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Darjeeling
Darjeeling, the queen of the hills, is a Himalayan city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is internationally renowned as a tourist destination for its spectacular view of Mt.Kanchandzonga, along with its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is every bit as romantic as you have heard it to be. Nestled in the lap of the Himanchal range at a height of over 6,700 feet, you can be sure that tourism in Darjeeling will be a unique experience. Located in the northern reaches of West Bengal, it has a distinct cultural and linguistic heritage. There’s tonnes to explore here for travellers.
One can have the view of entire Singalila Range along with Mt.Kanchandzonga, Bhutan Himalaya and a part of Everest range from Darjeeling. The eye caching valleys, meandering rivers and of course the lush green tea gardens are the unique features. Beside all these, the main attractions of this popular hill stations are Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) , Himalayan Zoo , Tiger Hill , Rock Garden , Batashiya Loop, etc.
Spectacular Darjeeling
Darjeeling during the spring with evergreen lush vegetation and forest cover
Although the area of itself is small (about 10 square kilometers), it is also a district and spans over a large area of about 2,100 square kilometers. The district has subdivisions like Kurseong, Siliguri etc as well as the hill resort town of Mirik. So there are many lovely places to visit within Darjeeling hills itself.
Sunrise View
Early morning view of sunrise from Tiger Hill, Darjeeling
During spring, summer and autumn, the weather is pleasantly cool and perfect for city dwellers who flock in volumes during such time. Many come to enjoy the rains in monsoon and chill in the winter as well. And when such visits are combined with wonderful views of snow peaks and valleys, tea gardens, forests & flowering plantations, amazing sightseeing tours & activities, great food & stays, it is called the perfect destination for vacation.
How to Reach Darjeeling?
By Air
The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), located approximately 67 km from Darjeeling. Bagdogra airport is connected to all the major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, etc with daily non-stop flights. From Bagdogra, or Siliguri, you can hire a private vehicle that will get you to Darjeeling in a matter of 4 hours.
You can also get a shared taxi from Siliguri that will take you 2.5 hrs as it won’t stop en-route for sight-seeing.
By Train
The nearest railway station to Darjeeling is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), about 62 kilometres away. The station, which is 20 mins drive from Siliguri, is the gateway for all Sikkim, Darjeeling and Bhutan. It is well-connected to major cities like Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi.
From New Jalpaiguri, you can reserve a taxi or go to Siliguri and catch a shared vehicle. You can also get a shared vehicle directly from NJP.
By Road
It is well connected by road to Siliguri. One can either reserve a vehicle or get a shared taxi from many points in Siliguri such as Juction, Darjeeling More, etc.
Location
Things you need to Know About Darjeeling
Elevation
6,700 feet above mean sea level
Temperature Range
2 °C in January to 28 °C in June
Local Language
Nepali, Hindi and English
Food
Indian, Chinese and Authentic Tibetian cuisines.
Festivals
Dusherra, Diwali, Losar, Holi, and Christmas
Religion
Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity
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Amazing Facts about Darjeeling
Red Panda
Red Panda, found only in Darjeeling/Sikkim apart from China, can be seen in Darjeeling Zoo
Darjeeling Tea
It is famous and well known across the world for its tea. It produces around 11,000 tonnes of tea annually
Toy Train
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Toy Train, began in 1880s at the insistence of the then Britishers. Local workers laid small-gauge tracks between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling and built small but powerful engines to traverse the extreme landscape
Darjeeling Ropeway
The Ropeway, opened in 1968 with just one passenger car, was the first ropeway built in India. Today, 16 cars travel from Singamari (7,000 feet altitude) to Singla (800 feet altitude), and the whole ride takes about 45 minutes.
Best time to visit Darjeeling
Expected tourist footfall
January
February
March
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June
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September
October
November
December
From mid March till June, It experiences pleasant weather during the summer season. The temperature hovers 18°C to 28°C during the season. It is the best time to visit if you would like to escape the heat.
From July till September, monsoons causes swift rainfall, many a time causing landslides and road blockage. This is not the best time to visit. However, monsoon tourism is something to look upon if you enjoy rain. Monsoon Tourism is famous for letting tourist experience of ploughing terrain field and paddy cultivation.
From October till March, winter is the best time for travelling. The temperature ranges between 2°C and 7°C during the season. It is the perfect time to visit for the spectacular view of the snow capped mountains. Snow adventures, vibrant festivals and bone chilling cold makes perfect time to visit to Darjeeling.
Glimpse of Darjeeling in pictures
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