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Darjeeling
 Darjeeling , the queen of all hill stations, famous for its natural beauty, clean fresh air, year round plesent weather and above all, the ever smiling and welcoming local people. The 3rd highest pick in the world, mount Kanchenjunga is very close to this lpece and also gives the clearest view. This is tiger hill, a steep ride of five kilometers from Ghoom, is the place where one can witness this hevenly feelings. Here the air is chilly, but unique to get an experience. Here the new day starts with the world famous blend of tea,foggy and smokky weather,mountain view and smiling face of local Gorkhi people.
Darjeeling is also a place to know Tibetan culture, Himalayan Tribal Life, and to see the Tibetian Monasteries, Pine Trees,Tea garden etc.very closely. Darjeeling is widely known as visitors paradise because every day it offers something new to everyone, may be the first time visitoe and may be the regular one. The morning bell comes to the vewers when the firts ray of sun touchesthe mountaina pick.
Adventure Sports
Darjeeling was the first hill region in India where Dr. Hooker first conducted organized trekking in the 1840s. Treks in this region are organized through both high and low altitude areas.The breathtaking panoramic views of Everest and Kanchenjunga have been alluring thousands of nature lovers from different parts of the world since then.
Culture and Food
The local fare is rice and meat curry and momos which are steamed dumplings, and of course, chow, the locally made noodles. This generally accompanied by chhang, a locally brewed wine  made from millet or the jaad which is made from fermented rice. The Gurkhas are staunch Hindus and celebrate all Hindu festivals with equal dedication. But Dussehra is the most popular Gurkha festival . The people of Darjeeling and near about places like Kalimpong and Mirik are consist of the Gurungs from West Nepal. Other races like Bhutias, Gukhas from east Nepal, Lepchas from Sikkim are also living togather. People from plains also came and have settled there as the place is very charming.
Places to See
The Museum of Natural History is where one can see a fine collection of Himalayan animals, reptiles, birds and insects. If flora is what one enjoys, then Llyod Botanic Garden is the place of interest. It has a marvelous collection of alpine flora and orchids. The hillock is dominated by the famous Yiga Choeling Monastery which has 15 images of the Maitreya Buddha. Belonging to the yellow hat sect, the monastery contains many ancient palm leaf and paper manuscripts in Tibetan script.
Darjeeling-Ranjit Valley ropeway is the another attraction which is very nearer to this place.The Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center is the place where the excellent Tibetan crafts like carpets, wood and leather work are displayed for the visitors.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is the only center in India for the breeding of the rare snow leopard. The Ussurian tigers and the Himalayan black bear are also among its attractions. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institutean which established in 1954 by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, is the place where one can get all the information and details of conquest Mount Everest. Tenzing Norgay,one of the first climbers of Everest was the Founder Director and Advisor till his demise.
 Kalimpong
The place is situated at an altitude of 1250 meters and covers arround 3.5 square miles. Teesta ,the crown of this queenee valley is spreaded the tinny town Kalimpong. The view of Mac Farlane Church welcomes the tourists with open hands to this nature's paradise Once, it was the headquarters of a Bhutanese Governor.
Trekking
The Everest and Kanchenjunga stillalluring thousands of nature lovers from different parts of the world since it was discovered. Trekking in the Darjeeling hills started almost a century back.It was one of the first hill region in India where trekking were organised.
The best time to undertake trekking programeis April-May and October and November. Through Travel Agents and personal program both are acceptable here. Both low and high altitude treks are arranged over here.
Travel Information
Shiliguri is conected to all the major cities of india by train.From Shiliguri and New Jalpaiguri, the Toy Trains are available which gives a memorable journey to Darjeeling. The nearest Airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra. It gives arround 100 km journey to Darjeeling. Shiliguri is also well accessed by road ways and buses, minibuses jeeps run every thirty minutes or so from Siliguri to Darjeeling, Mirik,Gangtok Katmandu and other places.
Darjeeling, East India Hill Station
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