Darjeeling is a world famous town in India’s WestBengal state. Nestled in foothills of Himalaya it is home to the much sought after DarjeelingTea. Once a summer resort for BritishRaj elite, it is home to WorldHeritageSite, the narrow-gauge Darjeeling HimalayanRailway, or ToyTrain. Much of the area is covered in tea plantations on hilly slopes. Darjeeling is the entry point for Sikkim and on clear sky day people can watch Kanchenjunga, world’s 3rd highest and India’s tallest Mountain peak.
Open to tourist throughout the year, the best time to visit Darjeeling is summer. Best way to reach here is through Teesta river. A visit to Tiger Hill to watch sunset and sunrise is a must. Tourist can also visit the Padmaja Naidu Zoo to watch exotic animals and birds. Tourist can also visit the town of Kalimpong from Darjeeling. Adventure seekers can also visit the Tenzing rock named after TenzingNorge, the first man to set foot on the peak of Mt Everest with EdmondHillary and try rock climbing.
Home to several renowned educational institute like St Joseph School a huge colonial building. Tourist can also visit the Buddhist Japanese temple and PeacePagoda. A visit to the Mall Road, the center of the town to buy handicraft and other regional products is must. Tourist can also visit Happy Valley Tea Estate and Barbotay rock garden. Nature lovers can visit the Singlila nationalpark home to redpanda, Himalayan bear and numerous varieties of orchids. Tourist can also visit Darjeeling Ropeway, the oldest cable car system in India the ropeway gives a panoramic view of the entire city.A tour on the Himalayan toy train is a must. Over all Darjeeling is a mesmerizing experience for all.+3LikeCommentShare
