Darjeeling

Darjeeling the pristine hill resort on the northeast frontier of India which brings in the aroma of fresh tea leaves with its name. The breath taking view of the Himalayas in Darjeeling have been inviting tourist for ages. Nature has been kind on this small city falling in the state of West Bengal and has been showering its unconditional love over it. While the soothing weather of Darjeeling offers you a change from the dust and heat of the plains the cover of thick blanket around it and the overlooking mighty ranges are a retreat for your eyes.

Tourist places in Darjeeling:-

Ghoom:- Ghoom is one of the prominent tourist delight in Darjeeling. The Yiga Choeling Monastery dominates the landscape of this hillock. The images of Maitreya Buddha, the ancient palm leaf and paper manuscripts in Tibetan script are the prime attractions here.

Site of natural beauty:- Darjeeling offers spectacular places of interest for nature lovers and those fascinated by animals and plants. While the museum of natural history throws light on the life many species of fauna found in the Himalayan region including the reptiles, mammals, insects and a varieties of birds, the Lloyd Botanical garden makes you familiar with the alpine flora and Orchids. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling proudly boasts to be the only centre in the country which caries out the captive breeding programme for the rarest snow leopards. The zoo also has an impressive population of Ussurian tigers and the Himalayan black bear.

Darjeeling-Rangit Valley ropeway:- Darjeeling-Rangit Valley ropeway is the longest ropeway in Asia and offers spectacular view of the scenic beauties scattered across Darjeeling. It captures stunning views of the Himalayan ranges and the tea gardens.

The places of interest for the tourists visiting Darjeeling could be The Observatory hill, Dhirdam Temple, Aloobaari Monastery, Bhutia Bustee Monastery and the Ava Art Gallery. The best place for shopping in Darjeeling is The Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center from where you can pick up items of Tibetan crafts like carpets, wood and leather work.

Darjeeling has been a popular trekking destination for over a century now. Darjeeling is dotted with plenty of resort and hotels. Some of them boast to have acquired stature of International level promise royal comforts and luxuries for your guests. The trails of nature refresh your guests with positive energies and enable them to grasp most of the ideas delivered at your conference and meeting while the splendid view of sun rise and sun sets fills their days and night with awestruck astonishment.

• Sightseeing of Darjeeling
• Excursion of areas near Darjeeling
• Visiting the tea garden of Darjeeling.
• Shopping
• Movies and theatre
• Toy Train Ride
• Early morning spectacular sunrise view over the Kanchenjunga Mountai

Weather

Darjeeling experiences a pleasant weather all through the year. The summers begin from March and continue till June. The Monsoons begin from July and stays till September. The months of rains are tough for Darjeeling as the restrictions in movements are followed by a steep dip in the mercury. The winter outbreaks in Darjeeling from October and remains till February. The best time to visit Darjeeling is between March to May and in October and November.

In & Around

Tiger Hill:- 11 kms from the main town of Darjeeling Tiger Hill is known for its changing shades and for capturing spectacular view of Sunrise and Sunsets at Kanchunjunga. The rays of sunlight makes the snow capped peaks appear as crimson at times, while you might find them pink and golden at others.

Kalimpong:- Kalimpong is a wonderland between the Dedo and Durbindra Hills with Teesta river flowing across it. It has got exquisite flower nurseries, monasteries, and the handicrafts industry.

Mirk, Siliguri, Kurseong and Phalut are the other hill stations located near Darjeeling. Mirk is popular for its lakes offering facilities of boating and the orchards of cardamom, pine and oranges. Phalut is popular for trekking and capturing breath taking views of Himalayas.

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