Travel to Darjeeling with Indo Bhutan Tour
Standing at a height of 2050, Darjeeling is one of the most sought after hill stations in the country. The hill town comprises of a long list of lush green tea gardens, mountain slopes and breathtaking scenic views. Some of the must do activities in Darjeeling are- trekking, camping, bird watching and white water rafting. Darjeeling is rightly known as the ‘Queen of Himalayas’ with over 86 tea estates producing the world famous Darjeeling tea. Plan a tour in Darjeeling with Indo Bhutan Tour to experience the best of travel experience.
General Information
| Total Area | : | 3,149 Sq Km |
| Nearest Airport | : | Bagdogra |
| Nearest Railway Station | : | New Jalpaiguri Railway Station |
| Languages | : | Nepali, Hindi, English, Bengali |
Places to Visit
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
- Tiger Hill
- Batasia Loop
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Darjeeling Peace Pagoda
- Happy Valley Tea Estate
Connectivity
Airways:
The nearest airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra airport which is well connected with most of the major cities. From the airport one can reach Darjeeling by hiring a taxi/cab.
Roadways:
Darjeeling is well connected to road by major cities such as Siliguri, Gangtok, Kalimpong etc. Once you reach Siliguri you can hire a cab/taxi to Darjeeling.
Railways:
New Jalpaiguri Railway Station is one of the nearest railway stations to Darjeeling. You can also opt for a toy train ride by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway which is different kind of experience overall.
Facts about Darjeeling
- The name Darjeeling has been derived from two words “Dorje” and “Ling”.
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a UNESCO world heritage site.
- The largest ropeway in Asia is the Darjeeling-Rangit Valley Ropeway.
- The hill town of Darjeeling produces the best tea in the world.
- Actor Benedict Cumberbatch taught English in a Tibetan monastery in Darjeeling.