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Tourism in Darjeeling

Darjeeling Tourism is the most important hill station of Indian state of West Bengal. The city lies in the foothills of the Himalayas and offers a wonderful feel of tourism. Darjeeling

lies 686 kms from the plains of Kolkata perched at a height of 2134 meters at Himalayan Peaks. The world's highest peak The Everest can also be seen from near the town. Darjeeling mostly known by the queen of the Himalayas, the Darjeeling city has some of the most attractive tourist attractions which results in inflow of large number of tourists each year to enjoy a vacation in this beautiful city in West Bengal. Darjeeling trip is internationally famous for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is a paradise for trekkers and is one of the most sought after cities for adventure lovers. There are a large number of tourist attractions in and around the city from which the tourist can derive enormous pleasure.

Darjeeling's population of about 100,000 is made up of people of many races and religions. Gorkhas, Bhutias, Lepchas, Sherpas. Yolmos and migrants from the plains have all made Darjeeling their home, and everyone lives in perfect harmony; at the shrine at Observatory Hill, you'll find Hindus and Buddhists offering prayers alongside each other. The official language is Gorkhali (Nepali), but Hindi and Bengali are also spoken, and almost everyone understands and speaks a bit of English.

Places to visit in Darjeeling

Tiger Hill

Standing at a height of 2590 m (8482 ft.), Tiger Hill is 11 km from Darjeeling. An early morning trip to the Tiger Hill gives a calm and pleasant experience. A view of the sunrise from the Himalayan range has show a unique scene for which everyone visited here. From here you can get a glimpse of Mount Everest, the highest mountain and Khangchendzonga range.

The Observatory Hill

Apart from the magnificent view it commands, this hill atop the Mall also is attached with great religious Mahakal temple. Mahakal is considered as the incarnation of Lord Shiva. Importance as a revered temple complex for both the Hindus and the Buddhists.

Batasia Loop and the War Memorial

About 6 kms. from Darjeeling, there is a railway loop which is a marvellous feat of engineering and with its interesting view of Darjeeling town with the Kanchenjunga mountain is worth less, whether aboard the Toy Train or just watching the Toy Train pass through this loop. The War memorial is made in the memory of the brave people of Darjeeling who died for the country since Independence in 1947.

Tea Gardens

Every visitor visit here to sea green valley of Tea Garden which is the actual process of the manufacturing of Darjeeling Tea. Some of the Tea Gardens also sell their packet of teas at there locally some of them export domestic as well as international. There are about 69 tea gardens in this hill region and the most accessible one is the Happy Valley Tea Estate, which is about 3 km from the town or within a walking distance of about 40 minutes (Closed on Monday).

Darjeeling Toy Train

A visit to Darjeeling is incomplete without a ride in the toy-train of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). The train, give a heritage status by UNESCO, covers the distance of 88 km between New Jalpaiguri station to Darjeeling. This steam engine train still operates with the original steam engine and the loops also with the zigzags ways along the route are remarkable feats of engineering. The journey of this toy train may be a pleasant experience but it is the short ride from Darjeeling town to Ghoom, the nearest station, that becomes a joy ride in itself. The Toy Train which is also called one of the wonders of the world.