Darjeeling – Tour through India’s Heritage
Darjeeling is one of the oldest and also one of the most popular tourist destinations of India. The hill station sits at a staggering altitude of 6, 710ft in the Mahabharat range also known as the Lesser Himalayas in the state of West Bengal. The region is flanked by the majestic mountains, undulating landscape, dense forests and much more, all lending the region a very divine and mystical look. The region still manages to catch the fancy of tourists who flock to the region from all parts of the country and also various regions of the world not only to relax and rejuvenate but, also to observe the cultural diversity found in the region, from the Bihari laborers, Nepalis to the Tibetan refugees all living peacefully together.
Darjeeling besides its rich natural beauty also has an illustrative and distinctive past. The region was developed by the British as a summer resort and served as the summer capital of India, when Calcutta used to be the capital of India. Remnants of the regions past are still clearly visible among the various colonial architectures and other monuments.
Darjeeling abundant in peace and serenity offers numerous interesting tourist attractions. Some of the popular attractions of Darjeeling include the Tiger Hill,, Batasia Loop and the War Memorial, Chowrasta and Mall, Rock Garden and Ganga Maya Park, Peace Pagoda, Botanical Garden, Nightangle Park, Senchal Lake, Observatory Hill and Mahakal Temple, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and much more.
Along with sightseeing tourists can also take advantage of the various recreational activities offered in the region, from riding on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Darjeeling Rangit Valley Passenger Cable Car- one of the oldest ropeway of India to touring the various tea estates. A must do in the region is to catch a glimpse of the rising sun from the Tiger Hill and gorge on local delights.
Being a popular tourist destination, there is no dearth of good hotels in Darjeeling catering to the lodging needs of the multitude of tourists visiting the region. Needless to say, the hotels in Darjeeling are present across all budget categories thus, catering to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.
Owing to the high altitude of the region Darjeeling experiences extreme cold during the winters and as such summer is the best time to visit the region. The hill station is also well connected to the rest of the country.
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