Darjeeling

Into the Heavenly Hills

The most sparkling destination from a long time, Darjeeling seems to get beautiful with each passing day. Nestled into the Himalayas, Darjeeling is the best destination for a splendid hilly escape. Every traveller, whether they are a travel enthusiast or not, has fantasized of taking a trip to the dazzling Darjeeling. The reason is quite clear. The hype we all heard about the awe-gazing views of the 3rd highest mountain-Kanchenjunga, the mystical air and breeze that makes you smile, the unmatched experience of sightseeing the wonders and everything pleasant about the locals is true. Apart from all the natural beauty, Darjeeling is a hub of adventures like trekking, camping, etc. With its panoramic views, it is a paradise for the photographers. An extremely pleasing destination for planning your honeymoon, altogether, Darjeeling has something good in the plate for everyone. The famous tea of Darjeeling needs no further description.

The History & Culture?

Darjeeling is a town of diverse cultures and has many historical stories attached to it. The people of Darjeeling celebrate many festivals and follow diverse traditions. Although, the land is dominated by Gorkha culture, you can witness several traditions of the other religions like Losar, Maghe Sankranti, Tendong Lho Rumfaat and Chotrul Duchen, etc. In the Biritish period, Darjeeling was the stop for the English officials to rest and escape the scorching heat of other parts of the India. Since then, Darjeeling is the favoured hill station for many.

Facts Good to Know

Official Language

Nepali
Population

1.32 lakhs
Total Area

2,092 km²
Currency

Indian Rupee (INR)

What it offers to Travellers?

From natural beauty, astonishing sightseeing views, adventure trails to a lifetime of unmatched memories and photographs, Darjeeling has literally everything positive for its travellers.

Places to be Around

Tiger Hill

Capture the sun rising from the mighty Mount Kanchenjunga and discover the complete vista between Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga in this 2592 metre high pint of Darjeeling.

Batasia Loop

The spiral railway gauge and the scenic garden make Batasia Loop a must visit in Darjeeling. Visitors can hang around in the garden and get to witness the most appealing views of the mountain ranges.

Rock Garden

Located at a distance of 10kms from Darjeeling, the rock garden is a place of happiness for the plant lovers. The mighty rocks in between add to the beauty of the garden.

Peace Pagoda

It is a major reflection of the Japanese architecture built to spread peace and prosperity in the environment. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga range from the 2-storied structure of peace

Ghoom

Ghoom is the highest point of Darjeeling and boasts poetical sceneries and worthy-attractions. Ghoom railway station is the highest in India.

Senchal Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary

Home to some of the rare species like Himlayan black bear, Himalayan flying squirrel, Assam macaque, barking deer, etc, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the oldest sanctuaries of India. Setup in 1975, it is a perfect weekend getaway for the wildlife lovers.

Things to Do

Spot wildlife Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park

Also known as the Darjeeling Zoo, it is an alomost open zoo set up in 1958. A range of species can be spotted here like the Asiatic black bear, leopards and more.

Enjoy the view from Observatory Hill

Climb upto the top to reach the Mahakal temple and connect with the spiritual environment and tranquility of the hill.

Sip into the Darjeeling Tea

Take a sip of the freshly generated Darjeeling tea amidst the view of tea plantations, fresh air and the misty hills.

Winter shopping at Chowk Bazaar

Darjeeling is also famous for its excusive collection of winter outfits. Shop for yourself and your loved ones at the Chowk Bazaar and get a stylish vibe from the colonial streets.