Darjeeling is a perfect spot for a relaxing and peaceful getaway and is easily accessible from the rest of the country. The nearest airport from Darjeeling is in Bagdogra,near Siliguri. There are many popular tourist attractions, which are included in most Darjeeling tour packages. These include the Buddhist Monasteries, Himalayan Zoo, Tiger Hill, Observatory Hill, Rock Garden, Batashiya Loop and Japanese Peace Pagoda, among others.
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| Darjeeling |
During a Darjeeling tour, ride the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, popularly known as Toy Train and also try the world-famous Darjeeling tea. Darjeeling also offers several eating-out options. Various cuisines like North Indian, Nepali, Tibetan, and Continental are easily available in the restaurants and cafes of Darjeeling. While on a Darjeeling tour, you can also indulge in adventurous outdoor activities like mountain biking, hiking and trekking. Darjeeling Tour India - Get discounted deals available on India Darjeeling Tour Packages at MakeMyTrip. Enjoy Darjeeling Tours, vacation Tours Darjeeling, Darjeeling Tourism at lowest prices. Also check our other theme destination packages.
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| Toy Train |
Best time to visit Darjeeling
Darjeeling has a moderate climate with all five distinct seasons in a year. The best season to visit the place is from September to June, take woolen clothes in winters.
• Winters (December to January) have a cool climate within the average range of 5 °C to 7 °C. Minimum temperature this season can be freezing –2 °C. Snowfalls are not common during winters. It is an ideal time for honeymooning.
• Spring (February to March) season is charming with moderate climate. This season is best with scenic beauties.
• Summers (April to June) are mild with maximum temperature never crossing 25 °C. the pleasant climate attracts lots of tourists during this season. The time is favorable for all tourist activities.
• Monsoons (July to August) are accompanied with intense torrential rain causing roadblocks.
• Autumn (September to November) is accompanied with intermittent showers and Darjeeling looks marvelous during this period.
September to November is ideal for sightseeing and outings. December to January is perfect for those like chilly climate and is best period for honeymooners. February to June is ideal for all tourist activities in Darjeeling. Kolkata to Darjeeling C is 624 km and Delhi to Darjeeling is 441 km and Nagpur to Darjeeling 1481 km.Ahmedabad to Darjeeling 2170 km and Pune to Darjeeling 2284 km
Tiger Hill is located at an altitude of 2590 meters (8482 ft.) and 15 km from Darjeeling town. From here, you can get a splendid view of Mount Everest, the highest mountain and Kanchenjunga range.
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| Valley Tea Estate of Darjeeling |
In Darjeeling, it will be a unique experience to visit a nearby Tea Garden to observe the real method of the manufacturing of Darjeeling Tea. You can even have the chance of buying tea directly form the tea factory. There are about 70 tea estates in this hill area and the most nearby one is the Happy Valley Tea Estate, which is about 3 kms from the city or within a walking distance of about 40 minutes.
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| Darjeeling War Memorial |
Rock Garden
The Rock Garden (also known as Barbotey Rock Garden) at Chunnu Summer Falls and Ganga Maya Park, near it, are recently added tourist spots in the hilly town of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, (India). It is a showpiece meant to lure tourists back to Darjeeling after political agitations disrupted the visit by tourists in the 1980s. There is one more rock garden in Darjeeling named as Sir John Anderson Rock Garden, which is part of Lloyd's Botanical
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| Darjeeling Himalayan Railway |
Ganga Maya Park is further down the road, about 3 kilometers from the Rock Garden. Named after an innocent victim of police firing during the GNLF agitation, “it meanders down the course of a chortling mountain stream, past gazebos, clumps of flowering shrubs and trees, over humped backed bridges under which koi-carp coruscate, and into a circular lake with paddle boats and a waterfall.” It has a small lake where boating facilities are available. Gorkha folk dances are performed to entertain the tourists.
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| Darjeeling |
Kurseong located at a height of 2458 Mts. (4864 ft), placed at a lower elevation for those who hate the severe winters of Darjeeling, Kurseong enjoys a milder and a very strong weather all over the year. Guru Rabindra Nath Tagore and the great composer Atul Prasad Sen got inspiration for some of their famed works around Kurseong. Sister Nivedita, the great follower of Swami Vivekananda made Kurseong her residence. A charming walk through the jungle of Cryptomaria japonica on the road, now called Aranya Sarani, escorts to the vast unlock meadows at Chimney. Almost 4 kilometers from Kurseong Railway Station in a stylish mansion in the deep woods of St. Mary's Hill is housed the Eastern Forest Rangers' College (EFRC). Earlier the campus was the sight of St. Mary's seminary, the first such seminary of the east of Suez. A statue of Jesus and Mary and the newly built Jt. John's Church, an example of modern architectural brilliance, are also located on the same hill. A picnic at Kettle Valley Picnic Spot at Dilaram Tea Estate on the Banks of the river Rinchengtong offers you an unusual opportunity to play in its crystal-clear waters in the backdrop of snow-clad mountains.
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| Mirik |
It is one of the stunning hill stations at an altitude of 1767 meters with its own particular charms. Mirik has a wonderful lake and likewise eye-soothing tea gardens. Outstanding view of sunrise and sunset can be seen from Mirik Mountain. One can get pleasure from the huge area of orange orchards. Mirik is also the major supplier of oranges in West Bengal. From the top, one can have an aerial vision of the peaceful village life around the hill area amidst the flourishing green tea estate. Here you can also enjoy boat and horse riding. Those who are interested in gardening can buy variety of baby plants and seeds and other garnishes. The Sumendu Lake The lake is the chief attraction here and there is a 3.5 Km Path around it. You can boat here and the thick forest of pine, cardamom and the orange will certainly fascinate your heart. Another magnetism of Mirik is Pashupatinagar in the margin of Nepal.
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| Tiger Hill |
A viewpoint from where one can get a wide view of the plains and the mountains. Sunrise and sunset seen from this point are treasured sights.
Deosi Dara & Rai Dhap
These are the observation point contributing a panoramic vision of the plains, the hills and the peaks are an idyllic picnic spot. The source of drinking water for the whole of Mirik.
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