Darjeeling is a
beautiful hill station located near the Foothills of the Himalayas and has one
of the most spectacular landscapes. From gushing waterfalls to lush green tea
gardens, a Darjeeling trip gives you an experience to treasure and cherish for
a lifetime which is not possible when you are visiting other places of India.
The entire north eastern region of India, including Assam, Mizoram, Arunachal
Pradesh and Manipur are blessed with splendid natural beauty. Darjeeling shares
its border with many other Indian states and countries, which has influenced
its food habits, culture and lifestyle. While your stay in and around Darjeeling tea garden resorts can be a
good choice if you wish to stay and spend some quite time here.
If you love nature,
you can visit Llyods Botanical Garden at Chauk bazaar that houses exotic
flowers like primulas, magnolias, ferns, etc. The famous banker Lloyd gifted this place in
1878 for making this garden. The one who has a keen interest in botany can
spend some quality time here. Watch sunrise at Tiger Hills and along with that,
enjoy the adulterated beauty of the majestic Mt. Everest and the Kanchenjunga range
while you are here. The shrubbery nightingale park is the ideal place to relax
and enjoy some stunning views of the Himalayan range. You can stay in any of
the hotels and resorts in Darjeeling,
but there are many exclusive home stays and tea bungalows that can help make
your trip more enjoyable.
If spirituality
attracts you, why not pay a quick visit at the Ghoom Monastery that is also
known as Ghoom Gompa or Yogachoeling Gompa and has a 15 ft tall statue of
Maitreya Buddha? Roll the thanka
scrolls and ring the bells to get the spiritual feeling that you were longing
for. The Peace Pagoda is Buddhist monument that is designed to help unite
people from all caste, creed and races for the common goal of world peace.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Park has been designed to provide shelter of many
endangered species and people who visit Darjeeling enjoy visiting the place. If
you enjoy architecture, you’ll be amazed to visit Bhutia Busty monastery that
is Buddhist influence in designing, with stunningly designed gates and
impressive wall murals.
A joyride on the toy
train can take you to many of the above-mentioned places, and you can enjoy the
beauty of Darjeeling while enjoying the train ride. There are a number of tea
bungalows and budget priced hotels that can be easy to the pockets.
