Darjeeling

The Queen of hills, Darjeeling attracts vacationers with its Toy Train rides, verdant tea plantations, splendid views of the Kanchenjunga and a soul soothing ambience. This hill station in West Bengal remains popular among honeymooners and peace seekers alike. Darjeeling also lets you indulge in numerous adventure activities like trekking, camping and bird watching. Visit here and fall in love with unmatched solitude sprinkled here.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a dream ride for every traveller visiting the town. Also known with the name of Toy Train, this is a 2 feet narrow gauge train connecting New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. The train passes through amazing display of nature like pleasing mountains and rustic villages.

The beauty of Tiger Hill in Darjeeling is also worth capturing. The hill rises to an altitude of 2590 meters and offers stunning views of Kanchenjunga, shining bright with sunlight falling on it. Tiger Hill lets you breathe in the freshest morning air and bestows a refreshing experience. You can also visit Batasia Loop during morning hours to catch astonishing spectacle of the adjacent valleys and mountains. Wildlife seekers can plan a trip to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoo in Darjeeling. It is home to various species of Himalayan animals. Here you will also explore a museum displaying all kinds of mountaineering equipment.

The Japanese Peace Pagoda is another key attraction here placed gracefully on the slopes of Jalaphar Hill. It shows the four avatars of Buddha and offers ample of mental solace to visitors. People of all religious backgrounds visit this place. Also visit the Ghoom Monastery raised in 1875 by a lama called Sherab Gyatso. Here you will spot a statue of the Maitreya Buddha rising to 15 feet. The monastery houses some handwritten Buddhist manuscripts.

Another wonderful nature retreat in Darjeeling is walking through the never-ending Tea Plantations here. Darjeeling is home to over 86 gardens where tea is produced in abundance. Visit here to enjoy tea tasting and relish captivating aromas.

How to Reach:
By Air: Bagdogra Airport is the nearest airport to Darjeeling at a distance of 96 kilometres.
By Rail: The Darjeeling railway station at New Jalpaiguri is well linked to cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, Chennai, Mumbai, etc.
By Road: Driving is a good option to reach Darjeeling.