About Darjeeling

Darjeeling, India's former summer capital during the British Raj, has matured into one of the country's most sought-after hill destinations. This picturesque hill station in West Bengal is the ideal location for a romantic honeymoon. Darjeeling, which is surrounded by tea farms and sits at a height of 2,050 metres above sea level, has a cool temperature all year.

UNESCO has designated the toy railway, which was founded in 1881, as a World Heritage Site. The railway climbs from the lowlands to approximately 2000 metres above sea level, providing stunning views of the mountains as it chugs along.

Darjeeling is home to over 86 tea farms that produce the world-famous 'Darjeeling Tea.' Take your pick between a cup of locally made chai at the tea estate or a walk through the plantations to harvest a few tea leaves yourself.

The Kanchenjunga peak, the world's third highest mountain and India's highest, is visible from here, and you may get a panoramic picture of it. Monasteries, botanical gardens, a zoo, and the Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway cable car, which is the longest in Asia, are among Darjeeling's most popular attractions. Tiger Hill is a great place to see the dawn over the mountains in all of its flaming splendour.

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Darjeeling, a breath-taking town nestled cosily in the Himalayan foothills, has a plethora of tourist attractions. The unspoilt grandeur of this breathtakingly lovely village provides a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of city life, attracting people from all over the country.
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Darjeeling is one of India's greatest hill stations, spread out in ribbons across a high mountain ridge, surrounded by emerald-green tea fields and towered over by the magnificent Khangchendzonga (8598 m). However, the list of the most great things to do in Darjeeling does not stop there.
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In the summers (April-June), Darjeeling has the most delightful weather, with bright and sunny days and a mild breeze. Temperatures range from 18 to 25 degrees Celsius, giving it an ideal time to be outside, enjoy the food, and go sightseeing.
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Darjeeling's nearest airport is Bagdogra, which is roughly 95 kilometres away. Darjeeling has some direct flights from places such as Kolkata, Delhi, and Guwahati. Taxis may be hired from the airport to get into the city. The journey from the airport to Darjeeling would take over three hours.
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Darjeeling is one of India's most picturesque and well-known hill resorts. It's 686 kilometres from Kolkata, West Bengal, at 2,134 metres above sea level. Darjeeling is known for its beauty and mild atmosphere, set against the background of the magnificent snow-capped Himalayan hills.