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.
