5 Best Places to see in Darjeeling this Summer
Lush green hill side that transforms in the white curtain of powdery snow in winter months, mountain slopes, world’s best Toy Train Ride, Tiger Hill and amazing view of Mount Kanchenjunga, are names a few that will create an amazing image of beautiful small hill town in the lap of North East part of India in the state of West Bengal. It is all about Darjeeling – approx 120 km from Bagdogra – the domestic airport with regular flights from Delhi and other cities in India and a few km from New Jalpaiguri – the nearest railway station.
You will feel the refreshing change as soon as you will start journey from airport or railway station. Your Darjeeling Tour Packages will surely help you in experiencing the real pleasure of your holidays. It is one of the most popular and beautiful hill station in North-east part of India that has been an ideal choice of tourists in summer; while it has been the best place for education system in the Himalayan backdrop. Here is the detail of 5 best places to see in Darjeeling this summer.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – A World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway or DHR – the world heritage site by UNESCO is the second railway in the world having such an honor after Semmering Railway in Austria. It is the most famous and of course the must see attraction in Darjeeling that is also called as Toy Train. Being a narrow gauge rail 2 ft in width, it runs between Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri. It was built in the year between 1879 and 1881.
Singalila National Park – Beauty with Serenity
Located at an altitude of approx 2134 meter above sea level, the beautiful national park is situated in the highest regions of West Bengal that is known for its amazing peaks and the panoramic views of the lesser Himalayas. It is famous for trekking routes with a large variety of mountainous vegetation, fauna and birds. Not to mention the amazing wildlife ranging from rare to endagenred species like Red Panda, Black Bear, Leopard, Tigers, Clouded Leopard, Barking Deer and a lot more.
Tiger Hill
It is one of the most famous and of course a must see peak in Darjeeling that can be reached either by jeep or by foot that transverses through some of the oldest tea plantation in Darjeeling. It is best known as trekking destination and its peaks are known for offering some of the most marvelous views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Monolithic Mt Everest.
Observatory Hill
Another beautiful and amazing place to see in Darjeeling near Chowrasta Square, it is famous view point and tourist attraction in Darjeeling that is known for its magnificent views of Mount Kanchenjunga and ancient temple that is dedicated to Mahakal or Lord Shiva. It is a photogenic place to capture some of the most beautiful images of your tour to Darjeeling.
Batasia Loop
Don’t forget to spend some time here as it is in the list of top 5 tourist places in Darjeeling to see. Batasia Loop can be visited when the famous Toy Train makes its way across a looped track – transverse through some beautiful parks. It is famous for housing a Gorkha War Memorial and 360 degrees view of Darjeeling through Toy Train. It covers an area of more than 50000 square feet and transverses spirally into tunnels, landscaped parks and hillocks.
There are a number of other tourist places and prime attractions to see in Darjeeling. Local markets will also keep you surprised and persuade you to plan a holiday again and again.
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