Gorgeous Darjeeling

Darjeeling is also known as ‘Queen of Hills’, which is located in West Bengal. It is surrounded by tea plantations and stunning Himalayan scenery in the background. When you get some time after admiring the breath taking view of Khangchendzonga, you should visit some colonial houses, Buddhist and Hindu temples, botanical gardens and a zoo. Stalls at the sidelines of the steep twisted streets within the town are filled with colorful handicrafts and several fancy products. As for the adventure seekers there are splendid trek routes which also provide superb viewpoints.

The name Darjeeling is derived from the word Dorjeeling, which literally means 'the place of Dorjee' the majestic thunderbolt. Some theories consider that the thunderbolt belongs to the Buddhist religion whereas some consider it to be of Lord Indra.

The economy of this place is strengthened by timber, tea, tourism and education. These tea plantations were initially started by the British. Oranges and cardamom are also produced in plenty in Darjeeling. As for the matter of shopping, traditional arts and crafts of Tibet and Sikkim are available. For foodies, traditional Tibetan and local food along with other Indian cuisines are available at the restaurants of this place.

Summer and spring are the two best seasons to visit Darjeeling. As of the picturesque locations and cool climate, it is also a famous destination for Bollywood and Bengali film shooting. visit:http://www.honeymoonpackagestours.com/darjeeling/trip.html

The most popular mode of transport at this place is a four-wheel drive. Numerous local festivals are celebrated with joy and benevolence throughout the year. These festivals are celebrated with a variety of colors and decorative lights.

During your visit to Darjeeling, you will come across various attractive places, some of which are listed below-

Tiger Hill

This is one of the most visited places in Darjeeling. Tiger Hill is also popularly known as the Sunrise Point as it offers brilliant views of sunrise along with the picturesque view of the third highest peak in the world, Mt. Kanchenjunga. The accurate time to visit this spot is early in the morning because only then you can see the scenic view of first rays of the sun on Kanchenjunga which you will remember for a life time.

Deolo Hill, Kalimpong

It is an exquisite picnic spot located in a small town, Kalimpong which is not far from Darjeeling. This place is situated on the top of a hill and while looking below it, you will get a radiant view of the lush green tea gardens. It is guarded by high mountains on all sides which makes this place more attractive.

Mirik Lake

It is a good place to spend some leisure time with your family as this lake offers a range of activities including horse riding and boating

The Mall

It is an interesting spot in Darjeeling which is located at the heart of the town. It is a nice flat land, where tourists and locals come to bask in the sun, sitting on the benches, lined around Chowrasta while enjoying the breathtaking views of the mountain peaks and valleys all around. It is an ideal place to shop as numerous shops are circled around this place, selling Tibetan handicrafts and souvenirs. 
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