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You must make a trip here to come across
with experiences that excite, romanticize and chill at the same
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Darjeeling Tourism
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small town of Darjeeling blanketed by tea gardens is the queen of the
Indian hill stations. The lush greens, soaring mountains, descending
rivers and the distinguished view of the Himalayas make it a favourite
among tourists who keep flocking to the state all the year round. Famous
for its picturesque views and tea gardens, the place has gained acclaim as
one of the principal tourist destinations in India. Visit this place known
as the dreamland of the east and you will never want to go back.
Darjeeling is surely an experience with a difference.
Tourism Attractions of Darjeeling India
The Chowrastha
Chowrastha which means the meeting place of four roads is the heart of
the town. It is a thrilling place presenting an amazing view of the
Kanchenjunga mountain where the visitors can relax and take a walk.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
It is the only zoo in the world which has successfully bred the Tibetan
wolf and one of the few zoological parks in Asia to breed the snow leopard
and the Siberian tiger. It is an important place for fauna aficionados to
catch a glimpse of some rare animals.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
The adventure seekers can a have a thrilling ascent up the Himalayan
mountains at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. It is one of the main
tourist attractions in Darjeeling.
Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway
The largest bi-cable passenger carrying rope way in Asia which connects
Darjeeling with Bijanbari in the Rangeet valley presents an exalting view
of the beautiful tea gardens of Darjeeling.
Some of the other places of interest are the Natural
History Museum, Shrubbery Park, Observatory Hill, Tiger Hill, Lover's Road
and the Happy Valley Tea Garden.
Climate in Darjeeling
The climate of Darjeeling is temperate with the weather remaining cool
and dry. The rainy season lasts from June to September. The winter is dry
and snowfall is rare. The best season to visit Darjeeling is between April
and June when the weather generally remains clear letting the tourists
enjoy the scenic beauty of the place.
Culture of Darjeeling India
The
cultural heritage of Darjeeling is affluent with shrouding values.
Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity continue to be the paramount religions
while the languages spoken are Nepali, Hindi, Bengali and English. The
population of Darjeeling is multifarious because of which a lot of
festivals are celebrated here all around the year. A lot of colorful
people with their variety of ornaments, brilliant dresses and ever smiling
faces can be seen here. The population mainly consists of the Lepchas,
Bhutias, Newars and the Gorkhas. Darjeeling is also noted among other
things for its variety of food and wine especially momos and tongbas which
are a favourite of tourists.
How to Reach Darjeeling
By Air : There are regular flights connecting
Darjeeling to Bagdogra which is the nearest airport situated at a distance
of about 95 km. from Darjeeling. Tourists can get a bus or taxi cab from
Bagdogra to Darjeeling. Another option is to move towards Siliguri and get
a taxi from there.
By Train : The nearest railway station is New
Jalpaiguri which is about 88 km. from Darjeeling. It connects with all the
major cities of India including Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, Varanasi,
Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. From New Jalpaiguri one can take a taxi to
reach Darjeeling.
By Road : By road, Darjeeling is connected to Sikkim,
Nepal, Bhutan etc. One can have access to Darjeeling from Siliguri which
is connected to all the major cities of the country.
Recommended
Darjeeling Sikkim Tours
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but an ubfailing storehouse of adventure and beauty.
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