The first woman TTE on Darjeeling’s iconic toy train who became a tourist favourite

Sarita Yolmo, a lifelong admirer of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, has become its first female Train Ticket Examiner. Her childhood fascination with the toy train transformed into a career spanning over three decades. Now, at 55, she navigates the UNESCO World Heritage route, a testament to dedication and a fulfilling journey that began with a simple childhood dream.

By TOI LIFESTYLE DESK