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Darjeeling Tour

Darjeeling is widely known as visitors paradise because every day it offers something new to everyone ,may be the first time visit and may be the regular one. Here the air is chilly ,but unique to get an experience.Here the new day starts with the world famous blend of tea,foggy and smokky weather,mountain view and smiling face of local Gorkhi people. Darjeeling is also a place to know Tibetan culture,Himalayan Tribal Life, and to see the Tibetian Monasteries, Pine Trees,Tea garden etc.very closely.

General Information:

  • Climate: Summer--15-23 degC. Winter--2-10 degC.
  • Best Time to Visit: April to mid june, September to November.


Culture: The people of Darjeeling are consist of the Gurungs from West Nepal. Other races like Bhutias, Gukhas from east Nepal, Lepchas from Sikkim are also living togather.

Places To Visit: No visit to Darjeeling is complete without a visit to Ghoom which is 6 km away from the main town. The hillock is dominated by the famous Yiga Choeling Monastery which has 15 images of the Maitreya Buddha.

If flora is what one enjoys, then Llyod Botanic Garden is the place of interest. It has a marvelous collection of alpine flora and orchids. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is the only center in India for the breeding of the rare snow leopard.

Tenzing Norgay, one of the first climbers of Everest was the Founder Director and Advisor till his demise. Darjeeling-Ranjit Valley ropeway is the another attraction which is very nearer to this place.The Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center is the place where the excellent Tibetan crafts like carpets, wood and leather work are displayed for the visitors.

Other Tourist Attractions:

Kalimpong : Teesta ,the crown of this queenee valley is spreaded the tinny town Kalimpong. The view of Mac Farlane Church welcomes the tourists with open hands to this nature's paradise Once, it was the headquarters of a Bhutanese Governor.

Mirik: Mirik is the place which is famous tor tea gardens and orrange orchards. The climate of this place is cool and charming nad gives a completely different experence to the visitors.

How to Reach:

Air: The nearest Airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra.

Rail: Through Shiliguri, which is conected to all the major cities of india by train.

Road: Shiliguri is also well accessed by road from Siliguri to Darjeeling,Mirik,Gangtok Katmandu and other places.