Mount Kanchenjunga as visible in Darjeeling
Darjeeling Tour – A Quick Travel Guide To The Hill Station
Do you wish to embark on a charismatic mountain escapade? Seeking places with vintage charm and tranquil environs? Well, plan a trip to Darjeeling – the ‘queen of hills’.
This can be the experience of your lifetime. Trust us; a holiday in Darjeeling is what your soul, mind and body need to reset and restart!
Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Himalayas, Darjeeling is one of the most loved hill stations in India. A nature lover’s paradise, a honeymooner’s dream and a backpacker’s delight, the hill station is a canvas of natural beauty.
With snow-capped peaks of the Kanchenjunga, lush green vistas and ethereal views of the hilly terrain, Darjeeling is a feast for the eyes. Opt for customized Darjeeling tour packages offered by Excursion2India. The tour will prove to be a remarkable experience.
Check out the handy guide below to learn everything you need to know!
Places To Include in Your Trip Itinerary when Booking Darjeeling Tour Packages from Kolkata and elsewhere:
Ghoom Monastery:
Ghoom Monastery, Darjeeling
This is the popular name of Yiga Choeling, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Darjeeling.
The monastery houses a towering 15-feet statue of the Maitreya Buddha with colourful prayer flags fluttering around its premises.
Counted among the oldest Buddhist monasteries in this region, it is even home to ancient manuscripts of Buddhism.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park:
Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park is the highest altitude zoo in our country. It is widely renowned as the lone Indian zoo which fosters conservation programmes for endangered animal species like Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Tibetan Wolf, etc. A visit to this zoo is a must for every tourist!
Mahakal Temple:
Mahakal Temple, Darjeeling
Perched atop the Observatory Hill, Mahakal Temple is an amalgamation of Hinduism and Buddhism religions. It is a religious site where both Hindus and Buddhists come together. The sound of priests and monks chanting fills the air and you can listen to these when you climb nearly 100 steps to reach the temple.
Things To Do During Your Darjeeling Trip with the best tour packages from Kolkata and elsewhere:
Watch Sunrise From Tiger Hill
Make your way to Tiger Hill before the crack of dawn to see one of the most magnificent sunrises. The spectacle when the horizon turns crimson as the rays of the sun fall on the majestic Mount Kanchenjunga peak can be a sight to behold.
Take A Joy Ride On The Toy Train
Toy Train in Darjeeling
Taking a joy ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is one thing you just can’t afford to miss when opting for Darjeeling tour packages from Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Gujarat, Bhabaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, or anywhere else.
Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the train connects the lower plains with Darjeeling through a mesmerizing journey of Himalayan grandeur.
What To Eat When In Darjeeling with the best tour packages from Kolkata and elsewhere:
A trip to Darjeeling is incomplete without tasting the yummy local dishes of this popular hill station.
Momos are one of the most popular snack foods which you should definitely try here. Prepared by dumplings made of flour with vegetables or meat, these are available at most small and big eateries. Thukpa is another popular Tibetan dish which is a delicious meal in itself. Served piping hot, it is a wholesome hot noodle soup which is served with vegetables, eggs and meat.
Time to book an all-inclusive Darjeeling holiday package for a memorable vacation!
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