Why Darjeeling should be your next destination?

One of the most sought after destinations in the Lesser Himalayan region, the lovely hill station of Darjeeling boasts an unrivaled beauty, never ending charm, and the most serene atmosphere that leaves onlookers thrilled. Home to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, enlisted under the Mountain Railways of India World Heritage Site, Darjeeling has its own appeal that entices travelers from all over the country as well from outside its boundaries. Let’s have a look at some of the most obvious reasons that makes Darjeeling a hard to miss destination among travelers:

The Tea

This famous beverage is more than just a beverage, rather a lifestyle. The tea plantations at Darjeeling have a long history associated with them. With its first tea plantation dating back to 1845 to the 80 varied tea plantations today, Darjeeling has quite a great history associated with this staple beverage that will amaze you.

The Toy Train

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as ‘Toy Train’, is a declared UNESCO world Heritage site. With the most breathtaking route from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling Bazaar, the steam run toy train of Darjeeling offers the most amazing experience to those on board.

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The heart-throbbing beauty

Strikingly impressive hills, mystic tea plantations, plush greenery, and the most varied flora & fauna, Darjeeling simply casts a spell on the onlookers with its hard to resist charm.

The Food

A paradise for food lovers, Darjeeling will amaze you with its variety of scrumptious delicacies all decked up on a platter. From local food shacks selling the famous Darjeeling momos, to high end restaurants serving the best Bangla, Naga and Nepali cuisine, Darjeeling is a treat for your taste-buds.

The Monasteries

With Buddhism as the second highest practiced religion, you can also find a great number of some of the most beautiful monasteries in Darjeeling. The Bhutia Busti Monastery, Dali Monastery, and Old Ghum Monastery are some of the top options to take up a spiritual walk with Darjeeling Tourism.

The People

From Bengalis, to Nepalis, Tibetans, Sikkimese, Bhutanese and Europeans, Darjeeling has a varied & mixed population, which adds up to the cultural appeal of this lovely landscape. As a result, the hill station celebrates a variety of festivals, hosts many events associated with different sects, and has some of the most scrumptious cuisines on its menu.

The Flora & Fauna

With a great biodiversity, the Darjeeling hilly region is home to the most varied species of flora & fauna. The great climatic conditions of the region make it one of the richest biological reservoirs in the lesser Himalayas. With more than 400 bird species, 600+ varieties of floral, and the famous red panda at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling is surely one of the best places for wildlife enthusiasts.

So, if you are looking for a great escape in India, then Darjeeling will never fail to impress you. With Darjeeling honeymoon package honeymooners & couples can spend the most blissful honeymoon in Darjeeling.