Darjeeling

Darjeeling was the ancient Gorkha capital, which captivated the attention of the British officers, Lloyd and Grant in 1829. By 1835 it had become a British sanatorium after the Maharajah of Sikkim gifted this hill resort to the British Governor General, Bentick. Darjeeling has retained its alluring charm even after a century or so and has earned the title 'Queen of the Hill Stations.

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Darjeeling Must Visit Places
When you enter Darjeeling, it’s like travelling back to the old British times. You feel as if you are libing in Victorian skylines in London. Dhoom Gompa, beautiful scene with Maitreyi Budha is established here. The Mall Road is one of the popular commercial streets that should be visited. Chowrasta is another place that is hive of commercial activity. This place is the heart of Victorian Darjeeling. Observatory hill, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Darjeeling Rangeet Valley Passenger ropeway must be enjoyed too. Kenhenjunga is a hill top that you would love to cover.

Darjeeling's Famous Cuisines
Darjeeling is famous for serving you with typical Nepali and Tibetan cuisine. One major popular thing from Darjeeling is the Darjeeling tea. Blended flavor of ethnic group are seen here in Darjeeling. Thukpas, Wai wai, Tongba, Chhang, Nigar are famous delicacies.

Darjeeling Markets
One of the best options to break from the normal sightseeing and other options is to go for shopping in Darjeeling. Darjeeling is packed with shopping complex and malls for all shopaholics, this place is just going to be amazing experience. Chowk bazaar, Chwrasta in Darjeeling, Nehru Road, Mahak mahal market, Art emporium, Dorjee bazaar are main places where you can shop around. There are all kinds’ of items that you can shop for. You can go for shopping for handicrafts, dolls, fabrics and woolen textiles as well as leather materials.

How To Reach Darjeeling
Darjeeling is well connected through flights, trains as well as bus. The nearest airport is at bagdodra, while nearest station is at Jalpaiguri. Darjeeling is well connected to Nepal, Sikkim and all other places easily.
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