Snuggled on the eastern border of India, the tea capital of the country Darjeeling is situated which is famous all over the world for its exquisite taste and enamoring aroma of tea. In this Darjeeling travel guide, we will take you on the mesmerizing tour of this fascinating hill station which can help you to plan the Darjeeling trip in the best possible way.
Darjeeling is home to several famous tourist attractions among which Darjeeling Himalayan railway is considered to be the most popular one. It is one of the highest trains running between two stations in the world. A narrow-gauge railway line laid down by the British, this railway line is also known as the toy train as the size of the train is very small. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Darjeeling toy train was built by the British way back in 1881.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is another popular place which is famous for its Red Panda and Snow Leopard breeding programs. Spread in an area of around 68 acres, this is located at a height of 2134 meters above sea level and is considered to be the highest altitude zoo in India.
Batasia loop which consists of a beautiful Gorkha war memorial and you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Batasia loop from your toy train. The loop covers a mammoth area of 50000 square feet and has landscaped parks along a helix in a 1000 feet dissent with a local crafts market which is a must-visit.
The tea estates of Darjeeling are world-famous. No Darjeeling tour is complete without visiting a tea estate. The lush green plantations nestled amidst the acres of land provides the country with the best tea. This scenic hill station is a perfect getaway for the romantic honeymoon. Darjeeling is a perfect blend of rolling tea plantations on the mountain slopes and picturesque landscapes. The quaint little town offers a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayas.
Happy Valley tea estate is one of the prime tea estates located in Darjeeling. Spread across an area of 437 acres the Happy Valley tea estate is considered to be a major tourist attraction in Darjeeling. It consists of one of the highest tea factories located in the world.
This enchanting hill station of West Bengal is well-connected with the major cities of the state. The nearest airport that connects Darjeeling to the world is the Kolkata international airport. The Kolkata airport is well connected with other major cities of India like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal and Indore.
Darjeeling is also well connected with major railway stations of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Kochi and Bhubaneswar by a robust rail network. Shared taxis, jeeps and state transport, as well as private buses, are available from the neighboring town of Siliguri to Darjeeling.
The climate in Darjeeling is always pleasant and cooler as compared to other parts of India. Frequent showers are also experienced in Darjeeling because of its proximity to the Bay of Bengal. October to February is the best time to visit this beautiful hill station as the climate is pleasant and the frequency of rainfall also decreases.
We hope that this Darjeeling tour guide will help you whenever you wish to visit this beautiful hill station. If you wish to plan the Darjeeling tour then Indian Visit can help you with the itinerary. IVPL offers a wide range of customizable Darjeeling tour package which can make your vacations cherishable.
