Darjeeling: Darling in the world of mist
Have you ever seen your 'love' disappearing suddenly and getting visible the next moment, just like magic? Have you ever thought of getting lost in a kingdom of mist and fog? If you haven't and want to experience this magic, then get ready to respond to the call of Darjeeling, a hill station on top of West Bengal, which has been a darling to every person who has visited the place. The serpentine narrow road on the hill slopes with frightening gorge full of pine and oak forest on one side and a narrow railway track on the other will take you to Darjeeling, a dreamland where you are absolutely in care of Mother Nature and weather. This moment it might be bright and sunny with the Kanchenjunga offering its crystal clear view and the next moment it might cover itself with a blanket of cloud. Just imagine, your 'Love' walking towards you piercing through the wall of mist! Can there be anything more romantic than these?
To add to your romance, there is the Mall, a flat plaza at the end of a steep road. Once you reach there, Darjeeling will embrace you completely with its stunning scenic beauty. There are chairs in front of a wall on the edge of the mall where you can sit and meet the thirst of your eyes and soul staring at the scenic surroundings of Darjeeling. On a clear day, you can get a grand view of the Kanchenjunga. You can simply sit here or go for a gentle stroll on the road that leads to a viewpoint behind the Mall. As you start approaching towards Mall from the jeep stand a signboard hanging from a building on the left side of the road will surely attract you. It’s the Keventers, without which Darjeeling is incomplete. Don’t miss the charm of having hot chocolate and snacks on its open terrace from where Kanchenjunga looks like a crystal crown on the head of the beautiful green valley. After completing the coffee session, you can start walking towards Mall again though shops full of exciting items, especially woolens and electronic goods will surely lengthen your journey. You may opt for a gentle horse ride at the Mall and give yourself and your ‘love’ a royal moment.
Darjeeling is often referred to as Queen of Hills and every person who has been to this stunning hill station has admitted it as a fact. You will get added to this unending list once your car starts approaching towards the town passing Ghoom station. Darjeeling is so beautiful that you can spend days here without any activity. The whistle and sound of toy train’s engine is the heartbeat of Darjeeling and hence you should enjoy a ride on the small train. Operated by Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the toy train service is a World Heritage Site.
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Around Darjeeling
Sunrise from Tiger Hill:
Situated at the top point of Ghum at a distance of 11 kilometers from Darjeeling, Tiger Hill is famous as a sunrise viewpoint. If the weather is clear you can enjoy an indescribable view of the sun rising on the horizon with small jumps like a fresh orange.
Ghoom Railway Station and Railway Museum:
Just 6 kilometers away from Darjeeling, Ghum is a beautiful railway station which also houses a railway history museum. You may also walk down the hilly roads to reach the Ghum Monastery, one of the largest in West Bengal.
Batasia Loop:
Just 5 kilometers away from Darjeeling, the Batasia Loop is another jewel in its crown. Decorated marvelously with trees full of colorful flowers and a war memorial, Batasia Loop lies at the
Mountaineering Institute:
This is a place of academic interest. You can get to know about the peaks visible from Darjeeling from models displayed here and also learn a lot about mountaineering and trekking.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park:
A specialized zoo where you can get to see various species of birds and animals like Red Panda, Tibetan Wolf, and Snow Leopard.
Climate :
Summer around 18-19° C,winter around 8-10° C
Altitude :
6,710 ft
Clothing & Luggage:
Travel as light as possible with least minimum clothes, toiletries, and other essential commodities & as these areas are cold in winter it is advisable to carry warm woolen clothes, woolen mittens, gloves, cap, etc. During Dec to Feb, Darjeeling is very cold and often experiences heavy snowfall. Please carry heavy woolen garments during winter.
Food And Drink:
Drink only bottled water. It is always advisable to carry dry foods like biscuits, chips, dry fruits, fruits, etc.
Health Facility & Health Precautions:
There are Govt. and private Health facilities available in Darjeeling.
Card Payment & ATM:
ATM s are available in Darjeeling. Merchant establishment will accept any credit card/debit card.
Telephone / Mobile phones:
All operators mobile signals are available in Darjeeling.
