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Abstract: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) which is also famous as 'Toy Tain' is one of the most important aspects of the lives and culture of the people of Darjeeling hills. Apart from tea, the DHR is another feature of the area which made it world famous. Constructed by the British for the purpose of transportation of tea, timber, coal and other essential goods to and from the area at first, it gradually became an indispensable part of the people of the area which greatly affected their socio economic and cultural lives. The small hill area which was chosen by the British as sanatorium for their sick soldiers and officers, after the construction of the DHR, now became a world-famous destination for the tourists around the world. The World Heritage site status given by the UNESCO on 5th December, 1999 only enhanced its reputation as the cultural heritage and emotional aspect the people of the area engaged with.