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Darjeeling Tour Packages
In the land
of the Mystic Thunderbolt
Often called the Queen of Himalayas, Darjeeling
affords unparalleled views of these majestic mountains. The snow-clad Kanchenjunga.
ranges, which turn orange-gold in the early morning sun, provide an unforgettable
sight. A highlight of a visit to Darjeeling is a trip to tiger Hill before the
break of dawn, to see the sun rise over Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak
in the world.In the region around Darjeeling can be seen a wide variety of wild
flowers, orchids, rhododendrons and ferns. Treks from Darjeeling yield rich rewards
to the nature lover in search of rare flora.A trip on the "Toy Train"
from new Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling is a rare experience of travel on a 2 - ft.
gauge railway at 15 km. per hour passing through bazaars and village streets.
WHAT TO SEE
» Lloyd Botanical Gardens with spectacular ferns, rhododendrons and
multitudes of trees and plants. Also an Orchid House.
» Observatory
Hill for a magnificent view of the Kanchenjunga ranges.
» Dhirdham
Temple built in the Nepali style.
» Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
where mountaineers are being trained , of which the late Tenzing Norgay, who was
one of the two to first conquer Everest, was the Director.
» The
Zoological Park which has high altitude animals.
» Batasia Loop
from where one can see the Toy Railway, wind its way.
» Darjeeling-Rangeet
Valley Ropeway, which links Darjeeling with Singla Bazaar.
» Lebong
Race Course, one of the smallest and highest race courses in the world.
»
Happy Valley Tea Estate (3 km. ) to see tea being produce.
EXCURSIONS
» Ghoom Monastery (8 km.). Built in the Tibetan style, it enshrines
a statue of the Maitreya Buddha.
» Tiger Hills (11 km.), to see
sunshine over Mount Everest and the Kanchenjunga ranges.
» Takdah
(26 km.) where there are several nurseries growing Himalayan Orchids.
»
Kurseong (32 km.) a charming health resort.
» Mirik (49 km.) is
a hill station 1800 meters (6000 ft.) high with a beautiful lake in the centre.
» Kalimpong (51 km.), another hill resort, is reached by a fascinating
journey through tea estate, winding roads and several view points from where the
Himalayas can be viewed.
» Sandakphu (58 km.) at a height of 3657
meters (12,190 ft.). A favourite with trekkers. Affords glorious view of the Himalayan
peaks. (There are Trekkers Huts along the route.)
» Gangtok Sea
(139 km.), the capital of Sikkim, a state of great scenic beauty.
»
Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary (224 km.) and the Dooars. Trained elephants are
available to take visitors around the sanctuary where the rare one-horned rhino
can be seen.
FESTIVALS OF SPECIAL LOCAL INTEREST
» Buddha Jayanti (May), the birth anniversary of the Buddha is a great
event, colorfully celebrated at the various Buddhist monasteries.
»
Tea Festival (September).
SHOPPING Locally made carpets,
woolen and leather handicrafts made by hill people are very attractive. Hand-knit
pure wool sweaters and caps are available as also a wide range of Tibetan handicrafts
and tankhas (painted scrolls).
ENTERTAINMENT Several organisations
stage the classical colorful Kathakali and Mohiniattam, Ottamthullal and Koodiyattam
dances daily in various part of the city, some specially for tourists.
SPORTS The Himalayan Training Institute holds demonstrations in the
season of mountain-climbing etc. There are many number of Himalayan Treks which
can be undertaken from Darjeeling as the base. A popular one is to Sandakphu by
different trekking routs. the best season for treks are April-May and October-November.
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