Darjeeling - The Queen of Hills


Darjeeling - The Queen of Hills

Darjeeling - The Queen of Hills

The jewel within British Crown, Darjeelingis still the “Queen of Hill Stations” at an altitude of 2,134 mtr. The old Gorkha of Darjeeling enchanted Loyed and Grant, British officers in 1829. By 1835 it had become a British sanatorium after the King of Sikkim had gifted it to governor Bentink of friendship.


Once you permit the plains and start climbing up and you see the lofty green promontories before you. You’ll take the enjoyment ride of famous toy-train, which is known as Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) being declared as World Heritage by UNESCO. The huffs and puffs its high the steep in cline without the assistance of cogwheels that another hill railways use. Completed in 1881 by Franklin Prestige. This is often often the foremost romantic railroad within the planet. The train exerts its way up-to Gloom the absolute best point on the road at 7,407 ft. then glides right right down to Darjeeling.

Darjeeling - The Queen of Hills

The town’s name, shrouded indistinct origins, is now generally accepted as being from “Dorjee Lin” abode of the thunderbolt originally a reputation attached to a monastery on observatory hill (Mahakal).


Approximately on midway one may visit the sweetness of toy box Kurseong. Beautiful white orchids grew in abundance at this place, giving it its name “Karsan Rup”-place of flowers.

Darjeeling - The Queen of Hills

Views of both the mountains and plains could even be seen to advantage from Kurseong. Also one may visit the Mt. Kanchendzonga, the third highest peak within the planet in conjunction with the other peaks.


One may enjoy the Darjeeling Rangit Valley Ropeway, one of largest in Asia, 13 Km. from Darjeeling and a steep ride of 5 Km. from Ghoom take you to Tiger Hill here one may visit the sweetness of Sunrise over the Himalayas. The Summit of Mt. Everest is often explicated and also you'll visit theMt.Kanchendzonga, Kabru, Janu and thus the lesser peaks within the pale gold.

Darjeeling - The Queen of Hills

Mirik alittle hill resort, with its clear lake surrounded by hills on all sides and its fresh air gives a way of being at a home away from home. One may ride within the brightly colored boat or motorboats. You’ll sit amidst of the tranquility of a lakeside garden and away in contentment.




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