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What is the name of the famous spot on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway where the track loops a full 360 degrees to gain height?
Answer
Batasia Loop
Near Ghum station, the Batasia Loop lets the train spiral completely around itself, gaining elevation while also offering panoramic views of Kanchenjunga and a war memorial at its center.
💡 Did you know?
India's Darjeeling Himalayan Railway uses a 360-degree spiral tunnel to gain elevation, making the train loop completely around itself to climb the mountain.
Other options people guess
- Agony Point
- Sukna Loop
- Tindharia Loop
Topics
- india
- trains
- himalayas
- engineering
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