EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DARJEELING

Do not forget to pinch yourself if the sight of tea estates from the windows of first-class coach belonging to Toy Train looks too good to be true. The destination offers amazing views of the snow-clad mountains to the fullest. Darjeeling is located in the state of West Bengal and nestled at an altitude of around 6,710 ft in lesser Himalaya.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is noted for its Darjeeling Himalayan Railways and its famous tea industry. There are a lot of Buddhist inhabitants and dotted with the old monasteries. Darjeeling is also well-known for the highest tea exporter and it attracts many visitors during the plucking season. The aroma will leave you like with amazing fields of plucking the leaves. The tourists in Darjeeling shop for woolen garments, fashion clothes and shawls.

7 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN DARJEELING TOUR PACKAGES

One of the most popular hill stations in India – Darjeeling Tour Packages is an ideal collection of snowy and also mighty Himalayan arrays, winding strolling tracks, valleys, abbey, momos, tea vineyards and also and toy train. The beautiful vegetation and scenic vistas in the midst of the eco-friendly grey hills will make your vacations more amazing.

TIGER HILL

If you love nature then you can head to Tiger Hill that has a lot for the tourists to offer to the globetrotters. You can also witness cold chills and climb up at the top point of the Tiger Hill to capture the very first rays of the Sun. A lot of people come here to witness the view and also fix your camera settings. It happens with a blink of an eye.

BATASIA LOOP

Batasia Loop is a railway loop in Darjeeling of West Bengal which is located at a distance of 4 km from Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. It is nestled below the Ghoom station and recognized as one of the mesmerizing places to visit in the destination.

PADMAJA NAIDU ZOOLOGICAL PARK

Known for its famous Red Panda and also the Snow Leopard breeding program, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is spread in over an area of around 67 acres of the total land. The zoo is located at an elevation of around 2,134 meters above the sea level as well as considered one of the high altitude zoos in India. You can see Snow leopards, red pandas, Himalayan Salamanders, Tibetan wolf, Himalayan mountain goat, and Siberian tigers are some of the animals that you can see here.

HIMALAYAN RAILWAY STATION

The Darjeeling toy train, officially known as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, delivers travelers with the reduced reaches of the Eastern Mountain ranges to be undulating hills and also lush eco-friendly tea gardens in Darjeeling. The destination was also a summer capital for Britshers and the work of the railway was completed back in 1881.

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE

Located in Darjeeling, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is recognized as one of the most important and bound with world-class amenities institutes here when it comes to learning of the mountaineering. It was built back in November, 1954 and the primary purpose was to get the interest of all the sports enthusiasts along. The Institute has maintained a record of witnessing aspiring mountaineers from all over the world to develop their skills.

TOP THINGS TO DO ON YOUR DARJEELING TOUR PACKAGES

No matter where you are coming from, all you need to do is try out all the all the below mentioned things if you want to enjoy your vacations.

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TAKE A WALK IN THE ROCK GARDEN

This is also known as the Barbotey Garden and located about 10 kilometres from the city centre. This exceptionally designed nature park uses rock surfaces that are cut out at various levels to develop benches where you and also your family can sit.

RIDE THE DARJEELING HIMALAYAN RAILWAY

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway also referred to as the DHR, and also carefully called the ‘Darjeeling Toy Train’. The train operates between Darjeeling and New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal in India. It was establishes in 88 km away railway line took place between in 1879 to 1881. If you want to experience how serene it should looks when you take a ride of the toy train.

TOUR THE TEA GARDENS

Darjeeling is nestled with more than 8- tea gardens all across the hills and trip there wouldn’t be complete if you do not visit here. You will discover and explore every kind of tea estates here and you would be amazed by the lush greenery that would take your heart away.

EXPLORE TE LOCAL MARKET

Little did you know that when you are in Darjeeling, you can also explore the local market? Well, one of the most important is Chowk Bazaar if you want to see some real stuff of the destination. The town’s residents most likely to acquire pretty much everything at bargain costs in this market. You will find vegetables, meat, artefacts, masks and household items and others.

 A THRILLING RIDE ON DARJEELING ROPEWAY

The incredible views of Darjeeling have spellbound you however, for a further wonderful experience; try out a ride of Darjeeling Ropeway. The Rangeet Valley Passenger Cable Car is just one of the best ways to experience the panoramic views that the hill station of North East India is so famous for. This is also one of the best activities that you can get your hands on.

So, pack your bags already and leave for the pretty destination. Also, do not forget to book your Darjeeling Tour Packages from Mumbai and enjoy the vacations to the fullest. Do mention your experience in the comment’s section below.