Darjeeling City Tour Guide - West Bengal | |
 For the sheer splendor of mountains, unsullied and pristine, nothing comes close to the celebrated hill station of Darjeeling in West Bengal. As you drive up the curvaceous roads or board the famous toy train, you will be fascinated by the resplendence of nature. From the damp plains, your tired lungs get filled with fresh mountain air. Gurgling streams emerge from the crack in the rocks and in springtime, the ranges are decorated with rhododendrons. The ethnic population is gracious and the influence of Buddhism is strong. Past the Batasia loop, the Ghoom Buddhist monastery, and the lush tea gardens, lies the quaint town peeping at you from behind high pines. Darjeeling rose into eminence during the British Raj as a rest and recreation centre. Till the 19th century, Darjeeling (originally Dorje Ling, or place of the thunderbolt) was under Sikkim. In 1817, Sikkim passed the rights to use it as a health clinic to the British in return for their help in settling a rather devastating dispute between Sikkim and Nepal. The mark of the colonial legacy can be seen in its tea estates, gardens, hotels and lifestyle. Darjeeling Facts: • Area 10.57 sq. km • Population 73,062 • Altitude 2,134 m above sea level • Languages Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, and English • Best time to visit March-May and September-November • STD Code 0354 Darjeeling offers all that is loved in nature, the green depth of the forest , the hush of the hills and the majesty of the mountains. Sunrise at Tiger Hill is a delight for the soul. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is a delight for trekkers. The Tibetan Self-Help Centre offers a range of carpets for sale in their outlet, woven by refugees. Take a look, if not a pick. The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and amazing race-course in Lebong nestled high in the mountains. Other attractions include the Darjeeling Zoo and Botanical Gardens In addition, Darjeeling is renowned worldwide for its flavoured tea. The tea gardens dotting the slopes are proof of this mammoth industry. Once you are done sightseeing inside Darjeeling town, do proceed to see the sites nearby. The trip itself is a thrilling experience of being on roads beside cloud-covered valley. Mirik, land of oranges, Kalimpong, renowned for its orchids and curio shops, Kurseong offering a panoramic view of the Gangetic delta Eagle’s Crag are worth a visit. Some other close by places that can be visited include Takdah, Sandakphu, and Siliguri. Destination : Queen of the Hills (Darjeeling 3N ) Duration : 03 Nights & 04 Days Itinerary:- Day 01 : Arrival NJP/ IXB To Darjeeling Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP / IXB & transfer to Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. Evening free to explore this Hill queen. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 02 : In Darjeeling Early Morning at 0400 AM visit Tiger Hill ,famous for sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga,on way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and back to hotel. After breakfast proceed for visit 7 points ,covering The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNZ Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetans Refuge Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda & Ropeway (not operational only view point) . Overnight stay at hotel. Day 03 : Excursion To Mirik & Back After breakfast proceed from the hotel for a day excursion to Sumendu Lake ( Known as Mirik Lake ) , On the way back visit Pashupati Gate - The entrance point of Nepal . Back to the hotel , Overnight stay at hotel . Day 04 : Darjeeling To NJP / IXB Morning free for packing & personal activities. After breakfast transfer to NJP Stn or IXB Airport for return Journey for more details countect mr .vivek grover +91-9810068858 925605005 mail@kukrejagrouphotels.com www.kukrejagrouphotels.com www.mandkainihotels.com | |
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Hotels at Darjeeling
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