Published Date: August 29, 2022
The lovely hill station of Darjeeling is situated in the Shivalik ranges of the lower Himalayas in the state of West Bengal.
Located at a height of 6,700 ft. above sea level, Darjeeling is one of the most popular tourist destinations in West Bengal.
If you’ve planned to visit only one hill station as part of you honeymoon tour, your choice, by default, will boil down to visiting Darjeeling. Historically, the name of the hill station “Darjeeling” is derived from two words ‘Dorje’ and ‘ling’ literally meaning ‘the land of the thunderbolt’. The land of Darjeeling has had a turbulent history with the original inhabitants of the region sporadically invaded by various foreign invaders. The British colonial power finally occupied the land until independence thus heralding a new era in the annals of the region.
Nestled in the lap of the imposing snow-covered Himalayan peaks, Darjeeling is popular for its verdant tea plantations, the panoramic sight of snow-laden mountains, and the world-famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. It is the home to the mighty Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. As part of your Darjeeling sightseeing tour, the toy train is a major attraction. It was officially announced as a World Heritage Site in 1999. What are the things you essentially need to do for Darjeeling trip plan?
Tourism in Darjeeling
Darjeeling is known globally for its premium quality tea, and is the leading tea exporter in the world. It has 86 tea estates as of date, attracting a large number of connoisseurs from all over every year. Some of the most famous touring destinations of Darjeeling include Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Singalila National Park, Ghoom Monastery, Bengal Natural History Museum, Sandakphu Trek, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Mahakal Temple and Tiger Hill.
Darjeeling Tour
Here’s how you go about your Darjeeling trip plan. The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport located at a distance of 70 km from Darjeeling. The nearest railway station is the New Jalpaiguri Junction at Siliguri located at about 73 km from the hill station. It is well-interconnected by train with New Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Guwahati, Kamakhya, Agartala, Cochin, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Chandigarh, Chennai, Amritsar, Kolkata, Jaipur, Indore, Gaya, Puri, Dibrugarh, and Bangalore. The nearest major bus stop is Siliguri. There are a number of buses and private taxis plying from Siliguri. Blessed with a unique and diverse culture and different ethnic groups and communities, there are several festival celebrations in Darjeeling includes Teesta Tea, Chotrul Duchen, Tendong Lho Rumfaat, Maghe Sankranti, and Losar, Darjeeling Carnival and Darjeeling Tourism Festival.
What is the best time to visit Darjeeling?
The good time for the Darjeeling trip plan is between October and March when the climate is moderately cool and the sky is generally, clear providing stunning views of the snow-filled Kanchenjunga for Darjeeling sightseeing. Talk to us if you have a travel plan for a family trip to Darjeeling, as we have a complete Darjeeling travel package. We can tailor the best plan to explore and visit Darjeeling.