MESMERIZING DARJEELING
DARJEELING is the most popular and picturesque hill station of West Bengal. The town, globally famous for ‘Darjeeling Tea’, has scenic greenery of tea plantations surrounding it with the majestic snow-clad Kanchenjunga clearly visible before you. This exciting journey begins with Unesco heritage toy train from Siliguri.
The hill station, situated at an altitude of 6700 feet with serene mountains and charming landscapes takes you to a state of amazing wonder. In addition, views of the mighty Kanchenjunga in the background, the third highest peak of the world is undoubtedly a photographer’s delight. That apart, the Rangeet Valley Cable Car Ropeway gives exotic images of the hilly landscape from a height of 7000 feet.
But there is much more to Darjeeling that just its mesmerizing appeal. It offers adventurous activities like trekking, mountain biking, river rafting, camping, canoeing and kayaking. Moreover, visits to different spots such as tea gardens, temples, parks and exploring lifestyle and culture of the hills offer interesting and diverse learning opportunities, while rejoicing the pleasures of holidaying. So whether one is a tourist or a trekker or a photographer or just a lover of hills and scenic beauty, this hill station has something memorable for everyone.
HOW TO REACH
Darjeeling can be reached by road, rail and air. Tourists from other states have to reach Siliguri town either by train or by air.
New Jalpaiguri junction, referred to as ‘NJP’, is the most important railway station in Siliguri and the main gateway to north-east India. Long distance trains from all over the country reach this very important location. And those travelling by air have to reach Bagdogra, the airport of Siliguri. Adequate number of flights to Bagdogra are available from different cities of India.
The hilly road to Darjeeling starts from Siliguri and is located about 70 km, which takes around 2 hours 40 minutes. Tourists have to take private or shared cabs or buses from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra airport to Darjeeling taxi stand. The journey is unbelievably beautiful. At every turn of the road, the outstanding panoramic scenic view of the landscape is really mesmerizing.
Number of Days - Two To Three Nights. Best Time - Except Monsoons.
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