tech skills and curiosity among young minds in the hills.
01 December – FAM Tour & Special Journalist Train Ride: A curated stakeholder tour and a special Toy Train ride from Siliguri Junction (SGUJ) to Rongtong (RTG) exclusively for media representatives.
02 December – Darjeeling International Film Festival (DHR Heritage Segment): Celebrating 27 years of DHR’s UNESCO inscription with special film screenings at the Ghum Open Air Museum.
03 December
Himalayan AI Innovation: An experiential event in collaboration with GDG Siliguri where students build AI-powered solutions to celebrate Darjeeling’s culture, heritage, and people, hosted uniquely inside a moving Heritage Train from Kurseong (KGN) to Darjeeling.
04 December
Literature Festival: Engaging conversations, poetry readings, and storytelling sessions centered around the history of the railways and the hills.
05 December
Heritage Run & Flat Wagon Open Air Ride: Held at Kurseong to celebrate 27 years of the UNESCO inscription, featuring a fun run alongside a historic steam engine and open-air wagon rides.
06 December
Closing Ceremony: A grand cultural programme at Chowrasta, Darjeeling, bringing the festival to a memorable close
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