Darjeeling…
“The Queen of Hills” located in West
Bengal, is one of the best hill station in India. It is surrounded by beautiful
Tea Gardens and green mountains which will make you fall in love with
Darjeeling. It offers Mesmerizing panoramic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. It has
many more to offer, some of are listed below.
Here we go...
Riding the toy
train in Darjeeling is a great experience as it goes through lush green valley,
passes through crowded city and shows you the breathtaking view of Mt.
Kanchenjunga at Batasia loop. It is operated by “Darjeeling Himalayan Railways” and it has been declared as a World
Heritage site by UNESCO. So, you
should take a ride when you are in Darjeeling.
Visit Tiger Hill:-
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| View from Tiger Hill/ Darjeeling Pic:commons.wikimedia |
Tiger
Hill is a major tourist attraction in Darjeeling from where
you can see the panoramic view of Mt.
Everest (On clear day) and Mt.
Kanchenjunga in one frame. Visit in early morning (but bit crowded) to see
the mesmerizing view of snow covered peak of Mt. Kanchenjunga when the rays of
rising sun fall on it. You can visit in day time also. Visit in best season to
capture the spectacular view.
Best time to visit: - Mid October to December and April
to June.
Take
Ride in ropeway:-
To see the spectacular view of Darjeeling, take a ride in
ropeway which will take you over the Tea gardens, green valleys, forests and
the towns. Literally the tea gardens, green valleys and houses below look very
beautiful. So, you must try when you are in Darjeeling.
Visit
Japanese peace pagoda and Japanese Temple:-
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Japanese
peace pagoda is one of the major tourist attractions in
Darjeeling. This monument is established by Japanese Buddhist monk Nichidatsu fujii as a symbol of world
peace and Harmony.
Relax
and shop at Chawrasta (The Mall):-
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You can enjoy the beautiful evening, seating on the
benches at chowrasta. This is the
best place in Darjeeling where one can relax, eat, shop and enjoy the horse
ride. You can also buy artifacts and souvenirs from the shop as memories of
Darjeeling.
Visit
Batasia loop:-
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| Batasia Loop |
Batasia loop is a major tourist attraction which offers beautiful view of
Mt. Kanchenjunga and the hill town. You must visit Batasia loop to capture
Mt kanchenjung, the town, gardens and the Gorkha war memorial in single frame.
It is located at a distance of 5km from Darjeeling.
Fly
like a bird (Paragliding):-
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Darjeeling not only offers Beautiful view but also offers
paragliding for adventure lover. Flying over lush green valley, houses and
experiencing the magnificent view is a great feeling. So to feel the feeling, must try out this.
Cycling
through Senchal wildlife sanctuary:-
If you want a cycle ride in tranquil atmosphere while
enjoying the
beautiful views of the forest and mountains, then this is the right place for
you. Yes, Darjeeling has 20-km cycling trail in
the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary. So
tighten your helmet, hold the handle tight and go for the ride.
View
from Observatory Hill and Mahakal Temple:-
It is a hill top to observe the beauty of mountains. It
is located at mall area at walking distance uphill and there is also a Mahakal Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Experience
mountaineering at Himalayan Mountaineering institute (HMI):-
HMI is basically for promoting mountaineering amongst the
youth of the country. It provides mountaineering
courses to aspiring mountaineers from all over the world.
It has HMI Museum which offers lots of information, about
mountaineering, about the equipments, History of Mount Everest and lot more. So
if you like history or if you have interests in mountaineering then this place
should be in your itinerary.
Visit
happy valley Tea estate:-
Darjeeling is famous for its tea. If you are a tea lover
then you must visit Happy Valley Tea
Estate where you will get to know the making of different kind of tea. Also the tea gardens all around on the slopes of mountain will mesmerize you.
Do come to this place when you are in Darjeeling.
Visit
Padmaja Naidu Zoological park:-
If you are an animal lover then this place is for you,
where you will get to see the endangered species of mountains. Padmaja Naidu zoological park provides
roofs and conserve the endangered species.
This park has also got Himalayan mountaineering institute in its premises for the training purpose of mountaineers.
This park has also got Himalayan mountaineering institute in its premises for the training purpose of mountaineers.
Trekking
at Singalila National Park:-
Darjeeling has some of the best trekking routes; one of
them is singalila ridge trek. So if
you like trekking then do visit in Darjeeling with 4 – 5 days (for trekking
only) in your hand. There are lots of adventure and trek operators in
Darjeeling which offers good deals on trek and tour packages. So Contact them
to get started your trekking. Contact more number of operators to get best
deal, as cost differ from operator to operator. You can search them on Google
or ask locals.
Visit
Monastery:-
There are lots of monasteries around Darjeeling and each of has their own elegance. Visit them to know about the life of monks and history of Buddhism.
Visit
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center:-
Tibetan
Refugee Self Help Center is a place
where Tibetan refugee stay and live their life by selling handcrafts which are
made by them. (Handcraft like woolen cloths, paintings, carpets, and many more).
This place offers you to know about the history of Tibetan refugee, the Tibetan
art and the culture. So if you have interest in Tibetan rehabilitation history,
their art and culture, then do visit to this place.
Thank You
*Make your
Itinerary as per you choice and interest.
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