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DARJEELING : Dorzee (thunderbolt) + Ling (place), called widely
as “QUEEN OF HILLS” - the majestic Kanchendzongha (world’s
third highest peak) stands as the crown of the Queen.
Unparallel visual of “Dawn” driving away the darkness of
night, playing through tires of clouds and final coronation
of the day with a tip of light at the head of Mt.
Kanchendzongha will make you revisited ‘Tiger Hill’ for
times and again. Experience the World Heritage Narrow Gauge
Train with steam power called “Toy train”. Enjoy panoramic
range of snow capped Himalayan peaks leisurely from its
grand “mall” over a cup of Darjeeling tea. The simplicity of
local people with colorful dress and smile will welcome you
with warmth. The rich variety of flora and fauna with
blooming orchids will make your visit unforgettable.
Temperature: Maximum 280C & Minimum 000C
Altitude : 6800ft
Location: Nearest railway station New Jalpaiguri 85km.
Nearest airport Bagdogra 96km.
Places of interest: Mall, Botanical Garden, Natural History
Museum, Ava Art Gallery, Zoo, Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute, Rangit Valley Rope Way, Lebong Race Course, Tiger
Hill, Batasia Loop, Tibetan Refugee Self-help Centre, Rock
Garden and Gangamaya Park, Monasteries, Heritage rail ride,
Railway Meuseum etc.
Accommodation: Number of private and govt. lodges and
resorts for budget tourists to *** star hotels.
Other Points of
Attractions
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Kurseong : 32 km from Darjeeling
comes on way from New Jalpaiguri and Bagdogra. |
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Mirik, 49 km. From Darjeeling, a small pictorial hill
station and a place where tourists can enjoy boating on
beautiful Sumendu Lake. |
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Kalimpong (4100 ft) is another charming hill station in the
district of Darjeeling. 65km from Siliguri and 56km from
Darjeeling. |
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Pedong: coming up as new village tourism destination in the
lap of quiet nature. |
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Jorpokhri: on way to Mirik having a Salamander Park
(Salamander-one rare extinct variety of reptile) and a
beautiful lake. |
Many a tourism villages like Tinchule, Badamangoa, Colbong
firm resorts and Tea resorts like Glenburn, Makaibari etc
also becoming popular destinations for eco-tourism lovers.
Adventure lovers can take a trek to Sandakphu, Falut, Rimbik
and White water rafting at Tista.
Most popular small hill stations with bounty nature in
Darjeeling district are Lava, Luleygaon and Rishyap. |
