Thursday, 5 May 2016

Darjeeling - A serene hill station

Darjeeling Hill station:















Darjeeling is not only famous for its tea, but is also a popular tourist destination. A hill - station in West Bengal, Darjeeling was a hit even amongst the officials of the British Empire when India was occupied by them. 

It is situated among rolling hills and green undulating lands. There is no direct connectivity to Darjeeling. One needs to reachKolkata, the capital of West Bengal and from there head to Jalpaiguri, onwards to Darjeeling. 

From Jalpaiguri, one can take a local taxi, or even take the famous toy train to reach Darjeeling. 

As a city dweller, I am surrounded by polluted black air and tall buildings which from a part of the concrete jungle. Nature's glory has been greatly reduced in the huge metropolitan cities. 

Thus, Darjeeling offered the opportunity to experience Nature in all her esteemed glory. A quaint and quiet town, Darjeeling offers the one single thing lost to citylings - Peace of Mind. The cool climate and beautiful surroundings will leave you enamoured with this place. 

There are several things to see in Darjeeling such as Yiga Choling Gompa, The Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Tiger Hill, and several Tea estates. 

You can even have a birds eye view of the entire city by taking a ride in the cable car. The lovely alternating overcast and sunny climate makes it a good place to be outdoors all day. 

The people around are friendly and kind. While in Darjeeling, don't miss its famous tea.
One thing to be noted however, is that shops and other things shut early at night. 

Come nightfall, the city is enveloped in thick fog which hampers visibility a great deal, hence local businesses tend to lower the shutters early. 

The regions are easy to navigate through and there small trails and roads which offer the prospect of beautiful tranquil city while taking in its various sights sounds and smells. 

An ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, Darjeeling provides some stunning scenery and breathtaking views. The Kanchenjunga Mountain looks protectively over the city while the Teesta River accompanies the tourists all along their journey in her home. 

Buddhism is the religion followed by a majority of the population and hence Darjeeling is rich with Buddhist culture and has several monastaries which are open to tourists at all all times of the day. 

Monks immersed in worship is a sight which can never be forgotten and the calming sensation it brings is unparalleled. 
So if you are looking for a trip to let go of your worries and find a new you, Darjeeling is the place to be.

Darjeeling Kalimpong Tour




Itinerary
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Day 01 : Darjeeling
After arriving in New Jalpaiguri/Silliguri,our representative will meet you and transfer you to Darjeeling(90 kms/3 hours),check in at the hotel after arrival.Rest of the day at leisure,one can take a stroll in mall during afternoon and evening.Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling.

Day 02 : Darjeeling
Very early in the morning,we take you to Tiger Hill to catch a glimpse of sunrise over Kanchandzonga(Subject to clear weather conditions).Later in the day,we take you to some of the famous spots in Darjeeling such as HMI(Himalayan Mountaineering Institute),Zoological Gardens,Ghoom Monastery,Dhirdham temple Ropeway, Happy Valley Tea Estate, Lebong Race Course , Tenzing and Gombu Rock .Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling.

Day 03 : Darjeeling
After breakfast,we will take you for a joy train ride in Toy Train(Sector-Darjeeling to Kurseong),the train ride would take you through some of the amazing landscapes and engineering marvels such as Batasia Loop,it would also take you through Ghoom which was once upon a time considered to be the highest railway station in the world before the Chinese took railway lines to Lhasa.On arrival in Kurseong,our driver will meet you who has been accompanying you through out the trip and transfer you back to hotel in Darjeeling.Evening at leisure.Overnight stay and dinner in hotel in Darjeeling.

Day 04 : Darjeeling - Kalimpong
After breakfast,we transfer you to to Kalimpong. Kalimpong is well known for its many educational institutions Kalimpong has become an important tourist destination owing to its temperate climate and proximity to popular tourist locations in the region. Kalimpong is famous for its flower market, especially the wide array of orchids. Flower nurseries involved in exporting Himalayan grown flower bulbs, tubers and rhizomes contribute to the economy of Kalimpong. It also houses several Buddhist monasteries which hold a number of rare Tibetan Buddhist scriptures.Day is reserved for leisure activities.Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kalimpong.

Day 04 : Kalimpong-Lava-Rishap-Kalimpong
After early breakfast,we take you for a full day excursion to some of the beautiful spots in North Bengal,we take you to Lava and Rishap which are famous for its natural beauty and it offers magnificent view of the Himalayan range on a clear day.Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kalimpong.

Day 05 : Kalimpong-New Jalpaiguri
After breakfast,we transfer you to New Jalpaiguri railway station/Bagdogra airport.(85 kms/2-3 hours).



Rajinder Pershad Jindal, Delhi, India
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