If you’re planning a monsoon getaway, industrialist Anand Mahindra has the best suggestion for you. The businessman recently shared a captivating video on his social media featuring the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, popularly known as the Rain Train, as it travels its way through the lush, rain-soaked forests near Siliguri. Want to know more? Read on.
Anand Mahindra Recommends This Train Journey During Monsoon
In search of Monsoon Magic?
The RainTrain…
Ride into a picture book in Siliguri….#SundayWanderer pic.twitter.com/P4W3jAxK3N
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 5, 2026
Anand Mahindra took to his X account and shared the video of what he calls ‘Monsoon Magic’. Sharing the video, he wrote, “In search of Monsoon Magic? The RainTrain… Ride into a picture book in Siliguri.” The video highlights the narrow-gauge train moving through dense forests covered in rain and fog. The blue train, surrounded by towering trees and fresh monsoon trees, creates a landscape that looks like a postcard. As the train slowly move through the landscape, the journey itself becomes the main attraction, allowing passengers full views of the region’s natural beauty.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of India’s most famous mountain railways that attracts people from across the world for its scenic route connecting New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri and Darjeeling.
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How Did Social Media React To It?
Anand Mahindra’s post quickly caught the attention of social media viewers, many of whom were fascinated by the visuals. One user wrote, “The journey through Siliguri during the monsoon is an experience every traveller should have.” Another said, “Siliguri Darjeeling and North Bengal will always be close to my heart.”
Some viewers were so impressed by the scenery that they initially thought the footage had been created using artificial intelligence. One comment read, “Wow, for a second I thought this is AI.”
Another user described the train ride as “straight out of a Studio Ghibli dream”, adding that the blue locomotive cutting through mist-covered forests captured the timeless charm of travelling by train during the monsoon.
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With misty hills, green forests and a traditional railway that has stood the test of time, the Rain Train remains one of the most magical ways to experience the monsoon in North Bengal.
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Cover Image Courtesy: X/Anand Mahindra
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Is Anand Mahindra the owner of Club Mahindra?
Anand Mahindra is the Chairman of the Mahindra Group, which owns and operates Club Mahindra through its subsidiary, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited.
What companies does Anand Mahindra own?
Anand Mahindra is the Non-Executive Chairman of the Mahindra Group, a massive Indian conglomerate with operations spanning 22 industries.
Where is Anand Mahindra's home?
Anand Mahindra's primary residence is Gulistan (also known as Om Arc), an iconic, sea-facing heritage bungalow located on Nepean Sea Road in South Mumbai, Maharashtra.
