| Darjeeling is a wonderful hill station located in the state | | | | bear are also among its attractions. What one should |
| of West Bengal in India. Due to its cool and bracing | | | | not miss is to ride the Darjeeling-Rangit Valley |
| climate, it is a perfect summer hill resort to escape | | | | Ropeway. It is the longest ropeway ride in Asia that |
| from the scorching summer heat of the plains and is | | | | offers stunning sights. |
| often referred to as the "Queen of the Hills." | | | | The numerous tea gardens in and around Darjeeling |
| It is the one of the most desired holiday destination in | | | | are also worth visiting. One can watch the process of |
| India nestled in the lap of rolling mountains with glossy | | | | manufacturing Darjeeling tea. The Mall located at the |
| Mt. Kanchenjunga towering over the town. Darjeeling | | | | heart of the town serves as an important meeting |
| provides a wide variety of activities from leisurely | | | | point for all tourists. One of the most visited spot in |
| scenic walks to more adventurous activities such as | | | | Darjeeling is the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. |
| trekking and river rafting. Its propinquity with three | | | | Besides these, Tiger Hill, the Observatory Hill, Dhirdham |
| international borders makes it well important. | | | | Temple, Batasia Loop and the War Memorial, |
| For foreign tourists, the main attractions are the cultural | | | | Aloobaari Monastery, Bhutia Bustee Monastery, |
| diversity, the beautiful views, a variety of trekking | | | | Japanese Peace Pagoda and the Ava Art Gallery are |
| options and the opportunity to cool down after a stint | | | | some other sites worth visiting. |
| in the plains. Darjeeling also serves a centre of music | | | | An early morning visit to the Tiger Hill offers a |
| and a niche for musicians and music admirers. | | | | panoramic view of the sunrise over the Himalayan |
| Darjeeling is world famous for its tea gardens and the | | | | range especially the Mt. Kanchenjunga. A joy ride in |
| Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) or Toy Train. The | | | | the Toy Train that covers a distance of about 88 km |
| Toy Train is an outstanding example of a hill | | | | between New Jalpaiguri Station and Darjeeling |
| passenger railway and has been inscribed on the list of | | | | provides an amazing journey. |
| World Heritage Sites. | | | | A ten day Darjeeling Carnival is held every year in |
| There are many places of tourist interest in Darjeeling. | | | | Darjeeling during the winters which portrays Darjeeling |
| One of the major attractions in Darjeeling is Ghoom | | | | Hill's musical and cultural heritage as its central theme. |
| which is dominated by the renowned Yiga Choeling | | | | In all, a tour to Darjeeling is extremely enjoyable. It is |
| Monastery. The Museum of Natural History boasts a | | | | truly a magnificent tourist destination to explore. |
| fine collection of Himalayan animals, reptiles, birds, and | | | | HamariYatra provides online booking of cheap |
| insects. At the Lloyd Botanical Garden, the tourists can | | | | Darjeeling Tours at the most affordable prices. You |
| enjoy the captivating collection of Himalayan flowers, | | | | can get the best travel deals on Tour Packages for |
| plants and orchids. | | | | Darjeeling and can choose from a wide range of |
| Padamja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is the only | | | | exciting holiday packages in Darjeeling to enjoy a |
| centre in India for the breeding of the rare snow | | | | vacation of lifetime. |
| leopard. The Ussurian tigers and the Himalayan black | | | | |