Planning Your Tour to Darjeeling
If you are planning to retreat back in the lap of nature during the holidays, then nothing can be a better destination than Darjeeling- “the queen of hills”. A short and refreshing trip to Darjeeling can rejuvenate your mind and weary soul. Scuttling between tea gardens, enjoying a one hour joy ride in the world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and hand-in-hand with your partner while going for leisurely walks around the Mall can offer you pleasures galore. Three days tour to Darjeeling will be enough for exploring the natural beauty. A sojourn to the market and picking up local artifacts from the curio shops can be a good dose for the shopaholics.
If you are looking for exploring the Hills, you should spend at least five days in the region. Plan your vacation by spending a night beside the picturesque lake at Mirik on the day one. While heading towards Darjeeling you can experience alluring natural charisma wayside, which offers delicious treat to your eyes. After spending three days in the nestled hilly tract of Darjeeling, take a three-hour drive to Kalimpong, where a myriad of flower nurseries invite you with all its magnetic charm. You can spend a night here in this quiet town before wrapping up your holiday.
Darjeeling can offer you with the charming view of sunrise from the Kanchenjunga, the world heritage of Batasia Loop and the War Memorial. A connoisseur can appreciate the artistic charisma of the artist at the Ava art gallery. Chowrasta, a wide promenade atop a ridge can be a great getaway to enjoy with your friends. Rock garden, peace pagoda etc can make your vacation at Darjeeling a great time.
A one day stay at Kurseong can offer you peace, serenity and the healthy climate- a true romantic getaway. Honeymoon couples can have a great time here.
On the way from Darjeeling to Kalimpong you can experience awesome natural beauty throughout. You can experience the road dropping from Ghoom 7407ft., to Teesta Bazar 700 ft. , which is a distance of 12km and en route you can enjoy lush green forests and impressive tea gardens.
Your vacation at Darjeeling never completes without a small visit to Mungpoo. Towards the east of Darjeeling, while passing through Ghoom-Jorebunglow, lovely scenic spots and lush green tea gardens can offer you visual treat. Flower nurseries and crystal clear rivulets can be spotted en route to Mungpoo. Moreover, Mungpoo has world heritage of being the summer residence of poet Rabindranath Tagore, but also famous for Cinchona plantation.
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