DARJEELING

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Darjeeling conjures visions of snow peaks, serenity of vibrant green hills steeped
in splendour, a land of breathtaking beauty crowned by the majestic Himalayas.
Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. This heavenly
retreat is bathed in hues of every shade. Flaming red rhododendrons, sparkling
white magnolias, miles of undulating hillsides covered with emerald green tea
bushes, the exotic forests of silver fir - all under the blanket of a brilliant
azure sky dappled with specks of clouds, compellingly confounds Darjeeling as the
QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS. The crest of Kanchenjunga shining in the first dawn light
truly supports the title.

Darjeeling beckons thousands today for a leisurely respite from the bustle of the
madding crowd. The traveler - whether a tourist or a trekker, an ornithologist or a
photographer, a botanist or an artist - will find in Darjeeling an experience which
will remain etched in one's memory - forever.

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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
It is popularly known as toy train. It is one of the main attractions and best hill
railway in India . The track on which the train runs is only 600 millimeters wide
which was made in 1881. Narrow Gauge trains are used in India to travel to hill
stations. UNESCO has declared the DHR as a World Heritage Site. The toy train
approximately takes 8 hrs to reach. As per Guiness Railway Book referred to this
train journey as one of the most spectacular in the world. The engineering
excellence of the train route and during journey the valleys, lush green forests
and tea gardens and other thing are visible while traveling to Darjeeling from
Siliguri. The omnipresence of mighty Kanchenjunga Peak is felt everywhere in this
hill station.

The Mall
The Chowrasta or the Mall is the heart of Darjeeling town. Located on top of Nehru
Road, this is a nice flat land where tourists and locals come to lounge in the sun,
take a seat on one of the many benches along the periphery, and watch the wonderful
views of the mountain peaks and valleys all around and take the pony ride around
the Mall. The Brabourne Park is attached to the Chowrasta and now features a
musical fountain. This place is an open space and free from vehicular movements.

Tiger Hill
Situated at an altitude of 2590 meters and 13 km from the town, this spot has
earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise over
"Kanchenjunga" and the great Eastern Himalayan Mountains. Even Mount Everest, the
world’s highest peak, is also visible from here.

Shanti Stupa
Japanese Peace Pagoda is located on the slopes of the Jalapahar Hill the pagoda can
be reached by foot or on taxi. The Shanti Stupa was established by Nipponzan
Myohoji, a Japanese Buddhist order. It also showcases the four avatars of the
Buddha.
This stupa was constructed during 1972-1992. There is a buddha temple and a pillar.
After the temple there is the beautiful stupa (Pagoda). The stupa is located at
significant height and beautiful views of the surroundings and mount Kanchanjunga
is visible from here. This is one of the best places to visit in Darjeeling.
BATASIA LOOP
Railway Loop is feat of engineering 5 kms from Darjeeling, is a marvellous feat of
engineering. It is fascinating to watch the toy train round the loop. Tahe town and
glorious view of snowy peak can be seen from here. The War Memorial constructed in
the memory of brave sons of Darjeeling who died in different wars since 1947.

GHOOM
Ghoom is a small hilly locality in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region of West
Bengal. Ghoom railway station of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is the highest
railway station in India. It is situated at an altitude of 2,258 mtrs (7,407 ft).
The place is the home of the Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop, a bend of the
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

Darjeeling (33 Pages)

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Place Imagedarjeeling
Place ImageLoreto Convent
Place ImageToy Train
Place ImageScenery of Darjeeling
Place ImageToy Train Darjeeling
Place ImageTenzing Rock Darjeeling
Place ImageWater Fall, Ganga Maya Park Darjeeling
Place ImageDarjeeling Klassikerbild
Place ImageSnow fall in darjeeling
Place ImageBatasia loop at darjeeling
Place ImageDarjeeling Mall
Place ImageDarjeeling Zoo
Place ImageTiger at Darjeeling Zoo
Place ImageRed Panda
Place ImageLeopord at Derjeeling Zoo
Place ImageBird
Place ImageAnimals at the Darjeeling Zoo
Place ImageDarjeeling Kali Temple
Place ImageISKCON Temple Siliguri
Place ImageJapanese Peace Pagoda Darjeeling
Place ImageDarjeeling Bhutia Busty
Place ImageRoy Villa Darjeeling
Place ImageRoy Villa
Place ImageBijanbari
Place ImageRock Garden
Place ImageSunrise from Tiger Hill
Place ImageBatasia Loop
Place ImageGhoom Rail Station