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Darjeeling is famous throughout the world for the tea it grows and the great view of the Kanchenjunga range of mountains that it offers. It is also known for its richness in cultural & natural heritage and the famous toy train that has been declared a UN heritage.
Best time to Visit :
While summer months from April to June are the best time to visit Darjeeling, some travellers also prefer to visit the beautiful town to enjoy the icy-cool winter months from October to December.
Some Famous places of - Batasia Loop, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery, Lepchajagat, West Bengal
This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a unique experience and takes you to the beautiful landscape of the hill station. Darjeeling Toy Train is a true marvel of engineering which has the capabilities of covering some of the really treacherous hills and serves as a connection between the lower plains and hills.
The toy train joy rides start from Darjeeling railway station and take 2 hours to complete the journey. There are two options for the joy rides, and you can choose according to your preference, either a steam engine hauled toy train or one with a diesel engine.
Best Food in Darjeeling :
- Thukpa. A mouth-watering Tibetan dishes that is famous in Darjeeling is the Thukpa. ...
- Darjeeling Tea. Any trip to Darjeeling is incomplete if you haven't taken a sip of the world famous Darjeeling Tea. ...
- Sel Roti. ...
- Gundruk. ...
- Kakra Ko Achar and Kinema. ...
- Alu Dum. ...
- Momo. ...
- Churpee Milk Based Snack.
There are many people who consider visiting Darjeeling akin to an annual pilgrimage. A mountain pilgrimage guaranteed to rejuvenate and exhilarate the senses.
