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Film shooting becomes easier in Darjeeling
Step towards ease of doing business by N.F .Railway

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, A UNESCO World Heritage site is known all over the world for its fascinating journey through the hills of Himalayas in narrow gauge Toy trains. This place has been attracting tourists from all over the world who never wishes to miss the mesmerising romance of the toy train ride through the hills criss-crossing the Hill Cart road. Apart from tourists, film enthusiast also throng into this area for film shooting related works. Shooting of more than 25 Bollywood films was done in Darjeeling areas. Some of the famous Bollywood films shooting of which were done in Darjeeling are; Jab Pyaar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961), China Town (1962), Aradhana (1969), Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992), Parineeta (2005), Barfi (2012) and Jagga Jasoos (2017). Here are some of the picturesque and iconic locations which have attracted film makers over the years for shooting of their films.