Nestled in the North Eastern part of India encircled by amazing Himalayan landscapes, the unparallel beauty of this hill station is beyond comparison. Darjeeling sits at a staggering height of 2,590 meters above sea level. India has a fair share of the world’s highest mountain ranges and the Himalayas are the main crowd puller in every North Indian hill stations and Darjeeling is not an exception. This hill station shares its boundaries with Bhutan, Nepal, and Sikkim. This is why this place has a unique blend of high-land culture. Besides, amazing snow-capped mountain peaks, it is also famous for tea plantation. Tea tourism in Darjeeling is flourishing at a rapid pace. Here are the main reasons why you must visit Darjeeling: • Taste of Mountains: The mind-blowing panorama view of the Himalayan Ranges is the main USP of the tea estates in Darjeeling. Darjeeling is best known for the picture-perfect views of snow-capped Kanchenjunga Mountains. Standing tall at an incredible height of 8,598 meters above sea level, Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in India and the third highest peak in the world. Talking of incredible views, Tiger Hills is certainly the best place to get picturesque views of India’s highest peak. This place is a paradise for nature photographers looking for a perfect snap capturing the sunrise. • Love for Tea: A visit to Darjeeling is incomplete without a cup filled with steaming Darjeeling tea. An addictive aroma and distinct flavor of the world-famous Darjeeling tea is the most fascinating thing to do in this place. The large traces of emerald tea gardens are a delight to the eyes. It is advised to visit this place during the tea harvesting session to enjoy tea tourism at its best. • Delicious Food: Darjeeling was a darling to the British during the old days of colonial rule. Darjeeling still has retained some of its colonial charms. The bungalows and the food are the best examples of this fact. Chips and cucumber sandwich is a delicious way of kick-starting your day. Hot soups and North-Eastern dishes such as steamed and fried Momo, Thaipo, and Thukpa are some of the mouth-watering local delicacies that make you crave for more. If you are a foodie and you want to get the best of mountain food, there are certainly no better places than Darjeeling. Organic food is available and there are also many continental and Indian restaurants. • Ideal for Adventure: Owing to the thrilling steep slope and high hills, Darjeeling witness thousands of trekking tours every year. Adventure is not just limited to trekking. Fishing, mountain sports, rock-climbing, campfire nights, jeep safari, or wildlife, this place has it all. The toy train ride from Siliguri to Darjeeling is very famous because of the spectacular views and the thrill. • Pleasant Weather: Another big factor behind the unparallel popularity of Darjeeling is its amazing weather. If you are looking for a pleasant retreat close to undisturbed nature, Darjeeling is an automatic choice. Distant from the maddening rush of city life, you will be submerged by the warmth of this place. The weather remains very pleasant throughout the entire year. Darjeeling is one of the leading tourist destinations in India. From tea gardens to the Himalayas, from wildlife to adventure sports, this place will never fail to amaze you. Reaching Darjeeling is very simple all thanks to its excellent connectivity. New Jalpaiguri Junction is the nearest railway station while Baghdogra (Siliguri) is the closest airport. You can visit Darjeeling at any time of the year but it is better to avoid the monsoons as the roads are affected due to heavy rainfall during that time.
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