Darjeeling
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Darjeeling

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Queen of the Hills

Perched amidst emerald-green tea gardens with breathtaking vistas of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Darjeeling is India's most iconic hill station. Famed for its UNESCO World Heritage Toy Train, colonial charm, and world-renowned tea estates, Darjeeling offers a perfect blend of heritage, nature, and peaceful Himalayan air.

Top Attractions

  • Tiger Hill (World-Famous Sunrise View)
  • Batasia Loop & War Memorial
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train)
  • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & HMI
  • Happy Valley Tea Estate
  • Peace Pagoda & Japanese Temple

Things to Do

Watch the sun illuminate Kanchenjunga in golden light from Tiger Hill, sip freshly brewed Darjeeling tea at historic estates, ride the heritage Toy Train, and stroll along Chowrasta Mall Road.

Best Time to Visit

March to June (Spring/Summer bloom) and October to December (Clear skies & crisp mountain views).

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