Where is Darjeeling?
Darjeeling is a timeless hill-station that lies in the northern part of West Bengal. Though the district of Darjeeling is spread across an area of 1,215 square miles, the most visited part is the town of Darjeeling that is nestled in a snug area of 4 square miles. The town is just 3-hour ride away from the nearest railway station, bus/vehicle stand & the airport.
What is it famous for?
Darjeeling is famous for the production of its high-quality tea leaves. The favorable climate, pesticide-free soil, non-polluted environment & ideal temperatures support a healthy growth of premium leaves that are handpicked by the locals who have been picking & treating leaves since generations. The Darjeeling Tea is prized worldwide for being the “Champagne of Teas” and is imported worldwide at a fairly handsome rate. Also, the Darjeeling Toy Train is a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO.
How is the ambiance?
If you want to visualize Darjeeling, imagine narrow forest trails where low-hung clouds graze the top of the trees. And when the clouds rise up and the sun filters through the forest & lands on the, streets, the entire town beams with a pristine glow. The fog parts to reveal a stunning view of Mount Kanchenjunga, whose snow-tipped peak takes your breath away with its surrealistic aura.
Beauty of Darjeeling
Beauty of Darjeeling
Beauty of Darjeeling
What are the places I can explore?
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train)
- Batasia Loop
- Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre
- Tiger Hill
- Dhirdham Temple
- Bhutia Busty Gompa
- Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park
- Observatory Hills
