Darjeeling Travel Guide - Attractions, Darjeeling Travel Package, Sightseeings

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With the Himalayas on its side and Mt Kanchenjunga towering over, Darjeeling is a very beautiful hill station and thus known as the “Queen of the Hills”. Land of the flavored Darjeeling tea loved by connoisseurs all over the globe, it is the home to world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway where the small steam engine is loved more than the land rovers.


Darjeeling Train Tour

The journey to Darjeeling is also very picturesque. A good network of roads makes it quite easy to reach Darjeeling by bus, coaches or taxis. The nearest airport is in Bagdogra (takes three and a half hours) which is well connected with major cities around the country. New Jalpaiguri is the nearest rail head which receives tourists from all over the country.

Places of attraction in Darjeeling

In Darjeeling there are a number of options of hotels to suit the taste and budget of every tourist. The luxury hotels and the economy ones are all equipped with modern amenities for the traveler. Take a look on the below video to know about the Darjeeling Toy Train tour live.


Mt Kanchenjunga and the Himalayas Tiger Hill

From leisurely scenic walks to the grueling activities like river rafting, Darjeeling caters to all kinds of tourists. Buddhist monasteries, tea plantations, ride on chairlifts-there is lots one can do in Darjeeling. Located here is Tiger Hill-the spot which has earned international fame for the most beautiful view of the sunrise over the Mt Kanchenjunga and the Himalayas and one can also see Mt.Everest from this spot.



One of the most fascinating things to see in Darjeeling is the Toy Train, which is a world heritage site. Built in 1881, Darjeeling Himalayan Railways is the most well known mountain railways in the world.

Going for a ride on the Toy Train or river rafting or treks or watching tea being processed, Darjeeling is a most sought after tourist attraction, which brings harmony between man and nature.